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Nightspots in Geneva

A city with such a large international community as Geneva will surely have an eclectic mix of bars, pubs and nightclubs. The following are some of the best nightspots in the city.

Alhambar
Located at Rue de la Rôtisserie 10 in the Old Town, Alhambar sits right atop the Alhambra Theater. As such, it consistently draws the good-looking theater crowd who all love to dance to the beat of the house DJs. Feathers hang from its ceiling while lamp shades with zebra prints adorn every table in the place. Alhambar also serves brunch on weekends.

Pickwicks
Of the dozen or so British pubs in Geneva, this is probably the most popular. It’s filled to the rafters during football nights as the raucous expatriates sip Guinness while cheering on their favorite team. There’s dancing on Saturday nights but most people come here for the drinks. It’s a very friendly place and also serves some of the best burgers in town.

Plaine de Plainpalais
This area located south of Old Town hosts over a dozen excellent bars and clubs. It draws a lot of students and young professionals, especially since the Université de Genève is just around the corner. Among the best nightspots in this area are Remor, Moloko Bar, and l'Ethno.

La SIP
SIP stands for “Soul Influenced Product,” and it’s one of the biggest and most popular nightspots in the city. The ground floor is a bar while the second floor is a dance club. It regularly draws a huge crowd every night composed of both locals and foreigners. Located at rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10, the music is mostly mainstream. It’s open until 5 a.m. every night.

Weetamix
Located at 37 Chemin Jacques Philbert, Weetamix isn’t easy to find but it certainly has a lot to offer. This club features the best electronic music in Geneva, courtesy of international DJs from the US, UK and France.

Shakers
This is the place for a fun wild night, helped along no doubt by the strong cocktails that they serve. Shakers has a magnificent dance floor and is a favorite haunt of English-speaking tourists. It’s located at rue Winkelried 4.