Le Cygne

Situated within the ostentatious Le Palace Hilton, Le Cygne (The Swan) offers astounding views over the Lake Geneva. The restaurant is tastefully decorated, adorned by classical style embellishment. The restaurant serves light, yet traditional French cuisine accompanied by the great choice of both local and foreign wines.

Specialities include carpaccio de langoustines à l'huile de Maussane (lobster carpaccio) and fillet mignon stuffed with foie gras and Sichaun pepper. As opposed to many of Geneva's restaurants, which are only open during the working week only, Le Cygne is open daily.

Brasserie Lipp

Brasserie Lipp represents a favourite venue of the local business community. Carrying the name of the storied Parisian Brasserie, this restaurant, situated on the second floor of an elegant shopping mall, transports diners to the very heart of Paris with its typical ambience. Specialities include fresh oysters as charcuterie and cassoulet.

Alhambar

This renowned cocktail bar is situated above the Alhambra Theatre. Tasteful wooden floors, mirrors, high ceilings and vintage furniture give it a generous glow, no matter if you come on Monday afternoon or Friday evening. The bar is open late on weekends and usually cramped with locals who flock here to have a nice evening conversation in a pleasant ambience. There is also a great variety of beer on tap.

Lady Godiva

Lady Godiva represents a one of a kind venue in Geneva as well as Switzerland since it has the largest selection of draft beers in the country. Furthermore, the food served here is referred to as awesome, which is why this restaurant/bar is highly recommended.