Manuel's | Cigars – Coffee – Rum
Kreis 1, Zürich
Bar in Zürich, Switzerland
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A strong choice in Zürich when the plan is rum, coffee and cigars rather than a standard cocktail stop. Book it for a slow indoor date or small-group session if everyone is comfortable with the cigar-lounge format; skip it for terrace drinking, a full meal, or a smoke-free night.
About Manuel's | Cigars – Coffee – Rum
Plan Manuel’s | Cigars – Coffee – Rum for a slow, composed stop in Zürich. The picture is specific: a $$$ venue centered on cigars, rum and coffee, with a Caribbean-inspired, quietly elegant atmosphere designed for unhurried enjoyment.
The strongest case for going is the setting itself. Manuel’s is described as cozy, classic, sophisticated and intimate, with a calm refuge-from-the-city feel across three intimate floors. It is better framed as a place to settle in than as a quick, generic stop.
Rum, coffee and cigars are the reason to choose it
The concept is built around rum, coffee and cigars rather than a broad dining brief. That makes it a more specialist choice for guests who are interested in those categories and the slower rhythm they imply.
Do not build the decision around menu or service details. For a broader Zürich itinerary, use Our full Zürich restaurants guide before or after, then consider Manuel’s when the agenda is rum, cigars, coffee and conversation.
The room rewards patience, not speed
The three-floor setup matters because it supports a more intimate, layered visit than a single-room stop. The mood is upscale casual rather than formally dressy, but the atmosphere is still polished: dimly lit, quietly elegant and suited to slow enjoyment.
Because cigars are central to the identity, Manuel’s is best chosen when that is part of the appeal. For guests who prefer a different kind of Zürich night out, compare other city options by mood and occasion rather than treating this as a universal fit.
How to place it in a Zürich night out
Use this as a destination stop when the point is the combination of cigars, rum and coffee in an intimate setting. The Falstaff Bar recognition, with 93 Falstaff Points in 2026, gives it a credible quality signal, but the clearer reason to go is the specificity of the concept.
For bar planning across different moods, start with Our full Zürich bars guide. For a wider city itinerary, also see Our full Zürich hotels guide and Our full Zürich wineries guide.
Quick read: go for a slow rum, coffee and cigar session in a polished Zürich setting; choose something else if that specialist format is not the occasion you want.
Planning details
- Location
- Löwenstrasse 12, 8001, Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Schweiz
- Website
- manuels.ch
- Phone
- +41 (44) 5452140
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manuel's | Cigars – Coffee – Rum good for a date?
Yes, if the date is interested in cigars, rum or coffee and wants a slower, more intimate setting in Zürich. The atmosphere is cozy, classic, sophisticated and quietly elegant across three intimate floors, with Falstaff Bar 93 points in 2026 as a quality signal.
Does Manuel's | Cigars – Coffee – Rum have outdoor seating?
The information centers on Manuel's as a cigar, coffee and rum venue in Zürich, with an intimate, dimly lit interior atmosphere. Check directly for current seating details.
Is the food good at Manuel's | Cigars – Coffee – Rum?
The information centers on cigars, coffee, rum, price level and atmosphere, not on a food offering. If food is a key part of the plan, check current details directly and use Manuel's primarily for its cigar, coffee and rum identity.
Does Manuel's | Cigars – Coffee – Rum have happy hour deals?
At a $$$ price level, it works best as a specialist cigar, coffee and rum venue rather than chosen on the assumption of discounts. Check directly for any current promotions.
What's the crowd like at Manuel's | Cigars – Coffee – Rum?
Expect the setting to appeal to guests who are interested in cigars, rum and coffee in a calm, upscale-casual environment. The Falstaff Bar 93 points in 2026 reinforces its profile as a more polished Zürich bar experience.
Is Manuel's | Cigars – Coffee – Rum worth the prices?
It is most likely to feel worthwhile if you specifically want a $$$ venue focused on cigars, rum and coffee in a cozy, sophisticated Zürich setting. The Falstaff Bar 93 points in 2026 is a useful quality signal, but the value depends on whether that specialist format is what you are looking for.
