for end of july i am looking for a nice spot around the lake zurich (ideally, but any other location fitting requirements below welcome) to have a small surprise birthday party. i know of a place that my office once rented in Herrliberg, but i have to live there/gemeinde if i want it. so the house should be in the kanton of zurich, should hold up to 20-30 peeps, have bbq facilities (possibility of selfcatering in general), small terrasse and a room to sit inside in case its bad weather. and it should be possible to be ther 6pm - 2 am. therell be not much party noise/music, but the usual having-a-fag-outside-chatter that causes herr stirnimann to make the police have a look n sheiss.. i have googled sone but the treasures are always hidden somewhere, so....maybe one has an idea?
Overpriced Kaufleuten Launge by a disco club next door used to be my usual choice
On a serious note though, something like this might be worth to consider: Conference venue for rent! No BBQ facilities and terrace though but perfectly suited for bad weather. If you interested pls send me PM so that I can arrange it.
called them yesterday, office hours only fri n sat. will try again.
no selfcatering, costs for staff etc: no, but thx. and for your insider party tips too! :-)
kino is too expensive. the clubhouse on werdinsel charges 600chf, which is my max budget for that. but thx too.
i found that and tried it out yesterday. interface is a bit of a pain, but i found a very cool option in there that i pre-booked. only con: no lake or river attached location. mhmpf.
You can possibly take over the Bier Factory for the right price. It's in Rapperswil and you might be able to bring a grill. There's no patio but space for 20-30 is doable.
Wollishofen, at the camping site right aside from Restaurant Fischers Fritz and Wakeboard Academy is a stretch with self-catering BBQ facility and beautiful view on the lake. (Opposite the main street is a public parking).
You could consider Türlersee otherwise (Amt Knonau) Wild camping isn't allowed there, but some of the farmers in the surroundings may be willing to let you have a removable party-tent on their grounds.
I have been to two partys held at farmhouses. One near Bern-Belp airport and one next to the river at Solothurn. The farmer's wife supplies drinks, bread and cakes, and / or you can bring the rest, it's negotiable.