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What to do ➤ during the night
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Le FRANCIS BAR
Phone: +41 22 346 32 52
Email: info@lefrancis.ch
Address: 8 Boulevard Helvétique, 1206 Geneva
Website: www.lefrancis.ch
Le Francis bar is a trendy piano bar with an extensive wine list that includes rare
champagne. The food is a mix of East meets West with a distinct Lebanese flavor.
As a great amuse bouche to this fabulous cuisine, the Le Francis bar prepares
a selection of Lebanese tasters every Wednesday between 6pm and 9pm. If you
can’t get enough of the taster portion, why not try a more elaborate sampling
in their restaurant. You can also take advantage of the bar’s private area – the
perfect location to host a meeting or your own intimate party.
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GOLD & PLAtINUM
Phone: +41 22 738 90 91
Email: info@platinum-club.ch
Address: 18 Quai du Seujet, 1201 Geneva
Website: www.goldandplatinum.ch
The G&P club consists of a bar lounge, nightclub and a restaurant that serves
until 1am. The lounge is a delicious concoction of velvety lights, white leather
sofas and a polished wooden interior. This reinvented club plays heavily on
being ‘sexier’, ‘cosier’ and ‘more comfortable’ than ever before, with a VIP
room that provides guests with maximum glamour.
VICtORIA hALL
Phone: + 41 22 418 35 00
Email: victoriahall@ville-ge.ch
Address: 14 Rue du Général-Dufour, 1204 Geneva
Website: www.ville-ge.ch
A concert hall like no other. Built in the late 1800s by the architect John
Camoletti as a tribute to Queen Victoria, this superb auditorium is worldrenowned
for the quality of its construction and formidable acoustics.
Its golden interior lined with rich reds and intricate decorations
was refurbished in 2006 to provide even more comfort for visitors.
Symphonies, concerts and special Sunday performances are on the
program throughout the year.
BÂtIMeNt DeS FORCeS MOtRICeS (BFM)
Phone: + 41 22 322 12 20
Address: 2 Place des Volontaires, 1204 Geneva
Website: www.bfm.ch
For an evening of great performances, the BFM offers entertainment
including tragic comedies, concerts and ballet. Previously a
decommissioned factory that pumped water to Geneva’s fountains,
houses and industrial buildings, the city decided to transform the site
into a new theater. This decision was made to accommodate the needs
of the expanding Grand Théâtre during the mid-1990s, and remains open
for public festivities, promotional and cultural events. Visit the website
for more information.
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FLOORtWO BAR At the GRAND hÔteL KeMPINSKI
Phone: +41 22 908 92 26
Address: Grand Hôtel Kempinski, 19 Quai du Mont-Blanc, 1201 Geneva
Website: www.kempinski.com
Chill at the FloorTWO Bar of the Grand Hôtel Kempinski whose terraces
sweep guests into a dramatic panoramic view of the largest lake in
Central Europe – with an unobstructed view over the Jet d’Eau, and the
majestic Alps behind. Inside, the sweeping décor adds ambiance to the
sophisticated surroundings. White sofas with plush cushions and trendy
lights are statements to Kempinski’s meticulous attention towards style
and comfort. Energetic DJs set the mood for the night, so why not enjoy a
few cocktails and take to the dance floor.
ARthUR’S RIVe GAUChe
Phone: + 41 22 318 60 90
Address: 7-9 Rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva
Website: www.arthurs.ch
A lively jazz bar functioning as lounge and restaurant, the Arthur’s Rive
Gauche attracts a young crowd and is a popular after-work meeting place.
Arthur’s décor is stylishly eclectic incorporating velvet armchairs and
splashes of decadent gold and black. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail on the
heavenly terrace – the wine list is also very impressive. Arthur’s Rive Gauche
is a great place if you are looking for a venue with plenty of character.