I visited Helsinkiklub last night and was very, very impressed. First, it is a real bar. None of…read morethat over expensive, übershiek crap hereso sir, this is a drinkers bar. When I visited they had a great live free-style hip-hop, show put on by two guys from Berlin. The show was top-notch, the sound great, and the crowd was well mixed and hopping. Strange to be at a live hip-hop show and not a brother there to representing the black man, but whatever. Since there was a live show, there was a 14 CHF cover which I though was worth every cent. Drink prices where also quite reasonable, costing 6ish CHF for mixed drinks and wine. The people working there where very laid back and friendly. Worth noting here is when you order vodka, they will not understand you unless you pronounce it vood-ka, but maybe they where just giving the foreigner some shit. :) The location is stumbling distance from the Hardbrüke station, nice to know when it is pissing rain. Over all I highly recommend Helsinki as a drinking and live music venue.

Best alternative concert place in town. Go there! Especially on Sundays to Trio from Hell, hard to…read morefind a place with a better atmosphere and friendlier crowd than this.

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!

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).

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.