Zürich has plenty of options for drinking - most of which concentrated around the Niederdorf, Langstrasse and Zürich West areas. The below are a selection of places that are nice to have a drink in. The places I've left out are either (a) crap or (b) haven't been visited/discovered by me yet.

Bar Andorra

Right in the heart of the Niederdorf, the Bar Andorra is a popular hang-out for a more jazzy-crowd. The walls are adorned with images of Jazz legends Louis Armstrong and Etta James amonsgt others. A large propellor on cieling rotates slowly on the cieling to the Jazz tunes that eminate softly into the evening air. A selection of Swiss, Belgian and assorted other beers are on offer.

Corazón

The Corazón is a pretty chilled out sort-of-place in Zähringerplatz in Zürichs Niederdorf. Close to many of the restaurants and other bars of the Niederdorf, the Corazón is an excellent place to commence your evening or to simply chill over a nice bottle of Chimay Blue over one of the carved tables.

Jules Verne

In Zürich's old observatory, the Jules Verne affords excellent panoramic views of Zürich city. Essentially a wine bar with a view, the Jules Verne is a great venue to enjoy a drink before dinner or to watch the sunset and the lights come on over Zürich.

Lions Pub

Of the "English-pubs" in Zürich, The Lions is by far and away the most dignified and authentic. Unlike the Nelsons (which does no food) and the Oliver Twist (which does bad food), the food at the Lions is actually decent. Hürlimann, Boddingtons, Kilkenny and Guiness are all available on tap along with a selection of bottled beers.

Tina Bar

Discretly located above the Cantina, in the Niederdorf, The Tina Bar is kitted out with furniture formerly of the Savoy. Dark and atmospheric inside, the window seats afford view of Niederdorf below while the niches offer discrete comfort. A selection of cocktails and spirits is The Tina's speciality and worth the visit for these alone.

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