Métropole

A major concert hall for western Switzerland, the Métropole books dance, world music, pop, jazz, etc. If you are passing through town at the right time you might catch anything from the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra to the Cure here.

nightlife

Address: Rue des Terreaux 25
Hours: Mon 09:00-19:00, Tue-Fri 08:30-19:00, Sat 08:00-18:00
Website: mymetropole.ch (opens in a new tab)

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Possibly the best burgers in Lausanne. Their "Elvis Blue Cheese" burger is rated the best burger in Switzerland by gourmet blog theburgerblog.ch. The restaurant seats about 30 but it gets rather crowded in the evening. But it's definitely a must try.
Mon-Wed 11:00-22:00, Tue-Sat 11:00-23:00Fr. 20
Drink
Taco's Bar
Pool and live music, of reasonably large size.
Do
Espace de Terreaux
The local council of Protestant churches has de-consecrated the chapel located across the street from the Metropole 2000 shopping centre and now uses it to present weekly concerts with a mix of sacred and profane acts ranging from American gospel singers through Eastern European Klezmer bands to puppet theatre for children.
Drink
MAD
One of the largest Swiss dance club with international DJ appearances. Thursday RnB & student nights, Friday trance & techno, Saturday house clubbing, Sunday TRIXX & Jungle gay nights. Difficult to enter after midnight. Check local listings for details.