Das Leben ist schön, Ostend
Das Nord 2, Ostend 
Schöneberger, Bornheim
Wunderbar, Höchst
| Altstadt/Innenstadt | Bahnhofsviertel | Ostend | Gallus |
| Bockenheim | Gutleutviertel | Westend | Höchst |
| Bornheim |
Sachsenhausen | Nordend |
22nd Bar
Stylishly soaring over the city, great cocktail mixes and a fabulous view from the 22nd floor. A live piano player every evening. A visit is not exactly inexpensive, but it’s always worth it. Clientele is very chic.
›› Innenstadt, Innside Residence Eurotheum, Neue Mainzer Str. 66-68, Tel. 21 08 80, www.innside.com
Autorenbar
The heart and hub of the well-known Frankfurter Hof. Nice and quiet piano music and drinks that are not particularly inexpensive.
›› Innenstadt, Am Kaiserplatz 1, Tel. 21 51 18, www.frankfurter-hof.steigenberger.de
Bar Central
Dimly lit but nice. For many years, men in jeans and leather jackets have been playing pinball on colorful machines in the oldest and most popular gay bar in the city.
›› Innenstadt, Elefantengasse 11-13, Tel. 29 29 26
Bar Fiftyfour
An all-round talent. Early mornings, shoppers drink their cappuccino, business people drop by around noon and, after work is finished, dim lighting is switched on in the rooms and the little 54 mutates from a breakfast café into a lifestyle bar.
›› Innenstadt, Große Bockenheimer Str. 54, Tel. 92 88 68 48, www.bar-54.de
BB-Bar
Small but wow! In the BB-Bar, leopard skins dominate as sofa coverings, as do miniskirts among the female patrons. There’s champagne instead of cider and a lot of wonderfully colorful people who can’t sleep at night. Offbeat nightlife bar where the two women bosses personally mix drinks.
›› Innenstadt, Kaiserhof Str. 18, Tel. 13 37 97 08
Café am Liebfrauenberg
The café, founded in 1893, is Frankfurt’s oldest coffee house, providing a lot of nostalgia with its thick slices of cake, chandeliers and red satin curtains. If you’re lucky, you’ll be served by the singing Italian waiter Luigi.
›› Altstadt, Liebfrauenberg 24, Tel. 28 73 80
Café Hauptwache
The magnificent, centrally located coffee house is more than 275 years old. In the past, it was a police station and jail; now it’s a café, bar and restaurant. It is nice and cozy, especially in the evenings, when the lighting is dimmed; sometimes a DJ spins his tunes.
›› Innenstadt, An der Hauptwache 15, Tel. 21 99 86 72, www.cafe-hauptwache.de
Café Karin
The absolute cult address among Frankfurt’s coffee houses and popular in every social stratum – there is barely a place where the patrons intermix more than here. The Karin has also become a major player for breakfast and quality coffee.
›› Innenstadt, Großer Hirschgraben 28, Tel. 29 52 17, www.cafekarin.de
Cigarrum
The Cigarrum in the Frankfurter Hof was rightly named as the Cigar Lounge of the Year in 2009. Besides the finest cigars from Cuba and the Dominican Republic, specially selected rums and various spirits, wines and draft beers are served. Live jazz on Wednesdays.
›› Innenstadt, Am Kaiserplatz 1, Tel. 21 51 18, www.steigenberger.com/Frankfurt
Diamonds & Pearls
Cream-colored suede seats and the shaggy carpet create an intentional decadence that also attracts the suitably chic patrons.
›› Altstadt, Carl-Theodor-Reiffenstein-Platz 6, Tel. 94 94 28 64, www.dp-frankfurt.de
Euro Deli
Mixture of coffee shop, bistro and cocktail bar that fits precisely into the cliché of the banking metropolis. In the five years that the Eurotheum has been located here, things get really happening here at the Banker After-Work Parties.
›› Innenstadt, Neue Mainzer Str. 60-66, Tel. 29 80 19 50, www.eurodeli.de
Gagos
Brightly lit, modern lifestyle bar with various levels above the city. After sundown on Fridays and Saturdays DJs start laying down the beats at 10 pm and the party lasts through until the break of dawn.
›› Innenstadt, Zeil 112-114, Tel. 35 35 15 00, www.gagos-bar.de
Helium
This was once the trendy location in the city, but has aged somewhat over the years. But the bar with the two large glass facades is naturally still worth visiting for a drink.
›› Altstadt, Bleiden Str. 7, Tel. 28 70 35
Ima Multibar
“Ima” means mother. And the owners care for their guests with a lot of motherly love. Artists, graphic designers and photographers who are friends of the owners present exhibitions. On weekends, DJs spin their tunes and a CD with soul and relaxed hip-hop has even been put out by the Ima team.
›› Innenstadt, Kleine Bockenheimer Str. 14, Tel. 90 02 56 65, www.ima-multibar.de
Kleinlaut & Brown - Gesellschaft für gute
Nachtunterhaltung
Imaginative Frankfurt trendy bar. The three aquariums provide entertainment and something to talk about, as does a visit to the WC. DJ on Fridays and Saturdays.
›› Innenstadt, Stift Str. 34, Tel. 21 99 09 54, www.kleinlautundbrown.de
Lala Mamoona (das Klohäuschen)
The former public convenience from the late 19th century has been freshly renovated and now has more or less the dignified charm of a small chapel. The DJ plays a lot of black music and the atmosphere here is just fantastic.
›› Innenstadt, Zeil 1a, Tel. 25 17 27 95
Le Bar
With its crazy lighting, large lilac seats with gold fringes and artfully decorated walls, Le Bar has an authentic French nightclub atmosphere. The champagne flows freely but there are plenty of other alcoholic drinks to tempt guests. The fun and games shifts to the outdoor terraces in summer. In the winter there’s room for night owls in the heated inner courtyard. A place to indulge with a touch of Parisian flair all year round.
›› Altstadt, Neue Kräme 29, Tel. 13 38 34 50, www.le-bar.eu
Long Island City Lounge
Maritime feeling, upscale materials and design – all this and much more awaits the flock of prominent guests in the attractive City Lounge near the stock exchange. You can meet at the semicircular bar and enjoy not only first-class cocktails or dinner, but also the view of the many beautiful candelabra and floral arrangements. In short, a place for people who enjoy life.
›› Innenstadt, Kaiserhof Str. 12, Tel. 91 39 61 46, www.my-places.de
Luna Bar
Popular meeting place for after work in the city. You can stand at the large, curving bar not only to enjoy the delicious cocktails, but also to see and be seen. Once a month – naturally when the moon is full - there´s great live music at the Lunatics-Party.
›› Innenstadt, Stift Str. 6, Tel. 29 47 74, www.luna-bar.de
Mac Gowans Irish Pub
If the landlord gets cranky, don´t worry. It´s normal and actually means "I like you." Typical Irish pub.
›› Innenstadt, Zeil 10, Tel. 91 39 66 11, www.macgowans.de
Main Tower
Exactly 53 floors up, it’s a great place to sip cocktails in this very stylish bar above the roofs of the city. A detour to the 200-m high viewing platform is also exciting.
›› Innenstadt, Neue Mainzer Str. 52-58, Tel. 36 50 47 77, www.maintower-restaurant.de
Maingold
Absolute shooting star of the bar scene. In a cozy, kitschy living-room atmosphere, guests enjoy everything from breakfast to wine or cocktails in the evening. A bar with a cult character.
›› Innenstadt, Zeil 1, Tel. 28 33 27, www.cafe-maingold.de
Metropol-Café am Dom
Very large café, centrally located but still peaceful, between the cathedral and the Leinwandhaus. Here, people from all over the world and of every age enjoy homemade cakes with ice tea or elderberry punch in the bright conservatory or on the idyllic, flower-lined sun terrace. A real oasis in the big city.
›› Altstadt, Weckmarkt 13, Tel. 28 82 87, www.metropolcafe.de
Moloko
Popular bar in a 1970s retro style, with low, wooden tables and swivel chairs. Fans of late breakfasts or early drinks appear in the early afternoon. The home-made juices are especially popular.
›› Altstadt, Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 1, Tel. 13 88 69 32, www.moloko-am-meer.de
Mood Bar
Sip cocktails in former cinema seats and watch the people walking by the large glass façade. Very cozy and nice. Varied music with jazz, soul and karaoke on Thursdays.
›› Altstadt, Berliner Str. 72, Tel. 21 99 96 96
Mosaiic
A beautiful place with hookahs, oriental scents, petroleum lamps and textiles hanging from the ceiling. Ideal location for a first date.
›› Altstadt, Töngesgasse 7, Tel. 21 99 57 63, www.mosaiic-bar.de
Mozart Café
A Viennese feeling floats through the inner city of Frankfurt. Coffee house atmosphere, red plush chairs and calorie-loaded cakes. The average age of the customers is probably over 50 with a bit more time on their hands. But business people, young people and Zeil shoppers also like to pop into the traditional cafe.
›› Altstadt, Töngesgasse 23, Tel. 29 19 54
Palastbar
Stylish bar in the cellar of the well-known Tigerpalast variety theater; first-class cocktails plus an extensive selection of excellent whiskies, brandies and drinks from around the world.
›› Innenstadt, Heiligkreuzgasse 16-20, Tel. 92 00 22 0, www.tigerpalast.de
Paris Bar-Café
The location in the Literaturhaus, which was opened in 2007 by Paris Kosmidis, is precisely just the right place to make sure that you don’t go hungry after the reading; with wine, coffee and international dishes.
›› Innenstadt, Schöne Aussicht 2, Tel. 21 08 59 85
Piper Red Lounge
Red walls, a black bar, as well as chandeliers and candelabras that will bring joy to the heart of any cliché lover. Very popular meeting place for gays and their friends.
›› Innenstadt, Bleich Str. 38, Tel. 13 88 68 02, www.piper-red-lounge.de
Riz Bar
Happening bar in a retro style, with authentic furnishings from grandmother’s days and a large glass façade; friendly staff.
›› Innenstadt, Berliner Str. 72, Eingang Großer Hirschgraben, Tel. 28 24 39
Rote Bar
Small, dimly lit, pleasant. The bar’s owners are successfully swimming against the city’s trendy mainstream. Artists, creative folk, musicians and other night owls meet here.
›› Altstadt, Mainkai 7, Tel. 29 35 33, www.rotebar.com
Sansibar
This bar features beautiful murals by artist Delphine Buhro and can be found in the middle of the banking district on the ground floor of Japan Tower. Exotic extravagant ambience and a high number of VIPs.
›› Innenstadt, Japancenter, Taunustor 2, Tel. 91 39 61 47, www.sansibar.us
Schöne Aussicht
Nice bar and restaurant with traditional German and international cuisine, also good for a relaxing coffee in the afternoon. The view onto the street isn’t actually as pleasant as its name suggests, which means“nice view”, but the view of a mural from 1953 depicting Frankfurt scenes, or into the modern ambiance of the lounge area, is worthwhile. In the evenings the chances to flirt rise once the beautiful people start gathering.
›› Altstadt, Fahrgasse 3, Tel. 25 49 37 99, www.schoeneaussicht-ffm.de
Shooter´s Saloon
In this American saloon, you can “shoot your lights out” just like a real cowboy, with either a wide selection of cocktails or Foster’s beer. Alternatively cowboys and cowgirls can also try one of the very delicious burgers while watching one of the various live sporting events on the TV screens.
›› Altstadt, Dom Str. 4, Tel. 28 28 38
theplacetobe
Kitsch, colors, sofas, chairs, Asian sun parasols and even table football create a very nice type of coziness. Generally a young crowd. There are delicious soups if you’re feeling hungry.
›› Altstadt, Weißadlergasse 3, Tel. 29 72 45 45, www.theplacetobe.at
Tower Bar
Nice, unspoiled bar on the ground floor of the well-known Frankfurt Tower. The fireplace room can be hired for private parties. You can also have a nice time here in winter on the heated terrace surrounded by large green plants.
›› Innenstadt, Eschenheimer Turm, Tel. 29 22 44, www.tower-bar.de
Vista Bar & Lounge
Nice hotel bar in which you can enjoy little snacks, Cuban coffee or Bellini cocktails while listening to soft piano tunes.
›› Innenstadt, Hoch Str. 4 (im Hilton), Tel. 1 33 80 24 60, www.hilton.de/frankfurt
Wacker´s Kaffee Geschäft
The different types of people in the waiting line best symbolize the great popularity of this small coffee house, which is owned by the third generation of this family business and which has become a Frankfurt institution. Apparently, some people make a detour into the city just to get a whiff of the freshly ground beans.
›› Altstadt, Kornmarkt 9, Tel. 28 78 10, www.wackers-kaffee.de
Walden
Trendy hot spot in the city, both day and night. The café on the ground floor is dominated by a futuristic candy-colored scheme, with light blue and mint green tones. The bar with a Mediterranean flair on the floor above attracts young people with dance fever.
›› Altstadt, Kleiner Hirschgraben 7, Tel. 92 88 27 00, www.walden-frankfurt.com
Wiener´s Neues Café Schneider
Frankfurt’s oldest family-owned café opened 1914 at Paulsplatz and moved later to Kaiserstraße. It is a place for lovers of homemade cakes, pies and the Bethmännchen (a marzipan cookie) known throughout the world. The clientele is on the older side.
›› Innenstadt, Kaiser Str. 12, Tel. 28 14 47, www.wieners.de
Yours Australian Bar
Australian version of the Yours Bars chain; big entertainment program, e.g. karaoke and parties where DJs boost the mood; large Aussie brunch on Sundays.
›› Innenstadt, Rahmhof Str. 2-4, Tel. 28 21 00, www.yours-bar.de
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Bahnhofsviertel
Cafe Bar Plank
Frankfurt´s most industrious DJ returns to his roots. For 15 years, Ata Macias lived near the main train station and now he’s back there with his own cafe-bar. The Plank’s decor is spartan and functional, but the menu isn’t. During the day coffee, cakes, snacks and organic juices are offered. In the evening beer and schnaps from selected suppliers are served. When DJs play musical treats, the place is bursting at the seams.
›› Bahnhofsviertel, Elbe Str. 15, Tel. 26 95 86 66, www.barplank.de
Chicago Meatpackers
Cool and very lovingly decorated American bar.
›› Bahnhofsviertel, Untermainanlage 8, Tel. 23 16 59, www.chicago-meatpackers.de
James
Well-stocked cocktail bar overt two floors; before and after performances, it is filled with the guests of the associated English Theatre.
›› Bahnhofsviertel, Kaiser Str. 34, Tel. 24 23 16 11, www.james-frankfurt.org
o´reilly´s
Germany’s largest Irish pub, with friendly atmosphere in four different areas. Sports fans will enjoy watching their favorite teams on the large screens. Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays.
›› Bahnhofsviertel, Am Hauptbahnhof 4, Tel. 26 48 78 78, www.oreillys.com
Pik-Dame
The hostess nightclub, which is more than 40 years old, is sort of like a respectable lady, with a lot of plush fabric, small tables, a stage and a pole for strip tease dancers. Great place with varying events, such as disco nights or cabaret and chanson evenings.
›› Bahnhofsviertel, Elbe Str. 31, Tel. 23 63 29, www.pik-sonntag.de
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Bockenheim
Bahia Bar
The Greek owner is such a fan of the Brazilian state of Bahia that he has opened two bars with the same name; one in Frankfurt, the other in Königstein/Taunus. The culinary focus of the two Bahias is actually Mexican. This place has long been a living example of multicultural life.
›› Bockenheim, Rödelheimer Str. 27, Tel. 97 78 89 89, www.bahia-bar.de
Café Albatros
In this student neighborhood, cafés with low prices are welcome. Nice and cozy living-room atmosphere with small alcoves for pleasant brunches, just like a coffee house should be.
›› Bockenheim, Kies Str. 27, Tel. 707 27 69, www.cafe-albatros.de
Café Crumble
Students who are studying, university professors who are reading, and naturally other patrons appreciate this peaceful café – there is no background music here. Only the chirping of birds in the summer garden provides a little musical accompaniment.
›› Bockenheim, Kies Str. 4, Tel. 71 58 87 38, www.cafecrumble.de
Celsius
Backyard saloon for non-mainstream people and students, with roots in Frankfurt’s wild 1970s. In addition to beer, wine and drinks, they serve good tapas.
›› Bockenheim, Leipziger Str. 69, Tel. 707 28 90, www.celsiusbar.de
Café Extrablatt
Chain of coffee houses in the style of a Parisian bistro. The large café located directly on Bockenheimer Warte is particularly frequented by students from the University across the street, discussing their latest lectures, or attendees of the Bockenheimer Depot, discussing the ballet performance that they’ve just taken in, all sipping coffees or cocktails.
›› Bockenheim, Bockenheimer Land Str. 141, Tel. 79 40 39 99, www.cafe-extrablatt.com
Joe Pena´s Cantina y Bar
A subsidiary of the chain of Latin bar restaurants – popular throughout the world – naturally can’t be missing in Frankfurt.
›› Bockenheim, Robert-Mayer-Str. 18, Tel. 707 51 56, www.joepenas.com
Life Style Bar
Bar of the Maritim hotel, with what is allegedly the longest cocktail menu in the city. Worth a try. Live music from Monday to Saturday.
›› Bockenheim, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3, Tel. 75 78 11 49, www.maritim.de
Stattcafé
One of the oldest stomping grounds for students in the area. Customers still like to philosophize, rant and naturally drink today.
›› Bockenheim, Gremp Str. 21, Tel. 70 89 07, www.stattcafe.de
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Bornheim
Bornheims Irish Pub
Tiny Irish Pub in an idyllic location in the heart of Bornheim´s night life area, the upper Berger Straße.
›› Bronheim, Berger Str. 255, Tel. 80 06 03 68, www.irishpubbornheim.de
Café Klatsch
Nice neighborhood café with families, students and the old lady from next door. Large breakfast selection.
›› Bornheim, Mainkur Str. 29, Tel. 569 966 77, www.cafe-klatsch-bornheim.jimbo.com
Café Vorspiel
For the child in the adult, you can rent out more than 200 games in this pleasant coffee house. Whether classics such as backgammon, Monopoly or the popular “Mensch, ärgere dich nicht!” (“Sorry”) – there’s something for everyone here, with a good cup of coffee to boot. Naturally also for children.
›› Bornheim, Saalburg Str. 61, Tel. 94 59 94 15, www.cafe-vorspiel.de
Lebensfreude pur
At first glance, black furnishings as well as a lot of dim lighting are not really signs of “Lebensfreude pur” (pure zest for life). But once you have landed here, you’ll know that appearances can be deceiving.
›› Bornheim, Mainkur Str. 19, Tel. 46 89 55, www.lebensfreude-pur.com
Red Pepper
Cocktail bar in the upper Berger Straße. The interior is totally red/black. Extensive cocktail menu as well as a small selection of finger food and salads. Small outdoor area in summer.
›› Bornheim, Berger Str. 261, Tel. 46 37 16
Schöneberger
Very popular, stylish and always jam-packed metropolitan bar in the upper Berger Straße. Truly loved not only because of its Tarte Flambee, but also due to its two terraces (one on the bustling sidewalk and another in the quiet courtyard). And a stuffed elk watches over everything!
›› Bornheim, Berger Str. 237, Tel. 94 50 66 11, www.schoene-berger.de
Süden
It doesn’t get any more friendly. Sofas from friends, beer benches for children, all kinds of vases, pictures and statues. Great coffee in the early morning, delicious tapas in the evening. Cutest café in Bornheim.
›› Bornheim, Berger Str. 239, Tel. 95 63 33 00
Sugar
A modern bar with sophisticated cocktails and a fireplace attracts party-goers to the former working class neighborhood of the upper Berger Straße. In summer, residents come in any case to enjoy the wide-open windows at the front.
›› Borhnheim, Berger Str. 235, Tel. 56 80 39 76, www.sugar-bar.de
Texas American Saloon
The Texas Saloon in the eastern part of town has country music and oldies as well as a lot of room for dancing. The rooms are decorated with wagon wheels, animal skins and numerous flags. The menu lists burgers and various steaks and Mexican roundabouts. An experience – not only for die-hard U.S. fans.
›› Bornheim, Am Erlenbruch 1, Tel. 42 08 98 48, www.texas-saloon.de
Wacker´s Kaffee
On the inside, it’s cozy, cute and simply nice. On the outside, near the Bornheimer Uhrtürmchen (little Bornheim clock tower), it’s one of the most beautiful places in the city to enjoy your coffee in the sun.
›› Bornheim, Berger Str. 185, Tel. 46 00 77 52, www.wackers-kaffee.de
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Gallus
Bristol
Frankfurt’s only 24-hour bar on the ground floor of the four-star designer hotel of the same name; with a garden lounge. Once a month, it is the venue for the well-known Nightcrawler Parties.
›› Gallus, Ludwig Str. 15, Tel. 24 23 90, www.bristol-hotel.de
mc2 Lounge
A relatively multifaceted bar, from cakes to tapas, from coffee to cocktails – you’ll find different meals and drinks on the menu depending on the time of day. All of which is presented with modern furnishings in a lounge atmosphere.
›› Gallus, Nidda Str. 101-103, Tel. 27 22 77 80, www.mc2lounge.de
New in Town Home
Wine lounge and pasta bar. What started as an Internet platform for new Frankfurters (new-in-town.de) now has a real-life location for getting to know people. Modern, clear design combined with delicious food and good wine.
›› Gallus, Nidda Str. 101, Tel. 25 62 27 99, www.home.new-in-town.de
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Gutleutviertel
Feldmann´s
The floating island on the Main promises a snuggly time with food and drink. Thanks to the large number of pillows and blankets, you can make yourself really comfortable here not only in summer, but also on rainy autumn days.
›› Gutleutviertel, Bachforellenweg 51, Tel. 15 24 91 71
Frankfurter Botschaft
Standing on the covered terrace with a view of the Westhafen’s “Little Venice,” you get the impression of being at the railing of a cruise ship. And this feeling is confirmed when you look at the light gray sofas inside, which are styled like a luxury liner from the 1960s, as well as the friendly staff, who remind you of the “crew.” Regular live music concerts. Brunch on Sundays.
›› Gutleutviertel, Westhafenplatz 6-8, Tel. 24 00 48 99, www.frankfurterbotschaft.de
Lounge
The fully glassed bar covering three levels, has a cocktail lounge and also a restaurant and a nice roof terrace with a view of the Main river. Breakfast buffet on Sundays.
›› Gutleutviertel, Westhafen Pier, Rotfeder-Ring 13, Tel. 24 00 97 96, www.srzgastro.de
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Höchst
Wunderbar
The colorful, bust-ling bar, right next to the theater in Höchst, is renovated and repainted every year. The range of dishes and drinks is just as colorful as the bar’s concept. For instance, there are 13 types of beer, cider from the keg, great coffee variations, cocktails, and German and international wines. In addition, there’s a large range of breakfast dishes, soups, salad variations, pasta, vegetarian and whole foods, fish and meat dishes, snacks and kids’ dishes. German soccer league games are shown live on a large screen.
›› Höchst, Antoniter Str. 16, Tel. 31 87 83, www.cafewunderbar.de
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Nordend
21. Jahrhundert
Whether you want a cocktail or candlelight dinner, here you can have both. In the upscale restaurant area with the puristically designed wood furnishings, lovers enjoy the multicultural creations of chef Steffen Wiesner. If you want to get more acquainted after dinner, just go over to the lounge, let yourself be enveloped by the red pillows and drink a cocktail or two. You can feast every Sunday at the generous brunch buffet.
›› Nordend-West, Oeder Weg 21, Tel. 55 67 46, www.das-21-jahrhundert.de
Alex
First go to a movie and then share a good drink – or the other way around. The Frankfurt branch of the famous Alex bar/restaurant chain, below the Metropolis theater, is worth visiting, not only for film fans; breakfast buffet every day starting at 9 am.
›› Nordend-West, Eschenheimer Anlage 40, Tel. 91 50 97 80, www.alexgastro.de
Café Claro
The people behind Claro have been swimming against the mainstream for many years. Simply cozy, without a lot of shiny chrome, but with delicious, semi-oriental food on the menu.
›› Nordend-Ost, Rohrbach Str. 41, Tel. 49 73 11, www.cafeclaro.de
Café Flipper
An institution in Berger Straße for more than 15 years. In summer, a well-mixed crowd sits under the white sun parasols on the terrace. The interior of the Flipper was renovated and looks very stylish now.
›› Nordend-Ost, Berger Str. 86, Tel. 94 41 39 06, www.voicegmbh.de
Café im Holzhausenpark
In the park, there is a red cube that can be opened and closed easily and which has coffee, cakes, drinks and snacks at the ready. This makes strollers and kissing couples just as happy as mothers and their children. Great attraction that is unfortunately open only from spring to fall.
›› Nordend-West, Adolph-von-Holzhausen-Park, Holzhausen Str. 1
Café Kante
Lots of wood, Viennese charm, no loud hullabaloo; it certainly doesn’t want to be a cult café. What counts here is conversation, closeness and excellent coffee. A neighborhood coffee house in the best sense of the word.
›› Nordend-Ost, Kant Str. 13, Tel. 499 00 83
Café Läuft
Musicians, craftsmen, students – a wide variety of people drink their lattes in the café with the red neon sign and with art and knick-knacks on the walls.
›› Nordend-Ost, Rohrbach Str. 54, Tel. 90 43 05 18, www.cafe-läuft.de
Café Wacker´s
The Wacker family is almost like a dynasty – for connoisseurs of good coffee and cake, all roads lead to the three locations in the city.
›› Nordend-West, Mittelweg 47, Tel. 55 02 42, www.wackers-kaffee.de
Café Wien
A real “grandmother café” but in the positive sense. A wonderfully plush coffee house.
›› Nordend-Ost, Arnsburger Str. 1, Tel. 44 58 45
Der bunte Hund
A café bar that you can fall in love with. Cozy and dreamy, with great wine.
›› Nordend-Ost, Heide Str. 35, Tel. 94 31 94 29, www.der-bunte-hund.com
Destino Bar
Great mixture of elegantly furnished bar, lounge and restaurant. Wonderful tapas, good cocktails, and always lots of people.
›› Nordend-Ost, Habsburgallee 9, Tel. 24 24 08 88, www.destino-bar.com
EDMW – Eat Drink Man Woman
The longest aquarium in the city makes an impressive display in this fashionable bar. Dark wood and leather create a cozy atmosphere, exciting dishes and huge selection of cocktails. Every evening.
›› Nordend-West, Jahn Str. 1, Tel. 51 28 22, www.edmw.com
Lido
Certainly a favorite spot in the neighborhood. When it’s sunny, residents, students, craftsmen and business people like to sit with their croissants and lattes on the seats in front of this small coffee house.
›› Nordend-Ost, Luisen Str. 32, Tel. 94 94 20 76
Louisiana American Bar
As the name says, culinary delights from the USA, and of course a lot of beers and whiskies from overseas, but also home-made lemonades. Right next door to the Alex Bar-Restaurant below the Metropolis Theater.
›› Nordend-West, Eschenheimer Anlage 40, Tel. 59 79 95 00, www.louisiana.de
Merianbad
In the past, residents who didn’t have a bath at home came here to wash themselves. Today, the round tower is a nice café with many Italian specialities. Breakfast starting at 9 and Sunday brunch at 12.
›› Nordend-Ost, Merianplatz 1-3, Tel. 26 49 54 55
Odyssee
The floor is made of oak, a saxophone floats above the bar, and colorful works of art hang from the walls. The Odyssee is a relaxed culture café in which musicians and cabaret performers often appear. It’s a popular place to enjoy a luxurious Sunday brunch.
›› Nordend-West, Weber Str. 77, Tel. 90 50 09 95, www.odyssee-frankfurt.de
Oma Rink´s Sterntaler
New from old: in the Oma Rink former traditional cider pub, Mo Rahimi and Sandi Sanlav created their idea of a modern cider bar. Cider and traditional Handkäs marinated cheese are served in a modern lounge ambience.
›› Nordend-Ost, Musikantenweg 68, Tel. 40 56 22 90, www.omarinks-sterntaler.de
O-Ton
Cozy and yet modern, in particular the little corner with jungle picture wallpaper gives this very popular meeting place for students and residents a hint of a vacation atmosphere.
›› Nordend-Ost, Baumweg 42, Tel. 44 00 00
Schönraum
Joachim Riessen offers delicious homemade tarts, cakes and cookies in his cuddly little café on Eckenheimer Landstraße. Everything here is designed with a great deal of love for detail, so it’s the right place to enjoy a sweet treat and bask in the nostalgic atmosphere on a rainy afternoon.
›› Nordend-West, Eckenheimer Land Str. 70, Tel. 59 79 93 19
Shi Shandis
Very friendly cellar bar with a separate room where you can enjoy hookahs, chill music and lots of oriental floor cushions.
›› Nordend-West, Nibelungenallee 3, Tel. 95 50 78 48, www.shishandis.de
Toffis
Likeable pub which welcomes everyone from grandma to rockers. Toffi’s philosophy is to treat everyone as a person. Since its inception in 1994 it has become a real Bornheim institution for cool drinks and hot topics of discussion; the bright yellow bar is a particular trademark.
›› Nordend-Ost, Berger Str. 30, Tel. 43 24 98, www.toffis.de
Yours Sport Bar
American sports bar with specials that change every day. American Breakfast on Saturday and Big Brunch on Sunday, naturally with American-style all you can eat offers. Of course, there are also a lot of sports broadcasts on the screen.
›› Nordend-Ost, Berger Str. 11, Tel. 40 59 00 52, www.yours-bars.de
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Ostend
Barracão
There’s a great deal of samba feeling in the Brazilian community in the eastern part of the city. On weekends live concerts and DJs.
›› Ostend, Ostpark Str. 25, Tel. 499 08 25, www.barracao.de
Das Leben ist schön
The fact that life is best on this part of Hanauer Landstraße is due to the large concentration of bars and clubs – and naturally due to this popular party pizzeria. With countless pictures on the warm yellow walls, the joie de vivre of many night owls is awakened and their hunger is satisfied. Small beer garden in the back.
›› Ostend, Hanauer Land Str. 198, Tel. 43 05 78 70, www.my-places.de
Das Nord²
The brothers Eric and Mirko Blumhoff from the East Friesian islands have given themselves and all other North Germans a piece of home. The crowd, most of them with a Flensburger Pilsener or a Jever in their hands, roars in this small retro bar – which is furnished with sofas and floor lamps – when the North German soccer teams HSV, FC St. Pauli or Werder Bremen trot into the stadium.
›› Ostend, Sandweg 64, Tel. 40 56 22 44, www.dasnordhochzwei.de
Ha.!-Ka.?
In equal parts trendy bar, Irish pub and sports bar; a place to feel at home, equipped with pool tables, table football, a small beer garden and Guinness. Naturally, there are also soccer broadcasts on the wide screen TV.
›› Ostend, Habsburger Allee 21, Tel. 493 00 96, www.ha-ka.de
Havanna Bar
Opened in 1995 as one of the first cocktail bars in Frankfurt, the Havanna Bar, with its huge glass façade, its long bar and, of course, lots of Cuban sounds, now has a cult status as one of the most popular lounges in the city. Large selection of cocktails and spirits. Sunday breakfast buffet, with a latte macchiato included in the price, and aromatic pancakes.
›› Ostend, Schwanen Str. 2, Tel. 0173/691 36 97, www.havanna-bar-ffm.de
Sandbar
No, there is no sand on the floor. Instead, there is a large sweeping bar, music from a DJ, beautiful people and a large selection of cocktails.
›› Ostend, Sandweg 6, Tel. 49 08 36 95, www.sandbar-frankfurt.de
Trinkhalle
This retro bar, which used to be on Mercatorstraße, has opened at a new location. And naturally the past is still a big thing here. Wallpaper from the 1970s – and, on TV and games evenings, the traditional“man’s drink” on the table, a beer and a Jägermeister schnaps.
›› Ostend, Obermainanlage 24, Tel. 0177/553 33 23, www.trinkhalle-frankfurt.de
Vinylbar
This retro bar, which used to be on Mercatorstraße, has opened at a new location. And naturally the past is still a big thing here. Wallpaper from the 1970s – and, on TV and games evenings, the traditional“man’s drink” on the table, a beer and a Jägermeister schnaps.
›› Ostend, Hanauer Land Str. 99, Tel. 43 05 47 75, www.myspace.com/vinylbar
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Sachsenhausen
Barock Bar
Heavy red curtains, chandeliers, a lack of tables. Very nice, ideal for a chat with a close friend or for the periodic karaoke parties, which guarantee a great deal of fun – almost as much of a cult location as the Bar Oppenheimer right next door.
›› Sachsenhausen, Oppenheimer Str. 41, Tel. 26 02 49 43, www.barockbar.de
Bar Oppenheimer
Classic, small, dark pub with an extra-long bar. In the same location for more than 20 years, serving fantastic cocktails and bottled beer.
›› Sachsenhausen, Oppenheimer Str. 41, Tel. 62 66 74
Biancalani Bar
Great selection of cocktails; large room, nice and dim. The patrons are trendy and stylish. DJs also provide the right mix from Thursdays to Saturdays.
›› Sachsenhausen, Walther-von-Cronberg-Platz 7-9, Tel. 68 97 76 20, www.biancalani.de
Café Bar Brücke
A touch of Berlin has just arrived in Sachsenhausen. In this bright, cozy cafe-bar decorated in green, you can enjoy a milk coffee and browse and taste the selection of home-made cakes.
›› Sachsenhausen, Brücken Str. 19, Tel. 61 13 04, www.cafebarbruecke.de
Café im Liebieghaus
Somewhat hidden, pretty and quiet coffee house vault on the ground floor of the Villa Liebieg, with homemade cake and international teas; garden concerts in summer.
›› Sachsenhausen, Schaumainkai 71, Tel. 63 58 14, www.cafe-im-liebighaus-de
Café Liebesdienste
Frankfurt’s smallest café/hairdresser/boutique is one of the finest implementations of the idea of combining different shops with one another. The cakes come from the neighbors – and are naturally made with a lot of love (Liebesdienste = kindnesses).
›› Sachsenhausen, Textor Str. 24, Tel. 60 62 97 60, www.liebes-dienste-am-main.de
Fellini
A row of small tables, a large mirror and, at the heart of the action, the bar. Italian coffee flair wafts over the neighboring Schweizer Platz. Nice touch is the hot chocolate; it is served as hot milk plus a Zotter brand name chocolate bar to mix in yourself.
›› Sachsenhausen, Diesterweg Str. 1, Tel. 96 23 08 17, http://fellini-frankfurt.gambero.de
Fifty Fifty
1950s bar with original furnishings and a mosaic-adorned bar. Large selection of unusual tapas and more than 200 cocktails – but be careful, a few of the drinks from the 1950s contain the amount of alcohol that was usual at the time.
›› Sachsenhausen, Kranichsteiner Str. 2, Tel. 66 56 67 00, www.barfrankfurt.de
Gerbermühle
The tannery, which was built in 1520 and is now under a preservation order, has been used as an inn going back as far as 1904. It became famous mainly due to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who stopped by in 1814 and 1815. After several years of stagnation, followed by renovation and extension into a hotel, this popular destination for a day trip was finally opened again in Summer 2007. Since then numerous customers, from business people to joggers, can once again take a seat in the beautiful summer garden – with room for up to 500 – to enjoy Frankfurt specialties.
›› Sachsenhausen, Gerbermühl Str. 105, Tel. 68 97 77 90, www.gerbermuehle.de
Harry´s New-York-Bar
This bar in the Lindner Hotel in the pretty Main-Plaza tower building is not just for hotel guests. It’s ideal for a nightcap before going to bed. Nice ambience, legendary cocktails and live music from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
›› Sachsenhausen, Hotel Main Plaza, Walther-von-Cronberg-Platz, Tel. 66 40 10, www.main-plaza.com
Inside Bar
Mosaic-adorned tables, velvet cushions on lounge couches and Chinese lanterns provide a lot of Oriental flair in the trendy cider quarter. If one of the popular belly dancers makes a performance, it is certain that you’ll enjoy the evening. Mainly a younger crowd.
›› Sachsenhausen, Siemens Str. 9, Tel. 96 37 60 26, www.insidebar.de
Jumalis
Nice, dim backyard bar with dark-red walls; nightclubbers make the pilgrimage here mainly for the excellent cocktails on offer. Very mixed clientele.
›› Sachsenhausen, Textor Str. 72, Tel. 61 99 33 90, www.jumalis.de
Klapper 33
From the Rhein to the Main, the Klapper team swears by dark beer and tries to convert Frankfurt citizens in terms of beer enjoyment. And to prevent guests from getting lost after a few dark beers, street signs hang on every other dark wooden beam. Thus you can certainly find your way back to your seat and order another dark one.
›› Sachsenhausen, Klappergasse 33, Tel. 60 32 43 49, www.klapper33.de
Lesecafé
The rush of the neighboring Schweizer Straße can’t be heard much in this nice backyard bar. All sorts of authors, journalists and bookworms meet here. Of course, the popular café adjoining a book store is a place for the entire family.
›› Sachsenhausen, Diesterweg Str. 7, Tel. 62 14 28, http://www.mon.de/rm/lesecafe
Lokalbahnhof
A bit of train station flair; spacious bar with a large selection of drinks plus a beer garden. You can enjoy real Frankfurt home cooking here.
›› Sachsenhausen, Darmstädter Land Str. 14, Tel. 36 60 29 66, www.lokalbahnhof.de
Maincafé
If the sun is shining, the area in front of this small café is the most sought-after meeting place on the river. Then guests even spread their blankets between the benches and sit down for a picnic that includes the café’s delicious sheet cake.
›› Sachsenhausen, Schaumainkai 50, Tel. 66 16 97 13, www.maincafe.de
Mainstrand
Although the very popular Strandperle has now closed, the Main river bank has a new treasure. In the Mainstrand’s renovated interior there is a small but nice bar with tasty long drinks and cocktails. The terrace with a chilling lounge area is also open in winter and offers a breathtaking view of Frankfurt’s Manhattan-style skyline.
›› Sachsenhausen, Schaumainkai (im Brückenkopf des Eisernen Stegs), Tel. 66 05 96 41, www.main-strand.de
Saint Clichy
Style is cubed; the simple elegance of this bar is created from the quadrangle – from the cube as chair through to the bar stool. Plus moody lighting, a huge glass façade, many candles. On weekends, DJs play for the mainly younger crowd.
›› Sachsenhausen, Darmstädter Land Str. 7-9, Tel. 0157/73 73 66 44, www.saintclichy.org
Sam´s Sportsbar
The name says it all. Here, sports is the big thing. In addition to sports pictures, various flat-screen TVs hang on the walls, where everything from tennis and soccer to rugby and American football is played – whatever the mainly young crowd wants to see. During halftime, you can fortify yourself with french fries, steaks and burgers – everything is super-sized – or one of the numerous cocktails.
›› Sachsenhausen, Kleine Rittergasse 28-30, Tel. 66 36 90 20, www.samssportsbar.de
Schiffercafé
Beautiful and friendly Sachsenhausen coffee house. When the sun is shining, delightful sunbeams flood the room in the morning.
›› Sachsenhausen, Schiffer Str. 36, Tel. 61 99 32 21, www.schiffercafe.de
Schweizer´s Bar und Café
No you haven’t ended up in Eintracht Frankfurt’s clubhouse, although the bar’s decor in the three colors of red, black and white may make you think so. You’re actually in the new Schweizer’s cafe-bar. In the cafe area, coffee and cakes are served as well as Käsehäppchen cheese snacks and antipasti. In the separate, very stylish bar area, customers try the cocktails and enjoy a cigar.
›› Sachsenhausen, Schweizer Str. 78, Tel. 69 86 56 76, www.schweizers.de
Stereobar
In 1997, a cider pub was transformed into this 1970s-style club. And the “in” crowd still regularly descends into these catacombs for a party today, consisting of a dance floor, bar and lounge.
›› Sachsenhausen, Abtsgässchen 7, Tel. 61 71 16
www.stereobar.de
The Anglo Irish
Soccer, a long bar for discussions and a lot of different beers from the barrel – what more could a man’s heart desire?
›› Sachsenhausen, Kleine Rittergasse 1, Tel. 61 10 41, www.angloirish.de
The Sky Lounge
Contemporarily designed, comfy bar with small tables for two and a futuristic bar that shimmers in blue. On the menu are salads, soups, various tapas and diverse fish dishes and pasta. You should certainly try one of the cocktails.
›› Niederrad, Trift Str. 4, Tel. 67 72 66 39, www.skylounge.info
Wega
This place is very popular from early in the morning (with an expansive breakfast) to deep in the night (with one more drink for the road). High flirt factor.
›› Sachsenhausen, Schweizer Str. 73, Tel.61 75 64
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Westend
Café Laumer
Surrounded by villas and manor houses in the stylish Westend of Frankfurt, this traditional coffee house has established itself as an institution over the years for a chat over coffee and cake. Philosophers, thinkers sophisticated ladies and students sit here eating Baumkuchen (tall, cylindrical cakes), croissants and the famous Frankfurter Kranz pie.
›› Westend-Süd, Bockenheimer Land Str. 67, Tel. 72 79 12, www.cafe-laumer.de
Genco Buzzano Bar
You’ll feel like you’re back in the 1920s Prohibition era in the Genco Buzzano restaurant’s bar. Subdued lighting and dark wood dominate the bar and classic cocktails such as Sidecar are sold along with the best cigars.
›› Westend-Süd, An der Welle 3, Tel. 97 78 76 76, www.buzzano.de
Jimmy´s Bar
The sophisticated lady among the bars of Frankfurt, and actually also the oldest. Classy and conservative are probably the right words for the not-really-inexpensive bar in the basement of the Hessischer Hof Hotel.
›› Westend-Süd, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 40, Tel. 754 00, www.hessischer-hof.de
King Kamehameha Suite
In addition to the King Kamehameha Club, the beach version in Offenbach and the club subsidiary in Palma/Majorca, the latest investment of the Kingka makers attracts people to the Westend of Frankfurt with a large lounge in historic saloons and an impressive atrium. This place is a must-see, but not exactly a bargain; the crowd is correspondingly upscale.
›› Westend-Süd, Taunusanlage 20, Tel. 480 03 70, www.king-kamehameha.de
Liquid Lounge
Trendy lounge in the area with the most tie-wearers in the city. Great selection of drinks, delicious tapas and breakfast.
›› Westend-Süd, Bockenheimer Land Str. 24, Tel. 71 58 88 12, www.liquidduo.de
Upper Westside
Even though the Upper Westside calls itself a sports bar, not only sports fans enjoy themselves here. In the morning, mainly Bloomberg economic news plays on the screens while the bankers are eating their breakfast. In the separate restaurant area the menu comprises pasta, salads and various types of schnitzel.
›› Westend-Süd, An der Welle 7, Tel. 72 20 62, www.upper-westside-ffm.de
Westbar
Good wines, very friendly staff, plus tasty Tarte Flambee and tapas – what more could you want after a hard day at the office?
›› Westend-Süd, Mylius Str. 48, Tel. 71 71 98 45, www.clubhouse-frankfurt.de
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