Best Bars near The Station

Eleven 11 is a compact cocktail bar and lounge on Baarerstrasse in central Zug, a short walk from the station. It is built for after-work drinks, dates, and small gatherings rather than long nights out. Expect a relaxed indoor setting, a social mix of locals and expats, and a menu focused on cocktails and spirits.

Hotel Zugertor is a compact 3-star hotel on Baarerstrasse in central Zug, with 36 rooms, an on-site restaurant-bar, meeting space and an unusual 1960s bowling alley. It has operated since 1897 and feels more practical than polished: a quiet, urban base for business stays, short leisure breaks and overnight stops. Parking, EV charging and pet-friendly rooms add to its appeal.

CÉ LA VI is a bar and shisha lounge on Baarerstrasse in central Zug, known for its relaxed, evening-led atmosphere and social seating. It is an indoor venue rather than a sightseeing stop, drawing adults for drinks, hookah, and unhurried conversation. Weekends are livelier; weekdays are calmer and more local in feel.

B&B Sportsbar is a casual indoor bar on Dammstrasse in Zug, built around live sports, billiards, darts and table football. It works as a lunch stop on weekdays and shifts into a livelier late-night venue at weekends, with drinks, snacks and a social, group-friendly atmosphere. This is a practical local hangout rather than a sightseeing stop.

Perlage Lounge Bar is a compact indoor lounge bar on Gubelstrasse in Zug, best suited to aperitifs, after-work drinks, and unhurried evenings rather than a full night out. It sits within the city’s small urban bar scene, with a relaxed, adult-oriented feel and easy access from central Zug. Expect a simple flow: arrive, take a seat, order drinks, and settle in for conversation.

PERLAGE is a compact evening bar on Gubelstrasse in Zug, built around cocktails and champagne rather than a full dining room. It suits a short stop after work or a slower night out, with indoor seating and some outdoor tables when the weather allows. Expect a polished but relaxed room, a social crowd, and a drinks-led visit.

Anstatthotel Zug is a serviced apartment property on Baarerstrasse, set up for independent stays rather than hotel-style lingering. Expect contactless check-in, compact modern rooms with kitchens, laundry facilities, parking behind the building, and a roof terrace with views toward Lake Zug and the Rigi. It suits business trips, longer stays, and travellers who prefer privacy and routine over service.

Residence Zug is a practical, modern hotel in central Zug, a short walk from the station and old town. It suits business trips and brief city stays more than leisurely resort breaks. Expect an indoor, quietly efficient base with room-focused comfort, access to nearby dining, and easy onward movement around the compact lakeside city.

City Garden Hotel is a polished 4-star stay in central Zug, set just a short walk from the railway station and beside a nature reserve. It suits business trips, brief city breaks, and travellers who want a calm, contemporary base rather than a full-service resort. Expect wood-led design, a sustainability focus, and an easy link to the lake and old town.

Kalorien is a small bar in Zug’s Eichwald district, geared to casual drinks rather than a full night out. Expect an urban street setting, a local crowd, and an unhurried stop that works best in the evening. It is practical rather than polished, with the feel of a place people drop into for one drink and stay if the mood fits.