Best Bars near Long Wai

Double-U is a straightforward bar on Badergasse in Zürich’s Niederdorf district, where narrow medieval streets funnel locals and visitors into a dense nightlife strip. Expect cocktails, beer, close-set tables, and a lively room that leans more social than polished. It suits an easy stop before dinner, a late drink, or a longer night with friends.

On Niederdorfstrasse in Zurich's Old Town, Züri Bar is a compact, two-storey drinking spot with a long local following. It is less about sightseeing than about settling into the city’s evening rhythm: after-work drinks, noisy conversation, and a steady flow of regulars and visitors moving through the pedestrian lanes. Expect a casual, urban bar rather than a polished cocktail room.

A Zurich institution since 1955, Kon-Tiki blends bar, coffeeshop and live-music venue on Niederdorfstrasse in the Old Town. Expect an informal, slightly rough-edged interior spread over two floors, with coffee and tea by day, drinks into the night, and a programme that can include concerts, DJ sets and jam sessions. It suits adults, couples and solo travellers more than families.

Hotel Old Town sits on Niederdorfstrasse in Zurich’s medieval core, putting you straight into the pedestrian streets of the Old Town. It is less a destination than a practical base: step outside for cafes, bars, shops, and easy walks to the main station and the Limmat. Expect compact rooms, urban noise, and a location that rewards travellers who plan to spend most of the day on foot.

A compact boutique hotel with a sushi lounge in Zürich’s Niederdorf quarter, PLATZHIRSCH puts you in the middle of the Old Town’s narrow lanes, cafés and historic façades. The 24-room property suits short city breaks, business trips and couples who want to walk to the main station, Bahnhofstrasse and the lakeside without relying on a car.

Marea Cocktailbar sits on Limmatquai in Zürich’s old town, a central spot for cocktails rather than long dinners. Expect a compact, indoor-led bar with a polished feel, riverfront context and an evening rhythm that builds after work. It suits couples, small groups and solo drinkers looking for a short, well-made stop in the Altstadt.

Hotel Alexander Zürich is a practical 3-star base in the Niederdorf quarter, a short walk from Zurich HB and the Limmat. Set on lively Niederdorfstrasse, it suits travellers who want to step straight into the Old Town’s narrow streets, restaurants, and city-centre sights. Expect a compact, urban stay rather than a destination hotel.

Colibri Bar in Zürich is a lively spot perfect for visitors seeking a blend of vibrant nightlife and exquisite drinks. With its modern decor and welcoming ambiance, this bar is a must-visit destination for tourists looking to unwind and socialize after a day of exploring the city.

Predigerhof Bistro Bar is a long-running LGBTQ+ bar in Zurich's Niederdorf, set on a narrow old-town street a short walk from the main station. It is more social stop than destination: drinks, light snacks, conversation, and a regulars-heavy crowd in a compact indoor room with some summer-garden spillover. Expect an easy drop-in from afternoon into late night.

YAMAN Café-Bar sits on a narrow street in Zürich's Niederdorf, where the old town shifts from daytime strolling to evening drinks. It is compact, central, and geared to lingering rather than rushing through. Expect a casual café-bar setting, a social crowd, and a late-afternoon-to-night rhythm that fits the surrounding nightlife streets.