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The Top 5 Cocktail Bars
Discover the city’s trendiest locales
Bars in Geneva vie with one another to be the most stylish and charming. Discover the city’s trendiest locales for enjoying a cocktail… or two.
The MO Bar (Mandarin Oriental)
This elegant and sophisticated bar underwent a recent redesign, featuring warm English-style wood panelling. House mixologists propose an exquisite selection of unique cocktails and mocktails, crafted using infusions and teas inspired by the Silk Road. Here, quality ingredients and eco-friendly practices reign — even the coffee grounds are preserved and transformed into syrup, which you can enjoy in the Espresso Martini! Don’t forget to try the unforgettable MO club sandwich.
Quai Turrettini 1, 022 909 00 00
Open Monday-Friday 09:00-01:00
Saturday and Sunday 10:30-01:00
FRED by Fiskebar (Ritz Carlton)
The quirky style of Fiskebar celebrates cosmopolitan lifestyle and local glamour, bridging cultures with a global art collection and a touch of Scandinavian mysticism felt across the menu and eight signature cocktails. These experimental, “interactive” drinks are inspired by Nordic fables and traditions. Even the herbal aquavits are served with a traditional pipette. Enhance your experience by indulging in a selection of small Scandinavian bites.
Quai du Mont-Blanc 11, 022 909 60 71
Open daily from 17:00-00:00
37 (The Woodward)
Inspired by its sister concept, Bar Bastion in New York City, 37 is set within one of the Woodward mansion’s stunning verandas, offering breathtaking views of Lake Geneva. This piano bar features creative cocktails like an Apricot Sonata or a Mont Blanc Royale. Olivier Jean and Titouan Claudet, of l’Atelier Robuchon, have also crafted an exceptional “bar bites” menu that includes shrimp cromesquis and lemongrass tuna tartare. Your tastebuds will thank you!
Quai Wilson 37, 022 901 37 00
Open daily from 10:30-00:00
Albertine (Beau-Rivage)
Albertine pays homage to Albertine Mayer, the wife of Jean-Jacques Mayer and co-founder of the Beau-Rivage Genève. The refined atmosphere features gorgeous views of the lake from the terrace, and cozy couch seating near the fireplace, making Albertine the ideal place to relax over a cocktail or a chic gourmet lunch. Expect an expertly curated selection of exotic signature cocktails, fine wines and rare spirits.
Quai du Mont-Blanc 13, 022 716 69 40
Open daily from 10:30-00:00
HELIA (Old Town)
It’s been three years since Helia came to life in one of Geneva’s most dynamic Old Town plazas. This floral bar offers natural and organic wines along with a rotating menu of delightful, seasonal cocktails, like the Wino: an elixir that incorporates whiskey, cherry liquor and red wine. The menu also includes a selection of Swiss craft beers and sublime snack plates that highlight a range of local delicacies.
Pl. du Bourg-de-Four 14, 022 314 47 61
Open weekdays from 08:00 (09:00 on weekends)
Closes at 00:00 (02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
