Boucherie AuGust: Swiss Meat Dining in Zurich’s Old Town

What it is

Boucherie AuGust is a sit-down Swiss restaurant inside the Widder Hotel, set on Rennweg in Zurich’s Old Town. It is built around meat and sausage specialties, with a menu that leans into regional classics: charcuterie, pâtés, terrines, tartare and more traditional dishes that keep the focus on Swiss culinary tradition rather than novelty. The room feels like a hotel restaurant with its own identity, not a generic dining hall.

Atmosphere and setting

The setting is urban and compact, with a rustic-chic interior and large front windows that bring in street life from Rennweg. In warmer months, terrace seating adds another layer of people-watching, though the main experience remains indoors. The mood is polished but informal: smart enough for a business lunch or dinner, relaxed enough for a solo meal or a couple’s evening out. It is not a sightseeing venue in the usual sense; the appeal lies in the meal, the room, and the old-town context.

What the visit feels like

A visit usually unfolds in a straightforward way. You arrive, settle in, order from a menu that rewards diners who like meat-focused cooking, and stay for as long as the meal takes. The pacing is unhurried without being theatrical. This is the kind of place where travellers come for a reliable central Zurich dinner, then linger over a final drink or coffee before heading back into the old streets. The experience is strongest for those who want a proper table service meal rather than a snack or a quick look around.

Why travellers go

Travellers choose Boucherie AuGust for its combination of location and culinary style. It sits in one of Zurich’s most walkable historic districts, yet the restaurant itself is not about heritage display; it interprets Zurich and Swiss meat traditions in a contemporary hotel setting. That makes it useful for visitors who want a central meal with local character, especially couples, solo diners and business travellers. Families can manage comfortably, but the menu and atmosphere are more adult-oriented than child-focused.

Practical expectations

This is a mid-range to premium dining stop by Zurich standards, with hotel-restaurant pricing and the usual extra spend on drinks or starters. Indoor seating makes it a year-round option, while the terrace is weather-dependent. Access from central Zurich is easy on foot or by public transport, but driving is less practical in the old town. The restaurant is best treated as a meal stop of one to two hours, rather than a long visit or a destination in itself.