
Quintessence – Bar & Lounge
St. Moritz
Bar in St. Moritz, Switzerland
Why go
Quintessence – Bar & Lounge is a strong pick for a polished St. Moritz hotel-lounge drink, especially after skiing or for a calmer evening plan. Go for Alpine-influenced cocktails, fine wine, continental beer, and afternoon tea rather than a loud late-night scene. It suits couples and small groups who want smart-casual comfort with resort-level polish.
About Quintessence – Bar & Lounge
Quintessence – Bar & Lounge is a premium venue in St. Moritz with a verified $$$$ price level and smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, the available confirmed information is limited, so the safest way to plan is to treat it as an upscale St. Moritz bar and lounge rather than rely on claims about a specific menu, beverage program, hotel setting, or service style.
The practical appeal is direct: it keeps late hours every day, closing at 12 AM throughout the week. Opening is listed as 10:30 AM Monday to Thursday and 11 AM Friday to Sunday, which gives visitors a broad window for a daytime, evening, or late-night visit in St. Moritz.
Choose it for an upscale St. Moritz lounge plan
With a $$$$ price level, Quintessence – Bar & Lounge is best approached as a premium stop rather than a casual budget option. The smart casual dress code also points to a more polished visit, so it is worth dressing accordingly and planning it as part of a refined St. Moritz outing.
Because specific details about the menu, drinks, room, and service format are not confirmed here, avoid building the visit around a particular dish, cocktail style, or seating arrangement. The strongest reasons to consider it are its St. Moritz location, upscale price category, smart casual standard, and daily late closing time.
Plan around the confirmed hours, not meal periods
The confirmed schedule lists opening from 10:30 AM Monday to Thursday and 11 AM Friday to Sunday, with closing at 12 AM every day. That makes the venue flexible across the day and evening, but it does not confirm a specific lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, or late-night food offering.
For planning, check current details directly before visiting if a particular menu, dietary need, reservation requirement, or service format matters. For broader planning, use Our full St. Moritz restaurants guide, Our full St. Moritz hotels guide, and Our full St. Moritz bars guide.
Who should consider it, and who should skip it
Consider it if you want a premium St. Moritz bar-and-lounge option with smart casual dress expectations and hours that extend to midnight. Skip it if you need confirmed specifics about cuisine, signature drinks, afternoon tea, seating style, dietary accommodations, or a lower-priced outing before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- Via Mezdi 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
- Website
- kempinski.com/en/grand-hotel-des-bains/restaurants-bars/quintessence
- Phone
- +41 81 838 38 38
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and warmly inviting, with curated music, a cozy lounge feel, and an elevated lobby-bar atmosphere that blends local Alpine character with international polish.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Curated Lounge Music
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Via Mezdi 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Planning details
Location
Via Mezdi 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland · Directions
kempinski.com/en/grand-hotel-des-bains/restaurants-bars/quintessence
Also consider
If you do not book here
Try Enoteca Bar if wine is the priority, or Al's Den for a more casual St. Moritz alternative. For broader Switzerland bar planning beyond town, compare 169 West in Zürich, Alex Bar in Thalwil, and ¡BE! Club in San Sebastián only if the trip extends beyond St. Moritz.
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How it compares in St. Moritz
Choose Quintessence – Bar & Lounge when convenience around Via Mezdi matters and the goal is a calmer lounge stop. Enoteca Bar is the more natural cross-shop if wine-bar energy is the priority, while Al's Den reads as the better backup for a less formal night.
For atmosphere-led plans, King's Social House and Renaissance Bar are stronger names to compare before committing, especially if the group wants more of a social room than a quiet lounge. St. Moritz Sky Bar is the clearer pick when view-driven ambiance is the point of the booking.
On booking difficulty, Quintessence – Bar & Lounge looks like the easier, lower-risk option for a first drink or post-dinner plan. For a fuller St. Moritz night, cross-shop by mood first: Enoteca Bar for wine, Al's Den for casual edge, King's Social House for a livelier room, Renaissance Bar for classic-bar expectations, and St. Moritz Sky Bar when setting matters more than subtlety.
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Where to cross-shop before choosing
Quintessence – Bar & Lounge works as the convenience-led option in St. Moritz. Enoteca Bar is a better fit when the night is wine-led, Al's Den suits a less polished plan, and St. Moritz Sky Bar makes more sense when the room and setting are the reason to go.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quintessence – Bar & Lounge open late?
Yes. Quintessence – Bar & Lounge closes at 12 AM every day. It opens at 10:30 AM Monday to Thursday and 11 AM Friday to Sunday. The price level is $$$$.
What's the best time to go to Quintessence – Bar & Lounge?
The confirmed hours make it possible to visit during the day, evening, or later at night, with daily closing at 12 AM. Choose the timing that fits your St. Moritz plans, and confirm directly if you need a specific menu or service period.
What is Quintessence – Bar & Lounge known for?
Quintessence – Bar & Lounge is a premium bar and lounge in St. Moritz with a verified $$$$ price level and smart casual dress code. Specific claims about its menu, drinks, or service style are not confirmed here.
Where is Quintessence – Bar & Lounge located?
Quintessence – Bar & Lounge is located in St. Moritz.















