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What to order
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Cocktails
Recommended multiple times for being excellent, diverse, and a highlight of the bar experience.
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Beer
Praised for a good range of beers, making it a solid choice for a casual drink.
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Shots
Mentioned positively as part of the bar’s drink selection and nightlife vibe.
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4
Brunch
The Sunday brunch is described as appealing and appetizing, with a menu that makes you hungry just reading it.
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5
Perches
Specifically called out as fresh and very good, with homemade sauces and fair prices.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 3 to 7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Bar du Lac
Bar du Lac is a restaurant, bar, and barbecue restaurant in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, located on the water near the port and marina. It offers outdoor seating, dine-in service, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night food, with cocktails, beer, coffee, wine, and hard liquor on the menu. Reviewers consistently praise the lakeside setting, the terrace, the cocktails, and the smiling, welcoming staff. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is popular with groups, tourists, college students, and solo diners.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is Bar du Lac known for?
Bar du Lac is best known for its waterfront terrace in Neuchâtel and its cocktails, which reviewers describe as excellent and varied. People also highlight it as a summer meeting point with good views, live music, and a lively but relaxed setting by the port.
What dishes or drinks are most recommended at Bar du Lac?
Reviewers most often point to the cocktails, including a varied cocktail list, along with beer and shots. On the food side, the brunch and the menu in general get positive mentions for being fresh and well-priced, and one review specifically mentions perch as a small portion.
What is the atmosphere like at Bar du Lac?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor seating right on the quai and a strong lakeside feel. Reviews describe it as a friendly place to meet friends, watch people, and listen to live music, which makes it work well for groups, couples, or solo visitors.
Is Bar du Lac good value, and what is the price range?
Bar du Lac is in the CHF 10 to 20 range, and reviewers say the prices are very correct for what you get. The value is helped by the waterfront setting, friendly service, and drinks and food that are described as good quality.
When is the best time to visit Bar du Lac?
Summer is the standout time to go, because reviews repeatedly call it a favorite summer meeting point and praise sitting outside as the sun goes down. Live music is also mentioned, so evenings can be especially lively, but the marina can be noisy when boats dock and sound their foghorn.
Is parking available at Bar du Lac?
Yes. Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Bar du Lac kid-friendly?
Yes, Bar du Lac is good for kids.
