Rimini Bar, Zurich's Canal-Side Summer Afterglow
Seasonal canal-side bar in central Zurich, where a historic men's bath turns into a relaxed summer evening spot for drinks and simple grilled food.
Rimini Bar is a seasonal open-air bar on the Schanzengraben canal, set beside Zurich's historic Männerbad. In summer evenings, the compact waterside space fills with locals and travellers for drinks, grilled snacks, and long conversations on benches and beach chairs. It is central, low-key, and strongly weather-dependent.
A brief summary to Rimini Bar
- Badweg 10, Zürich, 8001, CH
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- Duration: 0.5 to 3 hours
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- Monday 6:45 pm-11 pm
- Tuesday 6:45 pm-11 pm
- Wednesday 6:45 pm-12 am
- Thursday 6:45 pm-12 am
- Friday 6:45 pm-12 am
- Saturday 6 pm-12 am
- Sunday 6:45 pm-11 pm
Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Rimini Bar.
- Go on a warm, dry evening; the setting loses much of its appeal in rain, wind, or cool weather.
- Arrive early on Fridays and Saturdays if you want a seat by the water, especially in peak summer.
- Treat it as a drink stop with snacks rather than a full dinner venue; the menu is simple and casual.
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Getting There
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Walking
From Zurich main station, it is roughly an 8 to 9 minute walk, making this the simplest way to arrive from the city centre.
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Public Transport
Trams and local transit are practical if you are coming from elsewhere in Zurich, but the final approach is short enough that many visitors walk.
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Taxi or Rideshare
Useful only if mobility is limited or you are arriving from farther out; from the centre, the trip is short and usually unnecessary.
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Driving
Possible, but not ideal in central Zurich because parking is limited and usually less convenient than walking or transit.
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What it is
Rimini Bar is Zurich's well-known seasonal badi-bar: an evening bar attached to the historic Männerbad Schanzengraben, a former men's bathing facility that dates back to the 19th century and sits within the city's older canal and moat system. By day, the site belongs to bathing culture; by evening, it becomes a mixed-gender social spot for drinks and simple food. The result is compact, informal, and distinctly local rather than polished or theatrical.Setting and atmosphere
The bar runs along the Schanzengraben canal in central Zurich, within easy reach of the old town and Bahnhofstrasse. The setting is intimate rather than expansive: water on one side, historic walls and bathhouse structures on the other, with benches and beach chairs arranged for lingering rather than dining. On warm evenings the mood is relaxed and sociable, with a younger crowd mixed with couples, solo visitors, and small groups. It feels urban and slightly tucked away, but never remote.How a visit unfolds
Most people arrive after work or after dinner, claim a seat if one is available, and settle in for a drink or two. The menu is simple, usually centred on beverages and grilled snacks rather than a full meal. Service is casual, and the pace is unhurried; the point is to sit by the water, talk, and watch the evening cool down over the canal. A short stop of 30 to 60 minutes is common, though many visitors stay for a longer summer evening if the weather holds.Why travellers come
Travellers come for the setting as much as the drinks. Rimini Bar captures a specific Zurich habit: turning bathing infrastructure into a summer social room. That gives the place a strong sense of local culture without requiring any special knowledge to enjoy it. It is especially appealing if you want an easygoing evening stop close to the centre, with water, history, and a low-key crowd rather than a formal restaurant or nightlife venue.Practical expectations
This is a seasonal, weather-sensitive venue. Warm, dry evenings are the best fit; rain, wind, and cold quickly reduce the appeal. It is easy to reach on foot from the main station, and public transport is straightforward, but driving is unnecessary and parking is limited. Facilities are basic and should not be assumed beyond the essentials. The experience is best understood as a summer drink stop with a strong sense of place, not as an all-day attraction.Explore the best of what Rimini Bar has to offer
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