Club Baur Au Lac

Club Baur Au Lac is a private members’ club housed in Villa Rosau on Claridenstrasse in Zurich. Its character follows the tradition of English gentlemen’s clubs, with a discreet and representative setting for meetings, conversation and time away from the city’s busier spaces. Access is reserved for members and their personal guests, giving the venue a more private rhythm than a conventional public restaurant.

The club’s restaurant forms part of its gastronomy offering and is integrated into the villa’s historic interiors. Traditional rooms provide a formal backdrop for business appointments, social gatherings and quieter occasions, while the atmosphere remains centred on discretion and club etiquette. The setting is suitable for members looking for a place to meet contacts, pause between engagements or spend time in a refined house environment.

Villa Rosau stands close to Bahnhofstrasse and directly beside the lake basin, with its own park grounds. The combination of an urban address and landscaped surroundings gives the club a distinct sense of separation without placing it far from central Zurich. Outdoor areas include a terrace and pergola, extending the club’s spaces into the park during suitable weather. These areas also support the venue’s event offering and provide an alternative to the villa’s interior rooms.

Club Baur Au Lac accommodates more than informal restaurant visits. Its rooms, terrace, pergola and park setting can be considered for private occasions through the venue’s event and room reservation enquiries. The spaces lend themselves to business functions, member gatherings and hosted events where a controlled, traditional setting is more appropriate than an open-to-all dining room.

The venue is best suited to members and accompanying guests seeking discreet restaurant dining, a formal club atmosphere and a central setting near the lake. It is not presented as a casual drop-in venue, and the membership structure remains central to the experience. For eligible guests, Club Baur Au Lac combines restaurant service, traditional interiors and outdoor event spaces within one private clubhouse.