ZURICH - In Your Pocket

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Live music venues
Zurich offers all kind of live music: jazz, pop, rock, metal,
indie, gothic and much more. You will find bands playing
somewhere every night of the week. The clubs and bars
listed here focus on live music. Some are just open if
there is a concert. For their daily programme, check
the websites - or find all concerts on www.zueritipp.ch.
Exil K-6, Hardstrasse 245, 8Escher-Wyss Platz, tel.
+41 43 366 86 84, www.exil.cl. National and foreign
bands from indie rock through folk and rap to electro live
on stage almost every night of the week.QX
Komplex 457 Hohlstrasse 457, 8Kappeli,
www.komplex457.ch. This is the city’s third largest
concert and party hall (hosting up to 2300 spectators).
Some of the city’s most renowned concert and party
organisers bring indie rock and more to this club.
Mascotte F-5, Theaterstrasse 10, 8Bellevue,
tel. +41 44 260 15 80, www.mascotte.ch. This club
often features live concerts of international rock and pop
bands before they start the parties. Don’t miss the crazy
Karaoke from Hell show: almost every Tuesday a live band
accompanies you as you sing rock or heavy metal songs
on stage (start 22:30)!
Moods K-6, Schiffbaustrasse 6, 8Escher-Wyss-
Platz, tel. +41 44 276 80 00, www.moods.ch. With
more than 230 concerts a year, the Moods is Zurich’s
prime address for jazz, funk, soul, blues and world music.
Big international names as well as many Swiss artists.
After-show parties on the weekend.
Classical dancing
Salsa
Fridays
Friday’s night @ bananenreiferei (Salsarica)
Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8Toni Areal, www.salsarica.ch.
DJ Palmar, Pepe and friends spin all the salsa, bachata and
merengue classics on a large dance floor. Q Dancing Fridays
from 21:00. More latin parties on Mon & Sat. Admission 15Sfr.
Wednesdays
Salsa con 5 (Garufa Dance Club) K-6,
Pfingstweidstrasse 10, 8Escher-Wyss-Platz,
www.garufa.ch. Every Wednesday, DJ Pasito plays
salsa, merengue and bachata in the Garufa Dance Club.
Q Dancing on Wednesdays from 21:00.
Tango / Milongas
Sundays
Club Tango Argentino (Restaurant Falcone) B-4,
Birmensdorferstrasse 150, 8Schmiede Wiedikon, tel.
+41 44 463 55 25. This very classic milonga with DJ’s Anneke,
Julio and Horacio takes place in the hall on the first floor of the
Falcone restaurant. Expect a genuine atmosphere with rather
senior dancers. Q Dancing on Sundays from 19:30.
Thursdays
Don Milonga (Garufa Dance Club) K-6,
Pfingstweidstrasse 10, 8Escher-Wyss-Platz,
www.garufa.ch. A milonga full of atmosphere in the
party district of Zurich West. If you need some practice,
come at 19:30 and warm up with professional instruction
before the party starts. Q Dancing on Thursdays from
21:00. Admission: 10Sfr, with lesson 15Sfr.
Sein E-2, Schützengasse 5, 8Hauptbahnhof, tel. +41
44 221 10 65, www.zuerichsein.ch. The dark wooden floor
give this stylishly designed tapas bar a nice cosy feel. The
tapas here are called Seinigkeiten and don’t come straight
from Spain but have rather an international touch, e.g. veal
ravioli or sturgeon carpaccio. In order to be able to taste as
many of these culinary delights as possible, we recommend
ordering Gemischte Seinigkeiten, a plate of mixed tapas.
There is a well assorted wine menu, a lovely outdoor area
and a restaurant for those with more of an appetite. Q Open
10:30 - 24:00. Closed Sat & Sun. ABK
Alternative bars
NEW
ARTige Bar Spitalgasse 10, 8Rudolf-Brun-Brücke,
tel. +41 44 251 23 42, www.susibrunner.ch. On the
ground floor of the art gallery Susi Brunner (specialised
in outsider art), the tiny ARTige bar is an evening hotspot
for students and even younger folks who fancy the beers
and drinks on offer here. The place is pleasantly casual in
contrast to the many uberstylish places in Zurich. Sympatico,
we say. In the afternoon it’s a great place for a coffee break
(try the chocolate cake!) - not just for youngsters. There is
usually an exhibition on in the café - and more art to see on
the first floor.QOpen from 14:00, Sun & Mon closed.
Bar Sein, or ‘being’. Sounds philosophical, looks stylish. PD
La Catrina C-2, Kurzgasse 4, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel. +41
78 771 13 46, www.lacatrina.ch. Don‘t get scared off
by the girls looking to sell their love to you outside this tiny
bar: this real Mexican place - no sombreros or ponchos,
but handcrafted smiley skeletons, bones and lots of
candles - fast became popular with lovers of margaritas,
beer, alternative live music and parties. On Tuesdays
and Thursdays Swiss bands rock what’s probably the
smallest stage in town. On weekends DJs often play the
latest alternative tracks. Usually there is no admission,
but that‘s not the only reason it‘s always packed like hell:
it‘s just a perfect place to party until the break of dawn.
Table football downstairs. Q Open 18:00 - 01:00, Tue &
Thu 19:00 - 01:00, Fri 18:00 - 03:00, Sat 19:00 - 03:00.
Closed Sun. E
Taverns and drinkeries
NEW
Barrique Marktgasse 17, tel. +41 44 252 59 41,
www.barrique-weinbar.ch. The walls panelled with
sections of wooden wine crates, the tables decorated
with wine labels and the lamps made of bulgy wine
bottles get the message across: this is a wine tavern.
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The atmosphere here is calm and stylish and therefore
perfect for a chat with your significant other. With the
many wines (many sold by the glass) they serve Spanish
tapas variations. They also have weekly changing menus
and classics like tatar, sirloin steak and many salads on
the menu. Q Open 11:30 - 24:00, Sat 15:00 - 24:00,
Sun closed. K
Olé-Olé C-2, Langstrasse 138, 8Helvetiaplatz, tel.
+41 44 242 91 39. An institution on Langstrasse: since
1966 the Guyer siblings have been running this legendary
bar. The interior is a museum of trashy items like trumpets,
kitchen utensils and all kinds of signs. There‘s even a traffic
light flashing away in a corner. Just before midnight dozens
of alarm clocks hanging from the ceiling start to ring: this
is the sign for last orders. The jukebox plays hard rock and
heavy metal only. The Olé-Olé Bar looks like the whole
Langstrasse district looked 20 years ago - go there and
travel back in time. QOpen 17:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 17:00 -
02:00. Closed Sun.
Dance bars
Palavrion Bar D-5, Beethovenstrasse 32,
8 Stockerstrasse, tel. +41 44 286 54 54,
www.palavrion.ch. This is where the young and the young
at heart come for after-work drinks and partying. DJs spin the
latest party and house tunes from Thursdays to Saturdays
to make sure both sexes are in a communicative mood.
Bouncers see to it that not everyone gets in - but getting past
them is usually not really a problem. Q Open 11:00 - 23:00,
Thu & Fri 11:00 - 02:00, Sat 21:00 - 03:00, closed Sun. No
admission. AK
Valmann D-4, Talstrasse 58, 8Paradeplatz, tel.
+41 43 497 31 31, www.valmann.ch. The office
workers of the city centre go crazy after work in this dark
venue in the financial district. Starting Thursday DJs spin
the latest dance tracks while the chic crowd consumes
vodka by the bottle and dances its ass off. But please
leave your tie at home - or the bartender willl be happy to
cut it off and hang it behind the bar, before you get your
drink. The Valmann crew just thinks partying without a tie
is more relaxed. And they do have a point there. Q Open
17:30 - 01:00, Thu & Fri 17:30 - late, Sat 20:30 - late, Sun
& Mon closed. A
Pubs
Oliver Twist F-3, Rindermarkt 6, 8Rathaus, tel.
+41 44 252 47 10, www.pickwick.ch. The Oliver
Twist in Niederdorf is a popular hangout for expats as well
as locals. Are you looking for English beer, burgers, fish
n’chips, chicken wings and salads? Relax, it’s all there. All
the sports on numerous TVs - but be early for important
games to make sure you get a place. Drunkenness is
encouraged - but it’s easy to get in contact with people
here anyway. QOpen 11:30 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00.
BK
The Lion E-3, Oetenbachgasse 24, 8Rennweg, tel.
+41 43 888 66 66, www.candriancatering.ch. This
high-end pub combines the features of an English pub
with the elegance of a wine bar: sports on flat-screen TVs,
table service, six red and six white wines sold by the glass
and six beers on tap as well - from the local Hürlimann
to Guinness and Kilkenny. They also serve food: classic
burgers, wienerschnitzel (breaded veal cutlet) and grilled
beef. Q Open 11:00 - 24:00, Fri & Sat 11:00 - 01:00.
Closed Sun. AK
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Billiards & Bowling
NIGHTLIFE
Billiardino K-6, Heinrichstrasse 245, 8Escher-Wyss-
Platz, tel. +41 43 960 33 33, www.billiardino.ch. With
47 pool and 7 snooker tables, darts and videogames
Billiardino is an entertainment Eldorado in the middle of
the nightlife district Zurich West. Besides the sports there
is a bar with pizza and pasta to please your stomach. You’ll
find Billiardino behind the Abaton multiplex cinema. Q
Open 11:00 - 24:00, Thu 11:00 - 01:00, Fri 11:00 - 03:00,
Sat 13:00 - 03:00, Sun 13:00 - 24:00. 24/27Sfr per hr.
Bowling West Ifangstrasse 8, Schlieren, tel. +41
44 731 02 06, www.bowling-west.ch. Bowling West is
located in Schlieren, just three stops with the S-train from
Zurich’s main train station (S12 or S3 direction Baden/
Brugg or Aarau). In Schlieren cross to the northern side
of the tracks and walk five minutes back in the direction
where the train came from. This bowling centre has 17
lanes as well as billiards, table football, darts and a bar.
Booking by phone recommended. Q Open 14:00 - 24:00,
Fri & Sat 14:00 - 02:00, Sun 14:00 - 23:00. 38 - 47Sfr
per hour and lane.
Café Schlauch F-4, Münstergasse 20, 8Helmhaus,
tel. +41 44 251 23 04. The Schlauch is a traditional
restaurant in the old town with about a dozen billiards
tables. Tables are often busy, but as the Schlauch is a
restaurant too, you simply let the guys put you on the
reservation list and sit down and have a beer or two. They
serve hearty organic food as well. Q Open 10:00 - 24:00,
closed Sun & Mon.
October - November 2012
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