Lugano
Partygoers flock to this cool summertime beach lounge for DJ beats, drinks, snacks and flirting by the lakefront. It's right next to Lugano's lido if you…
Must-see nightlife in Ticino
Ticino
For one of the top craft beers in town, swing across to this hip new urban microbrewery. Sip hoppy amber ales, zesty IPAs and malty bitters in the…
Lugano
Run by hipper-than-thou staff, this beach shack and cocktail bar sits right on the lakefront and gets rammed on summer evenings, with a good-looking crowd…
Lugano
Going strong since 1803, this cafe is the vision of old-school grandeur with its polished wood panelling and pineapple-shaped chandeliers. The tortes,…
Ticino
DJ beats and cocktails make this lounge bar in Ascona's old port perfect for a sundowner with romantic views out across the lake to the Brissago Islands.
Ticino
This new sidewalk cafe does a darn good coffee – including some creative numbers – and on-the-go snacks like piadini (flatbread sandwiches), pastries and…
Ticino
A lively perch on Piazza Collegiata for people-watching over an ice cream or coffee – skip the food. The terrace is rammed on hot summer days.
Locarno
A huge selection of beers (including many from Ticino), pub grub, free wi-fi and a people-watching terrace make the Pardo a popular hangout.
Ticino
A cool newcomer to Bellinzona's nightlife scene, Folk Bar is currently the in-place for live music, DJ sets and mojitos.
