Don’t be put off by the somewhat shabby interior of this bar and art gallery—back in 1916, it was the birthplace of the Dada art movement. The watering hole, formed as a "protest against the madness of the times," was frequented by the most avant-garde musicians, thinkers, artists, and literati of the era. Today’s "Dadahaus" (as the locals call it) remains a hip place for a beer at the heart of the quirky Niederdorf district. During the day, the upstairs duDA bar is a place for students to meet for a coffee, or to read or study. By night, the bar is often the venue for countless art exhibitions, theatrical revues, lectures, and poetry readings. The selection of absinthes here is especially strong.
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Cabaret Voltaire
Spiegelgasse 1
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Neighborhood
Niederdorf
Hours
Mon 8pm–midnight, Tues–Thurs 12.30pm–midnight, Fri–Sat 12.30pm–2am, Sun 12.30pm–7pm. Exhibition space and shop Tues–Sun 12.30–6pm
Transportation

Tram 4, 15 (Rathaus)
Phone 043/ 268 5720 Prices Exhibitions CHF10, glass of wine or absinthe from CHF6–CHF7 Web site Cabaret VoltaireMap
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