The 10 Best Bars In Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt may have a reputation for fine dining and an intimidatingly formal atmosphere, but there is a whole world of great partying, avant-garde cocktail bars and friendly pubs to be discovered. Read on to find out the 10 best nightlife spots in Zermatt.

Ruden Bar and Stars Bar
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Ruden Bar and Stars Bar
The Ruden Bar and Stars Bar are part of the five-star Zermatterhof hotel, built by a 19th century citizens’ cooperative and central to the town’s history as a world-renowned ski resort. The Ruden has a more relaxed atmosphere, with an open fireplace and a selection of snacks, making it a great place for a casual chat or meeting. The Stars Bar, on the other hand, is slightly more formal and sophisticated, with an extensive cocktail menu and decor resembling a Victorian gentlemen’s club.
Ruden Bar and Stars Bar, Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Bahnhofstrasse 55, Zermatt, Switzerland. +41 (0) 27 966 66 00
Papperla Pub
Pub, Nightclub, Pub Grub

Cuckoo Club
Restaurant, Sushi
Elsie's Bar
Bar, Coffee Shop, Irish, Swiss, European, Coffee
North Wall Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Italian, Vegetarian

Vernissage Bar
Bar, Pub Grub
The Cable Car
The Cable Car
One of the newest sports bars in Zermatt, The Cable Car is a lively, sociable venue where you can enjoy a pint and meet new people over a game of pool, darts, or even bowling. Major sporting events, like the Six Nations Championship, are screened at The Cable Car, which also hosts a weekly open mic night. As might be expected for a venue that hosts events like the “Ultimate” UV Party, The Cable Car’s patrons tend to be younger and very international.
The Cable Car, Schulmattstrasse 3, Zermatt, Switzerland. +41 (0) 78 798 75 58
Hotel Alex Lounge Bar
Bar, Cocktail Bar, Cocktails
Hotel Alex Lounge Bar
For a more sophisticated and quiet night out, head to Hotel Alex, where the atmosphere is a combination of rustic Swiss chalet and opulent 19th century mansion. The drinks menu is definitely on par with the best cocktail bars in the area, but what really sets Hotel Alex apart are the delicate crepes and blinis (with salmon or caviar) that are served in the early evening.
Lounge Bar, Hotel Alex, Bodmenstrasse 12, Zermatt, Switzerland. +41 (0) 27 966 70 70
Z'Alt Hischi
Bar, Pub, Restaurant, Pub Grub
The Cavern
Bar, Cocktail Bar, Cocktails
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