Munich
Go with the zeitgeist and take a pew at this perfect spot where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast or pore over coffee and cake as you watch, from a shady…
Must-see nightlife in Germany
Hamburg
It's just a hole in the wall, but this Altona classic is everything a good Hamburg neighbourhood joint should be: friendly, unassuming, yet always ready…
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…
Munich
At one of Munich's best bars, Alex Schmaltz whips up courageous potions with unusual ingredients such as homemade cucumber-dill juice, sesame oil or…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
You could come here for the breakfast, or the reasonable meals. But we love it in spring when the sun is shining and the view of the blossom trees from…
Frankfurt am Main
Over a century old, this charming little stone vaulted cellar has communal benches where you can strike up a conversation with locals over a jug of apple…
Rhine Valley
A half-timbered, slate-walled house with exposed timber ceiling beams and creaky timber floors is a fantastically atmospheric setting for sampling local…
Heidelberg
An enormous tree frames the bar of this mellow pub, which is famed for its Warmer Erpel ('warm duck'; spicy schnapps). It also serves various other…
Freiburg
This stream-side microbrewery and beer garden is a relaxed spot to quaff a cold one under the chestnut trees in summer or next to the copper vats in…
Friedrichshain
Now in new digs, trash diva Chantal’s louche lair has been a beloved gay party institution since 1999, as much for the glam factor as for the over-the-top…
Munich
Just behind Kultfabrik, Optimol is a real clubber's nirvana, with around 10 venues after dark. Latin lovers flock to Do Brasil, while Die Burg keeps the…
Trier
Whites, reds, rosés and sparkling wines from local and regional vineyards are available by the glass or bottle at this stylish city-centre wine bar…
Leipzig
Just off the Karli, this large but extremely cosy pub is popular with a studenty, alternative crowd, who come here to drink beer under the two enormous…
Bremen City
With a futuristic-looking bar, a chic dance floor and lots of cocktails, Nur Für Freunde (Just for Friends) is the place for house, dance and electro. It…
Münster
Friendly bar that reboots a 1920s vibe for the 21st century with good burgers, beers, football on the big screen, quiz nights and other events that bring…
Lübeck
Cafe by day, bar by… you get it. During daylight hours savour coffee drinks while grazing fresh and tasty casual fare. But the real appeal here are the…
Rhine Valley
Across the street from the Sesselbahn station, next to a little stream, this homey place serves its own and other local growers’ wines along with hearty…
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…
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…
Berlin
Charmingly improvised decor, consisting of well-worn sofas and egg cartons tucked under the ceiling, characterises this neighbourly pub that's always…
Stuttgart
Work on your own Hüftengold (love handles) with cake and locally roasted coffee at this sylvan wonderland. The log stools and sheepskins create a…
Lake Constance
Part boutique, part boho-chic cafe, 37° combines a high-ceilinged interior with a cracking lake-facing pavement terrace. Pull up a candy-coloured chair…
Münster
This hip cultural cafe has top-quality coffee and comfortable sofas for lounging on. Join convivial locals at such events as poetry readings, a pub quiz,…
Swabian Alps Region
Scenically perched above the Ammer Valley, a 2km trudge west of town, this creaking farmhouse is famous for its beer garden and home-pressed Most (cider)…
Münster
This cleverly converted 1950s gas station has blissful cakes, light snacks and strong coffee. At night, different DJs keep the place busy after everything…
Berlin
This dimly lit cafe with its wooden tables and movie-themed memorabilia has lured chatty boho types with coffee and beer since 1990, making it one of the…
Munich
Named for a 1969 Munich cult movie starring it-girl Uschi Obermaier, the Red Sun is a fiery nirvana for fans of electronic sounds. A global roster of DJs…
Dresden
Laidback to the point of toppling, this '70s-retro cafe has enormous windows that fold back when the heat is on, as well as 1960s airport furniture and…
Regensburg
Tucked into a covered passageway off Gesandtenstrasse, this buzzy Italian cafe-bar that has not changed since the 1960s teleports you back to the postwar…
Potsdam
This vaulted cellar lounge is popular with grown-ups willing to peel off the bills for top-notch cocktails. Access is via the back courtyard. There's no…
Frankfurt am Main
Hidden away between the embankment and the water’s edge, this cafe set in a grassy riverfront park with dazzling views of the city-centre skyline is an…
Munich
Strong cocktails served in half-litre glasses quickly loosen inhibitions at this sizzling nightspot, a great place to crash when the party's winding down…
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…
Berlin
The Berlin version of the London original descends on Berlin bi-monthly with electro-house beats raining down on a party-happy crowd. See the website for…
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…
Hamburg
The drinks menu is like a designer catalogue at this grand old St Georg bar, which has been beautifully restored. Settle into one of the wooden booths,…
Munich
Refreshingly nonmainstream, this groovetastic club has a chilled night beer garden and a shape-shifting line-up of punk, nu metal, hip-hop, dance hall and…
Munich
Indie rock, postpunk, and underground are the speciality of this industrial club near the Theresienwiese. Live bands, both local and international, and…
Frankfurt am Main
At Frankfurt’s number-one rock club, DJs (who take requests) play alternative rock as well as punk and metal in two barrel-vaulted cellars. Things really…
Aachen
This living-room-style cafe brims with books and leafy plants. It's an inviting refuge for winding down on vintage sofas or for meeting locals over a cold…
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