Berkeley, California vibes in the middle of Zürich. If I could pick one place in Zürich to call "my living room," it would be Kasheme. Walking in felt like stumbling into a post-hippie apartment that just happens to have world-class bartenders and a killer sound system. Shelves of vinyl, plants everywhere, low lighting, and lots of little nooks and couches make it insanely cozy and easy to settle in for hours.
The music is the real heartbeat here - deep, eclectic sets that move from jazz and soul to more underground sounds, never the usual generic club playlist. It's very much a listening bar: you feel like people actually come to hear what's being played, not just to have background noise.
Cocktails are excellent and made with care - the kind of place where the bartenders are happy to riff on your preferences and mix something off-menu. Everyone behind the bar was friendly, relaxed, and clearly loves being there, which matches what a lot of other reviewers say about the staff and the warm, "home away from home" vibe. read more