
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.
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
Best For
Experience
Format
View
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
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.
Around this place
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Compare THE NEST
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| THE NEST | Zürich | No published awards |
| Barchetta Bar | Zürich | No published awards |
| Barchetta Bar and Arcades | Zürich | No published awards |
| Barchetta Lounge | Zürich | No published awards |
| Storchen Zürich - Lifestyle Boutique Hotel | Zürich | No published awards |
| Old Crow | Zürich | 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.

















