Nightlife in Zurich
Zurich nightlife ranges from glitzy to gritty - from classical concerts at Zurich Opera House in Riesbach, to alternative arts at Rote Fabrik in Wollishofen. Hit the Altstadt for a Guinness at the James Joyce Pub's mahogany bar or cocktails at Art Nouveau-style Café Odeon. Fashionable Zuri-West pulsates after dark; try candy-striped Liquid Bar for margaritas, Moods im Schiffbau for soulful jazz and X-tra for all-night clubbing. Most bars close at 2am, many clubs at 5am.
Bars
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1. Café Odeon - Bars
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Café Odeon has been an Altstadt institution since 1911, welcoming luminaries from James Joyce to Mussolini. It exudes Art Nouveau glamour with chandeliers, red leather banquettes and marble walls. A friendly, fashionable crowd enjoys cocktails on the terrace.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2, Limmatquai, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 251 16 50
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2. Pur Pur - Bars
Show morePur Pur brings Moroccan exoticism to Zurich's Riesbach district with its low-level seating, brass lamps and arches leading through to intimate cubby holes. Depending on the night, the DJ might play anything from house to Latin, RnB or '80s grooves.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9, Seefeldstrasse, Zurich 8008
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 419 20 66
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3. Widder Bar - Bars
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Widder Hotel in the Altstadt shelters a moody jazz bar with red leather armchairs, wooden beams and low lighting. Recent performers at Widder Bar include Diana Krall and Ray Brown. The 1000-bottle spirit library includes 250 different malt whiskeys.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
7, Rennweg, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 224 25 26
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4. James Joyce Pub - Bars
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James Joyce Pub in the Altstadt is named after Zurich's favourite Dubliner. The relaxed watering hole sports the original 19th-century interior of Dublin's Jury's Hotel, mentioned in Ulysses. Nurse a whiskey or pint of Guinness at the polished mahogany bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
8, Pelikanstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 221 18 28
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5. Liquid Bar - Bars
Show moreA flashback to the swinging 1960s, Liquid Bar appeals to the trendy set of Zuri-West. Candy-striped walls, leopard print stools and plastic bubble chairs define the retro interior. Sip one of the famous margaritas as DJs spin lounge music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
12, Zwinglistrasse, Zurich 8004
Telephone
+41 (0) 411 291 12 91
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6. Bierhalle Wolf - Bars
Show morePerhaps Zurich's best-known beer hall, Bierhalle Wolf stays true to Teutonic tradition. Head to this Altstadt haunt to hear brass band music entertaining a lively, mixed crowd. Beer flows by the litre when the musicians strike up at around 8pm.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
132, Limmatquai, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 251 01 30
Clubs
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7. Adagio - Clubs
Show moreCeiling frescoes, balconies and candle chandeliers give a grand, baroque look to the dancefloor at Adagio in Zurich's Altstadt. Sip cocktails in the lounge area with throne-like armchairs, then dance to chart classics, soul and funk under the glitter ball.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
5 Gothardstrasse, Zürich 8002
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 206 36 66
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8. Kaufleuten - Clubs
Show moreStar of the Altstadt clubbing circuit, Kaufleuten's coolness has skyrocketed since Madonna paid a visit. The baroque dance floor is theatrical; all high ceilings, red velvet and chandeliers. Dress up to dance to soul or RnB with Zurich's beautiful people.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
18, Pelikanstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 225 33 40
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9. OXA - Clubs
Show moreBass-loaded OXA in Zürich-Oerlikon attracts serious clubbers with its all-night parties. The four-level club comprises a restaurant, a bamboo-fringed garden and two dance floors - a blue one dedicated to techno and trance, and a red one for house.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
70, Andreasstrasse, Zurich 8050
Telephone
+41 (0) 1311 60 33
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10. Club Indochine - Clubs
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Fashionable partygoers flock to Asian-inspired Club Indochine in trendy Zuri-West. The decor is 21st century meets the Orient with backlit Buddhas, tea lights and leopard-print lampshades. Velvet chairs frame the dance floor where clubbers dance to house music till 4am.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
275, Limmatsrasse, Zurich 8005
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 448 11 11
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11. X-tra - Clubs
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Zurich's largest club is X-tra in the Zuri-West district. Drawing a 20-something crowd, the line-up alternates between DJs pumping out house or salsa, and regular live bands. Clubbers retreat to the terrace to sip hot zingy caipirinhas.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
118, Limmatstrasse, Zurich 8005
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 448 15 00
Entertainment
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12. Zurich Opera House - Entertainment
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Located near the lakefront in the Riesbach district, Zurich Opera House hides a lavish interior behind its neoclassical facade. Since 1891, the venue has staged a varied repertoire of opera, ballet, concerts and recitals, including numerous world premiers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, Falkenstrasse, Zurich 8008
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 268 66 66
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13. Tonhalle Zurich - Entertainment
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Opened by Brahms in 1895, Tonhalle Zurich is home to the acclaimed Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra under the baton of David Zinman. Overlooking Bürkliplatz, the venue offers world-class acoustics and a diverse programme ranging from chamber music concerts to solo performances.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
7, Claridenstrasse, Zurich 8002
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 206 34 34
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14. Moods im Schiffbau - Entertainment
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Touted as one of Europe's best jazz clubs, Moods im Schiffbau forms part of the ultra-modern Schiffbau arts complex occupying the old shipyard in Zuri-West. The laid-back venue draws serious jazz lovers with its line-up of local and international talent.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
6, Schiffbaustrasse, Zurich 8005
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 276 80 00
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15. Rote Fabrik - Entertainment
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Squat turned alternative arts centre, lakeside Rote Fabrik, in Wollishofen, is a sprawling factory providing a stage for emerging and established talent. Party-goers, theatre buffs and Zurich's creative types come for concerts, performing arts, film screenings and club nights.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
395, Seestrasse, Zurich 8038
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 485 58 58
