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…
Must-see nightlife in Lower Saxony & Bremen
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
Brick dividing walls and a blue-and-white-tiled fireplace give this microbrew-pub, named for beloved ruler Fraülein Maria, a homey feel. For an…
Bremen City
This bar and lounge mostly gets a relaxed 20s and early-30s crowd, who hang out on the sofas – which explains the name ‘Living Room’ – or lounge around on…
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…
Hanover
A Hanover institution, this sprawling brewpub makes a refreshing unfiltered pilsner called Hannöversch. A party atmosphere reigns nightly, helped along by…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
This cocktail lounge features midcentury-modern decor, dark-wood panelling and dim lights, as well as a comprehensive cocktail menu. The pièce de…
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…
East Frisian Islands
Snug little rooms with low, half-beamed ceilings, and a small tree-shaded patio out front. The menu has a variety of teas, coffees and other beverages –…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
Dim pendant lights, low couches and laid-back music give this bar-lounge a sleek, upmarket feel. Browse through a comprehensive menu of cocktails: whether…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
OK, so the cocktail menu at this national chain does seem a bit corporate – raspberry frozen margaritas, really? – but there's a lot on offer, and this…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This cafe and bar also serves a few light dishes (such as large salads with chicken breast or smoked halloumi) to accompany the wine in an elegant…
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…
Bremen City
This once-dilapidated warehouse off Ostertorsteinweg was squatted by young revolutionaries in the 1970s and later became a cultural centre. Today it…
Bremen City
A slightly older crowd can be found chatting and lingering over the wide range of Haake-Beck beers in this modern Bierhaus on the Schlachte bar-and…
East Frisian Islands
Set high atop a sand dune overlooking the sea on the western tip of the island, this octagonal 19th-century cafe has been redone on the inside with a…
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…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
'Owl's Luck' has everything you might want for a night out – it's part club, part lounge and part beer garden, with DJs or live bands every Thursday,…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
Part bar, part cafe, part living room – and in a lovely location facing right onto a small park – Cafe Einstein is a chill place to hang out during the…
Bremen City
South of the river in Neustadt, this club converted from an old movie theatre also hosts live-music concerts and remains Bremen’s best dance club, bar…
East Frisian Islands
Spiekeroog's version of an Irish pub has a cosy Victorian-era feel, with dark-wood trim, leather armchairs, shiny brass beer taps and a crackling…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
The best place in Braunschweig to go for dancing to drum 'n' bass, house and other electronic music. It's set behind a grey strip of office buildings on…
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…
East Frisian Islands
This all-day bar-lounge-cafe has one of the best locations on the island, and people flock to its wraparound windows and lounger-filled terrace to gaze…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
Grab an espresso or cappuccino from coffee beans roasted right on the premises at this cafe-roastery. There are a few cakes to choose from as…
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…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This friendly, popular cafe in the northeastern corner of the Altstadt has a huge selection of espresso-based coffee drinks, both hot and cold, plus 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…
Bremen City
A pocket-sized shop with a black-and-white nautical theme, Harbour knows its coffee. Grab a delicious cinnamon roll to go with your cappuccino or flat…
Hanover
If you're young and frisky, head to the Tiedhof courtyard and this den of hormones featuring hip-hop music and culture.
Bremen City
One of Bremen's longest-running gay bars has a cool '70s atmosphere and appeals to a mainstream crowd.
Lower Saxony & Bremen
With snakeskin wallpaper and a hip-hop soundtrack this might be the hippest place in the Altstadt – and certainly one of its buzziest of an evening. A…
Bremen City
This beach cafe on an island in the Weser River feels light years away from the city. It's favoured by everyone from swimmers and families to fans of the…
Bremen City
Part of the local information centre for gay men and lesbians, this place turns into a dance club on Fridays featuring everything from 1920s sounds to…
Bremen City
Set in a medieval building in the Schnoor district, this teahouse serves its numerous varieties – black, green, chai, rooibos, sencha, Darjeeling, you…
Bremen City
This Viennese-style coffee house in Bremen will please even the most discerning lovers of the roasted bean. Furnishings are original sofas, mirrors and…
