The Lausanners' recommandation for a coffee or when it’s time for drinks

A timeless bookshop café.

A true meeting place located under the train station (Sous-Gare).

This specialist beer bar has more than 30 different beers on draught. Be sure to ask the bar staff for their opinion; they will be happy to advise you. And in the shop you will find no fewer than 800 different beers waiting to satisfy the taste buds of even the most discerning connoisseurs.

The Pré Fleuri restaurant is located at Avenue d’Ouchy and serves a selection of Georgian culinary delicacies. Among the specialities, there is the khachapuri, a hot bread filled with cheese. Satsivi is another option, showcasing chicken served with a rich sauce made from walnuts and spices. Finally, khinkali, a festive dish that is much loved in Georgia, with generous portions of beef carefully wrapped in dough.

Coffee Page, a relaxing and cosy café-cum-bookshop.

The Arches bar certainly boasts one of the finest locations in Lausanne, embedding itself under the arches of the Grand Pont. Its tables are angled towards place de l’Europe, which allows guests to watch the world go by while getting some fresh air, sipping on a beer or nibbling on a snack. A magnificent spot for basking in the sun, taking a break between shopping sessions, having a drink after work or beginning your evening out.

Ça Passe Crème is the coffee shop which gives you a good reason to get out of bed in the morning.

A library that transforms into a bar once you step through the door, making it the first hidden bar in Lausanne!

When making coffee becomes and art: take yourself over to the Sleepy Bear for a coffee which is truly home-produced.

Located in the Délices neighbourhood, the Fripsquare boutique carries many second-hand items. There, you will find clothing, accessories and shoes as well as a coffee area for drinks and pastries to take away or eat in.

Located in the very heart of Lausanne, the Green Gorilla Café serves a variety of refreshing drinks, such as coffees, teas, freshly pressed fruit juices and smoothies. As for food, you’ll find acai bowls, salads packed with superfoods, a homemade granola as well as poke bowls to create yourself.

Le Perchoir Rooftop Bar is waiting to welcome you every day.

Nestled under the arches of Bessières Bridge, the cheerful and colourful Grandes Roches terrace is taking up its summer quarters. Relaxed atmosphere with a large choice of local beers, wines and lemonades, as well as various dishes to be shared over apéro. Every lunchtime, the restaurant serves a different daily special.

Located at number 11 Rue Neuve in Lausanne, Racines is a small vegan café which opened at the end of 2018.

The Jetée de la Compagnie is a temporary terrace on the shores of Lake Geneva, in Lausanne-Ouchy. The sweeping deck is a great place for a spot of sunbathing after a dip. In the evenings, the smell of grilled food, cocktails and stunning sunset views set the tone. La Jetée de la Compagnie also hosts yoga classes and concerts all summer long.

A perfect combo for aperitif: street food and good wine

Folie Voltaire awaits you beneath Allée des Marroniers in the heart of Mon-Repos park. Enjoy the terrace in the shade of the trees to savour local cuisine of the season: artisan ice creams and gourmet lunches.

The Great Escape is one of the most popular bars in Lausanne. Students, hipsters, sportspeople, expats and everyone else meet on this terrace to enjoy beers and spirits. For foodies, the burger menu is to die for.