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Discover 95 local hidden gems in Geneva

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Athénée Quatre – A bar for the arts

"Athénée Quatre" in Geneva is a place that celebrates the performing arts. It's a jazz, cocktail bar, theater and workshop all in one. Check out the events

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Music
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Restaurants

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Gives a Fork – Casual hipster dining vibe

"Gives a Fork" in Geneva, with its U-shaped table and small dining area, makes for a very intimate vibe - a great restaurant to dine with friends!

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Restaurants

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ALIVE – 100% plant-based gastronomy

"ALIVE" in Geneva isn't your typical vegan restaurant that only offers lazy burgers & wraps - it's so much more! Try the Brunch Menu on weekends...

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

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Jha

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Saj Eat – Lebanese la man'oushe

the Lebanese "Saj Eat" in Geneva takes on the local kebab shops and then some. They make the most authentic food with noticeably fresh ingredients...

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Snacks

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Claire

Hobden

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enFaim – Juice and soup bar

"enFaim" in Geneva is one the few restaurants you'll walk out of lighter than you came in! Most of all I love their juice bar & their signature shot...

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Claire

Hobden

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Fabbrica Pasta – Fresh pasta

"Fabbrica Pasta" in Geneva run by chef Enzo simply, quietly, makes the best pasta in town. You don't know the meaning of al dente till you've come here...

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Restaurants

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Claire

Hobden

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Philippe Pascoet – Chocolates for the modern age

"Philippe Pascoet" Geneva is a heaven for all you chocolate connoisseurs, where you can find anything ranging from the classics to the top chocolates!

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Claire

Hobden

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Walk by the Rhone – Nature without leaving the city

A walk by the Rhone is finding the beauty of nature without having to leave Geneva. Discover the woods, hike on the Alps, stroll through vineyards...

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Relaxing

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Claire

Hobden

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Bain Bleu – Swiss baths in the city

"Bain Bleu" Geneva is a spa that marries luxury with simplicity beautifully, and can provide a day of relaxation for all, guaranteed...

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Relaxing

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Claire

Hobden

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Wunderchic – Boutique shopping in Eaux-Vives

"Wunderchic" Geneva is the place you want to visit in case you feel like buying a whimsical vintage dress, even just to see, it's worth visiting I'd say!

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Shopping

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Claire

Hobden

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Osteria della Bottega – Modern Italian

"Osteria della Bottega" Geneva is not your traditional Italian restaurant. The pasta is handmade, but the dishes are rarely classics, to your surprise...

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Restaurants

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Claire

Hobden

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Galerie Sebastien Bertrand – Art with a fresh eye

"Galerie Sebastien Bertrand" Geneva is an art gallery that portrays the freshest contemporary pieces by young artists in the local industry...

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Art & culture

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Claire

Hobden

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