Zürich
Bar meets coffee shop in this hip address. Acid serves excellent coffee and mixes fine cocktails, most of which are their own creation or remastered…
Must-see nightlife in Switzerland
Zürich
The name is slightly misleading – don’t expect to catch your favourite team on TV here. Instead, this casual, quiet cafe-bar mixes what are arguably the…
Zürich
There's a touch of rock 'n' roll about Stubä – the dark lighting, the shabby chic furniture, the cocktails with a kick – but if you're eating, the main…
Zürich
Home to three dance floors, this versatile club and concert venue hosts weekly parties that range from '90s-themed discos to Goth gatherings and salsa…
Zürich
Saluting nautical towns like Hamburg and Amsterdam, this small, cosy bar welcomes weary landlubbers with a large selection of craft beers, maritime decor,…
Zürich
Tucked away down a little side street, there are only a handful of tables and a small outdoor seating area at this cosy little place, but they roast their…
Geneva
On the right bank, this refreshingly casual, Rhône-side venue practically begs you to pull out a book and stay all day with its deckchairs arranged down…
Geneva
This charming little cafe in the Sq des Alpes, near the waterfront, is a great spot for a chat over coffee and cake or a glass of wine at any time of day,…
Geneva
At this dreamy summertime sister-venue of La Barje des Lavandières near the lakefront in Parc Moynier, just above Parc de la Perle du Lac, you can nibble…
Valais
To get under the skin of Sion you have to taste its wine and this no-frills oenothèque (wine shop) and caveau (wine cellar) is the perfect place. Sit in…
Zürich
Gin lovers hang out at this chic little bar in Zürich's 4th district, with more than 300 gins hailing from all over the world to sample. Expertly mixed…
Valais
Old but gold, this mythical hut – around since 1936 – is justifiably famous for its grands crus de cacao (hot chocolate), thick fruity milkshakes,…
Geneva
Moored between the old market hall and Pont de la Coulouvrenière, this eye-catching boat with cabin-sized dining area inside, parasol-shaded seating on…
Geneva
This summertime address is not a barge at all, but rather a vintage caravan with a tin roof and candy-striped facade, parked on the grassy banks of the…
Lausanne
With five floors of entertainment, four dance floors and a restaurant called Bedroom, MAD (Moulin á Danse de Lausanne) is a mad sort of place, going…
The Jura Mountains
This Irish pub in Fleurier with an awesome terrace out front is the go-to spot on the highway for passing groups of cyclists, hikers and motorists. It's…
Zürich
The old variety hall ‘Corso’ has been revamped into one of Zürich's most popular clubs, with huge windows facing Sechseläutenplatz and the lake. A jam…
Lausanne
Mid-evening, Lausanne's hipsters move to this fabulous terrace replete with pool table, table football, palm trees and deckchairs beneath an arch of the…
Northeastern Switzerland
This half-timbered building was once the goods depot for Rhine river-transport companies. Spilling out onto a lovely riverfront terrace, it's now a super…
Bern
A tavern since the 18th century, Klösterli has a cosy, stone-walled interior for sampling Swiss wines from flinty Chasselas to fruit-forward Pinot noirs…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
What's most striking about this lovely cafe is its location in Fribourg's most up-to-the-minute piece of architecture, aptly called Equilibre to reflect…
Vevey
Just off Grande Place, there's a world of cool behind the bright yellow door of this cafe-restaurant-bar. The cuisine is modern, fresh, seasonal and…
Canton of Zürich
Enjoy one of the best cappuccinos in town at this hip cafe and bar at the far end of the Old Town. Chat with locals at the large communal table outdoors…
Zermatt
Rammed with sloshed skiers in winter and happy hikers in summer, this buzzing pub with red director chairs on its pavement terrace blends pulsating music…
Interlaken
For a locally sourced, freshly roasted coffee and a slice of home-made cake, this cute little cafe right by the Aare River hits the spot. The interior is…
Geneva
Reputed to mix the best mojitos in town, this buzzing cocktail bar in Eaux-Vives is one of the city's hottest 'after work' spots. Its interior decor mixes…
Lausanne
Lausanne's most charming terrace is tucked away in the Old Town and is the spot for summertime drinks, with fairy lights, a cool crowd and a retro…
Zürich
Dance the night away in this hip basement nightclub just off Langstrasse. Ravers are welcomed by a plethora of glittery disco balls and a dazzling choice…
Central Switzerland
Stumbling over Doc Holliday's Pub'n Dancing while following a flock of pilgrims to the church may be a bit of a surprise. A picture of the Western…
Zürich
A poster child for Zürich's emerging craft-beer scene, Eldorado is a cracking little bar, with a softly lit, retro-cool interior decorated with vintage…
Valais
A hip, long-standing favourite that never seems to lose its street-cred, this party bar is as wild as the party gets in Saas Fee. Its hotel rooms (dorm…
Geneva
One of Carouge's oldest drinking holes (around since the 1970s), this trendy bar is stuffed with Bauhaus-inspired furniture, the best whisky selection in…
Valais
With its comfy sofa seating, cocktails, music and light bites – not to mention the summertime sandy beach with potted palm and olive trees – this outdoor…
Zermatt
In a building originally erected in 1879, this elegant, old-world wine bar with wood-panelled walls, across from the church, has been known as Elsie's…
Geneva
One of the busiest night spots in Carouge, the Black Cat is packed most nights thanks to its all-rounder vibe: arrive after work for an aperitif with a…
Geneva
With wooden tables inches from the water, this summertime cafe-bar is packed on warm days – especially at weekends and in the evenings. By 11pm the grassy…
Vevey
Opposite the eponymous restaurant, this makeshift-looking bar smack-bang on the waterfront is always packed and the crowd is always looking pleased as…
Zürich
Purple backlighting, eye-catching art, wacky chandeliers and vintage chairs create an air of shabby-chic decadence at Loft Five. There's a great terrace…
Distillerie Blackmint Kübler et Wyss
The Jura Mountains
In 2005, following Switzerland’s lifting of its absinthe ban, this place distilled its first true and authentic batch of the mythical brew from valley…
Geneva
As much a place to drink as a daytime cafe, this Pâquis hang-out lures a local crowd with its Parisian-style terrace and arty interior. Food-wise, think…
