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The 11 Best Bars in Zurich

11 bars, chosen on the record: one on Europe's 50 Best, one with Pinnacle Guide pins.

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  1. Late Bloomers
    EUROPE'S 50 BESTCocktail Bar

    Late Bloomers

    A contemporary cocktail bar on Dienerstrasse in Zurich's Kreis 4 that positions itself as a second or third home, a safe, welcoming space for open-minded, international guests. It serves modern cocktails and premium coffee, and also offers private events, bar catering and bartender training. The bar holds No. 44 on Europe's 50 Best Bars 2026.

    Dienerstrasse 20, 8004 ZürichTue–Thu 18:00–00:00, Fri–Sat 18:00–02:00
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  2. Bar am Wasser
    PINNACLECocktail Bar

    Bar am Wasser

    An award-winning cocktail bar on the Stadthausquai overlooking the Limmat in central Zurich, founded by bartender Dirk Hany. Known for multi-course cocktail menus, No & Low Volume and High Volume, in three or five courses from aperitif to digestif, alongside bar snacks from charcuterie to steak tartare. Walk-in only, no reservations.

    Stadthausquai 1, 8001 ZürichTue–Wed 16:00–00:00, Thu 16:00–00:30, Fri–Sat 16:00–01:30
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  3. Tales Bar
    Cocktail Bar

    Tales Bar

    Self-described as Das Cocktail-Wohnzimmer, the cocktail living room of Zurich, a late-night cocktail bar run by hosts Michel, Mark, Adam and Wolfgang. It focuses on a cocktail-driven menu in a living-room atmosphere and also offers bar catering.

    Selnaustrasse 29, 8001 ZürichThu–Sat 20:00–03:00
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  4. Bar 63
    Cocktail Bar

    Bar 63

    A bar on the Rolandstrasse in Zurich's District 4, behind the Langstrasse.

    Rolandstrasse 19, 8004 Zurich
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  5. Bar Iris
    Hotel Bar

    Bar Iris

    A mixology bar at the Hyatt Regency in The Circle, the development beside Zurich airport, and a better drink than an airport has any right to.

    The Circle 41, 8058 Zurich
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  6. Canvas Bar & Lounge
    Hotel Bar

    Canvas Bar & Lounge

    The bar of The Dolder Grand, the hotel on the Adlisberg above Zurich, with the lake and the Alps in the window.

    Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zurich
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  7. Dr. Zhivago
    Cocktail Bar

    Dr. Zhivago

    A bar and spirits room on the Bärengasse, off the Bahnhofstrasse in central Zurich.

    Bärengasse 29, 8001 Zurich
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  8. Eden Bar
    Hotel Bar

    Eden Bar

    The bar of La Réserve Eden au Lac on the Utoquai, the lakeside hotel Philippe Starck reworked as a yacht club.

    Utoquai 45, 8008 Zurich
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  9. Kronenhalle Bar
    Cocktail Bar

    Kronenhalle Bar

    A legendary classic opened in 1965 next to the storied Kronenhalle restaurant, designed by Robert Haussmann with green morocco leather, a mahogany-panelled ceiling and lighting by Diego Giacometti, surrounded by original works by Miró, Picasso and Klee. Head bartender Christian Heiss keeps a decades-long archive of regulars' cocktail preferences, and drinks are served with no music under the house motto Sans pareil.

    Rämistrasse 4, 8001 ZürichOpen daily
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  10. Old Crow
    Cocktail Bar

    Old Crow

    A spirits-focused bar in Zurich's old town stocking over 1,700 bottles with a particular emphasis on whiskey. Alongside classic cocktails, the menu features rare and historic recipes, complemented by champagne, beer, wine and sake, with an emphasis on personalised service.

    Schwanengasse 4, 8001 ZürichTue–Sat 17:00–00:30
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  11. Widder Bar
    Hotel Bar

    Widder Bar

    The hotel bar of the five-star Widder Hotel, ranked the number one bar in the DACH region on the Top 500 Bars list, set among ancient wooden beams, red leather seats and a lapis lazuli wall. It offers over 650 whiskies and some 1,200 spirits, custom-crafted cocktails and live piano; reservations are not accepted.

    Widder Hotel, Rennweg 7, 8001 ZürichMon–Thu 12:00–01:00, Fri–Sat 12:00–02:00, Sun 12:00–00:00
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