Bars in Zurich worth going out for.

Everything here costs more than it should, which makes me stubborn about only recommending what's actually worth it.

I keep track of bars in Zurich and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Grain Bar & Restaurant

Grain Bar & Restaurant

Zürich • $$

Craft beer pairing restaurant

Bar Sacchi

Bar Sacchi

Zürich • $$

Cocktail magic, milanese pink

ALBA Sourdough Pizza

ALBA Sourdough Pizza

Zürich • $$

Sourdough pizza & cocktails

Gräbli Bar

Gräbli Bar

Zürich • $$

Old-school zurich dive

Waxy Bar

Waxy Bar

Zürich

Live music & cocktails

Rio Bar

Rio Bar

Zürich • $$

Riverside terrace café

FIVE Zurich Hotel

FIVE Zurich Hotel Great Terrace

Zürich

Luxury hotel with nightlife

ComedyHaus

ComedyHaus

Zürich

Intimate comedy club

Kunstraum Walcheturm

Kunstraum Walcheturm

Zürich

Experimental music haven

Schauspielhaus Zürich: Schiffbau

Schauspielhaus Zürich: Schiffbau

Zürich

Industrial theater complex

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Zürich Cider Festival 2026

Zürich Cider Festival 2026 One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Zürich

Swiss cider tasting

Tonic Tuesdays

Tonic Tuesdays

Tue, Sep 15 · 6:30 PM

Zürich • $$

Vinyl jazz & natural wine

Coco Grill & Bar

Coco Grill & Bar Great Terrace

Zürich • $$$$

Steakhouse with wine cellar

La Catedral | Cócteles y Antojitos

La Catedral | Cócteles y Antojitos

Zürich

Mezcal temple with mexican bites

Old Inn

Old Inn

Zürich

Upscale pub fare & cocktails

OTRO - Cocktailbar Zürich

OTRO - Cocktailbar Zürich

Zürich • $$

Affordable cocktails & warm service

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bars in Zurich chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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