Dortmund

Hövels Hausbrauerei is a traditional micro-brewery that has existed for over 160 years, which serves traditional German pub food. Visit the Hausbrauerei for the full German experience. The atmosphere is warm with an open fire and gives you a relaxed vibe.

Subrosa is a vibrant bar that you can find in the Nordstadt. They describe their bar to be one for football, music and a relaxed vibe. They have poetry readings on normal weekdays and live acoustic sets on the weekends. The venue is simple but offers a great atmosphere.

ALEX in Dortmund is great place to spend the evening with a cocktail in your hand and good friends by your side. You don't just have to enjoy the bar in the evening, you can also start the day there with some breakfast, since it opens early in the morning.

If you are a fan of 90s music, you're in luck. This club is famous for playing the golden oldies all through some nights of the week. Nightrooms is a huge place with three dance floors and two lounge areas. The prices of the drinks are not too high compared to other clubs, so do take advantage.

Had enough of DJs? Visit Domicil, which identifies as a live music and jazz bar and club. On the ground floor you will find their bar and lounge, with a selection of classic cocktails and countless spritz varieties. Obviously, you can also order a famous German beer. You can find the club on the first floor and dance all your worries away!

This is a simple and fun bar where you are guaranteed to have a great time. If you do not have a specific plan regarding the evening, then HappyHappyDingDong is a superb start for a pub crawl. Every Thursday and the first Saturday of the month you can go and sing your heart out at karaoke.

FZW is known for being the number one place for Dortmund's locals to hang out at. FZW offers many thrilling live performances, with the latest sound and music ranging from the 80s to straight off the charts.