Best Bars near Emma's Bakery

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.

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.

Eldorado is a compact craft beer bar in Zürich’s Kreis 5, known for a long beer list and an easygoing, evening-first atmosphere. Since 2012, it has drawn beer drinkers who want choice rather than spectacle: bottles and taps from around the world, a conversational room, and a central location on Limmatstrasse. It suits unhurried drinks, not sightseeing.

IQ Bar is a contemporary neighbourhood bar on Hardstrasse in Zürich-West, known for drinks rather than dining or sightseeing. Expect an indoor, seated setting where the focus is on gin, cocktails, conversation, and a late-evening crowd that builds through the week and peaks on Friday and Saturday nights. It suits adults looking for a low-key but lively city bar.

Mata Hari is a compact tiki cocktail bar on Langstrasse, one of Zürich’s busiest nightlife strips. It is an evening-only stop for tropical drinks, music and socialising rather than a sightseeing venue. Expect a lively indoor room, a casual crowd and a short, drink-led visit that usually begins after dinner and can stretch into late night.

Set on the Limmat near Zurich Main Station, this large five-star hotel is built for efficient city stays, meetings and short breaks. Expect polished interiors, river and city views, a restaurant, bar, fitness facilities and easy access to the station, Platzspitz Park and central Zurich.

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.

Basilica is a large indoor bar-lounge in Zürich-West built for long evenings rather than quick drinks. Expect a broad open-plan room, a 12-metre bar, shisha service, cocktails, and a crowd that shifts from relaxed after-work chatter to fuller nightlife energy on weekends and event nights.

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.