11 Best Cocktail Bars in Zurich

Felix Bar is a cocktail bar near Kalkbreitestrasse, focused on inventive drinks, classic spirits and polished service. Its selection includes bourbon and whiskey, smoked Negronis and original house cocktails, with tastings, workshops and apéro formats adding a more interactive dimension.

Friday hours run from 5 pm to 1 am and Saturday from 7 pm to 1 am, with reservations recommended for planned visits.

OTRO is a small neighbourhood cocktail bar beside Langstrasse at Zwinglistrasse 22, designed for relaxed drinks rather than a formal night out. The menu covers vibrant cocktails, cold beer, easy-drinking wine and snacks that pair naturally with the drinks.

A friendly, attentive service style and complimentary tap water add to its welcoming character, with late closing on Friday and Saturday.

XYLO Cocktailbar on Neugasse 58 offers a menu built around mezcal, original creations, classics and sparkling drinks, alongside beer and a food selection. The setting suits evening cocktails in a modern neighbourhood bar, with reservations available for planned visits.

It opens from 5 pm, staying until 2 am Thursday through Saturday and midnight Monday through Wednesday.

Passion Cocktail Bar on Kanonengasse 33 balances a warm, modern interior with carefully made classic cocktails and a more creative signature selection. The atmosphere can become livelier on Saturday evenings, while the bar remains suited to relaxed conversations earlier in the night.

Friday and Saturday service runs until 2 am, with shorter Thursday hours and Monday through Wednesday closed.

Central Bar is a neighbourhood cocktail bar on Ankerstrasse 65 with a calm, cosy atmosphere and a flexible approach to drink-making. Alongside its menu, the team can mix cocktails on request, making it a useful choice when you want something beyond the listed serves.

It opens from 5 pm most days, closing at midnight early in the week and later on Thursday through Saturday.

Tipsy Tiger brings a polished cocktail-bar experience to Langstrasse 133 in Zurich, pairing a memorable atmosphere with thoughtfully crafted drinks, tasty food and quick, attentive service. It suits an evening out when cocktails are the main event but sharing plates still matter.

Friday and Saturday are its late nights, running until 4am; reservations are worth arranging ahead for busier occasions.

Garibaldi Bar is a versatile Zurich Enge stop at Gotthardstrasse 62, moving comfortably from coffee and lunch to aperitivo, wine, cocktails and antipasti. Its indoor and outdoor seating works well for winding down after sightseeing, while the friendly service and carefully curated drinks suit relaxed evening plans.

Groups and birthday gatherings can be arranged, making it a practical choice for casual celebrations as well as spontaneous drinks.

Gamper Bar at Dienerstrasse 75 has a low-key, welcoming character, with a strong focus on wine, including natural and artisan bottles, alongside easy food. The menu brings together sardines, cheeses and hams for an unfussy pairing experience, while professional, friendly service keeps the evening relaxed.

It is particularly suited to intimate drinks, casual plates and wine-focused nights in Zurich’s 8004 district.

Baryton Cocktail Lounge brings a cosy, local bar atmosphere to Schweizergasse 8 in central Zurich. The lounge is well suited to unhurried drinks, with a warm service style and a distinctly Swiss pub feeling rather than a high-energy club environment.

It opens from mid-afternoon on weekdays and Saturday, continuing until 2 am on Friday and Saturday nights.

Bar Lupo is an Italian-inspired food bar on Badenerstrasse 155, combining wine, drinks and pasta in a contemporary Zurich setting. Its cosy atmosphere pairs naturally with authentic Italian food and a strong natural-wine list, making it a compelling choice when dinner and cocktails need to share the same address.

The intimate format suits early evening plans, and arriving early is sensible when tables fill quickly.

Cinchona Bar on Langstrasse 150 is an easygoing Zurich venue for well-made drinks, attentive bartending and a lively, personable atmosphere. Its long opening hours make it suitable for an early coffee-style stop, an afternoon drink or a late-night meeting, with food and drink options available throughout the day.

Private events and exclusive bookings add flexibility for celebrations, gatherings and tailored occasions.