Baur's

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Reimagining of the Classic Brasserie

Baur's sits within the Baur au Lac, one of Zürich's most storied addresses on Talstrasse, and it carries that heritage with confidence rather than nostalgia. Described by the hotel itself as "an irresistible collision of warmth and elegance," the brasserie is a meeting place for hotel guests and locals alike — drawn together for lunch, an aperitif, a proper dinner, or a late digestif.

The space is animated by contemporary art from Louise Bourgeois, Rashid Johnson, Rodney Graham and Rita Ackermann, giving it an urban energy that sets it apart from the quieter refinement found elsewhere in the building. The atmosphere is lively without being loud, and the European brasserie format — generous, unfussy, sociable — suits the room well.

Signatures Worth Seeking Out

The kitchen leans into brasserie classics with a sharp sense of occasion. Wednesdays revolve around a Beef Wellington, offered as a weekly ritual rather than an afterthought. The bar side of the operation is equally considered: the Edigroni, a house twist on the classic Negroni, has become something of a calling card, and the Sgroppino is offered seasonally for those who want something lighter and effervescent. The Sunday brunch has its own following.

Baur's Bar was named Best Hotel Bar — first place — at the Swiss Bar Awards 2025, a recognition that reflects just how seriously the drinks programme is taken. The kitchen, meanwhile, holds 14 Gault Millau points, placing it firmly among Zürich's reliable European dining destinations.

Wine at the Centre

The broader Baur au Lac operation has been curating wine for over 180 years through Baur au Lac Vins, and that depth of knowledge filters through to Baur's. The Wine Spectator recognised the hotel's cellar with its Best of Award of Excellence, a mark of a list that goes well beyond the expected. For guests who care about what's in the glass, this is a meaningful detail.

Context Within the Hotel

Baur's shares the Baur au Lac with Marguita, the hotel's Mediterranean restaurant, and Le Hall, the all-day lobby lounge. Together they cover the full range from a quiet morning coffee to a long Mediterranean-inflected dinner. Baur's occupies the middle ground with the most distinct personality — part brasserie, part bar, part gallery — and pulls it off without effort.