Kaufleuten

Kaufleuten at Pelikanstrasse 18 is one of Zürich's best-known central clubs, set near Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz in a building combining a restaurant, bar, event hall, and club. Its large main floor hosts a varied programme that can include house, hip-hop, pop, and live acts, and it is one of the few large venues in the old town that also hosts concerts. The crowd is mixed and dressy, with a heavier sprinkling of professionals on Friday and Saturday nights than at Zürich West's warehouse clubs. Smart dress is expected, and trainers or sportswear can be refused at the door. Entry fees depend on the event and are typically around CHF 20-35 (approx $25-44), with cocktails priced at roughly CHF 15-22 (approx $19-28). Opening nights are usually Thursday to Saturday, beginning around 11PM and finishing in the early morning, and the website lists the programme and tickets. The club's central position within walking distance of Paradeplatz makes it easy to reach on foot after dinner, and night buses and the S-Bahn night network provide late returns. Visitors should carry ID, as age checks are enforced, and check for cloakroom charges of around CHF 3-5.