Bar 59

Bar 59 is a music bar in a former jazz club at Industriestrasse 5 in Luzern, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, near the station. The venue runs as a bar and club with DJs, small-stage concerts and regular theme nights, which include karaoke, a Thursday rap night, a roller-skating disco and 80s and 90s parties. Entry to the bar is always free, which makes it one of the most budget-friendly late-night options in the city. The atmosphere is informal, social and youthful, with a crowd of students, locals and visitors in casual clothing; the dress code is relaxed, and sportswear is unlikely to be a problem. Drinks are priced at about CHF 6-15 (around $8-19 USD), with beer, spirits and mixed drinks. Music varies with the theme night, so rap on Thursdays, retro pop and dance hits at the 80s and 90s parties, live acts on the small stage, and karaoke on its scheduled evenings. Hours are Thursday 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM and Friday and Saturday 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM, so the venue is open only from Thursday and runs latest at the weekend. Friday and Saturday are the busiest nights, with the peak after midnight, while Thursday suits the rap night crowd. Because entry is free, there is little or no queue-skipping to plan, though popular theme nights can fill the room. Reservations are generally not needed. Bottle-service is not a documented feature. The Industriestrasse location is slightly outside the main Neustadt bar streets but is within walking distance of the station, and late transport should be considered for a 4:00 AM finish. Visitors wanting to know which theme night is on should check the venue's current schedule before going.