Best Bars near Tapas & Friends

Poli Bar is a compact neighbourhood bar in Zürich's Wiedikon district, set on a practical city street rather than a nightlife strip. It draws people for beer, cocktails, music and an easygoing room where the pace stays unhurried. Expect a casual, local crowd, bar-counter service and a visit that usually runs from one drink to a relaxed evening.

Raygrodski is a long-running cocktail bar in Zurich's Kreis 3, set beside Brupbacherplatz with a terrace that comes into its own in warm weather. Expect a compact, social room, bar-led service, seasonal drinks, and a crowd that builds from pre-dinner into late evening. It suits couples, solo drinkers, and small groups more than lingering meals.

Caraoke263 is a small karaoke bar on Badenerstrasse in Zürich, built for group nights rather than casual drop-ins. Expect a loud, informal room, drinks, Vietnamese bites, and a turn-based singalong that runs best from late evening onward. The setting is urban and unshowy, with the appeal lying in the social energy rather than the decor or the street outside.

Bar Sacchi is a compact neighbourhood bar in Zürich's 8003 district, built around wine, conversation and a walk-in-only rhythm. Expect a street-level room, a social after-work crowd and a visit that usually runs from one drink to a long evening. It is more local stop than destination sight, with the appeal lying in its atmosphere rather than any grand setting.

LÉGÈRE Bar & Foodcorner is a contemporary bar-restaurant in Zürich's Lochergut area, geared to cocktails, wine and casual plates rather than sightseeing. Expect a seated, indoor-heavy setting with a local after-work rhythm: relaxed early evenings, busier weekends, and a compact urban atmosphere shaped by the Badenerstrasse corridor. It suits small groups, couples and solo diners looking for an unfussy night out.

Dalí’s Bar is a compact cocktail bar in Zürich’s 8003 district, set up for walk-ins, late drinks and unhurried conversation. The mood leans retro and playful, with Dalí-inspired branding rather than museum-style theatrics. Expect an indoor, neighbourhood-scale venue where cocktails are the main draw, weekday evenings are calmer, and Friday and Saturday nights run livelier and later.

Nestled in the heart of Zürich, 169 West is a delightful wine bar that doubles as a coffee shop and wine store, offering a perfect blend of cozy ambiance and exquisite selections for tourists to enjoy.

Wohnzimmerbar is a neighbourhood bar in Zürich’s Kalkbreite/Wiedikon district, built around the idea of a second living room. Expect sofas, a terrace, drinks, and an easygoing crowd that gets louder as the night goes on. Early evenings are best for conversation; weekends can shift into DJ-led dancing and a more animated late-night scene.

Felix Bar is a neighbourhood cocktail bar in Zürich’s Kreis 3, set on Kalkbreitestrasse rather than in the old-town tourist circuit. Expect a compact indoor room, attentive bartending, and drinks built around creative mixes rather than spectacle. It works best as an evening stop for couples, solo travellers, and small groups looking for a relaxed, urban night out.

Mikkeller Zurich is a compact craft-beer bar in Wiedikon, set on Zweierstrasse in a mixed residential district south of the city centre. The draw is the rotating tap list, not a full dining room or nightlife spectacle. Expect a relaxed, contemporary room, some outdoor seating, and a crowd that comes to talk beer, linger over a pint, and move on at an easy pace.