Bar Capitol

Bar Capitol is a small, lively bar at Zentralstrasse 45a in the Neustadt district of Luzern, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. The venue is compact and relaxed, furnished with sofas that encourage groups to settle in for the evening, and it has a smoker-friendly policy, which is less common in Swiss bars and is a draw for part of its crowd. The atmosphere is informal and sociable, with a mixed adult clientele of locals, students and visitors looking for a drink without hotel-bar prices; the price band is $$. The drinks programme is the focus: creative cocktails, local beers and a list of more than 150 spirits, which makes the bar a good place for anyone wanting to explore whisky, rum, gin or other spirits beyond the standard offering. Food is simple and suited to late hours, with toasties and schnitzel sandwiches on the menu. Music is incidental, since the room is built around conversation, and there is no dedicated dancefloor. Opening hours are not fixed in the guide data, so the current schedule should be confirmed on +41 41 210 96 36. As with most Luzern bars, Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest and the room fills quickly because of its small size, while earlier in the week there is more space on the sofas. No cover charge is listed. Reservations are not typically a feature of small neighbourhood-style bars, but groups can call ahead to ask. Bottle-service is not part of the documented offer. No strict dress code or door policy is published, and casual clothing is normal. Located on Zentralstrasse, a short walk from the station and the main Neustadt streets, the bar is convenient for a first or last stop of an evening and sits within easy reach of other nightlife around Pilatusstrasse.