CP First - Bar Zürich: Central Cocktails in the Old Town Core
A central Zürich cocktail bar and lounge on Schneggengasse, built for aperitifs, late drinks and a lively old-town evening crowd.
CP First is a compact cocktail bar and lounge on Schneggengasse in Zürich’s 8001 district, set up for drinks, conversation and people-watching rather than long dinners or sightseeing. Expect a central, urban room with a social, after-work feel and a crowd that builds into the evening, especially from Thursday to Saturday. It suits a short stop for aperitifs or a longer night out.
A brief summary to CP First - Bar Zürich
- Schneggengasse 8, Zürich, 8001, CH
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- Duration: 0.5 to 3 hours
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 3 pm-11 pm
- Tuesday 3 pm-11 pm
- Wednesday 3 pm-11 pm
- Thursday 3 pm-12 am
- Friday 3 pm-12 am
- Saturday 3 pm-12 am
- Sunday 3 pm-11 pm
Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring CP First - Bar Zürich.
- Go earlier in the evening if you want a calmer first drink; the room is likely to fill as the night progresses, especially later in the week.
- Treat it as a drinks stop rather than a dinner venue, since food service is not clearly established from the available information.
- Use public transport or walk in from the centre; inner-city parking is limited and adds unnecessary hassle.
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Getting There
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On foot
A realistic option from Zürich’s centre or main station area, usually around 10 to 15 minutes depending on your starting point.
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Public transport
Tram or bus to the central old-town area, followed by a short walk, is the most practical choice from elsewhere in the city.
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Taxi or rideshare
Straightforward for late-night returns, though usually unnecessary because the location is so central.
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Driving
Possible but not recommended; inner-city parking is limited and expensive, and the bar is easier to reach without a car.
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What it is
CP First is a cocktail bar and lounge in central Zürich, set on a narrow old-town street in the city’s dense 8001 core. It is a drinks-led venue rather than a restaurant or a landmark, and the experience is built around ordering cocktails, meeting friends and settling into an evening of conversation. The scale is small and urban, with the kind of compact interior that encourages close tables, quick service and a steady flow of arrivals rather than a sprawling night out.Atmosphere and setting
The setting is street-level and indoors, with the surrounding district doing much of the work: central, walkable, and active after office hours. The appeal lies in the social atmosphere rather than views or heritage. This is a place for a polished but informal night out, where the room matters more than the building. It feels most alive in the evening, when the bar shifts from a quiet early stop for aperitifs to a busier lounge for groups, couples and solo visitors comfortable in a nightlife setting.What the visit feels like
A typical visit is short to medium in length. Many people will come in for one or two rounds, then move on; others use it as a base for the night. The rhythm is straightforward: arrive, take a seat if one is available, order drinks, and stay as long as the mood suits. It is not a place for lingering over a long meal or for structured entertainment. The main pleasures are the pace of the service, the central location and the easy social energy of a bar that is clearly part of Zürich’s contemporary nightlife scene.Practical expectations
The bar is easiest to reach on foot from the central district or by tram and a short walk from elsewhere in the city. Driving is possible but not practical in the inner city, where parking is limited and expensive. The venue should work year-round because it is indoors, and weather mainly affects the walk there. Expect a mid-range spend, with drinks as the main cost. It is best suited to couples, groups of friends, solo travellers at ease in bars, and business visitors looking for an informal evening stop. Families and children are not the natural audience here.Explore the best of what CP First - Bar Zürich has to offer
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