Fun and entertainment Zurich

What a view! When you visit the Jules Verne Panoramabar, choose a day when the sky couldn't be bluer and happily climb into one of the comfortable armchairs. This bar, named after the famous French adventure novelist, is located at the top of the Urania Observatory. As you sip a cocktail, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Zurich and, above all, the lake and the Alps in the background. At nightfall in winter, the city is illuminated in all its glory. A must-see!

Such a tiny bar with such a warm atmosphere, it's like magic! Behind this French name hides a magnificent old-fashioned wooded room where the many mirrors still give an impression of space. Here you will be served a glass of wine for a "French aperitif" of course. The Philosopher is one of the most original bars in Zurich and is definitely worth a visit. Good to know: this bar is attached to the restaurant Mère Catherine. A very nice and friendly address dedicated to French cuisine.

You can dive into the heart of the Dadaist movement with a drink at the Cabaret Voltaire. Art lovers, students and curious tourists appreciate this unique bar. A Dada library is available to introduce you to the offbeat and original thinking of the movement. The room is of course decorated with Dadaist art objects. This multi-purpose place opens up all your minds. A restaurant and bar, a library, exhibitions, concerts, workshops, guided tours and themed evenings await you...

The Mehrspur is a trendy address in Zurich. Part music bar, part jazz club, part discotheque, part public stage and concert hall, it's a breeding ground for students from Zurich's University of the Arts. But that's not all. ALL styles and new talents are represented. The program ranges from intimate live performances to spectacular shows by international artists. At the bar, the menu features tasty cocktails and a selection of beers and wines. Good to know: admission is free - you give what you want.

Zurich is a city in constant artistic flux. The local scene is always avant-garde and the artists find a way to express themselves because culture is put forward. It is at the Abart that the alternative and underground scene of Zurich has a great time. Concerts more original than the others in the styles rock, indie, gothic, punk without forgetting the metal! Take a look at the program on their website to find a gem to your taste. The club invites you to spend wild evenings where music and dance give rhythm to the nights.

Do you like alternative? You will be pleasantly served at the El Lokal bar with its phosphorescent skeleton that watches over the zinc and the heterogeneous and bushy decoration that covers the walls. There is always something to discover in this bar and the view on the Sihl river alone is worth a visit on the terrace. Some evenings it's really crowded, the price of a well-deserved success for the beautiful team that runs this magical place. On the spot, you will find the restaurant with tapas in the evening and menus at lunchtime.

It's hard to classify Razzia. There's a bar and a lounge, but the place is much more than just a place to have a drink. This former cinema has been converted into a site for cultural experimentation - and it's free! Fashion shows, films, music, art installations - the program changes all the time and is full of surprises. The venue itself is worth a look: deliberately dilapidated, offbeat but truly stylish, go for it! The restaurant serves original dishes and great cocktails to enjoy before a movie, for example.

Switzerland is world-renowned for the unrivalled quality of its chocolates, a reputation that owes much to the Sprüngli confectionery in Zürich, founded in 1836. Even today, Sprüngli specialties such as Luxemburgerlis (macaroons), truffles, chocolate bars and other sweets are made according to traditional recipes. Their hot chocolate is also delicious. It's also one of Zurich's favorite places for breakfast, Sunday brunch or lunch.

Jazznojazz is Switzerland's leading jazz event, with around twenty concerts a year. November 2024 will see the ^24th edition of this long-awaited festival at the Gessnerallee and the ZKB club. On the program: jazz and pop names, established artists and promising youngsters. Some of the biggest names in music have already come to Zurich: John McLaughlin, Ashley Henry... For a bite to eat, you'll find the Reithall Gessnerallee restaurant, offering creative cuisine in a warm atmosphere.

Since 1997, the bQm has been part of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, where you'll find probably the cheapest cocktails in town. It's in a relaxed atmosphere with a superb view over the city that students gather, but not only. The bar welcomes everyone and offers free cultural events twice a week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays: concerts, DJ evenings, quizzes, an open stage... On the à la carte menu, you'll find a nice list of affordable drinks as well as snacks (sandwiches, focaccias, pretzels...).

The Kino Xenix Bar is a wonderful independent cinema where you can discover films from all over the world and retrospectives. The program is extremely varied, and the films are almost always subtitled in French or English. The venue also boasts a cosy bar, nestled in a former kindergarten: a popular playground for Zurich's youth. An atypical bar where you'll feel right at home, especially in summer with its large terrace and the possibility of playing pétanque or ping-pong. Mixed and varied clientele, good spirit.

Located on the shores of Lake Zurich, the Opernhaus is a sublime neo-Baroque building. The reputation of the Zurich Opera House is well established. Over 300 performances are programmed each year, including 70 in-house creations. The institution welcomes many world-renowned opera singers. The Zurich Opera also has its own internationally renowned ballet. An evening in one of its richly decorated halls is an unforgettable experience. Whether on your own, with your family or as a romantic getaway!

One of the most famous cafés in Zurich, the Odéon was Lenin's lair during his stay in the city but also des. There is still an unavoidable place on the sidewalk that cannot be noticed when you leave Bellevue to reach the old town by the Limmatquai. Always full and lively, the hotel features a beautiful Art Nouveau decoration that plunges you with delight in the 1920 s. If you have a small or a big hunger, it is also possible to restore it.

Located not far from Migros, the Museum of Modern Art and 50 m behind the Abaton cinema complex, the huge Billiardino hall is ideal for a relaxing evening. It features 60 billiard tables, darts and video games. Everything you need to have fun with friends before going out, or even to spend the whole evening there. You can also enjoy the bar and its menu of snacks (pizzas, pastas, hot sandwiches...) and cocktails. Please note that we don't take reservations on weekends: first come, first served.

Just a few S-Bahn stops from Zurich's main station, Bowling West offers 16 bowling lanes for bowling enthusiasts. In this entertainment venue, you can also play darts, table football, billiards... In an elevated part of the establishment, there is a bar-restaurant to relax after a wild game. The speciality of the house? The charbonnade (from 6 people). Also on the menu are appetizer boards with burgers, fajitas or cold cuts. To discover with friends.

Looking for Zurich's hippest club? Head for the Zukunft, nicknamed the "Zukki" by its customers. This establishment has rightly proclaimed itself the home of good music! Before entering the club, be prepared to queue. Zukunft has a good reputation and is very busy. Inside, in a crowded room, you can dance to the sound of Afro tech, deep house, Indian music, jazz... All kinds of music are in the spotlight. Good to know: admission to the club is free every Thursday. The program is on the website.

It's hard not to fall under the spell of this café on Schöneggplatz. We love this "little garden" which, contrary to its name, is much bigger than you think. Nestled in the heart of Zurich's 4th district, just a stone's throw from the warm evenings of Langstrasse, this peaceful and green little corner seems to have come out of a dream! The menu features freshly prepared dishes based on market arrivals. Local residents also flock here for a drink while devouring plates to share.

The Kon-Tiki in the Niederdorf district gained a cult following in the 1970s thanks to its Hawaiian ambience, Maori prints and cocktails served in mask-shaped glasses. Threatened with closure, it was taken over in 2016 by customers who appreciated the cosmopolitan feel of the place and made a few improvements. The bar is now open during the day. You can grab a snack, buy and consume CBD, attend a jam night or stand up. It's a bar for adventurers and those who want to become adventurers.

Just a stone's throw from Paradeplatz, this is one of Zurich's favourite coffee bars. After sneaking through a charming passageway, we come across this place that looks like a delicatessen: beautiful floor tiles, wooden tables, candles on the floor for a cosy effect. Coffee is celebrated here and the baristas are having a great time. On the kitchen side, we enjoy sweet and salty breakfasts, Sunday brunch (with champagne) is very gourmet! The icing on the cake is that the restaurant and coffee bar opens onto an adorable courtyard with a romantic fountain.