Restaurant in Zürich, Switzerland

Bar 45

Name: Bar 45
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, CH

185Pearl Points

Wine-first, low-friction

About Bar 45

Bar 45 is a practical Zürich pick when wine and a central Bahnhofstrasse location matter more than a defined restaurant format. Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible reason to choose it over a generic nearby drink, but diners looking for a full meal should compare Carlton or La Bottega di Mario instead.

Bar 45 is a Zürich option for readers who want a stop with verified practical details rather than a page built on unverified menu claims. With confirmed daily hours and a smart-casual dress code, it makes sense for plans that need a clear time window and a setting that is not presented here as a defined cuisine, chef-led menu, or tasting format.

The strongest verified signal is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That gives Bar 45 a confirmed accolade without needing to invent menu details, prices, seating, or service style. The practical read: choose this when the confirmed hours, Zürich location, smart-casual dress code, recognition fit the plan; choose another venue if you need more specific meal details before deciding.

A Zürich stop for plans that need flexibility

Bar 45 works for the explorer who wants context without over-specifying unverified details. Its verified schedule gives it useful range across the week: Monday 8 AM–8 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM; Thursday 8 AM–10 PM; Friday 8 AM–9 PM; Saturday 9 AM–9 PM; and Sunday 9 AM–7 PM. That makes it easier to consider for a daytime or evening stop than a venue with a narrow dinner-only window.

Because no cuisine type or named dishes are verified here, the safer recommendation is to keep expectations general rather than treating Bar 45 as a fully documented restaurant experience. If the group wants another option to compare, La Bottega di Mario is a useful cross-shop. If the plan calls for a different Zürich comparison, Carlton is another venue to consider rather than forcing Bar 45 into a role not supported by the verified details.

Who should choose this over a restaurant booking

Choose Bar 45 when the decision is about Zürich location, verified opening hours, smart-casual dress, Star Wine List recognition. It is less useful as a recommendation if you need confirmed dishes, a named chef, a stated cuisine, published prices, or a documented menu format before arrival.

For a wider sweep of the city, use our full Zürich restaurants guide when the meal is the anchor, our full Zürich bars guide when drinks are the anchor, our full Zürich hotels guide if the decision is tied to where to stay. Bar 45 earns its place in that mix through verified practicality and a confirmed accolade, rather than by competing as a fully specified restaurant experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Bar 45?

No verified booking policy is provided here, so plan directly with the venue if timing matters. The confirmed hours are Monday 8 AM–8 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM; Thursday 8 AM–10 PM; Friday 8 AM–9 PM; Saturday 9 AM–9 PM; and Sunday 9 AM–7 PM.

What are alternatives to Bar 45 in Zürich?

Carlton, Carlton Restaurant & Bar, Bärengasse, La Bottega di Mario, The Bagel Shop are useful comparisons depending on the type of stop you want. Bar 45 is the cleaner pick when the priority is its verified Zürich location, hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition.

What should I order at Bar 45?

No specific dishes or drinks are verified here. The confirmed Star Wine List (2026) recognition is the clearest available signal, but exact bottle selections, food options, menu format should be checked with the venue.

Does Bar 45 handle dietary restrictions?

No verified dietary or allergy information is provided here. If you have specific requirements, contact Bar 45 directly before visiting or ask the venue before ordering.

Is lunch or dinner better at Bar 45?

No verified lunch or dinner service details are provided beyond the opening hours. Bar 45 is open from 8 AM on weekdays, 9 AM on weekends, closes between 7 PM and 10 PM depending on the day, so choose the time that best fits your schedule and confirm any meal expectations directly with the venue.

Is Bar 45 good for a special occasion?

It can fit an occasion if the confirmed details match your plan: Zürich location, smart-casual dress code, broad opening hours, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. For a plan that needs more confirmed meal details, compare it with another option such as Carlton Restaurant & Bar.

Location

Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Compare Bar 45

Bar 45 Zürich and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards	Price
Bar 45	Zürich	,	Star Wine List (2026)	,
Carlton	Zürich	Classic Cuisine	,	€€€
Carlton Restaurant & Bar	Zürich	,	,	,
Bärengasse	Zürich	,	,	,
La Bottega di Mario	Zürich	Italian	,	€€
The Bagel Shop	Zürich	,	,	,

How Bar 45 Zürich compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to go if this is not the right fit

If the group wants dinner, book La Bottega di Mario for Italian at €€ or Carlton for Classic Cuisine at €€€. If the goal is a casual bite rather than wine, The Bagel Shop is the more practical alternative.

How Bar 45 compares in Zürich

Choose Bar 45 when wine is the point and the plan needs to stay flexible. Against Carlton, it reads less like a classic restaurant choice and more like a central wine stop; Carlton is the better pick when the group wants Classic Cuisine, a fuller meal structure, a higher-spend restaurant setting.

La Bottega di Mario is the smarter value cross-shop for Italian food at €€, especially if the table wants dinner rather than drinks. Bar 45 has the stronger wine-bar signal, while La Bottega di Mario gives clearer cuisine expectations before booking.

Carlton Restaurant & Bar and Bärengasse make more sense when ambiance and a fuller restaurant-bar evening matter. The Bagel Shop sits in a different use case entirely: casual, food-first, better for a quick daytime bite than a wine-led stop.