Buddy's Pub

Buddy's Pub is a small neighbourhood pub at Blumenstrasse 7 in the centre of Interlaken, in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is described as cooperative-run and serves Rugenbräu, the lager brewed in Interlaken itself, which gives the pub a distinctly local identity compared with the tourist-oriented bars along the Höheweg. The atmosphere is that of a regulars' pub: conversation-led, informal and unpretentious, with a mix of residents, seasonal workers from the adventure-sport businesses and travellers who prefer a quieter evening to a club. Dress is entirely casual, and the age range is mainly adults from their twenties upward. Music in a pub of this kind is generally a background playlist or jukebox-style selection rather than a scheduled programme, and visitors should not expect a dancefloor. The drinks programme is built around draught Rugenbräu lager, with other Swiss beers, wine and spirits available, and basic bar snacks may be offered; the venue is not known for cocktails. The price category is the lowest on the Interlaken nightlife scale, so beer is typically cheaper than in hotel bars, though still at Swiss price levels of roughly CHF 5 to 7 for a half-litre. Specific opening hours are not recorded in the available data and should be checked locally before visiting; neighbourhood pubs in Interlaken commonly open in the afternoon or early evening and close around midnight, with later hours at weekends. No cover charge applies as far as is known, reservations are not normally needed, and bottle service is not offered. The pub's location a few minutes' walk from the main shopping streets makes it an easy addition to a pub crawl alongside nearby venues on Rosenstrasse. Visitors interested in tasting a genuinely local beer without the premium of a hotel terrace will find this one of the more straightforward choices in the town centre.