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    THE NEST, Bar in Zürich
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    THE NEST

    Enge, Zürich

    Bar in Zürich, Switzerland

    Why go

    THE NEST is a smart choice for a two-person rooftop drink in Zürich when the weather makes the view part of the plan. Go for cocktails, light dining, an upscale casual hotel-lounge mood; skip it if you want a technical cocktail bar or a fully weather-proof evening.

    About THE NEST

    THE NEST in Zürich is a simple choice to frame around the basics: it is listed at $70 per person, open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, carries a smart casual dress code. It also has Falstaff Bar recognition with 90 Falstaff Points in 2026. Beyond those confirmed details, the safest way to plan is to check the venue’s current channels for the latest menu, booking, service information.

    Use THE NEST when those anchors fit the occasion: a Zürich outing with a premium price point, daily operating hours, a dress standard that calls for something polished but not formal. For broader planning around the city, use our full Zürich bars guide, while treating THE NEST on the strength of the facts that are actually confirmed.

    A simple plan works here when the basics fit

    For two people, THE NEST can work best when the plan is direct: confirm the current details, dress smart casual, build around the posted daily hours. The $70 per person price point makes it a considered stop rather than an automatic casual drop-in, so it suits an occasion where the setting and timing matter.

    If the goal is a full restaurant night, start with our full Zürich restaurants guide instead. The information for THE NEST supports a clear premium-venue decision, but it does not confirm a specific cuisine, menu format, chef narrative, or dining structure.

    Go when the confirmed details are enough

    The best planning approach is to avoid assuming details that are not confirmed. THE NEST is open every day from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, but specific offerings, seating arrangements, views, or service formats should be checked directly before you go. That is especially important if the visit depends on a particular table, menu, or occasion format.

    The known dress code is smart casual, which is useful for planned outings in Zürich. For visitors building a fuller city stay around it, our full Zürich hotels guide and our full Zürich experiences guide are better tools for the rest of the itinerary.

    Who should choose it

    Choose THE NEST if you want a Zürich venue with daily hours, a smart casual standard, a $70 per person price point, confirmed Falstaff Bar recognition. Skip it as the sole plan if you need specifics on cuisine, dishes, seating, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, or a particular service style before committing.

    For wider category browsing, our full Zürich wineries guide is useful for wine-focused planning, while the Zürich bar guide is the cleaner route if the priority is comparing different venues across the city.

    Venue detailsLounge Seating
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    Bar contextZürich, Switzerland
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    Planning details

    Location
    Weinpl. 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
    Website
    storchen.ch/en/eat-drink/the-nest
    Phone
    +41 44 227 27 27
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Bright, relaxed, and Mediterranean-inspired rooftop lounge with comfy sofas and a stylish bar, combining a refined hotel-bar feel with a sunny, open-air, scenic atmosphere from lunch through sunset.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ScenicElegantTrendy

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkGroup Outing

    Experience

    RooftopWaterfrontTerrace

    Format

    Lounge SeatingOutdoor Terrace

    View

    WaterfrontSkyline

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Rooftop Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by 10pm
    Music
    Dj Driven Lounge and Chill Out Music on Select Evenings, Otherwise Unobtrusive Background Tunes Suited to Conversation.
    Live Music
    Yes
    Planning details

    Location

    Weinpl. 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland · Directions

    +41 44 227 27 27

    storchen.ch/en/eat-drink/the-nest

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Barchetta Bar, Notable alternative
    • Barchetta Bar and Arcades, Notable alternative
    • Barchetta Lounge, Notable alternative
    • Storchen Zürich - Lifestyle Boutique Hotel, Notable alternative
    • Old Crow, Notable alternative
    Bar context

    How it compares in Zürich

    Choose THE NEST when the priority is a central Zürich address and an easy two-person plan. Against Old Crow, it is the safer choice for a simpler evening if the group does not need a clearly defined cocktail-bar identity; pick Old Crow instead when the drink program itself is the reason for going.

    Barchetta Bar, Barchetta Bar and Arcades, Barchetta Lounge are better cross-shops for readers who want a hotel-adjacent feel and a more predictable hosted evening. Storchen Zürich - Lifestyle Boutique Hotel makes more sense when the night is tied to a hotel setting or out-of-town guests; THE NEST is the leaner call when the plan is simply drinks around Weinplatz.

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    Compare THE NEST
    THE NEST Zürich and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    THE NESTZürichNo published awards
    Barchetta BarZürichNo published awards
    Barchetta Bar and ArcadesZürichNo published awards
    Barchetta LoungeZürichNo published awards
    Storchen Zürich - Lifestyle Boutique HotelZürichNo published awards
    Old CrowZürich
    Top 500 Bars 2026 · #307Top 500 Bars 2025 · #373

    How THE NEST Zürich compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the best time to go to THE NEST?

    THE NEST is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, so the best time depends on the occasion you are planning. Confirm current details directly with the venue if your visit depends on a specific service, table, or offering in Zürich.

    What's the crowd like at THE NEST?

    Plan around the confirmed anchors instead: THE NEST is in Zürich, has a smart casual dress code, is listed at $70 per person, is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.

    Do I need a reservation at THE NEST?
    Is THE NEST worth the prices?

    It can be worth considering if a $70 per person Zürich venue with smart casual dress code, daily hours, Falstaff Bar - 90 Falstaff Points (2026) fits your plans. If you need specific menu, seating, or service details before deciding, verify those directly with the venue.

    Is THE NEST good for a date?

    It can suit a date if the confirmed basics fit what you want: Zürich location, smart casual dress code, daily hours from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, a $70 per person price point. Confirm any specific expectations directly before booking.