Best Bars near Taverna Apollo

Saatlen Pub is a straightforward neighbourhood bar-restaurant in Zurich-Schwamendingen, built for drinks, pub food, football on TV, darts and pool. It is not a polished cocktail address or a sightseeing stop; it is a working local venue where people drop in for a meal, stay for a match, or linger over a few rounds in an unpretentious room. Expect an indoor, urban setting and a distinctly local pace.

Cooper’s Pub is a straightforward Irish-style bar on Schaffhauserstrasse in Zürich-Oerlikon, geared to drinks, conversation, and casual evenings rather than sightseeing. Expect an indoor, street-front venue with a relaxed pub rhythm, beer-led ordering, and a local crowd that builds later in the day. It suits after-work stops, group meet-ups, and low-key nights out.

The Hoppy Corner is a casual sports bar in Zurich's Oerlikon/Seebach area, set up for beer, live games and unhurried after-work sessions. Expect an indoor, social room rather than a sightseeing stop: bar seating, screens, and a steady flow of regulars and small groups. It suits a drink stop or a few rounds before heading elsewhere.

Dubai Shisha Lounge is a specialist shisha bar in Zürich Oerlikon, set on a busy urban street rather than a tourist strip. Expect an indoor lounge built for long evenings: hookah, drinks, conversation, and a steady late-night rhythm that picks up after dinner, especially on weekends.

Mahsen Shisha Bar & Lounge is a compact indoor lounge on Friesstrasse in Zürich-Oerlikon, geared to long, unhurried evenings rather than sightseeing. Expect table service, shisha, drinks, and a social atmosphere that builds after work and peaks late on weekends. The setting is urban and functional, with easy access from Oerlikon station and little reason to linger outside the venue itself.

A modern hotel and serviced-apartment base in Opfikon, Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich is geared to airport transfers, business trips and longer stays. Expect a practical, contemporary interior, on-site dining, a rooftop terrace and easy tram links to Zurich Airport and the city centre. It is more functional than scenic, but efficient and well placed.

Hotel Krone Unterstrass is a central Zurich hotel in the Unterstrass district, set on Schaffhauserstrasse with a tram stop at the door. It works best as a practical base for business trips, city breaks, and short stays, with on-site dining, bar service, and meeting facilities. The atmosphere is polished and functional rather than scenic, but the location makes getting around the city straightforward.

Nestled along the picturesque Neumühlequai, Lenox Bar is a stylish cocktail bar and lounge that invites tourists to unwind with expertly crafted drinks and a vibrant atmosphere. This trendy hotspot is perfect for both casual meet-ups and sophisticated evenings, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Zurich.

Heldenbar is a compact queer bar and occasional club night in central Zürich, known for its weekly Wednesday format, free entry, and community-first atmosphere. Expect late arrivals, DJ sets, dancing, and the occasional drag show rather than a casual drop-in bar. It sits in the Provitreff building at Sihlquai 240, a short walk from the city centre.

Blue Bar is a small hotel bar-café in central Zürich, set on Stampfenbachstrasse in Kreis 6. By day it works as a coffee stop for breakfast, snacks, and low-key meetings; later it shifts to aperitifs and cocktails. The draw is its intimate scale, calm pace, and a modest backyard garden that softens the urban setting.