Bars in Lausanne, Switzerland

The Bars at Hôtel de la Paix

• Le Bar de la Paix and Le Benjamin Bar are perfect places to stop in while on a long shopping expedition or at the end of a busy day. They are located inside the Hôtel de la Paix, an elegant establishment in a central location surrounded by shops and restaurants. Le Benjamin Bar provides a modern atmosphere perfect for evening socializing. Le Bar de la Paix has an excellent wine list and an even better piano player. The atmosphere is more casual than Le Benjamin Bar, but the surroundings are still upscale.

  Le Bar de la Paix and Le Benjamin Bar
  5, Avenue Benjamin-Constant
  CH-1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
  +21 310 71 71
  hoteldelapaix.net

Nomade Vinothèque, Resto and Bar

• If you're looking for nightlife, look no farther than Nomade. Its central location--in the Quartier du Flon, a Lausanne neighborhood packed with bars and clubs--makes it a great place to begin or end your evening. Nomade doubles as a restaurant and wine bar. Relax on the comfy chairs or couches while you sip wine and chat with friends, or sit at the counter while you dine on French cuisine.

  Nomade
  Place de l'Europe 9
  CH-1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
  +21 320 13 13
  restaurantnomade.ch

White Horse Pub

• The White Horse Pub is located right beside Lake Geneva in Ouchy, one of Lausanne's primary neighborhoods. Frommer's dubs its pub atmosphere as "most authentic." You can enjoy views of the lake and nearby mountains from the White Horse's terrace. It has beer on tap and plenty of people to keep you company while you drink. If you get hungry, Frommer's recommends trying the burgers or tapas, but you'll find that many varieties of hot food are sold all day.

  White Horse Pub
  Avenue d'Ouchy 66
  CH-1000 Lausanne, Switzerland
  +21 616 75 75
  www.whitehorse.ch

The Great Escape Bar and Restaurant

• The Great Escape Bar and Restaurant claims to have the best burgers in town. With its burgers and fries, an array of beers on tap and its commitment to showing live sports, the Great Escape is perfect for travelers looking for an atmosphere a little closer to what they'd find at home. The staff at the Great Escape is helpful, and the patrons are laid-back and friendly. If you're looking for a low-key place to relax, this is it.

  The Great Escape
  Rue de la madeleine 18
  CH-1003 Lausanne
  +021 312 31 94
  www.the-great.ch