Must-see nightlife in Frankfurt am Main

  • Le Panther

    Frankfurt am Main

    Noise levels aren't a problem at this spectacular club, which occupies an 1808 villa surrounded by manicured gardens with fountains, ponds and lounges…

  • Naïv

    Frankfurt am Main

    At any one time this contemporary bar (and attached shop) has between 90 to 120 craft beers from around the world – everywhere from Hawaii to Norway – in…

  • Sugar Mama

    Frankfurt am Main

    Mismatched vintage furniture – '70s couches, rocking chairs, timber packing crates and cushioned cane armchairs – creates an outdoor lounge room on the…

  • Kaffeerösterei Wissmüller

    Frankfurt am Main

    The aroma of freshly roasted coffee lures you through a covered alley and cobbled courtyard to this hidden spot. Kaffeerösterei Wissmüller has been…

  • Mantis

    Frankfurt am Main

    Mantis' ground floor houses a buzzing, curvilinear glass-fronted bar and grill, while the 1st-floor lounge bar opens to a garden with a retractable roof…

  • Südbahnhof

    Frankfurt am Main

    This Musik-Lokal, inside the Südbahnhof S-Bahn station, is known for its ‘30-Plus’ parties (9pm to 3am Saturday), open to anyone who’s been around for at…

  • Fichtekränzi

    Frankfurt am Main

    Founded in 1849, Fichtekränzi is an authentic apple wine tavern with wood-panelled walls, smoke-stained murals, long tables, long benches, a beer garden…

  • Bootshaus Dreyer

    Frankfurt am Main

    Festooned with geranium-filled flower boxes, the top deck of this summertime boat bar is a sensational spot for an apple wine or beer on a balmy evening…

  • Jimmy's Bar

    Frankfurt am Main

    Wood panelling, leather armchairs, a live pianist from 10pm to 3am, and expertly mixed cocktails make this cigar bar in the basement of the Hotel…

  • Espresso Bar

    Frankfurt am Main

    Vintage fittings including copper lights and baristas in long white laboratory coats make this hole-in-the-wall an atmospheric stop for an expertly brewed…

  • Apfelwein Klaus

    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…

  • Maincafé

    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…

  • Cave

    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…

  • Bar Central

    Frankfurt am Main

    Frankfurt's most popular gay bar, stylish Bar Central has regular themed nights including jazz on Sundays. Cash only.

  • Barhundert

    Frankfurt am Main

    Cocktails at this elongated, neon-lit bar include combinations like Funky Monkey (green chartreuse, gin and ginger beer), Green Lantern (green tea-infused…

  • La Gata

    Frankfurt am Main

    Opened in 1971, this intimate spot is Frankfurt’s sole women-only lesbian bar.