Erfurt
This classy, art-bedizened wine shop and bar offers a fantastic introduction to local drops, including some hard-to-get bottles from the nearby Saale…
Must-see nightlife in Central Germany
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Erfurt
Good times are pretty much guaranteed at this student-focused 'Kulturzentrum' (cultural centre), whether you hunker down for beer and a chat in the…
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Fairy-Tale Road
This absinthe bar on the cusp of Marburg's Oberstadt serves much more than green fairies – while the wormwood-laced tipple is naturally there for the…
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Fairy-Tale Road
This sprawling, low-ceilinged Irish bar, lined with 'authentic' Hibernian timber, leather and books, is popular with locals and travellers alike. It's a…
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Fairy-Tale Road
The same family has been tending to tea-takers in this Konditorei (cake shop) and cafe for four generations. Enjoy the house-special chocolate-cream cake…
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Fairy-Tale Road
This versatile, ubercool space, a self-proclaimed 'socio-cultural centre', hosts semi-regular parties, DJs, art shows, installations, live music, cinema…
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Fairy-Tale Road
Somehow they manage to squeeze the occasional live act into this tiny neighbourhood hangout, with its horseshoe bar, classic European film posters and…
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Erfurt
Everything the macho scribe loved is here in abundance, from dead animals to cigar humidors with personal drawers and a ridiculous variety of rum and…
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Central Germany
Hang out with a crowd ranging from tattooed hipsters and pretty young things to a slightly more reserved middle-aged set, in this trendy cafe-bar…
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Central Germany
A sleek and fashionable spot with an extraordinary selection of teas, breakfasts and the occasional snack. It can, however, get a little smoky in the main…
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Central Germany
This popular bar is fresh from a facelift and stands out from the crowd among the several other interesting bar/eateries you'll find along…
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Central Germany
Magdeburg's 'it' venue features two levels of lounges and a compact dance floor. Dress to impress and show your best moves.
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Erfurt
This cocktail bar has been shaking up Erfurt with its flights of libatory fancy, offering an impressive range of more than 200 mixed drinks and 400…
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Fairy-Tale Road
The best reason to visit this sleek, modern chain restaurant, with its crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex menu, is to sip a cocktail and enjoy the wonderful views…
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Erfurt
On weekends it seems as though everybody’s popping by to knock back pints of Kilkenny or Guinness at this boisterous 'Irish' tipple-house. Smokers can sit…
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Erfurt
A former gathering spot for media types, this club is now a glittery cocktail lounge and dance venue. Nights range from 'Salsavanza' (celebrating the…
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Fairy-Tale Road
Spread over several levels, this former bank just outside Göttingen’s Innerstadt (inner city) changes its spots each night. Wednesday night is student…
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Fairy-Tale Road
Come for a Cuba Libra, a beer or a wine, if only to sit on the wonderful terrace with its unbeatable views of the palace. Decent tapas, Flammkuchen …
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Central Germany
This hip bar-slash-literary salon recreates the early 1900s with antique velvet sofas, flocked wallpaper and Persian carpets. There are comedy shows,…
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Fairy-Tale Road
Delirium is upstairs, Frazzkeller is downstairs, and both of these student hang-outs scream 1970s and have great views over the Unterstadt (yes, even from…
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Central Germany
This old student club in the Moritzburg has DJs pressing out the latest sounds and hosts various events, including poetry slams some Sundays; check the…
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Harz Mountains
This sprawling, multilevel pub has a dance floor upstairs on Saturday nights. The Sky sports bar on the 2nd floor is a popular haunt for watching local…
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Central Germany
This sleek, modern cafe-bar offers a contrast to the historic aspects of Eisleben. As well as serving wine and cocktails (in broad daylight), it does…
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Fairy-Tale Road
Monthly drink specials, craft beers, vivid purple walls and a fondness for heavy music distinguish this friendly little cafe-bar.
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Central Germany
Catch live bands, croon karaoke or hit the floor for a party in the town’s grooviest venue.
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Erfurt
This popular bar just southwest of the Michaelisstrasse nightlife hub does cheap cocktails and DJ nights for Erfurt's young alternative music crowd.
