George Bar & Grill, Rooftop bar and grill in Altstadt, Zurich, Switzerland.
George Bar & Grill is a grill restaurant with a rooftop terrace in Zurich's historic center. The venue spreads across several connected areas: an open rooftop terrace, a main dining room, a lounge section, and a library area that flows together to create different zones for dining and socializing.
The restaurant arrived in recent years as part of a growing dining scene in the Altstadt neighborhood. It has become a social gathering point within this historic district's continuing evolution as a popular destination.
The place draws on contemporary Swiss dining culture, where grilled dishes and curated beverages shape how people gather and celebrate together. You can sense this in how guests use the different rooms and terraces for social occasions and evening meals.
Visit works best on warmer days when you can fully enjoy the rooftop and its views over the city. It makes sense to book ahead if you want a table on the terrace, since outdoor seating fills quickly.
The space can be rented for private occasions like birthdays or business gatherings, with menus designed specifically for the event. This option lets groups have the entire venue and rooftop views to themselves for a few hours.
Location: Altstadt
Location: Zürich
Address: Sihlstrasse 50, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 17:00-00:00; Friday-Saturday 17:00-01:00
Phone: +41444445060
Website: http://george-grill.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.37331,8.53266
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:00
Zurich reveals a particular aspect of its charm from the heights of its roof terraces. The Swiss city has numerous elevated establishments that turn the top floors of buildings into dining and relaxation spaces, offering unobstructed views of the city, the lake, and the Alps in the background. This selection gathers the most notable addresses of Zurich's high-altitude culinary scene. These include George Bar and Grill with its view of the Alps, the planted terrace of Hiltl Dachterrasse which extends the famous vegetarian restaurant, and the Silo Rooftop located in a converted old industrial structure. These venues offer a variety of options ranging from traditional Swiss cuisine to fusion gastronomy, accompanied by carefully crafted cocktail menus and selections of local and international wines.
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