Holy Monkey, Lausanne

Tropical atmosphere in the heart of the old town

Holy Monkey is a tiki bar in Lausanne's old town. It offers high-quality cocktails created by experienced mixologists and homemade, freshly prepared pizzas, all in a tropical and warm atmosphere.

Fancy a change of scenery? Tiki culture is a movement inspired by Polynesian culture that developed in the 20th century after the end of Prohibition. Tiki cocktails are generally based on ... Read more ...

Market survey Bar News 2023
Good atmosphere in the restaurant industry

Market survey 2023/24

As in previous years, BAR NEWS has once again taken the pulse of the market among key leaders in the Swiss beverage and spirits industry.

After painting a fairly positive picture last year, this trend has unfortunately not continued. This conclusion can be drawn from the responses of decision-makers from various industry players ... Continue reading ...

Café-Bar Pförtnerhaus, Basel

Café with aperitif culture

With the Pförtnerhaus on Hardstrasse, Basel's Gellert district has gained a new meeting place: a place where the joy of enjoyment and carefree togetherness is celebrated.

During the day, the Pförtnerhaus team serves coffee, various specialty teas, homemade lemonade, and iced tea. In the evening, the Pförtnerhaus, with its idyllic outdoor area and cozy interior, transforms into an urban aperitif bar. ... Read more ...

Favorite brands of bars

Switch from gin to whiskey

The American whiskey brand Michter's has knocked long-time winner Tanqueray off the top spot. However, the even distribution of categories remains consistent—a sign of the different styles of the bars surveyed and their geographical spread. This and much more can be gleaned from the data in the Drinks International Annual Brands Report 2024.

Since 2010, the Annual Brands Report has been publishing its data review of the purchasing habits and favorite brands of bars. The data for this is obtained by the publisher Drinks International from 100 selected best ... Continue reading ...

Winner of the Nullpromille Trophy

"My drink has a message"

Praveen Paul, Barkeeper the Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge, Bürgenstock Hotels, won the "Sparkling Cocktailcategory with his creation "Pink Dragon." The bartender dedicates his winning drink, which is also an aesthetic work of art, to all courageous women.

Praveen Paul's workplace is idyllic. It is the Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge at the Hotel Bürgenstock. Through the window, he can see Lake Lucerne shimmering in deep blue. ... Continue reading ...

Winners of the Swiss Nullpromille Trophy

"Alcohol-free is cool"

Tobias Schwingshackl works at the Clouds Bar on the top floor of the Primetower in Zurich. He won the "Fancy Drink" category with his "Sleepy Martini." The South Tyrolean loves to experiment. His winning drink uses unusual ingredients.

Tobias Schwingshackl has been a bartender for eight years. "I fell in love with this profession early on," says the man with the muscular build. He quickly began participating in small competitions ... Continue reading ...

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