15 Best Places for Beer in Zurich

Brauerei Oerlikon is a Zurich North brewpub focused on its own beers , with a tap list that includes styles such as pilsner, IPA, sour and lager . The changing selection makes it a strong destination for tasting several house brews in one visit, while the Oerlikon setting gives it a distinctly local character.

It is open from late afternoon on weekdays and from midday at weekends.

BIERlab on Grüngasse is made for exploring beer, with a rotating tap selection, inventive styles and snacks to accompany the tasting. Sour beer and IPA are among the flavours that stand out, while indoor and outdoor seating makes the venue flexible for both quick visits and longer sessions.

The agenda and reservation options add a useful event-led dimension to this compact brewpub.

Bierwerk Züri at Gustav-Gull-Platz offers a broad craft-beer experience with outdoor seating, an eclectic interior and staff who are happy to explain the range . A six-beer flight is a practical way to compare the taps before committing to a larger pour, while the relaxed setting also works for watching sport or settling in with a recommendation.

It is open daily from early afternoon.

The International Beer Bar focuses on craft beer from around the world at Luisenstrasse 7, complemented by spirits and cigars. The selection includes distinctive styles such as sour beers, while the knowledgeable bar team can add context to both the drink and its wider brewing culture.

With reservations and bookings available, it suits informal meet-ups, focused tasting sessions and groups looking for an international beer-led night.

The Alehouse on Universitätstrasse is a craft-beer pub with 16 taps , good music and a welcoming, easygoing atmosphere. Its bar-food offer includes a notably strong burger and matching fries , giving beer drinkers a practical reason to stay for dinner rather than just a single round.

The setting is openly queer-friendly and works well for casual evenings built around variety, food and conversation.

Dr. Brauwolf is a craft-beer destination on Räffelstrasse, offering a selection that spans seasonal and varied styles such as Summer Ale, Maracuja Sour, Bio Lager, Witbier and Red Ale. Draft and bottled options make it suitable for comparing formats, while the casual setting includes beer tanks and a pinball machine.

With limited opening days, it is best planned as a specific brewery stop.

Drinks of the World at Zurich’s main station is a specialist beer shop with an international range spanning Swiss, German, Japanese, Thai, Danish and American selections, alongside cider, wine and spirits. It is a practical stop for building a varied take-home collection, including stronger and more unusual beers that may be harder to find elsewhere.

Daily 9am–10pm opening suits both planned purchases and travel-day browsing.

At Limmatstrasse 109, Eldorado - Craft Beer Bar is a dedicated Zurich stop for exploring international and craft beers, with an especially broad choice on draft and in bottles or cans. Its relaxed ambiance suits curious drinkers, regulars building a tasting routine, and anyone looking beyond standard bar pours.

The bar’s signature challenge adds a playful touch: work through the selection and earn a place on the wall.

Intercomestibles, der Laden / ICderLaden.ch is a Zurich beer store at Badenerstrasse 74 specialising in distinctive beers from around the world, with new arrivals from England and the United States each week. The shop also offers tastings, events, spirits and online ordering, while a downstairs bar allows selected bottles or cans to be enjoyed on the spot.

Expect a premium-focused range rather than bargain pricing.

Rheinfelder Bierhalle brings a traditional beer-hall atmosphere to Niederdorfstrasse 76 in central Zurich, pairing beer with a brasserie-style menu. Communal seating, a lively room and a distinctly local character make it a natural fit for relaxed group meals rather than quiet dining.

The venue can accommodate parties of up to 160, and table reservations are available for larger gatherings or busy occasions.

Drinks of the World Oerlikon is a beer store in the Ladenpassage on Hofwiesenstrasse, with a range that extends to spirits, cider, wine, mixed alcoholic drinks and gifts. Its beer section is suited to browsing for different styles or picking up something unfamiliar, while serving-temperature guidance helps with choosing how to enjoy a bottle.

The store is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm.

Brewdaz is a Zurich brewery and craft beer collective at Hardplatz, producing hand-brewed beers and cider. Its limited public opening creates a focused, occasional destination for people who enjoy meeting the brewers, trying the range close to its source and discovering a community-minded beer project.

The taproom-style visit is scheduled for the first Friday of each month, making the calendar date central to planning a stop.

Bierwerk Zürich AG Rampenverkauf offers a brewery-side way to explore Zurich-made beer at Hohlstrasse 418. The setting looks directly onto brewing equipment, giving a purchase or tasting stop a stronger sense of place than a standard shop visit.

Its range includes distinctive releases such as Rainbow IPA and Unamás, with the founder’s hands-on passion adding character to the experience. Friday and Thursday are the regular listed sales windows.

Biergarten on Hohlstrasse 25 offers an outdoor beer-garden setting with food and drinks in Zurich’s 8004 district. The atmosphere leans informal and neighborhood-oriented, with a bohemian feel around the venue and a menu that includes currywurst.

It suits an uncomplicated afternoon or evening when the priority is sitting outside, sharing food and enjoying a beer rather than seeking a specialised tasting room.

NORDEN Bar brings a relaxed northern European character to Ankerstrasse, with a carefully focused selection of Nordic beers and Scandinavian products. It is an appealing destination for drinkers who enjoy unusual imports, a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere and rock music in the background.

The bar works particularly well for a low-key evening spent discovering Finnish and Swedish pours rather than following a standard mainstream beer list.