An off-key place for fun seekers – whatever their sexuality – Cabaret Club embodies a new era in Zurich’s (gay) nightlife, aiming for an overall mixed scene peppered with regular gay parties and the random live performance. Check the mon

Ten years ago, Aera at Albulastrasse 40 in Zurich West was the gay address for a Saturday night. The formula: good men, excellent music, lots of shirtless sweating. Nowadays, the mixed space leans predominately straight, except during its regular (if spor

The preppy US exchange student to the nearby Tarzan flagship, Favorit05 brings some longtime missed brands to “Downtown Switzerland,” including Abercrombie & Fitch and its surfery spin-off Hollister -- the only such shop to offer it in Zur

From riding Europe’s highways to the shoulders of jetsetters and hipsters the world over, Freitag’s famous cult accessories -- all 120,000 bags, wallets, key holders, iPad sleeves and soccer balls a year! -- are made from upcycled bike tires,

Zurich’s number one bar for the young-uns (and middle-aged guys playing the part), every Wednesday sees students crowding in for cheap beers and mixed drinks. In summertime, the party spills outside directly onto the banks of the Limmat. Although th

Located in the Puls 5 mall at Turbinenplatz (home to the annual gay pride village), the Migros Fitness & Spa is the first choice amongst gyms for gay guys living in trendy Zurich West—even if it’s predominately mixed. But a little flirting

A 20-minute tram ride out of town to a calm neighborhood not far from the Limmat River, the gay-owned Route39 B&B offers a familial atmosphere thanks to onsite owners and only three rooms (two with balcony). An ideal place for guys, who want save some

Two young fashion designers from Basel (the straight Manuel and the gay Caesar) began their careers by creating underwear. Now, having expanded shops in Bern and Zurich West, they offer T-shirts, polos, hoodies and jackets crafted from eco-cotton and a st

Whoever the “three brothers” are, they’ve done the family proud with the serene neighborhood joint. With the elegant but simple (and also romantic) ambiance inside the restaurant (pale parquet, grey and white walls, white table cloths),

An old brick brewery turned gay-owned hotspot 20-minutes on the tramway from Central Station. Don’t be fooled by the canteen-like, industrial setting of the big hall; rapt attention is being paid to seasonal ingredients and serious preparations. And

After an extensive renovation, life has returned to the 1894 railway viaduct’s 36 abandoned arches in the form of an indie, upscale mall. Offering a good mix of fashion boutiques, furniture and art galleries, plus trendy restaurants, the area hops,