Must-see nightlife in Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

  • Altstadtbrauerei Marienbräu

    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…

  • Wohnzimmer

    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…

  • New York Bar

    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…

  • Cafe Teetied

    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 –…

  • Lagerhaus

    Bremen City

    This once-dilapidated warehouse off Ostertorsteinweg was squatted by young revolutionaries in the 1970s and later became a cultural centre. Today it…

  • Feldmann’s Bierhaus

    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…

  • Cafe Marienhohe

    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…

  • Cafe Einstein

    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…

  • Modernes

    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…

  • Sir George's Pub

    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…

  • Milchbar am Meer

    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…

  • NFF Club

    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…

  • Zschoppes Kaffeewerk

    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…

  • Harbour Coffee

    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…

  • Queens

    Bremen City

    One of Bremen's longest-running gay bars has a cool '70s atmosphere and appeals to a mainstream crowd.

  • Cafe Sand

    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…

  • Cafe Kweer

    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…

  • Teestübchen in Schnoor

    Bremen City

    Set in a medieval building in the Schnoor district, this teahouse serves its numerous varieties – black, green, chai, rooibos, sencha, Darjeeling, you…

  • Cafe Tölke

    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…

  • Studio

    Bremen City

    This venue, situated in the small lane known as Auf den Höfen, has changed names over the years but the design and concept remain much the same: a…

  • Cafe de Fiets

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    Decorated with old bike frames ('fiets' is the Dutch word for bicycle), this chill bar is a favoured local hang-out and a cosy place to unwind with a…

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