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Situated conveniently close to the business and shopping district, this is a rather pretentious, over-styled bar. It’s where the people who like to think they’re Geneva’s glitterati go to be noticed.
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Most bars are only [open] until 1am, so the Café Art’s with its comfy sofas, books and bohemian feel is a real treat. Not just a late-night drinking den, the café also has a limited menu of salads and pasta dishes served non-stop throughout the day.
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This former ironmonger’s shop has been transformed into a warm and welcoming café with a tiny terrace at the back. At the front the café has retained its large shop window, making it the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by over an early breakfast, light lunch or evening drink.
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Every city has to have at least one Irish pub and this is Geneva’s busiest. It’s a popular watering hole that attracts an international crowd, especially from the nearby United Nations. Friendly people, pub quizzes and great party nights are all on offer here, along with a large summer terrace and good, simple food.
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Another popular watering hole for Geneva’s after-work crowd in the Old Town. Fashionable but understated, the Demi Lune is a great place to relax over some tasty snacks.
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Right in the heart of the Old Town, Flanagans is another expat bar. It is a little on the scruffy side but puts on some good live music events. A core of loyal sports fans regularly make the trek up to the Old Town to catch the latest results.
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Le Baroque is the place to head for a glamourous evening out. Styled in an ornate red velvet and gilt decor, the bar serves a wide variety of cocktails and attracts a wealthy clientele. Check out the trendy B Club in the basement, where international jet-setters and wannabes flaunt their stuff. Live bands play jazz Monday-Wednesday, with house DJs featuring for the rest of the week.
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Located in the heart of the Old Town, this bar is tiny inside but has a large, sprawling terrace area. A popular starting point for a night out, it’s also a lovely spot for breakfast in the mornings.
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This is the only place in Geneva that brews and serves its own beer, with five on tap and various seasonal beers throughout the year. Beers can be ordered in a sample tray, in standard quarter or half-litre glasses or, for those with a serious thirst, in one, three or five-litre containers.
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A small bar upstairs is a relaxed and reasonably priced place to have a drink in the trendy Plainpalais district. Downstairs there are exotic dancers to keep you entertained and the price of drinks is little higher.
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Another popular Irish bar, this is a small venue but, as it’s next to the large Manor department store, it’s the perfect place to pop in for a pint and the latest sports results after shopping on a Saturday.
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Geneva’s oldest disco, this is a large, popular and often crowded club playing a wide mix of music. A classy striptease cabaret show takes place from Sunday to Thursday.
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Geneva’s oldest English pub offers a happy hour and traditional pub grub, including fried breakfasts at weekends. Now on two levels, the Pickwick has live shows and discos at weekends. Giant screens make it a popular hang-out for watching sporting events.
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This is a high-class, glittery designer club playing mostly R&B and house. It’s where the beautiful people go to quaff champagne and show off their latest designer clothes.
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Less pretentious and less pricey is Z-Cube, a lounge bar club that serves tasty meals right up until 1am. Light lounge-style music plays until 11pm, when the resident DJ ups the beat a few notches and plays more lively sounds to get the crowds going.
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