Au Petit Léman
Rue du Conseil 18, Vevey, Switzerland
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The principal purpose of this bar, according to its motto, is the "promotion and distribution of beer and its culture." Petit Leman is part of the European Beer Consumers Union and its formidable line-up attests to this fact. More than 50 different brews await, from 10 different countries. There are also themed evenings for additional entertainment.
Black Pearl
Grand-Rue 92, Cité Centre, Montreux, Switzerland
Music: Latin
R&B
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A highly stylized, funky place to hear some Latin, groove or R&B. Big enough to seat 200 people, Black Pearl is one of the more popular places to spend a very late Saturday night. This is where the Pretty People come to see and be seen.
Captain Cook Pub
Rue Enning 2, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Loud and totally jam-packed with patrons watching football on the television – exactly how the Brits like it. The Captain Cook has the trappings of a real English pub, including the requisite atmosphere and heroic ales and lagers. There are a few happy hours per day, but if you want to soak in the fun sitting down, get there as early as possible.
Harry's New York Bar
Grand-Rue 100, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland
Dress: B, BCB: Business
BC: Business Casual
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One of the world's most famous bars, in one of the most prestigious hotels in Switzerland, Harry's attracts a large and classy clientele. You can eat and drink here but the franchise is mostly about the drink. It's the perfect place to dress up and pretend you're someone you're not. Live dangerously: Ask one of the capable bartenders to serve you something you never heard of.
La Brasserie du Palace
Grand-Rue 100, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland
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Essentially a fine French restaurant during the day, the Brasserie du Palace switches gears at night to become a primo wine bar, offering excellent regional vintages. It's not necessary to know which to order, ask the waiter or go with your gut. There are no poor choices.
Le Bout du Monde
Rue d'Italie 24, Vevey, Switzerland
Music: Varies
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For a decade now, this venue has cultivated art as a mash-up experience. All rolled into one are a theatre, a place for live music, lectures by fascinating people, nights of pure DJ partying, a bar, and just about anything else to stimulate the senses and the intellect. Check the website for the latest.
Les Temps Modernes
Rue des 2 Gares 6b, Vevey, Switzerland
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One of a number of relaxed, artist-attractive hangouts in Vevey, Les Temps Modernes has all the typical trappings of a laidback bar and pub, but it also hosts a restaurant and a concert venue called Caravansérail. The best part isn't the concert line-up or the alcohol, it's being able to play pétanque and table football right on the premises.
Mad Club
Rte de Genève 23, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Mad is for hardcore clubbing fans. Unlike most clubs in bigger cities, this one has been around since 1985. Get your dance on five different floors while three independent sound systems blast as a DJ keeps the tunes lively. The place can handle 1,000 people at once, so join the madding crowd. The world is yours – starting with the dance floor.
Ned
Rue du Marché 19, Montreux 1, Switzerland
Music: Metal
Reggae
Rock
Varies
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There's nothing Ned won't do. This is a venue for all kinds of music, from real live bands to DJs spinning wild musical libations. Reggae, metal, ska... it all gets a hearing. If you can avoid the nights when cover bands take over, you'll discover hidden talent as lesser-known bands from the US, Finland, the UK, and elsewhere perform.
Rocking Chair-Sofa Bar
Gilamont 60, CP 138, Vevey 2, Switzerland
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With a rocking chair and a sofa bar under one roof, this spot might be expected to be a bit more down home, maybe even quiet. It is neither. Expect the terminally hip crowd to be present, wearing shades at night, whether for an evening of dancing or listening to live music (concerts range from John Cale to Dollhouse).
