Zurich Nightlife: 18 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Zurich

Frau Gerolds Garten

By Felix

Ms. Gerold's Garden is where locals meet for an unpretentious beer after work or a Sunday brunch, meeting friends (only in summer, from April to October). Everyone will be there anyways, so you can even come alone.

by Felix

La Stanza

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By Felix

The perfect espresso

La Stanza

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This very small posh café is where the creative bankers' scene of Zurich holds their "meetings". They'll have a coffee, a drink and a chat. Oh and they'll want to be seen. Come in the early afternoon on a Friday and you'll see beautiful people taking a sip of their cocktail.

by Felix

Hive

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By Martin

Berlin's Spirit In Zürich

Hive

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Hive Club is without a doubt one of the best clubs of Zürich. Its quality Line-Up makes it a must do for any house or techno lover. With three different rooms and an outside zone, the Hive may not be big but it's not that small either. With a large variety of nights, there's stuff for everyone.

by Martin

barfussbar

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By Meissoun

Summer nights in the city

barfussbar

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During the day this is a women only river bath. But at nights when the lights go on it is open for everybody - as long as you're ready to take your shoes off! To protect the historic wooden planks all guests are asked to be barefoot. On several nights per week (check the website) there are DJs and other music events and the atmosphere is unique.

by Meissoun

Cabaret Voltaire

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By Martin

Dadaism's Birthplace

Cabaret Voltaire

6

Cabaret Voltaire has a really laid-back atmosphere, the crowd hanging there is really relax, always opened for discussion and ready to meet strangers They also make good cocktails and have a good beer from Zürich. The prices are affordable and they sometimes have discussion evenings or live concerts.

by Martin

Raygrodski

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By Stefanie

A cocktail lovers paradise...

Raygrodski

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You don't go there if you only want to have a beer or a glass of wine. You go there for their delicious, creative cocktails and the fancy yet classy bar atmosphere and the hip crowd. It's located in a young and trendy area and you've got a selection of restaurants around it so it's definitely a great place to start or end an evening.

by Stefanie

El Lokal

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The true alternative pub in ZH

El Lokal

9

If you've been to Budapest and know what a Ruin Pub is, then you'll get the analogy here. This is a huge pub on three floors which literally sweats personality: it has an old Rock n' Roll atmosphere, their own brew beer for 5 CHF, and sweet 60's music in the background. Important football matches are projected in the top floor.

X-Tra Club

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By Meissoun

Party for free on Wednesdays

X-Tra Club

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One of the longest running weekly events is the "More than Mode" party at club X-TRA. The motto is "Dark sounds for open minds". So expect a lot of different styles of music, like Wave, Gothic, Electro, EBM and Synthpop. It's not absolutely required to wear black but it sure helps. People of all age groups gather here. And the entrance is free!

by Meissoun

Club Zukunft

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By Martin

Underground locals going wild

Club Zukunft

6

For its good electronic music and its very underground vibe. Zukunft (called Zuki amongst locals) is always packed and you're always sure to have a good time if you go there. Finding its entrance will be tricky, but once you do, get in.

by Martin

BarMünster

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By Martin

Classy Drinks & Zürcher Beer

BarMünster

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BarMünster has a classy atmosphere, with jazzy music in the background, waiters in suits and nice glasses for your drink. But it still welcomes a mixed crowd, from youngsters beginning their night out to older people staying there the whole night. Plus, the waiters are super nice.

by Martin

Rio Bar

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By luzia

Watch people with water soundtrack

Rio Bar

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The Rio Bar is located very close to the shopping regions Bahnhofstrasse and Europaallee as well as the main station. This proximity to the public transport makes it a great location to meet friends who are passing through Zurich, or to gather for a last drink after a weekend trip out of town. It has a nice Terrasse located next to it.

by luzia

Brick Cocktailbar

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By Vera

Bar for Cocktail Lovers

Brick Cocktailbar

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Brick Bar has some of the best Cocktails in Zurich. They change the menue regularly apart from some signature cocktails. Staff is very helpful if you need help with choosing a cocktail. Cocktails are made with love but still at a ok price for Zurich. Live Music once a week during winter is also very nice.

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by Vera

Sansibar

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By luzia

Everyone misses the sea

Sansibar

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This place makes you feel like a lost sailor, a feeling that needs to be counteracted by drinking beer, watching other sailors and thinking about getting a tattoo. Endorphin levels are high since there's usually some serious table football going on.

by luzia

Heile Welt

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By Martin

Enter The Holy World

Heile Welt

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Heile Welt (Holy World in german) hosts fancy afterworks and wild party nights, right under a block of flats. The atmosphere of the club is what makes it special, and its programmation is always changing, meaning you're always in for a surprise.

by Martin

Umbo

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By Martin

Alternative & Hidden Club

Umbo

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Umbo (called Klubi before) is weird. It's incredibly hard to find this club at first. Nothing indicates it and it's a really small venue in a basement, playing music from absolutely all kinds (check their program) and with really cheap drinks. Everyone there's really laid-back and open-minded. Try to be as well!

by Martin