Best Bars near suns.works

Mata Hari is a compact tiki cocktail bar on Langstrasse, one of Zürich’s busiest nightlife strips. It is an evening-only stop for tropical drinks, music and socialising rather than a sightseeing venue. Expect a lively indoor room, a casual crowd and a short, drink-led visit that usually begins after dinner and can stretch into late night.

Nestled in the heart of Zürich, The International Beer Bar offers an exceptional selection of local and international brews, making it a must-visit for beer lovers. With its vibrant atmosphere and cozy beer garden, it's the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a drink or two.

XYLO Cocktailbar is a compact, urban drinking spot in Zürich's Kreis 5, set among the bars and late-night traffic of Neugasse. It is built for cocktails rather than long dinners, with a menu that leans into mezcal, natural wine, classics, and non-alcoholic options. Expect an indoor, bar-focused visit that works best from early evening onward.

Kasheme is a compact cocktail bar and music venue in Zürich-West, where the evening is shaped by records, DJ sets, and an intimate lounge atmosphere. Upstairs feels like a listening room with drinks; downstairs can turn into a small club or performance space. It suits music fans, couples, and solo visitors more than casual daytime drop-ins.

Gasthaus 210 is a straightforward urban hotel on Langstrasse in Zürich’s 8005 district, best used as a base rather than a destination. Its appeal is location: close to the main station, city centre, trams, shops, and the late-night energy of one of Zürich’s busiest corridors. Expect a functional stay in a dense, mixed-use neighbourhood.

Heldenbar is a compact queer bar and occasional club night in central Zürich, known for its weekly Wednesday format, free entry, and community-first atmosphere. Expect late arrivals, DJ sets, dancing, and the occasional drag show rather than a casual drop-in bar. It sits in the Provitreff building at Sihlquai 240, a short walk from the city centre.

Diwan Shisha Lounge is an indoor hookah bar on Zürich's Langstrasse, set in a dense nightlife strip rather than a sightseeing district. Expect a seated, social visit built around shisha, drinks and long conversations, with the pace easing into the late evening. It suits adults more than families, and works best as a relaxed stop after dinner or before a night out.

Eldorado is a compact craft beer bar in Zürich’s Kreis 5, known for a long beer list and an easygoing, evening-first atmosphere. Since 2012, it has drawn beer drinkers who want choice rather than spectacle: bottles and taps from around the world, a conversational room, and a central location on Limmatstrasse. It suits unhurried drinks, not sightseeing.

GLEIS is a contemporary bar and cultural venue in Zürich’s Zollhaus complex, a short trip from the main station. It works as both a drinks stop and an event space, with readings, concerts, talks, and workshops shaping the mood. Expect an indoor, urban setting, a social crowd, and a flexible visit that can last from one drink to an entire evening.

SOZHIETY is a late-evening bar and cannabis lounge on Neufrankengasse in Zürich’s 8004 district, mixing drinks, lounge seating and headshop retail. It feels urban and low-key rather than flashy, with an indoor layout geared to socialising, browsing accessories and settling in for a few hours. Expect a grown-up crowd, a compact room, and a distinctly local nightlife rhythm.