Nightlife in Geneva
Geneva is at once decadent and down-to-earth after dark, from beers and laughter at Mr Pickwick Pub in Pâquis district to sleek lounge bars like Demi Lune Café in the Old Town. Whether it's sopranos at the opulent Grand Théâtre or intimate live bands at Carouge's crowded Le Chat Noir, the city excels in arts. Clubbers head for celebrity haunts like Bypass or relaxed Shakers. Most bars close at 2am, clubs at 5am.
Bars
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1. Demi Lune Café - Bars
Show moreHidden down a side street in Geneva's Old Town, Demi Lune Café is a fashionable lounge bar with mellow grooves and people-watching potential. Hardwood floors and chocolate-brown leather sofas set the scene for decadent cocktails and tapas.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3, Rue Etienne Dumont, Vieille-Ville, Geneva 1204
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 312 1290
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2. Mr Pickwick Pub - Bars
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With all the trappings of a quintessentially English pub, Mr Pickwick resides in Geneva's hip Pâquis district. The panelled rooms draw a lively crowd with promises of Guinness on tap, big-screen sports and regular live bands.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
80, rue de Lausanne, Geneva 1202
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 731 6797
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3. Café Cuba - Bars
Show moreWith South American food, pulsating Latin rhythms and potent caipirinhas, Café Cuba is a livewire on Geneva's Left Bank. After dark, the restaurant doubles as a bar where laid-back locals sway to salsa or cha-cha-cha until the early hours.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, place du Cirque, Geneva 1204
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 328 4260
Clubs
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4. Gold & Platinum - Clubs
Show moreSome of the wildest parties in Geneva are held at the chichi Gold & Platinum, overlooking the Rhône River on the Right Bank. Superstar DJs keep clubbers on the dance floor with everything from oriental beats to techno.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
18, quai Seujet, Geneva 1201
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 738 90 91
Transport
Tram 16 to Isaac-Mercier
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5. Bypass - Clubs
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White leather sofas, green-and-white mosaics and strobe lighting make up the smooth décor in this trendy lounge-club. Situated in the Acacias district, Bypass is a mainstay on Geneva's late-night circuit with a VIP area and DJs playing hip-hop and house.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1 Carrefour de l'Etoile, Les Acacias, Geneva 1227
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 300 65 65
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6. Shakers - Clubs
Show moreShakers borrows its name from the glasses it serves its potent cocktails in. Friendly locals and expats come for the atmosphere and great parties. On the Mixing Business with Pleasure nights, don your best business attire and get in free!Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4, rue Arnold Winkelried, Geneva 1201
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 310 55 98
Entertainment
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7. L'Usine - Entertainment
Show moreOn the Right Bank of the Rhône, L'Usine has morphed from factory, to squat, to cauldron of culture. This alternative arts centre hosts regular gigs and shelters an art-house cinema, bar and gallery. The line-up is eclectic, the atmosphere bohemian.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4, Place des Volontaires, Geneva 1204
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 781 3490
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8. Grand Théâtre de Genève - Entertainment
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Bearing an uncanny resemblance to the Opéra Garnier in Paris, this grand 19th-century theatre is a cultural mainstay on Geneva's Left Bank. Book ahead to enjoy opera, chamber music concerts, or ballet in the Grand Théâtre de Genève's opulent surrounds.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11, boulevard du Théâtre, Geneva 1211
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 418 3000
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9. Le Chat Noir - Entertainment
Show moreSpicing up the after-dark scene in Carouge, Le Chat Noir makes music lovers purr with its line-up of live rock, jazz and blues. Roy Ayers and Pink Martini have played here. Regulars arrive well before the 9pm start time.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
13, rue Vautier, Geneva 1227
Telephone
+41 (0) 22 343 4998
