"Sunday Opening" Bars in Switzerland
The unique Kronenhalle Bar has been one of the best bars in Zurich since it was founded in 1965. However, this is the only place where you can sip cocktails under paintings by Picasso and Miró. These are excellent across the board - whether classics or the creative signature cocktails developed by the bar team led by chef Christian Heiss.
Thomas Huhn has been managing his brigade with skill for many years and always has a feel for the wishes of guests with an affinity for pleasure. What is mixed behind the bar counter and directly in front of the guest is high school. Added to this is the unique atmosphere in a historic setting - including a view of the Rhine.
Piano music and high-quality bar culture with an excellent range of wines, spirits and cocktails are served here every day. The cult bar in Zurich's old town is open from midday and people meet for lunch or later for an aperitif or after-dinner drink. The later the hour, the more lively the atmosphere.
Ivan Urech and his team create a stage for liquid poetry in the Atelier Classic Bar, taking bold and unconventional paths. The result in the glass is a harmonious combination of optimal ingredients and leaves a lasting impression. The non-alcoholic versions also impress with their sophistication.
In the high-ceilinged rooms of the Chedi Bar, the cosy leather sofas and crackling fire make you feel like you're in a stylish living room. Here you can enjoy carefully mixed creative cocktails with and, above all, without alcohol, teas from the hotel's own herb garden and a large selection of spirits, wine and beer.
A visit to the Canvas Bar at the Dolder Grand is a must for cocktail fans. Here, the talented bar team mixes some of the best drinks in town, the wine list is well-stocked and the bar snacks and small dishes can also keep up. The interior of the historic room is also impressive.
The American Bar is the perfect place to indulge in inspiring conversations or profound musings about God and the world. It serves sophisticated drinks ranging from classic to creative, full-bodied wines, exquisite whisk(e)y and rums as well as harmonious bar snacks. The view is simply sensational.
Whether it's a seasonal recommendation, a perfectly mixed classic cocktail, a freshly tapped beer or a cigar with a glass of whisk(e)y in its own lounge - the Einstein Bar has everything the bon vivant's heart desires. The ambience and atmosphere can be described as "English club atmosphere".
If you want to take off in Zurich, the Jules Verne Panoramabar is the place to go. The view lives up to its name: the bar is located on the top floor of the same building as the Urania observatory. The best way to enjoy the view is with one of the excellent cocktails, accompanied by simple but delicious bar food.
If you make yourself comfortable on the 17.5-metre-long Chesterfield sofa, you can soak up the special atmosphere of the bar at Le Grand Bellevue. From morning to night, there is something to suit every occasion, fresh pastries, fine Champagne or sophisticated cocktails - all served with style.
The Spitz bar in the Landesmuseum has plenty to offer fans of sophisticated drinking culture. In addition to an excellent selection of wines, there are over 250 whisk(e)ys and other spirits. The cocktail menu is adapted by the dedicated bar team depending on the season. Naturally, only the best ingredients are used here too.
The bar at Sven Wassmer's second restaurant, Verve by Sven, mixes alpine flair with classic bar culture. The cocktails are mixed on the basis of high-quality spirits and are enriched with local ingredients. Even those who don't drink alcohol will find pleasure thanks to the high-quality, handmade alternatives.
There is always a reason for a stylish chin-chin in the renowned Victoria Bar. Fans of sophisticated bar culture will find everything their hearts desire here: the finest single malts, cognacs and rums, ambitious cocktails, fine wines, gastronomic delights and, of course, a uniquely beautiful setting.
If you browse through the extensive bar menu at Anton's Bar, named after the hotel founder Anton Sebastian Bon, you will quickly acquire a taste for it: from exquisite cocktails and exquisite digestifs to a resourceful selection of gin, the bar at Suvretta House offers everything for the perfect savoir-vivre moment.
Claudio Sacchi serves iconic Negronis from the beverage gun, natural wines and - incidentally - a harmonious dose of Italianità in his smart bar at Lochergut. Word of his exciting creations has also spread beyond the district's borders.
BAR is the short and snappy name of the bar at the five-star hotel in Lausanne. The atmosphere is cosmopolitan, with an international clientele coming together for classic cocktails and original creations. These are mixed using only the best ingredients and you can smoke a fine cigar on the heated terrace.
The Eden Bar impresses with its elegant, modern interior and its special cocktail menu. The drinks menu offers a beautiful mix of classic and modern, with many home-made ingredients. In the evening, the ambience is further enhanced by sounds from the DJ booth.
The Galerie Boutique Bar on Thun's Aarequai is a bar and gallery in one. Bar owner Gage Plecic offers regional artists a platform, while he and his team behind the bar mix sophisticated cocktails with their own character and fresh, home-made ingredients. The ambience is also great!
The Prince of Wales is served in a silver cup, and the atmosphere in the National Bar also has a majestic character. Still in the original style of the 1870s, the bar attracts locals and hotel guests alike. From cool to classic, the bar menu offers everything for hours of enjoyment.
Whether it's coffee in the morning, a quick lunch, coffee and cake in the afternoon or a glass of wine in the evening, the Barchetta Bar always has the right thing on offer. Its location directly on the Limmat and in the heart of the old town makes it the perfect place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.