Must-see nightlife in Hanover

  • Bukowski's

    Hanover

    One of the newest cocktail bars on the Hanover scene, sleek Bukowski's mixes leather couches with exposed brick walls and industrial-style stools. Spirits…

  • Holländische Kakao-Stube

    Hanover

    With the blue-and-white square-patterned floor matching the Delft pottery, and a curved ship’s staircase and maritime paintings creating a subtle nautical…

  • Brauhaus Ernst August

    Hanover

    A Hanover institution, this sprawling brewpub makes a refreshing unfiltered pilsner called Hannöversch. A party atmosphere reigns nightly, helped along by…

  • Piccoli's Roadhouse

    Hanover

    This popular, sprawling 'American-style' sports bar and restaurant seems standard at first, but head downstairs for a world of bar games, with 20…

  • Cafe Bar

    Hanover

    Have a seat at the whitewashed communal table or sink into a leather armchair at this chill neighborhood cafe in artsy Linden and while away some time…

  • Schöne Aussichten 360°

    Hanover

    Putting a beach club atop a car park (with deckchairs and sand) is a very Berlin thing to do and it works here, too, bringing out that sense of fun in…

  • Osho Diskothek

    Hanover

    Fondly nicknamed ‘Baggi’ by the Hanoverians, Osho offers classic disco hits for the over-25s. It runs mainly at weekends but occasionally a pre-holiday…

  • Bronco’s

    Hanover

    Bronco’s brings together the features of a bar, club and lounge in decor that snaps up the best of the 1960s and '70s. You’ll find a good selection of…

  • Spektakel

    Hanover

    Deep-red walls, wood panelling and candlelight give this side-street Oststadt pub a cosy feel. Order a pint of Guinness or Newcastle Brown Ale and…

  • Panea

    Hanover

    A small, airy cafe with terrific coffee and big windows where you can perch and watch the world go by along the Lister Meile pedestrian strip. Also has…

  • Palo Palo

    Hanover

    On Hanover’s nightlife calendars for more than two decades, this club behind the main train station spins dance classics, soul, R&B and hip-hop, with a…

  • Jack the Ripper's London Tavern

    Hanover

    In the heart of Krōpcke, this popular British basement pub is famous for its beef pies, fish and chips, and vaulted ceiling. It's a good spot to watch…

  • 200 Ponies

    Hanover

    If you're young and frisky, head to the Tiedhof courtyard and this den of hormones featuring hip-hop music and culture.

  • Rocker

    Hanover

    The only club in Hanover committed to rock draws a crowd committed to rocking out.

  • Auszeit

    Hanover

    This colourful, ambient Oststadt lounge-bar beyond the Hauptbahnhof is a bit of this and a bit of that, with something for everyone. There's an inviting…

  • Eve Klub

    Hanover

    This former striptease bar in the red-light district has kept the red lamps over the tables and red corduroy sofas. DJs play at the Friday- and Saturday…

  • Waterloo

    Hanover

    Hanover’s most popular beer garden has a lovely stand of trees, low prices and a large screen that shows German football matches – and always the Hannover…

  • Kiez Klub

    Hanover

    Every weekend this club plays house, reggaeton, dance hall, hip-hop (you don't stop)...

  • Martinos

    Hanover

    This pocket-sized local in the heart of Oststadt has a comfy little lounge space in the back. Note that smoking is allowed inside.