Nightlife in Geneva

A night out in Geneva should start in the Old Town. This is where you will find a wide choice of bars to have a pre-drink before a heading to a club. Nightlife is not particularly renowned in Geneva, but there are a number of good clubs and live music venues in the city.

Find out where to go for an evening's entertainment and great nightlife in Geneva.

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Rue de la Rôtisserie 10,
Old Town
Genève

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Alhambar is located in the Old Town of Geneva.

Relax, have a drink or snack and listen to the live music at this groovy bar with red and gold velvet couches and zebra-print lampshades.

Rue du Rhône 7-9
Genève

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Arthur's Rivegauche overlooks the Rhone in Geneva, opposite the famous L'lle in the river.

This is an exclusive bar and restaurant where you can enjoy pre-club cocktails on the terrace with calming views over the River Rhone. Watch the world go by, relax and enjoy an exquisite night.

Rue du Temple 5
Genève

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Café Bizarre is near L'Ile in the Rhone which runs through Geneva.

Café Bizarre is a lounge bar where you can enjoy a free drink - wine, beer, cocktails - and have a bite to eat before heading to a club. There is a selection of music played at this bar so you can even have a warm-up dance before heading to a club.

Quai du Mont-Blanc 19
Genève

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Java Club is located at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva.

This is a relatively new club and also the biggest in Geneva. This trendy venue offers you the ultimate disco experience in a cosmopolitan setting. Watch out for the special events hosted at Java Club.

Rue Vautier 13,
Carouge

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Le Chat Noir is located in Carouge outside Geneva.

This is a popular spot where you can enjoy live jazz, rock and Latin music. Have a drink, dance and spend a great night at Le Chat Noir.

9 Rue du Prince
Genève

Le Prétexte club is just minutes from Mont Blanc bridge.

This is a mainly gay club with two bars and a dance floor.

Rue de Lausanne 24
Genève

Le Scandale is near Parc Mons Repos.

This lounge bar and restaurant is a cosmopolitan, gay-friendly venue where you can enjoy live music, have something to eat such as pizza, tapas, salads and pastas, and enjoy a drink with friends. There are also events held during the week.

80, Rue de Lausanne
Genève

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Mr. Pickwick's is near Parc Mons Repos.

Longing for the taste of an English breakfast? Want to enjoy a night out at an English pub? Try Mr. Pickwick's which offers a range of draft beers, spirits, whiskies as well as pub grub, karaoke, live music, parties and coverage of live sporting events. Not to be missed!!

18, quai du Seujet
Genève

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Platinum Glam Club is located along the Rhone River.

Platinum Glam Club is a great club if you like all sorts of music, a huge dance floor and a glamorous setting.

Glacis-de-Rive 15
Genève

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White'N Silver is near Terrassière tram stop.

White'N Silver was opened in 2005 and is like stepping into another world with its white decor and luminous lighting. This club attracts a chic clientele and has a huge bar and dance floor.