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 determined. Three bartenders, three up-and-coming talents, nine bars, three bar teams and three bar cards have made it onto the shortlist and into the final.
Voting for the finalists is now open on the swissbarawards.ch/voting website. The results of this voting will be included in the final evaluation with a share of 5%. All participants will be entered into a draw to win 2 x 2 tickets for the big award night. Below is an overview of the 2025 shortlist:
Barkeeper of the year
In the supreme discipline of the competition:
- Patrick Ralf Ade, Widder Bar, Zurich
- Michael Müller, Hotel Château Gütsch, Lucerne
- Elia Salemme, Moonshiners, Neuchâtel
Best Barkeeper Talent
These three up-and-coming talents represent the future of the Swiss bar scene:
- Noah Bächi, Tipsy Tiger / Dry Club, Zurich
- Melina Reusser, Atelier Classic Bar, Thun
- Miguel Sanchez Fernandez, Hanky Panky, Lucerne
Best Newcomer Bar
Three promising new openings are competing:
- August Bar, St. Gallen
- Nest, Solothurn
- The Living Room & Bar, The Home Hotel, Zurich
Best Longseller Bar
These bars have been proving their quality for years:
- Atelier Classic Bar, Thun
- George Bar & Grill, Zurich
- Kronenhalle Bar, Zurich
Best Bar Menu
Creativity and innovation are reflected in these bar cards:
- Gallery Boutique Bar, Thun
- Lakeview Bar and Cigar Lounge, Bürgenstock
- Tipsy Tiger, Zurich
Best Hotel Bar
There are three first-class hotel bars to choose from:
- Baur's Bar, Baur au Lac, Zurich
- N/5 The Bar, Grace La Margna, St. Moritz
- The Seven Spirits Bar, Bergwelt, Grindelwald
Best Bar Team
Teamwork is at the forefront of these bar teams:
- N/5 The Bar, Grace La Margna, St. Moritz
- Twenty's Cocktail Bar, Biel
- Werk8, Basel
As of now: Online voting
This year, the Swiss Bar Awards are once again holding a public online vote. Until October 5, you have the opportunity to vote online for your favorites and perhaps give them a decisive advantage in the race for a Swiss Bar Award . Cast your vote now and, with a bit of luck, win great prizes!
Award Night
The big Award Night will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 5 p.m. at the Trafo in Baden. Tickets are available now at swissbarawards.ch.
