Came here around 7 pm for some drinks after work. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling too well, so I…read morestuck with oj and Apfelshorle. Did learn about a new drink though--called "Fish"--which is a mixture of ice tea and vodka? My friends who were drinking it seemed to like it, so I'll have to try it one day when I'm feeling better. This placed was filled with the after-work crowd in suits, and the outside was already filled with smokers. My friend and I were able to get a nice corner inside by the window to sit and chat while enjoying our drinks. They really pumped up the music around 8 pm, and it got really crowded, so you practically had to shout to talk. I was starting to get a stuffy head and decided to bail early. It's definitely a nice place to hang out and decorated with cozy, plush seats. Didn't try any of the food here, but other people's plates looked (and smelled) pretty good. Will have to give it a try some other time.

I was just wandering around this neighborhood when I saw their sign, with its strange blend of…read moreJapanese and Korean. I can read Korean but I wouldn't be able to tell you what the meaning of that sign is--it's some kind of slang that I'm not familiar with. It was closed at the time but I could see through the windows that it was a pretty cool place, with funky decorations and art. I vowed to come back, and a few days later that's exactly what I did. It was around 6:30 so it was a young, hip-looking after work crowd. I thought it was pretty funny that I was the only Asian in the place and I was a tourist. There are some other Korean signs sprinkled throughout, like to the bathrooms and stuff. You order at the bar and they bring out your stuff to you. They have a pretty good happy hour menu--the food prices are a downright bargain for Zurich. I got the currywurst plate and a beer. I was chatting with the very nice bartender and I asked her what the significance of the Korean was, and she said that one of the owners was Korean. Oh, ok, mystery solved. I parked myself at one of the tables by the windows, which were cracked open to let in the night air and cigarette smoke from the patio. I enjoyed the currywurst plate very much; generous portions and it had a very nice spicy sauce accompanying the tender little weiners. The big puffy papadam pieces (like a deep-fried Indian tortilla) were a nice accompaniment. All in all, a very cool place, one that I wouldn't mind visiting again--for happy hour, of course!

No joke, it could easily cost you near 100 USD to get a buzz in Zurich. A.) Cocktails start out at…read more$15USD/Francs. Key words: "start out." B.) The drinks would fall in the category of borderline kiddie cocktails compared to those often found in the States. Needless to stay my $32 at Simplon did nothing...not a thing...in the realm of winding down. The only reaction I had was feeling poor (in the best of company and surroundings). On the upside, this is a beautiful bar. Wisely selected by my Zurich Yelp counterpart, Simon, who joined me and some Swiss Yelpers for a few cocktails on the outside benches. The waitstaff was extremely friendly and hospitable. Promptly greeted with an addictive popcorn whose flavors I couldn't seem to pinpoint (savory, heavy on the butter) - my hand kept going back for more - and more. Our table had a variety of delicious drinks including a thick and refreshing Pina Colada and Basil Smash. Despite its very lavish design and decor, Simplon Bar achieves an inviting and casual ambiance that would easily make me a regular.

Not an old man bar, not a hip bar, but nice old-school classy bar. The decor reminds me that you…read moreshould always wear a button down shirt, and chinos. I had their signature cocktail, it was decently made, but a classy drink at a classy bar in Zurich ended up being $20, so not cheap but they do give you free popcorn.

A rock bar in the middle of Kreis 5…read more It is a very nice and pleasant bar if you wanna have a laid back evening. People are not complicate here. It is a very dark place inside. But it fits the whole setting. The bar tenders look rough but actually they are very nice. The music gerne is Rock. So don't go there if you don't like rock. At the weekends after 23:00 it can get crowded. For sure a place to try. Only downside: no outside terrace...

Simply came in here for a quick drink. The interior is nice and it's not too crowded so I was…read morepleased with this.

Fun, great place to chill after busy day of shopping. Great comfortable couch seating with Jose…read moreCuervo Reserva de Familia tequila, could you ask for more. Denke mir nicht!

Cool bar in Kreis 2 to hang out for drinks. I've been here a couple of times for drinks after work…read morewith coworkers. It gets really crowded, so it's nice to make a reservation in advance and get some comfy lounge seating. I like the white couches along the sides. Bathrooms are clean and elegant, and there is a open coat rack on the side to hang up your coats. This is mostly just a bar, so not really a place to go for food, and not really suitable for dancing. But I saw a couple last night attempting to groove to the dj and looking utterly ridiculous. :P

seriously?! A bar right in town and such increadible Cocktails and drinks for a reasonable price …read more. awesome!! Nu mal wieder ernsthaft. Ein herzliches Danke schön andie Teilnehmer der BurgerTour, ohne die hätt ich das barfly'z wahrscheinlich nie kennen gelernt.Tolles ambiente, super schnelle Bedienung, sehr freundlich und hier kann man einen Cocktail echt noch bezahlen .. Beispiel: Long Island Icetea, super gemixed 12CHF .. wooooohhh!! Hier komm ich wieder hin.

Here's what I'm diggin':…read more self-service jelly doughnuts and other carb-y products (custard filled doughnuts that look like flattened calzone are hella good, btw) fresh flowers on the tables groovy tunes coming over the speakers outside seating window seating espresso drinks that would make a Kiwi proud cortado=five franks=just do it

Sport bar! What a coffee place. (And I heard that it's a great place for drinks too). I'm very…read morehappy that it's just around our corner. Lovely outdoor & indoor seating situation (big open window). Reasonable prices. Always busy though and somethings a bit of a battle getting a spot, worth the wait. Daily newspaper available. Open from early in the morning. Just a few steps away from Helvetiaplatz. My recommendation for great coffee in Zurich. They offer a selection of John Baker sandwiches & bread buns & croissants. Just tried their cold brew today, it's amazing!

Perfect place, especially outside. I like the burgers, since they are unusual to Zurich common…read moreburgers :) And the prices are very affordable. The staff was very kind and helpful to me as a tourist. I really enjoyed this place. Highly recommended to everyone visiting Zurich.

Quite small casual yet comfortable-trendy bar/lounge in Schiffbau. Outdoor lounge sofa makes you…read morewant to hang out all night.. it's not too loud but enough crowds from nearby offices and hotels. Great thing about this place is that servers walk around with occasional give-away bar bites for you to nibble with drinks. (e.g. pizza bites) If you like to dance, come by after 9 pm on Friday and Saturday. They do salsa and etc. yes, no cover charge :)