Best Bars near The Restaurant

Inside The Dolder Grand, Canvas Bar & Lounge pairs polished hotel-bar service with wide views over Zurich and Lake Zurich. It is a place for cocktails, aperitifs, and light dining rather than a long night out, with a calmer daytime rhythm that shifts into a livelier evening scene. On Fridays and Saturdays, live music adds another layer to the room’s upscale, sociable mood.

Signau House & Garden is a small boutique hotel in a protected 1912 villa in Zürich’s Riesbach/Seefeld district. The setting is quiet and residential, with a landscaped garden, restored salons and a private-cinema feel that sets it apart from larger city hotels. It suits travellers who prefer a house-like stay with a measured pace and a strong sense of place.

Set within the Kunsthaus Zürich complex on Heimplatz, Kunsthaus Bar is a calm, polished café-bar for coffee, lunch, aperitifs, and unhurried breaks between gallery visits. It feels more like part of the museum than a separate venue: central, indoor, and geared to art audiences, solo visitors, couples, and informal meetings. Expect a measured pace, not nightlife energy.

An upstairs cocktail bar with an Australian accent, Sly Grog Bar sits beside Zürich Stadelhofen station and feels more like a compact nightspot than a lounge. Expect themed drinks, bar snacks, and a casual, intimate room that works best for an unhurried drink stop before or after dinner.

Bar Cento Vini is a compact wine bar and aperitivo stop in Zurich's old town, set on Neumarkt 5. It is geared to glasses of wine, champagne and light snacks rather than long meals, with an intimate, low-key feel that suits a short pause between sightseeing and dinner. The historic Altstadt setting adds atmosphere without turning the visit into a formal occasion.

Gainsbourg Bar & Event Location is a neighbourhood bar in Zürich’s Seefeld quarter, set up for drinks, snacks, dates, and small-group evenings rather than sightseeing. Inside, expect cosy seating, warm lighting, and a casual, familiar mood that suits after-work stops and longer social sessions. It also handles private and business events, so the atmosphere can shift from laid-back bar to booked venue.

Goethe Bar is a polished central Zürich bar beside Sechseläutenplatz and the Opera House, where drinks, light food and seated conversation replace nightlife noise. Linked to Brasserie Schiller and the historic NZZ building, it suits aperitifs, pre-theatre stops and unhurried daytime breaks. Expect urban refinement, not a party scene.

Wüste Bar is a lively spot in Zürich, perfect for tourists seeking a relaxed atmosphere and a taste of local nightlife. With a diverse drink menu and welcoming ambiance, it’s an ideal place to unwind after a day of exploring the city.

Discover Corazón, a lively bar in the heart of Zürich, where unique design meets exceptional service. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the city.

Weisse Rose is a small, established bar in Zurich’s Old Town, set on Torgasse near the city centre. It works best as a place to sit down for a drink, a meal, and a slow evening rather than a quick stop. Expect a warm, intimate room, a local crowd, and prices that reflect central Zurich.