I'm wondering if anyone here (under 40) can recommend some cool, unique bars or clubs around Zurich? I have some friends visiting soon from NYC and want to show them that there is actually Nightlife here!!
-- Bars that are not "posh" - that have character, perhaps some great music (NO Techo/Rave stuff pleaaaaassse)
-- Clubs with 80's or Brit Pop music night or even Salsa dancing??
-- Live indie rock bands
-- Funky decor (more "rough around the edges")
-- Good for peoplewatching
THANK YOU!!!!
I asked a simple question. Your response was really rude dude. Lighten up.
-Cabaret Voltaire (Niederdorf)
-Eddies Weinstube (Niederdorf)
-El Lokal (near to Sihlpost, Google location)
Then for the next night, check out Langstrasse, and bars/clubs like:
-Gonzos
-Zukunft
etc etc...
Zürich has nightlife, but most are not the style you seem to like. The Swiss like dance music, and you aren't really going to find many clubs playing 80's or Britpop like you would in London etc.
http://www.outandabout.ch/clubs_in_zurich.html
Or look in 20 Minutes on a Friday for the weekend events.
There are lots of bars and Clubs around Langstrasse and Hardbrücke with DJs. Everything from Hip Hop to Electronic and Indie and Britpop etc. Cant tell you of any specific nights as I usually just find out on the day, but there are regular nights too.
Have fun
Les Halle
Stall 6
Clouds, the highest bar in Zürich (physically at least)
Bagatelle
Rote Fabrik
El Lokal
Rimini, on the river Sihl
Hafenkneipe
Schiffbau, has a bar on top
this is seasonal but should have winter bar: http://www.fraugerold.ch/
Paddy Reilly's on a Friday/Saturday night- usually charts music and a lot of people chatting and dancing.
Clouds at the Prime Tower, if you want to try some unique cocktails and enjoy a great view of the city. Jules Verne bar is nice for this also...
Barflyz in Enge is another nice place for a chat, with good prices.
Meyers in Wiedikon is open late, and a fun dive bar.
Old Crow has a nice atmosphere and an excellent beverage selection.
Purpur and Carlton are both nice, but a little pricey for what you get (esp Carlton with their Tuesday afterwork ripoff).
I've been in Mascotte, and a few other paid-entry clubs, and they generally get too crowded for me... I only go if there's a special reason, or I can get in free.
Otherwise you'll be standing there looking like a bit of a fool when they ask "Where are the toilets in this place?"
In addition, I would recommend El Toro Bar in Langstrasse for nice and varied Latin music.
It's a nice bar with really good gin, close to langstrasse. Not sure if this is what you are looking for...
Stall 6 - pretty boring and rarely busy. Awful for people watching.
Clouds, the highest bar in Zürich (physically at least) - Posh. Not even slightly what OP describes he is looking for.
Bagatelle - scummy dive, plays mostly pop and dance music
Rote Fabrik - average and overrated place, quite far from anywhere else, and very crappy service. Much better in Summer
El Lokal - good, as suggested
Rimini, on the river Sihl - not even open now... so pointless suggestion
Hafenkneipe - Nothing special, but has live music occasionally...
Schiffbau, has a bar on top - average, and layout not good for people watching
this is seasonal but should have winter bar: http://www.fraugerold.ch/ - Summer place
Bar 3000 (small but trendy)
Mata Hari (fun tiki bar)
Ole Ole Ole (bring coins for the Juke Box!)
Acapulco (karaoke every Sunday)
Casablanca (quieter vibe)
George not off langstrasse but also not too far (retro rooftop bar)
Happy exploring!
Try usgang.ch or tillate.com for listings
http://www.outandabout.ch/clubs_in_zurich.html
Start with a bar crawl around Niederdorf (old town) and check out bars like:
-Cabaret Voltaire (Niederdorf)
-Eddies Weinstube (Niederdorf)
-El Lokal (near to Sihlpost, Google location)
Check out Langstrasse, and bars/clubs like:
-Gonzos
-Zukunft
Les Halle - ok
Stall 6 - pretty boring and rarely busy. Awful for people watching.
Clouds, the highest bar in Zürich (physically at least) - Posh.
Rote Fabrik - average and overrated place, quite far from anywhere else, and very crappy service. Much better in Summer
El Lokal - good, as suggested
Rimini, on the river Sihl - not even open now... so pointless suggestion
Hafenkneipe - Nothing special, but has live music occasionally...
Schiffbau, has a bar on top - average, and layout not good for people watching.
this is seasonal but should have winter bar: http://www.fraugerold.ch/ - (Summer place)
- Edi’s Weinstube for inexpensive wine and a laid-back atmosphere for chatting.
- Paddy Reilly's on a Friday/Saturday night- usually charts music and a lot of people chatting and dancing.
- Clouds at the Prime Tower, if you want to try some unique cocktails and enjoy a great view of the city.
- Jules Verne bar is nice for this also...
- Barflyz in Enge is another nice place for a chat, with good prices.
- Meyers in Wiedikon is open late, and a fun dive bar.
- Old Crow has a nice atmosphere and an excellent beverage selection.
- Purpur and Carlton are both nice, but a little pricey for what you get (esp Carlton with their Tuesday afterwork ripoff).
I've been in Mascotte, and a few other paid-entry clubs, and they generally get too crowded for me.
El Toro Bar in Langstrasse- for Latin music.
In the Langstasse area:
- Bar 3000 (small but trendy)
- Mata Hari (fun tiki bar)
- Ole Ole Ole (bring coins for the Juke Box!)
- Acapulco (karaoke every Sunday)
- Casablanca (quieter vibe)
- George not off langstrasse but also not too far (retro rooftop bar)