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Bagatelle 93
This club, which lies directly on Langstrasse, mainly attracts a young clientele.
Parties on two floors
Free admission
Diverse music styles
Restaurants
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Restaurant & Bar
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Piccolo Giardino
The name is misleading: the terrace of the Piccolo Giardino (“small garden” in Italian) is at least as big as the heart of this neighborhood bar.
Large, partially covered terrace
Close to Langstrasse
On Sundays the TV program, “Tatort”, is shown
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Music Bar / Live Music
Live Music
Rock / Alternative
Mars Bar
Just off Langstrasse, a small bar has stood its ground against all the changes in the neighborhood: the Mars Bar is and remains a cozy meeting place.
Regular concerts
Smoker’s room
Live broadcasts of football matches
Restaurants
Bistro
Coffee Houses & Tea Rooms
Atmosphere
Glamorous and Chic
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
Pelikanbar
A locale with many faces: a café in the morning, a bistro during the day, and a bar in the evening.
Café-bar, bistro, and bar all in one
Centrally located near Paradeplatz
Diverse parties and concerts directly next door
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Music Bar / Live Music
Neighborhood Bar
Cultural Locale
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
Live Music
Züri Bar
The history-steeped bar now offers a concentrated dose of Italianità ‒ in the form of food and drink, authentic and simple.
Fine panini and antipasti
Italian aperitifs
Small concerts
Nightlife
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
Latin / Salsa
Escherwyss Club
All music tastes are catered for in the old factory hall in Zürich-West.
Located directly on Escher-Wyss-Platz
With restaurant
Lounge reservations possible
Nightlife
Glamorous and Chic
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
Jade Club
See and be seen: the Jade club is characterized by its VIP lounges and exclusive parties.
Central location
Near Paradeplatz
The Who’s Who of Zurich
VIP lounges
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Choice Spirits
Music Bar / Live Music
Pub / Special Beer Types
Neighborhood Bar
McGee’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
This Irish pub located directly next to Wiedikon Train Station attracts expatriates and local residents alike.
Over 100 types of whiskey
Regular quiz nights
Frequently live music
Nightlife
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Cultural Locale
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Papiersaal
Concerts, parties, and other events are held on the top floor of the former paper factory on the River Sihl.
On the Sihlcity site
Good public transportation links
Concert and party venue
Nightlife
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
House / Techno / Electro
Kanonaegass
A bar with a club atmosphere or club with a bar atmosphere? The Kanonaegass unites the best of both worlds.
Central location in the entertainment district
Plenty of room, including for larger groups
Many rave about the snack nuts
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Bars & Lounges
After-work
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
House / Techno / Electro
Live Music
Rock / Alternative
Amboss Rampe
Not just for fans of the in-house Amboss beer: at the Rampe, there is something for each and every taste.
Close to Zurich Main Station
Urban atmosphere
Spacious venue
Can be booked for private events
Nightlife
Alternative and Arty
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Dynamo
The Dynamo youth cultural center hosts concerts and parties for people of all ages.
Directly on the River Limmat
Workshops and courses
Concert and cultural center with multiple rooms
Nightlife
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Bogen F
The concert venue located under the rearmost viaduct arch has a very distinctive atmosphere.
Concert venue
National and international bands
Work integration project
Can be booked for private events
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Cool and Trendy
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
House / Techno / Electro
Live Music
Klaus
The “Klaus” is not a member’s club, but rather a club for friends and friends of friends.
Not open to the public
Relaxed ambiance
No fixed closing times
Nightlife
Alternative and Arty
Bars & Lounges
Choice Spirits
Music Bar / Live Music
Pub / Special Beer Types
House / Techno / Electro
Live Music
Rock / Alternative
Hafenkneipe
Not just for sea dogs and sailors – everyone is welcome at the Hafenkneipe.
Regular concerts
Hand-picked choice of beers
Cozy terrace
Nightlife
Cool and Trendy
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
House / Techno / Electro
Party Beats
Fat Tony
The perfect place for the start – and the end – of a long evening on Langstrasse.
Situated in the heart of Langstrasse
Unusual but delicious pizza creations
Cozy sofas
Tucked-away inner courtyard
Nightlife
Bars & Lounges
Cocktail Bar
Hotel Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
The Dolder Grand Lobby Bar
High above the city, guests can enjoy classic drinks, elegant design, and out-of-the-ordinary art.
Elegant lobby bar
Classic cocktails and signature drinks
Spectacular art
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Pub / Special Beer Types
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Eldorado
Zurich’s El Dorado for beer lovers is located at Limmatplatz.
101 craft beers
Just a 10-minute walk from Zurich Main Train Station
Occasionally hosts concerts
Restaurants
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Pub / Special Beer Types
Oliver Twist Pub
Lovers of “typically English” culture and homesick expats can find a taste of the British way of life in Zurich’s Old Town.
Traditional English pub
Large selection of beers
Meeting place for expats
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
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Music Bar / Live Music
Neighborhood Bar
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Kon-Tiki Coffeeshop & Bar
The Kon-Tiki bar in the “Niederdörfli” quarter has been delighting a mixed public with music and a laid-back atmosphere since 1955.
Live music
Large selection of drinks
Zurich locale with cult status
Nightlife
Atmosphere
LGBTQ+*
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Heaven Club
Heaven is a dance and night club in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town. Renowned as a LGBTQIA+ club, it is a very popular venue among heterosexuals, too.
LGBTQIA+ club
Central location
Live shows
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
House / Techno / Electro
Live Music
Party Beats
Mäx Club
In the place where in earlier times cogwheels were hardened, now turntables turn – the Mäx Club is housed in an old factory in Zürich-West.
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Traditional and Down-to-earth
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Cultural Locale
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Aelpli Bar
The much-loved and legendary Aelpli Bar is tucked away in a backstreet in the heart of the Niederdorf, an area of Zurich’s Old Town.
Legendary bar in the Old Town
Renowned for live music and spontaneous musical interludes
Be sure to try the Aelpli milk
Nightlife
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Schickeria
The bar on Langstrasse advertises with “expensive cocktails, bad wines, and boring DJs” ‒ but in fact quite the opposite is true.
Great atmosphere and music
Delicious cocktails
Relaxed public
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Cool and Trendy
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
House / Techno / Electro
Club Bellevue
This small but select club directly by the tram junction at Bellevue, in the very heart of the city, is a popular meeting place among night owls.
Excellent sound system
Admission from 20 years old
Central location at Bellevue
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Party Beats
2. Akt Restaurant & Bar
Whether for coffee, lunch, or an after-work drink: this locale offers something for everyone. And thanks to the DJs, music lovers and dance enthusiasts also feel at home.
Open all day
Lunch and dinner
DJs and a relaxed bar atmosphere
Cult in Zurich since 1992
Nightlife
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Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Party Beats
4. Akt Restaurant & Bar
From a morning coffee to a relaxed lunch to a fun after-work drink – the 4. Akt is a lively locale with an out-of-the-ordinary ambiance.
Drinks, music, and a friendly ambiance
Lunch and dinner
In the vibrant Zürich West quarter
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Glamorous and Chic
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Gainsbourg
A bar with warmth, style and attention to detail. For convivial get-togethers or lively celebrations in relaxed and friendly surroundings.
Elegant bar
Classic cocktails
Modern drinks
Gastronomy
Restaurants
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Stubä
The restaurant in the heart of Zurich’s Langstrasse quarter has hit the right nerve: in cozy, unpretentious surroundings, it serves the best steak sandwich in town.
Cozy, welcoming
Steak sandwich
Signature cocktails
Restaurants
Cuisine
Swiss Specialties
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Traditional and Down-to-earth
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Live Music
Bierhalle Wolf
Live music, draught beer, and a lively party atmosphere: this is what awaits guests at the Bierhalle Wolf, in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town.
German-style beer hall
Good, hearty fare
Live music
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Meyer’s
Meyer’s is a legendary bar near Lochergut, just a few minutes from Langstrasse.
Cult bar in Zurich’s nightlife
Near Langstrasse
Relaxed, unpretentious ambiance
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Cool and Trendy
Choice Spirits
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Gonzo Club
The ambiance at the Gonzo Club on Zurich’s Langstrasse is alternative, loud, and laid-back.
Situated on Langstrasse
Beware of the Mexican shot!
Also known as the “smooching cellar”
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Afterhours
House / Techno / Electro
Frieda’s Büxe
Frieda’s Büxe is renowned for its legendary after-hours parties – when fans of electronic music can dance all through the night until 10 o'clock the next morning.
Highly popular club
Electronic music
After-hours parties
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Party Beats
Olé Olé Bar
One of the most legendary bars in the city is located in the heart of the Langstrasse quarter.
ATM in the bar
With jukebox
Relaxed atmosphere
Eclectic mix of clientele
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Cool and Trendy
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
After-work
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Restaurant & Bar Talacker
Noodle soup and Thai cuisine at lunchtime, bar and DJs in the evening ‒that is the Talacker, situated between Paradeplatz and Stauffacher.
Lunch
Evening bar
Thai cuisine
Noodle soups
Restaurants
Cuisine
BBQ
Bistro
Atmosphere
Glamorous and Chic
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
George Bar & Grill
At the George Bar & Grill, guests are surrounded by pure elegance. The penthouse restaurant serves food, long drinks, and wine with dignified charm.
High above the rooftops of Zurich
Restaurant/bar
Lounge
Terrace
Restaurants
Cuisine
American
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
After-work
Music Bar / Live Music
Boilerroom
Bar-lounge in the former boiler house in Winterthur – the perfect place to eat and celebrate.
Industrial-chic interior
American-style cuisine
Lounge
Corporate & private events
Winterthur
Coffee Houses & Tea Rooms
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Cultural and Inspiring
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Jazz / World Music
Live Music
Mehrspur Music Club
The Mehrspur is a concert venue, jam arena, laboratory, bar, and discotheque ‒ in short, a platform for the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) to showcase the talents of tomorrow.
Insider tip in the Zurich jazz scene
Jam sessions
Directly at the ZHdK’s Toni Campus
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Party Beats
Supermarket
Supermarket pioneered nightlife in Zürich-West and is a popular meeting place for fans of electronic music.
International DJs
Situated in the trendy Kreis 5 district
Attractive outdoor area
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
Kanzlei
Virtually every Zurich resident has been to the Kanzlei Club directly on Langstrasse.
Near Langstrasse
Various party organizers
In the middle of Zurich’s nightlife mile
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
Live Music
Rock / Alternative
Komplex 457
In this former industrial hall in the west of Zurich, mainly rock, heavy metal, and pop concerts thrill a broad audience.
Easy to reach by public transport
Optimal acoustics
Space for 2,200 persons
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
House / Techno / Electro
Party Beats
Hive
As one of Zurich‘s most established clubs, the Hive offers a colorful yet stringent electronic music program.
Spectacular bar and seating areas
Downstairs disco, upstairs dance floor
Dancing until dawn
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Cultural and Inspiring
Music Bar / Live Music
Jazz / World Music
Live Music
Place
Culture
Events
Pop, Rock, Jazz
Parties
Moods
The top address in Zurich for jazz, funk, soul, and blues convinces with a high caliber program.
Intimate, convivial atmosphere
Varied program
International jazz and world music stars
Nightlife
Cool and Trendy
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
House / Techno / Electro
Live Music
Exil
Carefully curated concerts and parties featuring national and international bands and DJs.
Near Escher-Wyss-Platz
With outdoor area
More bars and clubs nearby
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
Rock / Alternative
Helsinki
The band and audience celebrate here equally: the locale is intimate and personal – and the music live and of top quality.
By Hardbrücke station
Favorite locale among the alternative music scene
Every Sunday: “Aad Hollander Trio from Hell”
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
House / Techno / Electro
Latin / Salsa
Mascotte
Zurich’s oldest club, the Mascotte, is still bursting with energy despite its 100 years of age.
Zurich’s oldest club
Concerts featuring international acts
Directly at Bellevue
Restaurants
Glamorous and Chic
Bars & Lounges
Cocktail Bar
Hotel Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
Jazz / World Music
Live Music
Widder Bar
The successful reinterpretation of Zurich’s legendary Widder Bar impresses with its stylish interior and high quality.
Excellent drinks
History-steeped rooms
Drinks to suit the dishes
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Pub / Special Beer Types
Clubs & Discos
Live Music
The Lion Pub
Situated not far from the busy Bahnhofstrasse, the Lion Pub has a real British feel.
Elegant pub
Lunch
Near Bahnhofstrasse
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Glamorous and Chic
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Jazz / World Music
Monkey Bar Fumoir
This stylish bar in the heart of the Niederdorf quarter delights with classic drinks and a separate smoker’s room.
In the heart of the Old Town
Stylish interior
With separate smoker’s room
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
Longstreet
Red plush fabric on the walls and many, many light bulbs: the bar on Langstrasse is an absolute institution in Zurich’s nightlife scene.
Small dance floor on the upper floor
Palestine Grill directly next door
On Langstrasse
Gastronomy
Restaurants
Coffee Houses & Tea Rooms
Coffee
Cakes
Tea
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Glamorous and Chic
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Live Music
Lago Lounge
The lounge located directly at Lachen marina is the perfect place for a short break at any time of the day.
At Lachen marina
Directly on Lake Zurich
Open daily
Nightlife
Alternative and Arty
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
El Lokal
Music lovers, soccer fans, and anyone seeking a place to relax will find the “very last island on the Sihl” between Gessnerallee and the River Sihl.
Live concerts
Live soccer broadcasts
Garden terrace
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Alternative and Arty
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Cultural Locale
Clubs & Discos
Place
Culture
Stages
Rote Fabrik
The alternative cultural center on Lake Zurich, where stars such as Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers have performed, can look back on an eventful history – and forward to an exciting future.
Alternative art and cultural scene
Concerts, movies, theater, and gastronomy under one roof
Beautiful location on Lake Zurich
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Lively and Cheerful
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
Latin / Salsa
Party Beats
Plaza Klub
The building that once housed Zurich’s first movie theater is now a popular place to dance – at parties as well as at live concerts.
Disco dance floor lit up in 1980s style
Bar on the ground floor
Broad program and selection of music
Nightlife
Atmosphere
Cultural and Inspiring
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
Neighborhood Bar
Clubs & Discos
Stall 6
The cultural center is a popular meeting place for creative entertainment – from concerts and comedy shows to “castings” for people looking for or offering a room in a shared apartment.
Creative meeting place in the Kreis 1 district
A variety of entertainment
Can be booked for private events
Nightlife
Lively and Cheerful
Bars & Lounges
Music Bar / Live Music
Cultural Locale
Kasheme
Kasheme is a retro-style living room, musical adventure, and trendy disco all in one.
Interior in retro-chic style
Studio serves as a mini-club
Actively lived hospitality
Integrated record store
Restaurants
Coffee Houses & Tea Rooms
Atmosphere
Cool and Trendy
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Open-air Area
Music Bar / Live Music
Restaurant & Bar Seebad Enge
During the day a lakeside swimming pool, in the evening a bar serving refreshing drinks and home-made summer cuisine.
Open in summer only
Breakfast and snacks
Popular after-work meeting place
Sometimes live music
Nightlife
Atmosphere
LGBTQ+*
Bars & Lounges
Cocktail Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
Clubs & Discos
Hip-Hop / Rap / Reggae
House / Techno / Electro
Cranberry Bar
One of the most legendary and best-known gay bars in Zurich.
Gay bar
On Limmatquai
Drinks and cocktails
Restaurants
Cuisine
Atmosphere
Traditional and Down-to-earth
Bars & Lounges
Restaurant & Bar
Music Bar / Live Music
Bauschänzli Biergarten & Grill
The “Bauschänzli” is Zurich’s very own miniature island – with a cozy beer garden under large chestnut trees.
Open from April to September
Fabulous location and views
Zurich culinary specialties