1838
Enge, Zürich
Bar in Zürich, Switzerland
Book with PearlWhy go
1838 is a practical Zürich bar pick when the priority is an easy central drink, not a food-driven booking. Treat it as a low-friction stop before or after dinner; for a serious meal, use a restaurant shortlist instead.
About 1838
For 1838 in Zürich, the planning details are straightforward: it operates Tuesday through Sunday, closes on Monday, has a smart-casual dress code. That makes the decision mostly about timing and fit rather than a specific cuisine, chef, menu, or signature experience.
Before building a detailed food plan around 1838, check the current cuisine, menu, pricing, seating, service format directly. It is best treated as a Zürich stop to check before making it the anchor of an evening.
Book with the basics in mind
Hours are Monday closed; Tuesday through Thursday from 2 PM to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday from 2 PM to 11 PM; and Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM. If you are comparing broader dining options, start with our full Zürich restaurants guide rather than relying on assumptions about 1838’s menu.
For wider trip planning, use our full Zürich hotels guide for where to stay and our full Zürich bars guide for additional Zürich options. For 1838 itself, the safest approach is to check the current offering before you go.
Good fit for a simple Zürich stop
1838 is easiest to place in an itinerary by its Zürich location, afternoon-to-evening opening hours, later closing on Friday and Saturday, smart-casual dress. For a specific food, drink, reservation, seating, or service experience, check with the venue directly.
For cross-shopping, Barchetta Bar, Barchetta Bar and Arcades, Barchetta Lounge, Mandarin Lounge, THE NEST are natural comparison points. Choose among them based on the current offering, availability, the kind of setting you want that day.
Planning details
- Location
- Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- mandarinoriental.com/en/zurich/savoy/dine/1838?src=loc.local_listing.mozrh.ggl
- Phone
- +41 43 588 37 40
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern elegance with wooden floors, living wall, and sophisticated canopied bar; bright and airy during sunset hours with vibrant vacation-meets-urban atmosphere.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Contemporary Lounge and Ambient Beats
Signature Pours
Bubbles and Beats signature cocktail
Planning details
Location
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland · Directions
mandarinoriental.com/en/zurich/savoy/dine/1838?src=loc.local_listing.mozrh.ggl
Also consider
Also Consider
- Mandarin Lounge, Notable alternative
- Barchetta Bar, Notable alternative
- Barchetta Bar and Arcades, Notable alternative
- Barchetta Lounge, Notable alternative
- THE NEST, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Zürich
1838 is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the plan is a central drink without heavy advance planning. Mandarin Lounge is the better fit for a more polished luxury-hotel mood, while 1838 makes more sense when the group wants less formality and a simpler stop.
Against the Barchetta group, the decision is about room style. Barchetta Bar is the direct cross-shop for a hotel-bar evening; Barchetta Bar and Arcades and Barchetta Lounge are better if the brief calls for a broader in-house setting rather than a quick standalone drink.
Pick THE NEST when ambiance is the main reason to go and the group wants a more destination-led night. Pick 1838 when convenience, easy booking, a drinks-first plan matter more than making the bar the centerpiece of the evening.
Around this place
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Compare 1838
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1838 | Zürich | No published awards |
| Mandarin Lounge | Zürich | No published awards |
| Barchetta Bar | Zürich | No published awards |
| Barchetta Bar and Arcades | Zürich | No published awards |
| Barchetta Lounge | Zürich | No published awards |
| THE NEST | Zürich | No published awards |
How 1838 Zürich: Hours and Dress Code compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1838 open late?
1838 is open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday run from 2 PM to 10 PM, Monday is closed.
Is 1838 good for groups?
Does 1838 have outdoor seating?
If outdoor seating matters to your plans, check with 1838 directly before heading over.
Is 1838 good for a date?
1838 may suit a simple Zürich plan if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit what you want. If the occasion is important, check the current room, menu, service style directly.
Is the food good at 1838?
Do not make a food-first booking without checking the current offering directly.
What's the best time to go to 1838?
Use the hours to plan: Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 2 PM to 11 PM. Monday is closed.
