Lively 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 lively bars in Zurich and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

ALBA Sourdough Pizza

ALBA Sourdough Pizza

Zürich • $$

Sourdough & cocktail pairings

Gräbli Bar

Gräbli Bar

Zürich • $$

24-hour old-school dive bar

Great terrace
Waxy Bar

Waxy Bar

Zürich

Live music & cocktails

Rio Bar

Rio Bar

Zürich • $$

Riverside terrace café

Kunstraum Walcheturm

Kunstraum Walcheturm

Zürich

Experimental music haven

Schauspielhaus Zürich: Schiffbau

Schauspielhaus Zürich: Schiffbau

Zürich

Industrial theater complex

Haus am Fluss

Haus am Fluss

Zürich • $$

Riverside drinks & chill

Mehrspur

Mehrspur

Zürich

Local beers & basement gigs

Kino Xenix Bar

Kino Xenix Bar

Zürich

Open-air cinema bar

Musikclub Lebewohlfabrik

Musikclub Lebewohlfabrik

Zürich

Jazz & art hangout

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Frequently asked questions

How are these lively 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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