My favourites places for a drink in Geneva – PART I

Geneva is absolutely teeming with exciting pubs and bars to discover. There is something for every taste and every wallet, as we say here. I am by no means an expert on the Geneva night scene but I do have some favourites. So, I compiled a selection of my favourite establishments in Geneva, the ones I have visited lately. This is a varied list, a mixture of neighbourhood bar, trendy cocktail bar, popular pub and iconic microbrewery. In short, the places where I occasionally like to hang out, whether to chill out with friends or just to sit in a chair on the pavement (or inside by the window) and watch the world go by...

The Geneva cocktail scene has been absolutely booming in recent years. What better way to chill out with friends than at one of Geneva’s best mixologists? Le Verre à Monique and L'Apothicaire are, without contest, the places to be for all lovers of mixed drinks.

Le Verre à Monique

Rue des Savoises 19, 1205 Genève

I’m a big fan of this place with its retro decor furniture, fun glassware, cocktails and excellent music. It has a wonderful British feel and is very trendy and popular amongst expats and tourists. This bar is hidden away in a narrow, discreet street. Don’t worry if you can’t find the entrance first time around – keep looking, I promise you it’s there! Tends to be crowded on Saturdays...

Love their Hemingway Daiquiri

L’Apothicaire Cocktail-Club

Boulevard Georges-Favon 16, 1204 Genève

A nice and small place right in the heart of the bustling streets of central Geneva. Just an excellent selection of cocktails and tasty bite-sized tapas. The best cocktails in town made by a passionate and skilled barman.

One of the things that fascinates me is to see the bartender at work. At the L’Apothicaire I was served a real show – it’s a shame you cannot see the magician’s hands whirling around! By the way, thank you O. for letting me photograph you. You are a star!!

Sweetheart ordered a “Dark and Stormy” (very similar to a Tormenta Negra - see my previous posts). We were impressed by the fact that O. was able to conjure up this cocktail, that was not on the menu, without even having to consult a recipe book.  Needless to say, it was perfect.

Me myself and I… hahaha… had a woooonderfullll Basilicus Fraisus Martinus (vodka, basil, strawberry, cranberry)

Stay tuned for PART II my darlings!!