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.

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.)

I tried to make a reservation here on a Friday night last December, but they were fully booked. So…read moretoday I was excited to finally be able to eat dinner here with some friends. One of my friends also brought her dog, which was welcome to sit under our table. The waiter even brought out a bowl of water for the dog when asked. We sat by the wood-burning oven, so it was warm and cozy. I ordered the most expensive pizza with buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, and rucola at CHF 27. The pizza was ok, but the prosciutto was way too salty. My other friend ordered a customized pizza of just mushrooms and buffalo mozzarella, and the waiter was happy to do so. I didn't know you could do that. He also hit his head on the ceiling on the way back from the bathroom... so tall peeps, beware of the low ceiling there! They offered a little shot glass of some sweet red schnapps after the meal. It tasted faintly of alcohol and was slightly reminiscent of grape juice. All in all, I would say it was a pleasant place for dinner and a chat with some friends, but I wasn't terribly blown away by the food.

Food wasn't good. Lacked flavor and not worth the value. Don't recommend…read more The service and people were nice. I saw the likes of ppl come in for a quick meal ie) pizza and beers and out, or groups of girls that were there for what looked like girls night out. The ambiance is great for that, but honestly the food wasn't impressive or good and I wouldn't recommend no matter how cozy the interior is. Ordered a few starters: Sardines (5.50fr), Hummus (5.50fr), and Salami (6.50fr). It was tasty and the hummus was interesting because they used green peas, but it was TINY. Not really worth it and the taste wasn't that exciting. The pizza, not even worth detailing. No taste/flavor. Find a different spot to eat like Don Leon or Miracle (which I highly recommend, but must make a reso!)

Xtra is typically a night club that is for a couple nights each year turned into a Roller Skating…read morerink for Rollerdisco evenings. Thus, the space for roller skating is small and the floor is not flat and smooth. But, you can't be picky when their are no roller skating rinks to be found in Switzerland. Be sure to come early when doors open at 10pm, because if you don't have your own skates to bring, they most likely will run out of the popular sizes. For 25 CHF and a personal ID (be sure to keep the paper number in order to pick your ID back up at the end), you get a pair of quad skates and the ability to skate your heart away for the evening to music played by DJ's from across multiple generations, so if you are a hater of the 70's Disco era, do not fear, because they only played a couple of songs from that genre. Once you have obtained your skates, you can rent a blue Ikea bag for 5 CHF to put all your personal belongings in and have stored (be sure yet again to not loose the paper number). Once you have successfully put on your skates, be prepared to climb some stairs in order to gain access to the "rink" area. There is a bar serving libations and random places to sit outside the rink floor. Once the evening gets going the floor becomes a slow moving rolling sea of bodies, some of which dressed up in colourful attire. There is no end of wonderful people watching opportunities here. For those with real skating skills, you will find solo roller dancers showing off their funky moves in spaces they can find on the side. A good evening out with friends, to get your "skate" on, enjoy some people watching, and groove to the music.

Super cool idea- I was really excited for this. But when I…read morearrived after 11, it was my size skate they missed. (And my pals already had skates, so I was a bit pissed!) There were too many folks, so all skating slow- And the more they drank, the more hit the floor. (And that stops the traffic even more!) The music was nice while I was there. And teenies and adults mixed without care. So I would go back, but for 25 Franks- I'd hope to get skates! Please and thanks :-)

We paid 15 swiss francs each for entry literally not worth a penny. Tiny basement like enviornment…read morewith lots of 18 year olds maybe even younger. Music choice was TERRIBLE. Not much of a selection of anything. Waste of money, we had one beer each and left after 10 minutes. Young guy feeling his girlfriends boobs lifting her shirt on the dancefloor is just gross and trashy. If your 24 and up you will feel like the teacher of a class of freshman. So many better spots, if your in your late or mid 20s go to Kaufleuten, mascotte, or Jade. So much better and worth the heaftier price tag for entry. Some hotels offer free entry with a promo card, doesnt hurt to ask.

Gonzo and I are in love. I just can't get enough. A club that doesn't play techno? YES! I mean, I…read morelove me some god electro-whatever but, it's a nice change. Last weekend they we're playing oldies. But... It works. And sometimes they're remixed or whatever, but it's always dance-able. It's refreshing to have a cool club that plays a funky eclectic mix that differs from the majority. Sort of typical look... a downstairs, basement-y, small, funky place that does get tight but not uptight. And if it's not uptight, it's ok to be tight. I mean, you don't have to be bothered bumping into people, cause everybody's cool, but not TOO cool... Know what I mean?

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.

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....