The lively atmosphere of the White Star bar earns it a reputation as a hotspot in Lausanne, particularly thanks to its legendary afterwork events every Thursday from 6 pm!
The White Star is much more than just a bar. It's a vibrant hub firmly rooted in Lausanne's everyday life for decades. From the morning coffee to the last order on a Friday night, every hour has its own character here. And that's precisely what makes it a legendary spot.
From the morning
If you're an early riser, you can stop by for a coffee or hot chocolate in peaceful surroundings to read your newspaper or simply enjoy the tranquility before your day begins.
In the morning, the White Star is a tranquil haven. Coffee, hot chocolate, fresh fruit juice: you can settle in, take a breath, and read the paper. A moment of calm right in the city centre, before the day gets hectic.
At the end of the day
From 6 p.m., the atmosphere changes and becomes more festive as the evening progresses. This is particularly the case on Thursdays during the famous after-work events, and on Fridays and Saturdays, when DJs take to the decks from 10:30 p.m. and electrify the atmosphere until closing.
From late afternoon, the tone shifts. Tables fill up, conversations liven, and the White Star becomes what it truly is: a bar made for a party. Thursday after-work drinks It has become an institution in Lausanne, the unmissable weekly event.
Evenings
From 6 p.m., the atmosphere changes and becomes more festive as the evening progresses. This is particularly the case on Thursdays during the famous after-work events, and on Fridays and Saturdays, when DJs take to the decks from 10:30 p.m. and electrify the atmosphere until closing.
On Friday and Saturday nights, the Étoile Blanche doesn't close when the other bars pack up their chairs. From 10:30 pm, our DJs take over the decks and transform the place: the music gets louder, the tables clear, and we dance until 2 am. No cover charge, no queue, no dress code, just a cocktail or mocktail in hand, good tunes, and Place Benjamin-Constant to catch your breath between tracks.
Start with an aperitif on the terrace, stay for the dancefloor. On Thursdays, the afterwork kicks off the weekend from 6pm and rarely finishes at the scheduled time.
The passion for cocktails
Gin is a true institution at the Étoile Blanche. Indeed, no fewer than thirty gins are offered on the menu! With this immense variety, the establishment stands out as one of the best-stocked gin bars in the entire Lausanne region! Come and try some exceptional gins, always in moderation of course…
Gin is a passion here. With over thirty different varieties on the menu, L'Étoile Blanche has established itself as the go-to place for it in the Lausanne region. And for those who prefer a well-crafted cocktail or a non-alcoholic option, our menu of homemade cocktails and mocktails has plenty to surprise you. Everything you need for a great evening, whatever you fancy drinking.