What a great find! We stumbled across the Old Crow when looking for some bars in the area. The…read moreinside is really cool and has a lounge-y feel to it. My friend and I wound up sitting at an isolated table in the courtyard because the weather was nice. I ordered the hanky panky, which surprisingly I really enjoyed! Normally I don't drink liquor, but decided that I ought to try something out of my comfort zone. My friend got the pineapple princess which she really enjoyed! We also ordered the cheese board, which I don't believe is in the menu, but our waiter said that they could throw one together - seriously one of the best that we've had! The menu consists of probably 50+ drinks, each of them unique to the bar. I would definitely come back here if I ever find myself in Zurich again!

One of the most recommended spots when we were researching cocktail bars in town, so of course we…read morecame to check it out! Our large group was seated in the back area which had a cozy ambiance and interesting decor. I ordered the Strawberry Club which was pretty and refreshing! We also got a tiny complimentary bowl of rice cracker snacks to munch on, although I feel like we should have been given more since we were a huge party spanning multiple mini tables. One thing that was uncomfortable was that there were 2 people in our group that didn't want to drink and therefore did not order anything. Even when this was explained, it felt like staff was pushing them to order a drink. We came here in the late afternoon and were the only party there, so it's not like they were taking seats away from paying customers.

Tales Bar is a small cocktail bar located in central Zurich known for their craft cocktails…read more Although it's in the city center, it's on the edge so it's in a quieter neighborhood. There were some seats at the bar and larger tables throughout. The mother in law (19 CHF) was like an old fashioned; I poured the drink into the glass with a custom Tales Bar ice cube. The mr. bumblebee (19 CHF) was similar to a penicillin and it was slightly smokey and balanced. It was one of the best penicillin-like cocktail I've ever had and I really liked this drink. This bar has the feel of a hidden gem and I liked the creativity of their cocktails. This is a great spot to go if you're looking for a cozy and intimate atmosphere with great drinks.

Amazing service. Great drinks. Happy atmosphere. Would return a lot. Central to Zurich.read more

This place gets five stars for trying, not being boring and its mothership drink: the "Hot…read moreRussian". Watch out, because it comes lit up on top of a half cut passion fruit shell! The bar itself is located in Kreis 4, there's a nice ramen shop next door and a decent pizza place around the corner. The atmosphere inside feels more as if you walked into a modern day Prohibition place to get drinks. It's so good it ought to be illegal. They also have beers and other drinks, but I have heard other patrons complained about how they feel those prices are a bit elevated. But I wouldn't come here for beers - this is a great neat cocktail bar to try out some special wicked mixes in a small bar with an interesting vibe. The last time I was here, it was a Monday night, the sleepiest day of the week - and it was still almost all seated by 8pm. I have tried other drinks, but I keep going back to the "Hot Russian", it rightfully comes with a flame - because you will never stop burning for it. It is just right, not to sweet, not too boring, but a bit spicy, so for those who don't like "exciting" drinks, go have a beer or something more mellow instead. This place also keeps rotating some cocktail drinks, so the menu is not always the same... except I believe they said the only special drink that stays is the mothership drink (Hot Russian). Which already is enough to get me coming back for more...

Coole Atmosphäre, gute Drinks. Die Gegend rund um die Bar ist auch sehr lebendig und…read moreabwechslungsreich

It's also called chez Sylvia. Their specialty is Mezcal cocktail, but also have various beer and…read morewine available. We tried Mezcal tonic and Quöllfrisch natutrüb beer. 2/3 of the glass was just Mezcal, smoky goodness. And the beer is quite refreshing with a slight herbal taste. It also has a minimum spend on credit card, I think it was around CHF20-30. Bring some local cash if needed!

It is really a nice small cocktail bar…read more The interior is vintage retro. They have a nice cocktail menu, but nothing exotic. The staff is averagely friendly but fast in making cocktails. Its really a down to earth cocktail bar. It is not posh or so. It is very small and narrow. In summer you can sit outside. The bar lost 1 star with me because outside the chairs are chained, you can not move them around... a bit pity when you are with four or more... Have a look in the toilets, the wallpaper is funny :) The cocktails are actually a bit cheaper then somewhere else you find for sure a cocktail for less then 14 Sfr.

Such an amazing bar! Location is key and loads of patrons…read more Drinks and apps were on point.

A gem in Zürich city center! "Bar am Wasser" as its name…read moredescribes is a bar by the water, along the river of Zurich. While visiting my boyfriend's family there, we stepped upon this amazing cocktail bar that offers a Michelin quality of service, and extremely good cocktails. As a wine gal, I was more interested in wine at first but I tried a cocktail as it seemed to be the place to do so, and I was not disappointed at all. So much so that I had a second cocktail after that that I equally loved. I can't remember the name of them, but one was champagne based with a passion fruit foam, while the other was bourbon and amaretto. As per the ambiance, I personally loved the elegant decor, the dim lights and... the restrooms. The jungle noise is a nice touch imo The service was elegant, multilingual and friendly.

Between the design and décor of this bar being stunning and the cocktails being next level, this…read morebar adds a special sense of occasion and privilege to your night. The space is so beautiful that it makes you want to capture it in photos to take home. The cocktail list is short but extremely inventive and considered. I'm picky about cocktails and was on a stopover after a two week holiday where I shied away from ordering them because nothing seemed worth ordering in the area I was visiting. This menu was overwhelming, though--so many creative and thought-provoking options that it was hard to choose. We each selected one and it was utterly delicious, making us wish we had time for a second! We weren't sure what to wear and were surprised to see quite a mix, from people dressed in smart casual up to elegant attire. So it's not super prescriptive in that way. Also worth noting--my partner is celiac, so we need strict gluten free food with no cross contamination. At least one of the drinks was elaborate enough (featuring lacto-fermented strawberries) that we thought it was worth double checking with the server about cross-contamination. He took it seriously and advised us confidently (as the other hotel staff had done in our hotel experience with the Widder), and my partner stayed safe. So while we didn't order food, I suspect they would have navigated the issue well.

Iconic bar in the ground floor of the namesake hotel in Zurich…read more Very distinctive decor with old wooden beams and a jillion varieties of handsome liquor bottles. Bartender was friendly although not chatty. Drinks were well prepared. Small tray of nuts, etc to snack on. Nothing in Zurich is cheap but this wasn't eye popping by their standards. Everyone in our group of 3 enjoyed the experience ( and the drinks).

Located in the heart of trendy Zurich West, the Nietturm Bar sits on top of the Schiffbau building…read more(with the fancy La Salle restaurant). Although it has two levels, the bar is relatively small, so it will look and feel packed very fast. Service is mediocre, prices high - taking advantage of the location. The view disappointed me: I had expected to see more of the city. The audience reveals that this is not a really trendy place (any more): mostly young, mixed, some agglo folks. Nevertheless, this can be a nice step as you drink your way through the neighborhood. Just don't expect it will be the highlight of the night.

trendy, small and expensive. everything u want for a good night out. nice views too.read more

Fabulous cocktails made by an excellent bartender in a cool space. And they have Go Cups so you can…read moretake a nightcap back to your hotel! We had the old fashioned and the sazerac (with rye). Both were terrific! Highly recommend!! Really wish we had found this before our final night in Zurich.

Excellent craft cocktails on a little side alley street with all the vibes. the Mexican Standoff…read morewas smoky and spicy and the penicillin was excellent.

Comfortable place for drinks solo or with a group- drinks are well made (according to all in my…read moreparty) and beer was refreshing- comfy seats!

Great cocktail lounge! Fun indoor/outdoor vibe. Lots of places to sit. Excellent cocktail menu…read more Fast and thoughtful service. Good music. Would visit again

Despite living in Zürich the last four years, I somehow had never visited the infamous Longstreet…read moreBar until last Saturday. It was a surprisingly small venue, but adequate for a small stage with an intimate audience. The walls are red plush, and the ceiling is covered in bulb lights. Kind of a strange but cool vibe. There was a 3-man band playing songs which I felt totally sounded like Placebo. The audience seemed mostly Swiss and kind of just stood around with a few people bopping their heads to the music. I almost felt not cool enough to hang with all the sockheads... but perhaps they were sockheads due to the freezing weather outside--not just because they were hipster sockheads. But then again, a lot of the sock heads didn't remove their hats indoors... so perhaps they were actually true sockheads. There was a smoking room upstairs with another dj and turntable, but the room was somehow locked and we couldn't go in. It got really crowded as the night went on, so my friend and I bounced to go check out another bar. But all-in-all, this is kind of a cool place to check out, and live music is always nice.

A funky classic and a namesake of its location on the infamous Langstrasse. A modern-eclectic bar…read moredownstairs with a club that opens up in the late hours. The ceiling is covered by hanging old-school light bulbs all strongly dimmed. Music is usually low-key, loungy electric or rock...? Anyhow, the bar somehow makes me tired. It can get way to crowded, which makes it unenjoyable to me. Getting a drink at the bar when it's busy is a pain in the arse. One of Longstreet Bar's best features is its attached snack bar just outside with decent drunk food like sausage and burgers. Longstreet is a good stop on Longstreet bar hop.