Jules Verne Panoramabar

What a fantastic place! So unique. We visit every time we are Zurich. You will see the entire city laid out in front of you while enjoying exceptional drinks and service. Tip: The entrance is inside Brasserie Lipp. Once you have drinks, be sure to eat at Brasserie Lipp. It is truly a great dining experience. Probably the freshest Oysters in Zurich, and be sure to try their one of a kind Choucroute Du Mare! Ask to sit in Richard's section!

A panorama bar accessible via an elevator located inside the Lipp Brasserie. - The staff was welcoming. - The drinks were okay; I wasn’t particularly impressed, but that might be because I don’t drink alcohol. - There is a view of Zurich; I wouldn’t call it splendid from my perspective, but it’s still a nice one. - The bar itself felt a bit small to me, which made the atmosphere somewhat noisy and made it hard to have a proper conversation. Overall, I still think it’s worth checking out if you’re passing through Zurich.

Καλό! We were thankfully immediately seated and had a couple of drinks. It’s worth it but only for a short break. You obviously go there for the view. There’s rush amongst the waiters in order to serve everyone and the space is kind of narrow.

Access to the lift to the Jules Verne Panoramabar is via the Brasserie Lipp. We queued for 20 minutes to get upstairs which is usual and may be longer. The bar is fairly small but when there you get a great view of Zurich, great service from the team and quality food & drink choices. You are not rushed and can spend as long as you like. We enjoyed a couple of drinks with a great view across the city.

The space was a bit small, but it still maintained an elegant vibe. The views were stunning, the atmosphere was sophisticated, and the cocktails were absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a lovely experience.

Absolutely amazing, the view is gorgeous, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Only downside, you can't book tables unless in a group. Otherwise, I would recommend to anyone wanting to take their partner for a special treat.

Excellent location, style and panoramic views, tasty mocktail, but the stinking toilet was a bit of a shame. It seems to me that the main reason for the stinking toilet is because the air flow is not strong enough in the toilet cabin. Also an air freshener could improve the situation.

Cando (Juan) was an excellent servant and we had a great time. Food and drinks were excellent complimented by amazing view and a vibrant crowd. I will come again when I am back to Zurich.

Food: N/A Service: 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 This place is worth it for the view, and the view alone. The beer and wine was pretty good, and we didn't try the food (only bar nuts). the place is very small and crowded which made it very hard to get around. Definitely worth seeing once if you're a tourist! AMAZING views of the city at dusk!

The mixologist here is on point! The art and expertise is amazing!!!! This place has amazing views. Highly recommended!

Let's be honest- you're paying for the view, not the cocktails if you visit here. Some of the worst cocktails we've ever had. Ramos Fizz and Amani Mule- our drink order was 0/2. The fizz tasted (and looked) like milk (where's the fizz?) while the mule was flat and tasteless. I think someone forgot to tell our bartender that cocktails are supposed to have flavor... for the price it's ridiculous. The view, however, is quite nice. In such a small city, you don't have to go very high to take in a great view of the city, and Jules Verne definitely delivers! If you're coming for a view and a drink, however, I highly recommend ordering your own favorite cocktail (instead of their featured items, although I can't even guarantee they'd do a classic cocktail justice) and get here early to find a good seat with a view- it's a small space that fills up fast!

This spot has some of the best view in Zurich. The bar has a 360 degree view of the city. The drinks are creative and quite good. There are also beer and wine choices. The drinks are priced high but that's consistent to most places in Zurich. I highly recommend it and will go back again on my next visit to Zurich.

Such a cool place! We visited the Panoramabar after a night out and loved it! We tried several drinks, all of which were delicious. The Negroni was especially tasty! Our waiter was very attentive and helpful, too.

Probably one of the "must" visit bars in Zurich for its expansive view of the city. Located in the distinctively domed top of a former observatory, I definitely found it to be a cool place to hang out and enjoy some drinks. My friend and I found ourselves here on a weekday afternoon and was able to score a table easily, which I've heard is a pretty impossible feat at night, as it's very popular and small. We took in the views while enjoying a couple of refreshing panaches. Good drinks, nice service, great views, I'm a fan!

Don't suggest for a sunny day in Zurich. It's covered with unopened windows 360º. Also, the view isn't thaat great. Went to another rooftop restaurant/cafe spot that's uncovered to enjoy the day. I would probably visit during the night. It'd be pretty with the night lights and being indoors.

A fancy lil joint with a view that's SO TIGHT, but if you want elbow room, your ass better be light. Crowded to the brim on a Sat night, The papas fritas and pulpo be tastin a'ight. It was easy to find the entry via the restaurant below, Walk in, ask the hostess but don't be slow. It's a dope place to chill when with your pals If you want to invite me, bring some gals. Be like Louis R and live life grand, Don't be scared, travel to Switzerland.

Because the "Haute" is a private restaurant/club (with incredible terrasse/view over Zürich, the Jules Verne Panorama Bar has to be considered the best view you'll get in Zürich.. and 360°, provided clear weather. Enter the tower bar throught the Brasserie Lipp, move up 11 floors and be happy. There are a few things you should know: Jules Verne Bar IS well known here & abroad, so in rush & happy hours it is really crowded. If you keep this in mind you might find a place at a table and enjoy the nice but expensive choice of wine/cocktails and food.... besides the crowd the service could be better, at times you really have to be patient - for ordering - and for the bill... but honestly, if you avoid rush hours, you'll be rewarded for the fantastic view over Zürich, the Uetliberg and the Lake... Table reservations are only possible for lunch. Know, that above the bar there is the Urania Observatory (see my picture of the full tower), open to the public at times... unfortunately the webside is in German only... http://www.urania-sternwarte.ch/

Great place for a view over Zurich. Very teeny bar though, and it gets quite crowded, especially on Saturday night. We actually ended up just taking photos from the side on Saturday night and then left, because we couldn't get a table for 4.

**This review is strictly for the view!** I didn't get to eat or drink anything here, but the sights were satisfying enough! Walk into the Brasserie Lipp, and take the elevator up to the Jules Verne Panoramabar. This former observatory offers a 360 degree view of Zurich-- so lovely! They don't mind if you just stop in for a look, and it's a great way to see the city whether you're a visitor who is trying to get acquainted, or a local who is looking for another perspective!

First- I was there on a Wednesday night at 7 or 8 and there was no cover charge to get it- so perhaps that is only on weekends. Second- yes, it is crowded and small. But it is always nice and intimate with pleasant staff. And at night, the views really are pretty. Third- it is understaffed and the bartenders are constantly backed up. Pleasant, but backed up. Fourth- good cocktails at $18. But please...this is Zurich, not Bayonne NJ. What do you expect to pay at a small cocktail lounge in Chicago or NY or Paris or London? Exactly. Overall, I'd say come here for a drink or two before going to dinner somewhere in Old Town. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy the experience.

Great place to sit down and enjoy a cocktail - even if it's not in the menu ask the barman and he'll rustle it up for you. It's really busy at night time so you may have to stand for a while before a window table becomes free, you'll get some lovely views of the city. The bar staff are very friendly & welcoming!

The best thing about this place is that it has a tremendous view of... Manora! (and its fabulous outdoor terrace!)

I'm giving Jules Verne a 4. For several mixed reasons. I love this place I really do. Or DID. I have to say the new staff are inept and rude. Tonight we sat and had drinks and I signaled to the server (Adrian) for another round. A signal that in any other nation would be construed as "when you have time, can we get another". He confirmed. Yet the look we received was not cool. We frequent Jules Verne often and we eats experience this attitude from said server. After he visually confirmed we waited 20 minutes. Plus we left to attend the WC (as any client would) and asked him to look after out seats. Upon return out seats had been sat in. I will return since I always do. I will just lower my expectations. Have frequented Jules Verne since 2007 and as of late it's below par.

3.5 stars. For the view of Zurich, this is a good place to hang out. You can get a simple glass of beer or drink and enjoy the nice view of Zurich. It is small so gets very crowded though. Around 8-9 CHF for regular size beer. 16 CHF for Hugo or Apero. Average price for drinks. Free Peanuts available. Some small tapas available as well. Not sure if they take reservation but you can stop by quick to see the view but I wouldn't come here to have relaxing night out.

Zurich is a small town. And it doesn't have a skyline. Wouldn't even have one if they had built all of the highrises (couldn't call them skyscrapers) all next to each other. So - why have a panorama bar? Easy. Because you actually do have a panorama! If it isn't foggy or hazy, you can see the horizon, and not some banker slaving over a spreadsheet in the building right across the urban canyon. Zurich is a small town. And the Jules Verne is a small bar. You walk in, and look for an empty table, and before you know it, you're stepping out of the bar already. Is that a problem? Well, sure, if the place is full and you want to impress your guests with that really nice panorama. But that's sort of a genre defining problem. You enter one of them, and you will always find the tables at the windows occupied. The Jules Verne actually benefits from its small size. It's nice and cozy, you don't have that observation deck kind of atmosphere, and it doesn't feel like a hotel bar like they often do. Zurich is a small town. With lots of money. And yes, the Jules Verne does attract some of that money, and sometimes a little bit of that tacky new money. But hey, that's true for every halfway cool place on this planet. It's not a place to spend the whole evening anyway, so focus on your date, the view, and your drink. They deserve it. Zurich is a small town. And the prices are high. To get a well mixed drink, you will always have to dig a little deeper. The Jules Verne obviously is not an exception. But if you had a problem with that, you'd probably not be in Zurich anyway. The price isn't what's important, it's what you get for it. The Jules Verne crew clearly know what they are doing. One example: you ask for a Gin and Tonic. First of all, you can't choose a crappy gin, they only carry good stuff. And if you ask what they have, they might offer you a g&t mixed with Hendricks, adding a slice of cucumber and a dash of black pepper. Try it. The drinks menu is quite small, but you get just about anything anyway. I ordered a White Russian - no problem whatsoever, and it was perfect. Zurich is a small town. But the ratio of population versus entertainment offered is better than in any other city on the planet. They have a lot of really nice places, and this is one of them. You can even visit the observatory one floor above the bar. It's beautiful, and you can climb up to it and take a look at a distant planet. Or two, if you've had too much to drink already.

We liked this place - a little pricey (but a lot of Zurich is). Great views. We arrived a little before sunset and we got lucky because a table opened up just as we approached it - there are not many seats and it can get crowded. It was fun watching the surrounded lights turn on as time progressed.

Let's jump right to the pros: the location is central and the views are great. But Zurich isn't lacking on views -- you can climb the tower in the Cathedral and get a great view, or walk up the hills for a great view. So the view is great, but not special. On to the cons. In short: the drinks aren't great and they are overpriced. A friend's mojito looked OK (but was quite weak), but their take on an Old Fashioned was barely drinkable and used low-quality liquor. At Chf. 18, I expect more, even in Zurich. The vibe is also extremely touristy. Sure, in Zurich, who's a local? Certainly not me. But feeling like you're surrounded by foreign lawyers and bankers doesn't help Zurich's already very international vibe seem a bit more homey. Jules Verne Panoramabar: I've done it, and I don't need to do it again (unlike Widder Bar).

Nice view but honestly disappointed ... Not being allowed to get a coffee "only" (7 CHF anyways not being really inexpensive) because they don't think it's profitable enough is kind of ridiculous - especially since it's on the menu.

A fancy lil joint with a view that's SO NICE, but if you want elbow room, you better think twice. Crowded to the brim on a Friday night, And 18CHF for a Caipirihna alright!!! It was tough to find the entrance through the restaurant downstairs- just go on inside- you'll find the elevator there. It's cool to see, but will break the bank. Come to take tourists (or just to be swank).

We went there on a Friday night, around 10.30pm. There were no seats not even for two people, neither at the window, nor at the bar. We ended up just doing few tours of the Restaurant, admiring the view and the decorations inside on the ceiling and the leave. The view is wonderful though, so it's worth dropping by. Tip: there's the Urania observatory one level up, you can pay it a visit in the evening. Entrance 15 chf and make sure it's not too crowded, as you risk not seeing anything.

I would not ordinarily review/complain about the overpriced standard cocktails if it had not been for the terrible service. Bartender was very rude from beginning and it only got worse. He seemed to be irritated when asked for recommendations for a drink, then seemed upset he was asked for more peanuts, and finally scolded us for having the kids playing on the floor (which would not have upset us, were it not for his words and tone). Mind you, the bar was not busy at all. Three alcoholic beverages ended up costing around 60 bucks, drinks were nothing to write home about. Definitely not bringing friends/guests back despite the lovely views.

Cocktails are tops. View still rocks. Service still flops. :-(

I usually go to Jules Verne when I have visitors, mainly because of the view. Space is very limited and, hence, it is basically always very crowded, so be prepared and don't try to bring more than 4 people or so. Also be prepared for a bit higher prices than usual - but the view is totally worth it.

Staff was rude and racist. Prioritized nonwhite customers. I waited for 30 minutes and was not served.

The view is great, even for a city that does not have a skyline. You'll be able to enjoy all parts of Zurich spread out around you. That successfully distracts you from the audience (= rich agglo kids) and the interior (80s). Recommendation: Go here once for the view experience and then leave it.

Outstanding views of Zurich, but you pay for what you get. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lot of renovation construction going on in the city. So, the great views are marred by all the huge cranes that seem to be everywhere. Apart from that, the beer list is quite small and the prices are high (even for Zurich). But, if you want the best vantage point for the city, this would be it.

Good location, cool view but service is bad and Not being allowed to order a coffee/ tea (which is on their menu) in the evenings is just unacceptable!

If you visit Zurich or if you have visitors, go there on a nice afternoon and enjoy the view. However drinks and service are nothing amazing (but not bad either) and on weekends it tends to be quite crowded.

Very nice view, some bar men are arrogant and highly unprofessional. Imagine the following conversation when you leave the restaurant: Waiter: Did you pay your drink? Guest: Yes Waiter: With whom? Guest: With your colleague Waiter: With which colleague? Guest: This is enough now Waiter: It is my money... By this time all view is forgotten and replaced by anger to be policed by an arrogant young waiter who obviously thinks you are somebody who does not pay his drinks.

The view is nice but the drinks are not. The cocktails were all meh and the mojito was so bad that we just had to say something. When we told the waitress that the mojito was really bad she said "That is how we make it." We asked if we could just have something else and she said "No, tell me how to make it better." We tried to describe how to make a proper mojito but we're not bartenders and in the end it stayed pretty bad.

This is a nice place. Extremely cozy, drinks are a bit pricey but hey, it's a bar. It is a place I recommend visiting, getting A drink, and continuing on. This is not a friends night out-let's get smashed here place. And the spiders that hang out on the windows are NOT COOL, especially when you walk around and find one of the windows off one of the hinges and splayed wide open. Scary stuff. They have these round, short little button chairs, and after a little bit every bodies back started to hurt.

great place, great view. good to have a look over zurich. hard to get a table if you walk in after 4.30!