Open-air Area

With a view of Lake Zurich, guests can enjoy exquisite cocktails on the sunny panoramic terrace.

A dip in the River Limmat or relaxing on the sundeck with friends – this is the place to chill out after work in summer.

This club, which lies directly on Langstrasse, mainly attracts a young clientele.

The summer garden, Zum Frischen Max, immediately next to Oerlikon Train Station is a great place to relax after a business meeting or before a concert.

Enjoy a feast overlooking Lake Zurich: a relaxed gourmet experience awaits guests on the sunny terrace of the Alex Lake Zürich hotel.

An institution among Zurich’s nightlife venues with popular theme parties and concerts.

The bar in a side street off Langstrasse is a favorite haunt among the Kreis 4 creative scene – and serves great coffee and delicious cocktails.

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.

A laid-back British ambiance, fish’n’chips, and a huge selection of beer can be found in the heart of the city.

An oasis in the heart of the bustling Kreis 4 district – for mild summer nights and cozy movie evenings.

Cardamom coffee and arak cocktails: the selection at the Grand Café Lochergut is anything but boring.

The Dynamo youth cultural center hosts concerts and parties for people of all ages.

Limmatplatz is not only the place where tram and bus lines cross – it is also a gastronomic hub.

A small and cozy meeting-place on Langstrasse where you can get everything from a coffee to a nightcap.

Guests enjoy good coffee, delicious drinks, and light snacks in this little café on the Limmatquai.

“Rägebögli” or “Bögli,” as it is also known, lies in the heart of the Old Town and is one of Zurich’s classic bars.

Every student in Zurich is familiar with the student bar below the Polyterrasse, for it is a highly popular meeting place.

An urban city oasis in the heart of Zurich’s buzzing Binz quarter.

The cozy little beer garden, Mönchhof am See, situated on the periphery of Zurich invites guests to relax and linger awhile.

The bar on Langstrasse advertises with “expensive cocktails, bad wines, and boring DJs” ‒ but in fact quite the opposite is true.

The small, stylish restaurant, “Sign eat & drink”, is located in the centre of Wallisellen, just a 5-minute walk from the train station.

The cozy Aya Bar lies directly next to the Abaton movie theater. However, it is much more than just a meeting place for movie-goers.

The Studio accommodates a radio studio that broadcasts live every day, together with a café. An impressive experience not only for radio enthusiasts.

Located in the very heart of downtown Zurich, in summer this chic garden paradise delights with appetizing culinary dishes and beverages.

A cozy ambiance, tasty fondues, and a lively atmosphere – that is what characterizes Frau Gerolds Garten during the winter months.

The factory where for 50 years bananas were left to ripen is now a place for dancing, celebrating, feasting, holding meetings and much more.

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.

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.

Situated in a prominent location directly next to Helvetiaplatz, the Volkshaus combines history and zeitgeist, food and drink, the Kreis 4 quarter and the rest of the world.

The Rooftop Bar at the top of the tradition-steeped fashion store, Modissa, serves up cool drinks, creative cuisine, and a wonderful view.

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.

The Kleine Freiheit in Zurich’s Kreis 6 district enchants visitors from near and far with its charming garden restaurant and frill-free culinary delicacies.

The Calvados is a sports bar, summer terrace, beer specialty locale, meeting place for after-work drinks and occasionally a disco, all in one.

Besides coffee specialties, the Café & Bar Nuovo offers a selection of wines and cocktails, as well as tasty Italian cuisine.

This ambiance-steeped, cozy cocktail bar lies directly on the corner of the lively Langstrasse and is the perfect place to kick off a long night in the buzzing Kreis 4 quarter.

Noodle soup and Thai cuisine at lunchtime, bar and DJs in the evening ‒that is the Talacker, situated between Paradeplatz and Stauffacher.

A green oasis with breathtaking views of Paradeplatz.

This restaurant in the heart of Zurich’s Kreis 4 district, between Langstrasse and the Main Train Station, celebrates the very best of Italian cuisine.

After a leisurely walk along the lake, you can escape the hustle and bustle at Bellevue and allow yourself be pampered in style with coffee and small delicacies in the heart of Zurich’s Seefeld quarter.

Those who want to take some time out to relax should visit Fischer’s Fritz, directly on Lake Zurich.

The Bohemia on Zurich’s Kreuzplatz is an American brasserie-style establishment with a large restaurant, bar, and lounge area.

Located in the heart of the Old Town and with access to a secluded courtyard, this bar is a great place to relax and enjoy yourself.

The lounge located directly at Lachen marina is the perfect place for a short break at any time of the day.

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.

Perfect for an evening out with friends, a date or after-work drinks with work colleagues on Lake Zurich.

Zürich is renowned for its bathing pool bars or Badi-Bars. At dusk, the lakeside and riverside pools are transformed into sophisticated bars and lounges directly by the water.

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.

Tao’s is located in the heart of Zurich’s banking and business district ‒ an oasis complete with restaurant, lounge, bar, and club.

This bar not far from Langstrasse has been an absolute classic since 1998. Whether a gourmet or a supporter of the scene culture: everyone feels at home here.

The small bar directly on Idaplatz is a popular meeting place for residents and guests from all over the world. There is always something going on here.

The popular open-air bar on the River Limmat has long since ceased to be an insider tip.

One of the most popular “Badi” bars among Zurich residents is the Barfussbar, offering a view of the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and the River Limmat.

One of the city’s most beautiful restaurants and bars can be found in a prime location in the heart of Zurich.

During the day a lakeside swimming pool, in the evening a bar serving refreshing drinks and home-made summer cuisine.

Situated between Zurich Main Station, the casino, and the Langstrasse quarter, the Rio Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a short break.

The feel-good oasis at the foot of the Prime Tower: here, visitors can find tiny stores, art, a garden community, and a vibrant program of events within the smallest of spaces.

Situated in the middle of the Sechseläutenplatz square, the Collana invites guests to linger and indulge themselves.

The spacious Carlton Restaurant with its quiet garden terrace is located in the heart of Zurich on the famous Bahnhofstrasse.

Famous names such as James Joyce, Einstein, Lenin, and the Dadaists once frequented this locale – the history-steeped café is now an integral part of the cityscape.