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Jules — Rooftop Garden
●●●● Off Niederdorf, Zürich
An unmarked rooftop garden bar known only by reservation code.
Worth a quiet word in advance — a small house with a long memory.
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Bemelmans Bar
Upper East Side
A low-lit, jazz-accented salon at The Carlyle, noted for its muraled walls and seasoned pianists.
Why AVA recommends it
"Bemelmans offers an old-world, refined counterpoint to the city's modern night life in an intimate setting."
Atmosphere
Lively
Luxury
9/10
Price
●●●○
Best time
Evening
Dress code
Smart casual
Cuisine
Cocktails, Light fare
Tags
HeritageQuiet LuxuryRomantic
Member notes
Member · AVA Black
"Discreet service, never rushed. Asked for a window banquette and it was waiting."
Member · AVA Privé
"One of the few rooms in Zürich where conversation is possible without raising your voice."
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