I came here in '09 to hear some live music, and it was the…read morebest place that we went in Zurich! The band was great (Us3), and we felt so close- it's the small venue that I liked the most. Drinks weren't too pricey, and the crowd was fun, for some nice jazz in Zurich, Moods is the one!

You would be wrong to assume that Moods is only about Jazz depending on the act of the evening, the…read moreMoods branches out its musical feelers from New Orleans Swing to Reggaeton in a perfect setting, small enough to be cozy, yet not crowded and within the jaw-droppingly amazing building of the Schiffbau! Have dinner in the main Hall (what an architecture) before or a drink in the Nieturmbar (what a view) afterwards -or both, it'll be a memorable evening!

2nd time here in 10 years. Place is awesome. Music was terrific both times. Ambiance very quaint…read moreand rustic. Can't wait to return.

Quaint fun bar, the homebrew milk drink is interesting, worth a try (milk, Prosecco, brandy and egg…read morewhite). Bartender is a sweet lady who participates in festivities in the best way. Be sure to sing along to the live yodel group that is usually there! August 30, 2023.

This very cozy joint has a nice vibe and fun, Mexican tchotchkes adorning the walls. If you happen…read moreto be there on a live music night, then expect to be both fairly hot and fairly packed in there like fish in a tin. One can pop out onto the patio for a bit of fresh air and/or a smoke, but only before the show starts. A friend of mine ordered a round of caipirinhas, and all I will say is don't order a caipirinha here if you've had one in Brazil, or, honestly, back in the States, but do order one if you really like the flavor of Rose's lime juice. Leaving the bar at 11pm provided a visual treat as we inadvertently stumbled onto the mini-red light district in full swing just around the corner. If I ever again make the claim that ZH is boring, then all I need do is find myself in the Kurzgasse and environs to be quickly dissuaded of the notion. Plus: gratis ear plugs for shows. Minus: bar top is a Bermuda Triangle for drinks. Tip: keep a tether on your glass.

A fun Mexican bar with a couple of Mexican beers, some decent drinks and sometimes live music. It's…read morefitted in funky Mexican gear. Super kitschy and colorful but dark. I like it. There's an open patio for smokers or outdoorsy types. They actually have a couple of bites available, like chips and guacamole, I think, but never tried them. It does get pretty busy and tight later in the evening. A fun place for a cold Negra Modelo!

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).

We were fortunate to get seats without reservations on a Thursday evening. We came to get drinks…read moreafter dinner. Live music was really great! Loved the vibes of the bar. Prices are high, as expected for Zurich. My husband tried the Swiss whiskey flight, but he didn't really like any of them. We would probably recommend trying some of the non Swiss whiskey. I loved my cocktail. Would definitely recommend and return again.

Great lil venue. Ideal for intimate atmostphere. I was without effort three rows from the stage, as…read moreif the band was playing in my living room. And it probably was in my head....

Zurich's version of a Miami club, if you know what I mean. The music is mostly, if not entirely,…read moretechno, but once in a while you get a salsa or merengue, and even dembow infused beat. The atmosphere is out of the world. We partied on a Friday night and the Swiss, along with the many foreigners in attendance, come out to enjoy the night. It was a party for the ages. Part of our crew did not want to leave. And yet we remained 'till closing. Knowing that the next day we would pay the price.

The oldest nightclub in Zürich! I've been here lots of times on Fridays and Saturdays, and it's…read morealways a pretty good crowd with a good mix of music. Last week was the first time I came on a Thursday, and I was surprised to find it packed. Don't people have to work or go to school on Friday?? I only hung out for about an hour because I had promised to join my friend for a little bit after our dept xmas party, but it was still fun to get our groove on... and burn off some of our massive dinner. ;) I've heard some complaints about this place trying to be too posh, but all of my friends love it, and I've felt equally comfortable dancing in a black cocktail dress and also jeans and a tank top. (Or in the case of last Thursday, what I wore to work.)

Exil is a great place to discover new or upcoming music and bands/artists. It has a bit of an…read moreunderground feel to it, but a good bar and room to boogie if you like to. I've been to see a few concerts there of artists that got really big the following year and I always think its nice to be ahead of the curve once in a while. Is it open all week and each night has a different agenda. There are nights when DJs come to spin, but most of the time concerts are held here. They have a cute little outdoor area for smokers and they also have a fumoir if you want to sit and have a ciggie. A cool spot to check out if in Zurich

My friends and I ate in the lounge rather than actual restaurant for lunch. 5/5 service and food…read more Also took photos of the gorgeous Women's washroom. this restaurant deserves way high reviews. Get a reservation for dinner and sunset views

While staying in the Renaissance Hotel, I decided to take a walk around the neighborhood only to…read morediscover Clouds. The restaurant looked appealing as I strolled through the Kreis 5 neighborhood so i got on the elevator and went to the 35th floor where the Clouds restaurant is located. With panoramic views and a semi-elegant ambiance, Clouds looked like a reasonable choice for the evening. The views are of a modern trendy bohemian neighborhood which was once an industrial complex complete with warehouses. After having a cocktail at the separate bar location, I proceeded to the dining area. Think 16 to 24 CHF for a cocktail. The bar offered a full range of cocktails. The menu is eclectic and according to my smart phone, Catalonian inspired by Chef David Martinez Salvany. The menu also features local and international dishes. Loosely interpreted, I would have to concede that it is an accurate description. They have starters and I choose the beef tartar with caviar on top. For the main course I choose the Angus Beef medium rare. Beef throughout Switzerland seems to command a premium price, at Clouds it cost 65 CHF. For what ever reason it takes a long time to be served according to my time expectations. On the bright side, it allows you to enjoy the view longer. For dessert I was contemplating having the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. The presentation was worthy of a 5 Star restaurant and tasted just as satisfying. The food was enjoyable, the service begged for more training and the prices were Swiss prices which more often than not shock Americans. . For a three course dinner for one, think 100-150 CHF. In summary, a 3.5 Star rating was probably more appropriate.

Stumbled into this place just walking around. We had two of their beers, sitting at a picnic table…read morenext to the river. There's some comments about them not being fond of tourists, but we had no issues. Maybe we're just friendly, idk, they seemed delighted we were enjoying their beer, and I could have sat there all afternoon in the shade. A real gem. Has the feel of someone turning their barn into a handout with local art and patrons. Didn't find it any more expending than anything else.

I'm sitting in the bar right this moment and not one, but two separate bartenders (men) told me…read morethis bar is "for locals" and they don't have menu's in anything other than Swiss-German and I could "use my phone" to translate. They also made it clear the food here, at what for all intensive purposes looks like a dive-bar back in the USA, does not sale "bar food." Apparently, their cook is high-class so don't come looking for fries or pizza (for example today the dish is "curry" which can be made vegetarian friendly). The staff is uppity, rude, and though signs say "international welcome" I certainly do not feel welcome to their over priced, low-self-service, absolutely rude company. If you want to see flash on the walls, have an inflated drink because the river is outside the patio full of cigarette smokers, and feel dehumanized because you're American or "other" (as he made fun of Italians and French when I explained we were there too) then come here. 0% chance I would return.

I can actually sum this up in a list of words instead of sentences to help out people who actually…read moremight be interested in coming here... Atrocious waiting times for coat check Super boring and monotonous music Abnormally bitchy girls (perhaps Swiss girls keep it in all week and let out their bitchness during the weekends??) You'll never be cool enough, so don't try Did I mention the coat check queue?!?!? GAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Sorry to be such a club scrooge, but wow! Come up and visit me in Amsterdam and you can enjoy some real clubs!!

The only club with good music in zurich. Banger after banger. Its also huuge and has like at least…read morefour rooms. Kinda far away from the center but its worth it. Lots of lounges and bars. Drinks are expensive so thats the only downside. But apart from that its a great club.