Great stop on a quick layover in Zurich. The location is about standard sized for the local area…read more They have an excellent selection of beef from all over the world. Everything from a solid built lager to even meade. The selection will not disappoint. The bar staff is quite friendly and incredibly helpful in weighing your options. For the beer on tap, they are happy to provide a sample to help sway you one way or another. Again, the bar itself is quite small on the inside with a few small tables. There is an outside seating area as well, but it is really not an option during the colder months. Overall, a solid choice to stop for a beverage. Looking forward to my next stop.

IMHO, this is a place Americans need to go to in order to experience a European craft beer vibe…read more It has great 80's(?) music playing in the background. They have 8 beers on tap from a Swedish brewery including 2 IPAs, 2 double IPAs. The Friday I visited, the place was run by two bearded guys. One was the manager who I asked about the beer selection. He explained "if I have not broken bread with you (the brewer), I am not selling your beer. " The vibe was friendly but a bit off kilter and Irreverent. I asked to open a tab and was given a small action figure to track my bill. The beer was not cheap with prices ranging from 9-15 CHF. However it offers a friendly vibe, is dog friendly, and is worth a visit

I am a massive fan of Alehouse because they have delicious beer and great food!…read more I've only been here twice but plan to come many more times. They have a great list of beers on a screen (it's a digital screen right?) noting the locations and more info about them. Many of the prices are pretty steep, but, I really enjoy the ambiance and the food, and the beer! Last time I came they had an Ethiopian pop-up, or whatever you call it. They were serving Ethiopian food for a limited amount of time. I ordered the veggie platter with different curries and it was really delicious, and so pretty too! I always have a great time here. They also have seating outside.

This place is bad ass…read more We were on vacation, and looking for some good craft brews. We found it! They have a really good selection of beers. Especially IPAs. The atmosphere is great for chatting, playing board games and just having a great time. The bartender's were super cool and helpful as well. Loved this place. It's hard to find craft beers in Switzerland. Hopefully it'll get more popular. But this place is doing it right.

What a fantastic pub. Located in the heart of Zurich we were walking around looking for a place to…read moreget something to eat and get a proper pint and this place was hopping. Unfortunately we got into Xerox so late they were no longer serving food but no matter there was a football game on TV and the locals of course were going berserk for soccer game I don't really understand much for but it was totally awesome to be part of that energy. Of course being Switzerland and Zurich it was pretty expensive almost $40 American for three drinks. When you walk in you see yourself providing there is something available and then you have to order your food and drink from the bar they will deliver it back to your table. They also allow to go drinks and are more than happy. I wish I had more time in Switzerland I really wanted to try their fish and chips

After a 2.5 week adventure in Italy and Switzerland we were craving some fish and chips. Oliver…read moreTwist Pub was conveniently located within a close proximity to our hotel so we gave it a shot and it delivered. They had one order of fish and chips left fortunately. The fish was fresh and crispy served with a basket of fries, tartar sauce and cole slaw. We ordered and paid at the bar and were served at the table. The place has a British pub vibe and is a great spot if you're looking for cozy bar. It's also a little further from the busy old town scene if you want a break from the heavy foot traffic.

On a Sunday night, this bar is open later than most everywhere else in Zurich, aside from its…read moreLangstrasse neighboring bars that cater to a very different audience (think establishments with clothing optional "performances" and all night hookah bars). It's a bit divey, for sure, but not in a dirty or dingy way. Despite Yelp saying that credit cards are accepted here, the bartenders told me otherwise (with a 30CHF bill), so keep that in mind if you're visiting from out of town and have limited Swiss currency. I'm guessing those instances are probably limited, given the relative neighborhood-y feel to the bar, but with its proximity to the train station you never know. There's not much specifically identifiable as great about Olé Olé, but it's the culmination of everything about the place that just makes it generally lovable. The bartender gals are cheerful and charming, and even manage to have their own labeled beer as a result of their infamy. The patrons are chill, but friendly, so much so that we wound up back at the flat of one of the people we met at the bar to have some after-hours drinks and inevitably chat about global politics (some things never change). Pricing seemed decent, with 4 beers (I think) being about 25-30CHF. They only had the local beer Amboss on draft in two varieties, which was pretty mediocre, but still better than the Bud or Miller products you would find in a similar dive back in the U.S. This definitely feels like more of a shots or whiskey sipping kind of bar. The bathroom deserves its own special mention here, with some of the most odd / interesting decor I've ever seen, featuring a full size skeleton hovering over the toilet with a bouquet of flowers for a groin, and a machine that dispenses something called "Travel Pussy".

This is a very nice location to go out on a weekend and to have drinks…read more The bar is the beginning of the vibrant part of Langstrasse. The interior is nice and well decorated. The crowd is kinda down-to-earth till the a-wanna-be-a-hipster. The music is nice (alternative - Rock). Prices of drinks are OK. Normal prices for Kreis 4. Just pay attention, it is a narrow bar. It gets difficult when you are with more then 4 people. And you can not be outside because it is right at the street. For sure a place to go once in a while.

What a great find! This old pub/bar features a traditional bar with a great back area. If you get…read morethere earlier enough try to grab a seat near the fireplace. Being from the states, I was impressed with all the beers they offered (but then again I usually Coors Light --- don't judge). There really is a pride of ownership since this bar is well maintained.

Great service! Cozy! Great happy hour! Try the Murray McDavid Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1967.read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks at Bar Andorra! It was a warm cozy place with very friendly…read moreservice.

Great location and great service! This Old Town tavern has a great vibe to it (location, ambiance,…read moredecor). The inside of this place was so unique and trendy (you'd gotta see their huge ceiling fan). The beer selection was well balanced with all kinds of beer types.

It was our first full day in Switzerland and we'd been exploring Zurich. As dinner time approached,…read morewe looked up a place to eat with craft beer--Grain was recommended, so we walked up the hill (you can take the Funicular)--the walk was worth it--we were rewarded with great food and some great IPA. Try the artichoke--it was the bomb! The service was excellent as well!! The design and restoration of the old building is charming. We sat outside on the patio and had a relaxing evening. What a nice introduction to Switzerland :) Thank you, Dave!

Fantastic establishment run by an attentive staff who know their way around a kitchen and bar…read more Dave and Ainsley blew me away with their exceptional food and drink and even better wit and personable style. Loved this place! The lamb shank was extraordinary and the craft beers were paired perfectly. It's cozy, yet lively, and always an outstanding dining experience. You simply can't go wrong here -- if there's one place to choose for dinner in Zurich, choose Grain. You'll be glad you did!

Great food. Great service. Loud as it's basically one big room with lots of people talking…read more Still good and a great experience

Unassuming place Quite affordable for Switzerland…read more I went twice between two days and got the same thing twice - the Swiss Mac and cheese with bacon The first time it was kinda watery and 4/10 But the second time the next day it was DELICIOUS 7/10. I'm glad I tried it again cause wow Service the first time was extremely fast and we sat inside Service the second time was slower to take the order but fast to get food. However they were EXTREMELY busy that friday afternoon When I return to Zurich I will return

Cold be the best bar in the area. We were there on an off hour, so it was just us and a few locals,…read morewho were super friendly, sat down with us and bought us a beer. Was delighted they had augustiener, which is the best beer in the world. I'd say this is a local spot, but they are more than happy to chat you up, give you great beer, and send you on your way with a head full of recommendations. Unpretentious in every way. Also they gave me some free postcards.

Finally I found a bar where I don't have to be ashamed not to have Ray Ban sun glasses !!!…read more I have nothing against Ray Ban glasses, but I just don't like when a place is filled with bankers who are only talking about their expensive stuff :) This place is really down to earth. Nothing complicated, easy going and nice atmosphere. The staff is OK, but could be a little bit more friendly :) At the weekend it really get crowded. So get used to it to wait for a few beers. You will see me more here in winter because the outdoor area is not the best one. There are better outside summer options in Zurich. Anyway, cool bar to have a beer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome hard rock bar. Actually I think it's the greatest rock music bar in Zurich…read more Although I grew up here I only discovered it about a year ago. According to Ruedi, the owner, I must have fallen through some kind of generational gap. In my late teens and early tweens there was a generation change and now there are often younger people saying to Ruedi "hi from my dad, he used to be a regular 20 years ago" ;-) What's really cool: Le Cactus started 34 years ago. And it's still here. And still awesome! It's open all day, but hardrock music starts at 6pm until 2am. There's DJs Wednesday through Saturday with house DJs DeeJoe and Urs plus regular guests. Both DeeJoe and Urs play hard music from the 70's to today. Urs really likes experimental stuff and on Wednesdays you might hear a few 15 minute songs. He turned me into a fan of The Cult and I still have a post-it where he wrote down for me his 3 favorite T-Rex songs. Just ask him questions about music and he'll be happy to share his knowledge and discuss/argue with you ;-) DeeJoe absolutely loves melodic rock from the 80s. And he played lots of Motorhead songs when Lemmy died. He's also a vinyl collector but loves the DJ software on his laptop. Depending on the people present and the current mood he will play classics by Foreigner, Deep Purple and ZZ Top, but also Stratovarius, Metallica and sometimes even Primal Fear, Children of Bodom, and of course the occasional Rammstein. And what I totally love about Le Cactus: Nobody cares what you look like or how old you are. I'm in my mid 40s and met really cool people 20 years younger and older than me. Just make sure you're at least 18. Or look 18 ;-) Obviously I love it here! Duh ;-)

Definitely the place of choice in Zurich if you're into classic rock or just want to have a few…read morebeer. They play classic rock without compromise. No heavy metal, no indie rock - simple, classic rock. Furnished like "your average biker bar", Le Cactus is a true classic and here to stay.