The 10 Best Bars in St. Gallen

St. Gallen is the university and cultural city of eastern Switzerland, and that shows in the evening too: around Oberer Graben, Augustinergasse and Brühlgasse you will find numerous bars. In this guide we introduce 10 addresses from our best-of list, each with an address and a link to the detailed entry.

You will find all the rated bars in St. Gallen in our overview of the best bars. If you prefer something more traditional, you will find pubs and local haunts in the overview of the best pubs.

Bars around Oberer Graben

Affekt

Affekt is at Oberer Graben 3, 9000 St. Gallen, and is listed as a bar in our list.

Caipirinha

You will also find the bar Caipirinha at Oberer Graben 3, 9000 St. Gallen.

Baracca

Baracca also has its address at Oberer Graben 3, 9000 St. Gallen.

Bars in the Old Town

Alt St. Gallen

The bar Alt St. Gallen is at Gallusstrasse 34, 9000 St. Gallen.

Maverick's Cocktail Bar

You will find Maverick's Cocktail Bar at Augustinergasse 19, 9000 St. Gallen. It is listed as a cocktail bar.

LE FUMOIR BAR & LOUNGE

LE FUMOIR BAR & LOUNGE is at Hinterlauben 2, 9000 St. Gallen.

Palma Bar

Palma Bar is located at Metzgergasse 3, 9000 St. Gallen.

SOHO

SOHO is at Löwengasse 1, 9000 St. Gallen.

More Bars in the City

GIN CITY Bar St.Gallen

You will find GIN CITY Bar St.Gallen at Brühlgasse 45, 9000 St. Gallen.

Einstein Bar

Einstein Bar is at Berneggstrasse 2, 9000 St. Gallen.

💡 Tip: Find out about opening hours and events before you visit. Many bars share these on their website or on social media.

How to Plan Your Evening

• On foot: Many of the bars mentioned are in the old town or close to it, so a tour with several stops is a good idea.

• Booking: For groups and at weekends, it is worth enquiring at the venue.

• Getting home: Plan on public transport or a taxi.

• Prices: Swiss prices are above the German level. You will find current menus at each venue.

📍 Discover more: Explore more recommendations for St. Gallen on our city page.

Conclusion

The bar scene in St. Gallen is compact and easy to explore on foot. The ten addresses featured come from our best-of list, where you will find further information on each venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find all the bars in St. Gallen?

Our overview of the best bars in St. Gallen lists all the rated bars with their addresses.

Are there also pubs and local haunts?

Yes, you will find a selection in our overview of the best pubs in St. Gallen.

Do I need to book?

For groups and at weekends, it is advisable to enquire at the venue. For a spontaneous drink during the week, a reservation is usually not necessary.