15 Best Pubs in Zurich

Kennedy’s Irish Pub on Freischützgasse delivers a lively pub setting with food, drinks and plenty of energy. The menu suits hearty comfort-food occasions, including pulled-pork burgers, while the welcoming atmosphere works for solo visitors, casual meals and social evenings.

It is a popular choice for a busy night out, so reserving ahead is particularly sensible when you want a table rather than relying on walk-in space.

Paddy Reilly’s is an Irish pub on Talstrasse serving draft Guinness, classic pub food and a lively setting for watching games. Fish and chips, burgers and crisp onion rings make it a natural choice for a substantial meal alongside a pint, while the energetic room suits groups and sports gatherings.

Reservations are worth arranging in advance, particularly for popular fixtures and busy evenings.

ELISABURG is a cocktail bar on Elisabethenstrasse built around a distinctive interior, warm lighting and a playful, creative drinks menu. It works for a solo cocktail as easily as for meeting friends, with a welcoming team and an atmosphere that feels deliberately different from a conventional bar.

The walk-in format makes it a natural choice for spontaneous evenings, although busy periods may require patience for a seat.

BarMünster is a cosy cocktail bar on Münstergasse with a creative drinks list, strong non-alcoholic options and a small selection of cheese and charcuterie. The intimate setting suits a pre-dinner drink, an evening catch-up or a longer night built around carefully mixed serves.

Live music adds another layer on selected occasions, giving this central spot more character than a standard cocktail stop.

ROBIN'S Bar & Coffee combines a cosy Old Town café feel with an evening bar setting on Zähringerstrasse. It suits a slow coffee, a carefully presented iced Americano or a later drink, with a relaxed independent character throughout the day.

The varied opening hours make it useful for both daytime pauses and night-time meet-ups, especially when you want real coffee without giving up a proper bar atmosphere.

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.

Ebrietas Bar is a late-night live music bar on Zähringerstrasse with a strong rock and metal identity. Its dive-bar atmosphere suits listeners who prefer heavier sounds, energetic nights and a less polished alternative to mainstream venues.

The programme and drinks make it a natural choice for an after-dark stop in the Old Town, particularly when music is the main reason for going out.

Sherif’s Bar - Zürich is a compact city-centre bar on Glasmalergasse 2, decorated with a playful Hollywood and film theme. Alongside drinks, it offers casual entertainment such as table football, darts and slot machines, making it a good fit for an informal evening with something to do between rounds.

The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, while opening is currently listed for Monday, 9 am–5 pm.

Bar 63 is a cocktail-focused bar on Rolandstrasse 19 in Zurich’s 8004 district, with a menu spanning seasonal creations, Manhattan specials, long drinks, short drinks and cocktails served over rocks. Signature choices include the refreshing Cocktail 63 and the stronger Cabrio, while Punch 63 adds a festive option.

It opens from late afternoon into the night, with Friday and Saturday service until 2 am.

Barfly’z is a lively cocktail bar at Gotthardstrasse 21, with elaborate decor, a welcoming team and drinks that work equally well as cocktails or mocktails. The atmosphere makes it a natural choice for a mid-day coffee, an after-dinner drink or a relaxed evening in the neighbourhood.

Reservations, catering and mixology courses extend the offer beyond the bar, including options for hosted events and group occasions.

Züri Bar occupies a central spot on Niederdorfstrasse 24, pairing drinks with Italian appetisers and an evening atmosphere shaped by music and changing crowds. It suits visitors looking for a lively stop in the Niederdorf area, although the feel may vary depending on the night’s DJ and audience.

Opening runs from late afternoon, with Friday and Saturday service until 2 am.

Poli Bar brings together good beer, music and a relaxed night-out atmosphere at Gertrudstrasse 50 in Zurich. Its friendly, attentive bar service adds a personal touch, with thoughtful recommendations aimed at making the evening enjoyable rather than rushed.

A natural fit for casual drinks, easy conversation and an unplanned stop that turns into a longer evening.

Petra’s Tip-Top-Bar is a compact, welcoming bar at Seilergraben 13, where the intimate size helps create a warm, almost home-like atmosphere. The focus is straightforward: good beer, friendly bartenders and a cosy setting with a distinct LGBTQ+ character.

It works especially well for a low-key drink with a small group, although busy late-evening periods can mean a slower pace at the bar.

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.

Konrad Kaffee- und Cocktailbar on Lintheschergasse 23 balances a stylish café-bar setting with cocktails, a varied spirits selection and an easygoing pub-style atmosphere. Friendly, helpful service makes it a comfortable choice for an informal drink, while the broader café identity suits daytime visits as well as evening plans.

It is especially appealing to anyone who wants a relaxed central Zurich bar without an overly formal mood.