SWISS BAR AWARDS

Lifetime Award

A life behind the bar – Markus Blattner and the Lifetime Award 2025

The owner of the Old Crow Bar in Zurich is the third recipient in the 23-year history of the SWISS BAR AWARDS to be honored with the Lifetime Award. A portrait of attitude, craftsmanship, and the quiet art of hospitality.

Moved to tears, the usually composed Barkeeper stands Barkeeper stage. Stunned, surprised, emotional. "I had no idea that a Lifetime Award would be presented this year ... Continue reading ...

Baur's Bar receives award

Between art and cocktails

Awarded Best Hotel Bar 2025: Baur's Bar at Baur au Lac Zurich combines international class with warm hospitality.

Just a few steps from the lake, in the heart of Zurich, lies the Baur au Lac. A hotel steeped in history and culture, with an impressive art collection featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Fernando Botero, ... Read more ...

August Bar, St. Gallen

New life within old walls

The August Bar in St. Gallen was named Best Newcomer Bar 2025. Ruedi Gamper didn't just renovate the historic building on Augustinergasse, he breathed new life into it.

The scent of wood, fire, and freshly ground coffee hangs in the air. Wood chips crunch underfoot on the shiny brass floor, while in the designer fireplace by St. Gallen stove manufacturer Josef ... Continue reading ...

A portrait of Michael Müller

Three attempts to victory

Michael Müller, bar manager at Château Gütsch in Lucerne, is "Barkeeper of the Year 2025". Someone who has achieved his success through continuous work, precision and a calm, matter-of-fact manner.

A few days have passed since the award ceremony. "Only now am I really beginning to understand what happened. Yesterday everything was a bit blurry. Today I can think clearly again," says ... Read more ...

23rd Award Night

Michael Müller is Barkeeper of the year 2025

On Sunday evening, October 26, the best Barkeeper and bars in Switzerland were honored at the Award Night of the 23rd SWISS BAR AWARDS. A total of eight awards were presented in a festive atmosphere in front of around 300 guests. At the same time, the 30th anniversary of BAR NEWS was celebrated.

The Swiss Bar Awards started at the beginning of May with the call for entries. The specialist jury, consisting of experts from the Swiss bar scene, reviewed and evaluated the applications received from the beginning of June and ... Read more ...

Shortlist 2025 announced

The finalists of the Swiss Bar Awards 2025 have been announced!

A total of 21 finalists have qualified for the final of the Swiss Bar Awards 2025 in 7 categories. On October 26, they will compete for the coveted awards at the big Award Night in Baden.

Following an intensive selection process with expert judging, which began in May with the call for entries, the shortlist for the Swiss Bar Awards 2025 has now been finalized. Three bartenders, ... Read more ...

These are the nominees

The longlist for the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2025 has been announced

Bars and Barkeeper were able to apply for the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2025 until the end of May. Numerous bar professionals and bar businesses took the opportunity and submitted their entries. In the meantime, the jury has met and drawn up the longlist from the large number of applications.

The ten Barkeeper in the "Barkeeper of the year" category and the five up-and-coming talents in the "Best Barkeeper Talent" category will be demonstrating their knowledge and skills over the next few weeks ... Read more ...

Apply until 31.5.

Wanted: Best Barkeeper and bars in Switzerland 2025

The SWISS BAR AWARDS recognize the best Barkeeper and the hottest bars in Switzerland. Interested bar professionals and bars can apply online or submit a nomination by May 31.

Every year, the SWISS BAR AWARDS recognize special achievements. This award is the oldest and most prestigious award in the Swiss hospitality scene. The awards are presented in the following seven categories: ... Read more ...

Best young talent

Anthony Christen is Best Barkeeper Talent 2024

Anthony Christen from the Dr. Zhivago Bar in Zurich impresses with his cocktails and artistic talent. He wins his first competition and goes home with the winner's trophy.

It was his first competition and an immediate success. With his all-time drink "Not Berry Secret" and his relaxed manner, Anthony Christen was able to impress. "It's the perfect mix ... Read more ...

Portrait of Alessandro Cogoni

A roundabout route to your dream job

Alessandro Cogoni lives for his profession. Shortly before his 20th anniversary as a Barkeeper , he wins the coveted title of Barkeeper of the year.

The Barkeeper of the Year award comes at just the right time for Alessandro Cogoni. On the one hand for the Jo. Bar de quartier, where he recently became a partner, but also for ... Read more ...

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