Fun and entertainment Geneva

Le Temps d'une Pause combines all the pleasures for gourmet readers and gourmands alike! Immersed in a decor of books, you can quietly enjoy your cappuccino while devouring the lines of your novel...

Located in the heart of the Pâquis, the Boléro bar is unique. Its baroque decoration with bright colors, its paintings of mythical American actresses such as Marylin Monroe or Audrey Hepburn or the cool and lively atmosphere make this place an ideal and friendly place to go for a drink on the terrace in the summer, a beer with friends or the very good and beautiful cocktails that make the reputation of the house. The establishment offers good cigars. Cocktails certainly enticing, but also cigars to be discovered.

We had spotted it at its beginnings and it has become a royal place for those who love conviviality and Italian delicacy. In addition to finding all the equipment to relive at home the intensity of the coffee from its Neapolitan roaster, you will enjoy on the spot cappuccinos, espressos and even a homemade Italian-style catering of course (minestrone, parmigiana...). It has also become the den of good after-works with the possibility of sipping very good cocktails at very convenient prices for the city.

A wine bar in a 200 year old building! The main thing is not to have a profusion of choice but a selection of very good quality wines. Here, the focus is on the origin and wines of well-known producers. Particular attention is given to organic farming. With your tasting of savoury sandwiches, allow yourself a moment of pure red delight of this sweet nectar.

In the heart of Carouge, an enviable place overlooking the market. Al Mercato makes you want to meet and share an aperitif. It is also an ideal place to taste fresh pasta. When the weather is fine, the terrace is ideal for meeting and chatting.

We can organize aperitifs well in advance or just meet at the Imprévu for more spontaneity! It's a nice place to share tapas and delicious cocktails while chatting quietly.

The BDG is a friendly, welcoming place to have an aperitif, dinner with music, listen to live music or dance. Several animations and evenings are organised at the weekends around a wide variety of musical styles. Thus, depending on the evening, you will go to the BDG for funk, soul, "acid jazz," or for more latino rhythms and salsa... Thursday is blues live night because the BDG is the place where the Blues Association of Geneva (BAG) organizes concerts and jam sessions from 8:30 pm. A good sport for music lovers, between blues and jazz.

La Comédie de la Gare is a partner of the Uptown Geneva - Business & Arts Center, with 3 concert halls: Rive (160 seats), Broadway (460 seats) and Concorde (a modular hall ideal for presentations and receptions). There's also a lounge bar and a richly diverse program of concerts, events and comedy shows. A partnership that's sure to appeal to Genevans! An idea for going out to see comedies. Some of them are very well written.

The theater is worth a visit for its unique layout and architecture! The building, constructed in 1907, belonged to the Plainpalais town hall. The venue is mainly used for music and film festivals, as well as concerts throughout the year. The cinema hall is particularly spacious, and there's no shortage of room for dancing at concerts either. Entertainment guaranteed! On the first floor, rooms are available for concerts, parties and other cultural events. The cinema is on the second floor.

In a room intended for the offices of a company specializing in computers, a new Internet café has sprung up near Uni Dufour and Uni Bastions. Convenient! 30 min connection for 3 CHF, 5 CHF for 60 min and subscription formula. A dozen computers are available for network games or sending emails in a very friendly atmosphere. This nice space works without any real lucrative purpose, the coffee being a supplement to their real activity in engineering and sale of computer products. Fax, photocopier, black and white printer.

A music box? Le Box is a music-programming association with its own concert or performance hall in the basement. All you have to do is go down a few steps to the restaurant Le Cheval Blanc, in Carouge. In fact, the sign announces "Le Box-Cheval Blanc". Two inseparable and complementary universes where you can enjoy a good time with night owls or your family at the weekend. Concerts, quality shows or themed evenings.

It is difficult to define La Fabrik 46'' and that is undoubtedly what makes its charm. This industrial space in the heart of the Les Bains district is at the same time a club, a bar and a gallery where various artistic events can take place. The guest DJs are either international DJs who have not yet come to Geneva, or local DJs who are not yet known. For each evening, VJs officiate next to the DJs. More and more contemporary art will be programmed, in the form of performances or video projections.

At Les Eaux Vives, La Comédie du ^XXIe siècle is housed in this modern building with its large bay windows, almost too much concrete, which seems to have come straight out of the future. Wide concrete staircases lead up and down to the auditoriums. It's a newborn, recently built in the heart of the new Eaux Vives station. This "factory of the imaginary" offers a rich program of shows and music from around the world, as well as dance, cinema, theater and new circus. Workshops for young people.

The atmosphere heats up and comes alive with funky-house music. Rather nice.

A concept store that will leave no one indifferent. Everyone will find the latest small accessories or designer furniture. It's hard to just come and have a drink in this huge space that houses a decoration shop and of course the Comptoir gourmand and the bar area. A heterogeneous and surprising place where you can come and have breakfast in the morning, snack all day long salad, soup, vegetable pie, or even taste a good wine at the end of the afternoon. All this in a gigantic loft that gives you lots of ideas!

In the middle of the long boulevard Saint-Georges, at the corner of avenue Sainte-Clotilde, this café has all the hallmarks of an old bistro that's been around. An atmosphere of yesteryear that plunges us into old movies. A character all of its own: the tapestry on the wall, its weathered wooden tables must have heard more than one anecdote, and its Parisian-scented bar, more than one bar joke! It smells of regulars mingling with a young, trendy clientele, and the two are a great fit. You could write a whole poem about it! Gay friendly, terrace

En route to the lands of the Caribbean and South America, the urge to dance to Latin sounds. Tropical climate on the dance-floor, with salseros rhythms for discerning revelers. A beautiful room with South American accents, sounds from Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Miami. A young, colorful, multi-ethnic clientele on the move! Mojito, piña-colada or caipirinha under the palm trees and the rules of the art, there's nothing like bathing again in this Latin atmosphere full of color and life.

Excellent. A true haven for cinephiles (ciné-club, forums, meetings with directors), the Grütli is one of a kind. As a center of cinematic activity, this association offers a rich program of cult films from yesterday and today, films from all over the world, films for young audiences... You can round off your evening with dinner at the adjoining restaurant. With its highly original design, it serves world cuisine. Excellent atmosphere. Festivals specializing in world films offer cuisine linked to the film's provenance!

The old stones of the vaulted cellar take you straight into a cosy, hushed world. This is a place to discover, so original and sympathetic is it, an atmosphere of a world country where Ganesh is king. A superb setting with the character of the past, furniture and objects straight from the neighboring boutique, L'Enfer Vert, and a sublime wooden floor that creaks under our feet. We love sharing a tapas slate and indulging in the latest trendy cocktails.

The oldest bar in the Rue de l'Ecole-de-Médecine is mainly attended by students, who are delighted to enjoy the games and comics on offer, cheap drinks and some simple food. At more than thirty years old, the place is in great shape! Quiet during the day, the young people play card games, but more hectic in the evenings and at weekends. There is a terrace in the inner courtyard which can be enjoyed during the hot summer months. The thirsty ones can also drink their coca in large cans usually intended for beer.

Just take a look at the site and click on the bubbles. It's a highly original presentation: it'll give you an excellent idea of the creativity of these musicians, which is quite simply unique. This is a group of soloists involved in the creation and dissemination of contemporary music from the past and present centuries. In concrete terms, these musicians, composers of theater and film music, percussionists, guitarists, animators, oboists and many others give virtual tours and radio concerts.

Cabinet Hauser is a physiotherapy and etiopathy center in Geneva. It offers rehabilitation and physiotherapy services for musicians and the general public. To book an appointment, simply call +41 22 328 92 37. Please note that all courses not cancelled 24 hours in advance are due.

A tiny jewel for lovers of good Italian cuisine. The 15 tables in the small room are usually packed because the Cantina dei Vini allows lovers of good Italian wine to taste nearly 100 vintages, while enjoying the delicious antipasti from the Flavours of Italy grocery store. We love this place during the lunch break to eat a sandwich with ingredients, some more appetizing than others, such as succulent smoked San Daniele ham, mortadella, sundried tomatoes.

A simple kitchen to feel at home. With its wooden furniture, coloured paper lamps and exposed stone walls, the Café du Lys has a retro feel. During the day, you can taste the homemade syrups or one of the many teas, comfortably installed in one of the mismatched armchairs, with a slice of chocolate cake on the coffee table, while chatting with your friends. For a more hearty and healthy meal, we opt for sandwiches or vegetarian salads. A reference for tapas in Geneva.

Located in front of the University of Geneva (Uni Dufour), this establishment regularly receives a clientele of teachers or bankers for lunch. In the evening, the latter give way to a clientele that comes to dine after the shows (the Comédie de Genève is close by). You can also have breakfast there. The establishment offers Italian and French Mediterranean cuisine, without forgetting the unavoidable Geneva specialties such as longeoles or the famous perch fillets. Tables are a bit crowded.

If you want to be placed in orbit around an unusual cinema, then Sputnik is the place to be. Hidden on the second floor of the Usine building, the Spoutnik collective is a rare beauty for disturbing cinematographic pieces. On the border of traditional networks, short films, documentaries, first films or great classics, works by students as well as confirmed filmmakers. A dynamic programming team for screenings in the "most beautiful cinema in the world".

En route to the sensuality, life and music of South America, Café Cuba is also a restaurant serving a wide range of Latin American specialties. With a caipirinha or a mojito in hand, you can enjoy tacos, quesadillas and tapas on the red-topped tables, in the sofa area or on the huge, colorful terrace, which gets crowded as soon as summer arrives. On Saturday evenings inside, tables and chairs are pushed aside to make way for the tropical dance floor and its unique atmosphere.

A place you can't miss, not only because it's located in the center of the Place du Bourg-de-Four in the old town, but above all because it's an institution. Here, regulars, Sunday or market-day strollers and tourists stop for a moment on the terrace to catch a glimpse of Geneva life. Clémence refers to the cathedral's largest bell, which can be heard ringing in the distance. There's always a lively atmosphere on the square, with street performers on hand to entertain you over your smoothly frothed cappuccino.

A real period bistro, timeless! The old posters, the newspaper clippings on the ceiling, the caricature paintings on the walls are the witnesses of a popular atmosphere and a frequentation by regulars for years. It is the café-restaurant where it is nice to meet for a drink accompanied by a cold plate or a brasserie dish, without forgetting to enjoy the home-made röstis. A little outside the place du Bourg-de-Four, it offers the advantages of it, the peace and quiet. Nice terrace in summer.

A real buddy bar, so much so that sometimes it's hard to tell the waiters from the customers. Relaxed atmosphere guaranteed.

A place that bears its name well since it is the meeting place of many journalists and novelists. This illustrious café is located in the Jonction district. With its original pointed-edge shape, you can feel the warm atmosphere behind its bay windows and you'll be happy to lean over to the magnificent rounded bar to enjoy a beer and some local tapas. A place that never fails to fill up, with a pleasant terrace on summer evenings. There is also plenty to eat with a large menu, or for a snack at the beginning or end of the evening.

An old name for a wine bar with "new" wine nuggets. Crus by the glass and local bites delight the many customers of this small bar in the Plainpalais district. In a warm and friendly setting, this former butcher's shop with a paved floor and decorated with earthenware is divided into two small rooms, one of which houses the bar and the other an intimate space that invites you to meet people. In the summer, a charming teak terrace with flowers overlooking the Place des Augustins pleasantly extends the bar. The service is relaxed.

The Conservatory building hosts an almost daily activity of concerts, auditions and public examinations. The Migros-Geneva Cultural Service organises concerts there every season, including a chamber music programme, groups from Switzerland and abroad, well-known musicians and young talents. No fewer than 2,500 students between the ages of 4 and 25 attend the Conservatory's music and drama courses. High quality teaching orchestrated by talented musicians. Full programme on the site.

The concept of Red and White can be summed up as the combination of red wines with southern flavours, or dry or sweet white wines accompanied by creamy tapas and gastronomic buffets. This chic and creative wine bar perfectly unites the know-how of Eric the chef and the flawless nose of Alain, a sommelier emeritus. Their passion is conveyed in their choice to enhance the terroir through simple and tasty dishes. You will enjoy a rib of beef or a slate of home-made tapas, seasonal products from the local terroir.

Coffee in all its forms but not only. Starbucks is also a warm setting where you can sit down all afternoon and take the time to taste cappuccinos, mocha late, frappucino and other specialties. Here, you can choose everything: capacity, coffee, milk, whipped cream, etc. It's sometimes really hard to make up your mind! The pastries are very good too, and recently you can even order a salad or a sandwich and, of course, everything is to take away. There are several addresses in Geneva, such as rue du Mont Blanc.

It is one of the most active venues in the city in terms of diverse cultural programming. Located just across from Lake Geneva, on the right bank under the Fairmont Hotel, the Théâtre de Léman offers 140 shows every year, some co-produced, others hosted. Many operas and ballets, but also classical music, song, gospel, humor, theater. The great stars in vogue or ex-great stars pass there regularly. The room is very pleasant, all dressed in red velvet and we appreciate the underground parking.

Almost at the edge of the lake, the house is divided into two arcades, one of which takes care of the house, the other to relax us thanks to its café-restaurant. It is a colourful atmosphere where you are served, in Maghreb pottery, very copious tajines and couscous. The scents of saffron, ras el-anout and orange blossom sharpen your taste buds as soon as you enter the restaurant. As for coffee, it is the chicha that invites itself to be shared in a convivial atmosphere. Don't forget to taste the famous mint tea. An address full of exoticism.

Go to London or any other part of England to relive the unique British pub atmosphere in Switzerland's largest pub. A large space that extends to the basement with a stage for weekend concerts. Always a lot of entertainment in this place of meeting privileged by the international community. Convivial and cheerful, the atmosphere does not disappoint the Anglo-Saxon good mood. Large choice of beers and giant screens for the championship games. There's nothing like watching a game together over a pint!

A beautiful setting on a corner of Pâquis, extended in summer by a large terrace. The play of light on the sophisticated decor makes this a cosy place to meet friends for a drink, a meal or a Sunday brunch. A little bohemian, a little brocante, a little "like home", but with a much higher noise level - in other words, very noisy. Try the Japanese-style beef tartare and miso salmon. It's a union of Western and Japanese flavors perfected by chef Hitoki, with interesting results.

It seems that the range of whisky is impressive, more than 700 kinds... A connoisseur's bar for lovers of the malted drink. Moreover, the BDN will propose you to taste its own whisky! You will feel at ease in this very graphic and vintage decoration which gives its tone to this sure value of the Carouge nights. All in cream and black, we feel that there is a fan of the sixties behind the choice of tables and chairs worthy of collection. A lot of taste in the decoration, not too expensive drinks, a pleasant music.

It's a great brand new theater, all cubic shapes. You can even sponsor a brick. It's worth it, it's a pleasure to go there. The programming is excellent, with classic plays such as La Règle du jeu, by Jean Renoir, or En attendant Godot, which probably won't be coming, but the pleasure is there. The program is very diversified: classic plays, rearranged or not, modern or young audience.

It's an old neighborhood bar where you can eat a free booze while watching a football game. The place is frequented by a very mixed population and the drinks are really not expensive. In summer, the terrace, located at the crossroads of rue Jean-Violette and rue Prévost-Martin, allows you to observe the life of the neighbourhood. Octopus lovers will find their happiness here, but rest assured: it does not come from the lake! The place is known by the Genevans as a very nice address for Iberian bistro cuisine.

If you're in Geneva in March, make sure you don't miss the famous "Catch Impro" show. It's excellent, but there's no telling what it is, and it's unique, absolutely unique, a must-see. This casino-théâtre is one of Geneva's leading cultural venues. It offers a varied program throughout the season: boulevard theater, operettas, concerts, improvisation matches, humorists, a beautiful scarlet room, a real theater, with a rich program of excellent shows, in a superb, lively atmosphere.

Crazy Paradise is a cabaret and revue located in Geneva.

Mythical. One of the oldest pubs in the city where you come for its large choice of beers - about twenty -, and its opening days. It can indeed be difficult to find a bar in the old town that is open on Monday evenings until 2am. Even complaints from the neighbourhood about the noise caused by the comings and goings of King Ubu have not been able to dethrone this institution. You will love the decoration of the place, mixing the wood of the furniture with the warmth of whitewashed walls, its seventies rock music, but also its friendly atmosphere.

To book a show by telephone. You can also order your ticket via the Internet.

26 computerised and fluorescent lanes, 8 billiards, video games, table tennis, table football, PanoramiK bar (cocktail bar), solarium, access for the disabled, TPG access. Air-conditioned space able to accommodate up to 400 people. Company packages, birthday packages (children, teenagers). It is the largest centre in the canton and many young people and families take advantage of this beautiful space. Located in the shopping centre, it is also a good alternative to play a game while others are shopping.

also a must. Now renamed the "Centre de Production et de Diffusion des Arts Vivants", the Théâtre produces, performs and broadcasts shows, with all the hard work that implies... It has a richly varied program, with contemporary authors rubbing shoulders with the classics, drama spawning alongside comedy, and a wide range of disciplines (theater, music, video, etc.). In short, as this multi-functional theater is a place of life and creativity, it also hosts films and shows, wild evenings and round-table discussions...

Here's a place where everything's in place to entertain you and have a good time. In the middle of winter, when you're feeling a bit blue, you'll want to rush to this café-bar-restaurant, and in summer, with its small terrace, the atmosphere lasts well into the night. The colors of the walls and paintings are superb, as are the warm welcome from the staff, the sunny music and the drinks.... You can discover art exhibitions here, or come for the concerts. It's always a young and friendly atmosphere, worth any therapy!