Bongo Joe Geneva

Vinyl records, with a view

Megha from Geneva

About me Born and raised in India, I made my way to Geneva in 2021 at 29 to pursue a master's degree. A journalist turned communications professional, I'm fuelled by food, music, books, and the beauty of nature. I believe in savouring life's slower moments—whether that's cooking elaborate meals for friends, wandering through Geneva's enchanting parks and lakeside promenades, or diving...
"Bongo Joe is Geneva’s go-to for vinyl lovers — browse records, sip drinks by the Rhône, and soak in the cool, hip vibe on a lively little island."

Bongo Joe is a place for collectors and vinyl record hobbyists. Situated in the tiny island just off Bel-Air in Geneva, Bongo Joe is a household name among the vinyl record community.

The establishment boasts a vast collection of records and is also a space for meeting like-minded people. Bongo Joe is also the place to grab a drink and share joyful moments with friends after work, with the beautiful view of the Rhone.

The place has a cool, earthy, hipster vibe to it. If you are a music lover and want to meet people who share the same passion as you, this is the place. Or, if you just want to sit back, relax, and watch the water flow by you with a drink in your hand, head straight over to Bongo Joe.

During summer, the place bustles with activity and the chatter of the visitors.

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About me Born and raised in India, I made my way to Geneva in 2021 at 29 to pursue a master's degree. A journalist turned communications professional, I'm fuelled by food, music, books, and the beauty of nature. I believe in savouring life's slower moments—whether that's cooking elaborate meals for friends, wandering through Geneva's enchanting parks and lakeside promenades, or diving into a good book by the water. I am naturally curious and enjoy learning about the history, as in local trivia, of places I visit. Currently, in the pursuit of perfecting my French and s...

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