Rimini Bar

Rimini Bar, Zurich: Quick Verdict

If you're deciding between Rimini Bar on Badweg and the more hotel-polished Widder Bar, the choice comes down to what kind of evening you want. Widder leans formal and draws a well-heeled crowd looking for cocktail theatre; Rimini Bar sits at street level in Zurich's Old Town with a more approachable, neighbourhood-facing character. For a returning visitor who already did the prestige bar circuit, Rimini Bar is worth a proper second look; especially if you're arriving with a group.

What to Expect

Rimini Bar is at Badweg 10 in the 8001 postal district, which puts it in central Zurich close to the Limmat riverbank. The address alone tells you something useful: this part of the city draws locals moving between work and the waterfront, not tourists hunting for a selfie backdrop. Visually, expect the compact, low-ceilinged aesthetic common to Zurich's older bar stock; the kind of room where the light stays warm and the tables are close enough that conversation carries. That works in your favour for a table of two or four; it creates a particular pressure on larger groups, where the geometry of the room can make it harder to hold a conversation across the table.

On the question of group suitability, which is where Rimini Bar earns its most specific recommendation: a party of four is probably the sweet spot. Small enough that you won't need the bar to reorganise around you, large enough to make the evening feel social. Groups of six or more should check ahead, central Zurich bars at this address size rarely have a layout that handles larger bookings without friction. For a table of two, you'll find the atmosphere more relaxed than the louder spots along Langstrasse, which is where venues like 25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse or Bar 3000 operate at a higher energy level. If that's what your group wants, factor in the contrast.

Booking is rated Easy, which in practical terms means walk-in is a realistic option, particularly outside Friday and Saturday evening peaks. If you're planning around a specific time or have four or more in your party, a same-day call or message to confirm availability is still worth the thirty seconds it takes. There's no current pricing data on record, so budget in line with central Zurich bar standards, CHF 16–22 per cocktail is the typical range for this postcode.

Who Should Book

Rimini Bar works well for returning Zurich visitors who have already covered the headline spots and want something lower-key without leaving the city centre. It also suits groups of three or four who want a single venue for drinks without the production overhead of a hotel bar. For solo drinks or a focused date night, the room's compact scale can work, but the Bar am Wasser offers a waterfront setting that has a clearer visual payoff for that occasion. If you're travelling from outside Switzerland, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu sets an interesting benchmark for what a neighbourhood-anchored bar can do with a tight, focused drinks list, a useful reference point for calibrating expectations.

For a broader view of where Rimini Bar fits in the city's bar scene, our full Zurich bars guide covers the category in detail. You can also browse our full Zurich restaurants guide, full Zurich hotels guide, full Zurich wineries guide, and full Zurich experiences guide to plan the rest of your visit.

How It Compares

More to Explore Nearby

If you're extending the evening, 25hours Hotel Zürich West is worth knowing for its later-hours crowd and design-forward setting. For a day-trip comparison outside the city, Brasserie, Bar und Event Volkshaus Basel in Basel offers an interesting contrast in scale, a heritage venue that handles large groups with more structural ease than most central Zurich options. And if you're thinking about wine-focused alternatives closer to Zurich, Viniviva Wein in Dübendorf is a short distance out and suited to groups who want a different format entirely.