Don’t know what to do at night in Frankfurt?
Whether you are a fan of bars, pubs, concerts or any other lively place, what better way to feel the atmosphere of a district than to go out in Frankfurt?
Here is our selection of the best places to spend a good evening.
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The best neighborhood(s) for going out and partying with places to go
Frankfurt is a popular destination for its nightlife. Indeed, the city is full of bars, clubs and other trendy places in every district
After experiencing it, we recommend staying in the Sachsenhausen district. There’s nothing like staying in this great German district, which has a wide range of bars, nightclubs, clubs and restaurants of all kinds
Sachsenhausen, with its spacious alleys, is the bastion for bars and local favorite for apple wine taverns. This is one of the best neighborhoods the city has to offer.
Here is a list of our favorite places to go out in Frankfurt:
- Dauth-Schneider for eating like a Frankfurt local
- Apfelwein Wagner for the best apple wine (specialty)
- Hoppers Cocktails for the best cocktails in Frankfurt
- Harry’s New York Bar for the beauty of the place and their cocktail bar
- Frankfurt art bar for its jazz concerts and good beers
- Gatsby Bar to drink a cocktail while smoking a good chicha
Best cocktail bars and trendy bars
The German city is home to a multitude of trendy cocktail bars that make its nightlife a joy.
Jimmy’s Bar
Jimmy’s bar as its name suggests is a cocktail bar in American style. It is located in the Hessischer Hof hotel. If you are in Frankfurt on business and want to enjoy the nightlife before the end of your stay, we really recommend a visit. It is best to go there from 10 pm onwards to enjoy the pianist’s performance. It is open every evening from 8 pm until 4 am.
Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 40, Frankfurt
Website www.grandhotel-hessischerhof.com/en/limmys-bar-frankfurt
Barhundert
Located in the city center, Barhundert a cocktail bar favored by locals and visitors alike. Prepared with fresh fruits and herbs, the cocktail served is always of high quality with a unique taste. During your visit to this cocktail bar, you can experience a good atmosphere and listen to electronic music by the DJ.
Address: Stiftstrabe 34, Frankfurt
Website www.barhunder.de
Best rooftop bar terrace
Skyline Garden
Skyline Garden is a rooftop restaurant located at the top of the Skyline-Plaza shopping center. This space offers you a sunny view with delicious and refreshing drinks. You will find a varied menu of delicious dishes but also have the opportunity to attend small concerts or shows offered by the house. It is open every day from 8am except Sundays at 9am.
Address: Europa Allee 8 60327Frankfurt
Website www.skylineplaza.de
Oosten
Oosten is one of the top rooftop bars in Frankfurt. You will find it perched between the European Central Bank and the cathedral. On the terrace you will have a panoramic view of the city skyline as well as the Osthafen. You will be greeted with a special decor and atmosphere, accompanied by a menu to suit all tastes.
Address: Mayfarthstrabe4 60314 Frankfurt
Web site https://oosten-frankfurt.com/
Best bars to listen to music (concerts)
Jazz Keller
Jazz Keller is one of the most famous jazz clubs in the city. This club has hosted many jazz music figures like Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and Cher Baker. If you’re a jazz music lover, check out this corner that offers concerts with internationally renowned artists. It is located in the basement of the Klein Bockenheimmer and can be reached via a staircase.
Address: Klein Bockenheimer Str. 18a, 60313 Frankfurt
Website www.jazzkeller.com
Brotfabrik
Brotfabrik is housed inside a former bakery with two stages, an event room, two restaurants and a bar. This corner offers concerts with good music at your fingertips. We also urge you to go there to enjoy delicious cocktails with lively music!
Address: Bachmanstrabe 2-4, 60188 Frankfurt
Web site www.brotfabrik.de
Best nightclubs and bars for dancing
Tower Room
The Tower Room is located in the Leonardo Royal Hotel. It is a great nightclub to dance in the air all night long. You will be served by a trendy DJ who will make you move to all kinds of music from black music to classics without forgetting hip-hop and soul.
Address: Neuer Maizer Str. 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt
Website: www.tower-room.com
Robert Johson
The Robert Johson is a must if you are looking for a place to dance in Frankfurt. It is one of the best clubs in the city. You’ll be greeted with music ranging from hip-hop, house-techno and soul with the best DJs in Germany to keep you moving all night long.
Address: Nordring 131, 63067
Website: www.robert-johson.de
Ponyhof
Ponyhof is a small and comfortable nightclub in the middle of Sachsenhausen. It offers rock, pop, hip-hop, house and live concerts by well-known local artists. We really suggest you to put it on your short list!
Address: Klappergasse 16, 60594 Frankfurt
Website: www.ponyhof-club.de
Best restaurants to go out at night in Frankfurt
Gerbermuhle
This renovated restaurant offers a wide view of the city’s skyline across the banks of the Main River. Gerbermuhle features a rich menu of German cuisine, and while enjoying your meal, you can enjoy the large biergarten when the sun is shining or even the light-filled winter garden. The staff is friendly with sophisticated menus. It is open every day from 12:00 to 22:00.
Address: Gerbermuhlstrabe 105, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Website www.gerbermuehle.de
Dauth-Schneider
Dauth-Schneider is a tavern located in the district of Sachsenhausen. It is especially known for the typical German apple wine. If you also like to taste the classic German cuisine, go and order sulz fleisqch or gekochte haspel. You will also find a variety of traditional dishes and beers for all tastes on the menu.
Address: Neuer Wall 5-7, Klappergasse 39, 60594 Frankfurt
Website www.dauth-schneider.de
Ariston
Ariston is a German restaurant ranked among the best in the city. Its menus are varied and rich. The recipes are combined between Greek and modern cuisine. It offers calamari, guards like prawns, meat dishes, salads but also catering services of your choice. If you want to be pampered by culinary delights, don’t return from your trip without a visit to the Ariston!
Address: Heiligkreuzgasse 29, 60313 Frankfurt, Germany
Website www.ariston-restaurant.de
Where to go out around Frankfurt
Even though Frankfurt offers a very enticing nightlife, you will also enjoy its surroundings which also offer attractive activities in beautiful places. During your trip to the city, be sure to check out places like:
- Marburg and its castle where you will find a magnificent church and the Kaiser Wilhelm tower
- Heidelberg, the epicenter of romanticism
- The medieval village of Rothenburg
- Hanau, the birthplace of the Grimm brothers
What to do in Frankfurt in the evening: Other things to do in the evening
For those who are not too interested in clubs and bars, Frankfurt offers other exciting nightlife activities that you will love to do in the evening but also multiple places outside the clubs that will give you memorable souvenirs during your stay.
Visit the Tropical Tower
The Tropical Tower is the first 200 meter high building in Europe and the highest viewpoint in the city. You will enjoy spectacular views from the roof of the tower.
Visit the Stadel Museum
Stadel is the oldest building in Germany. You will find the museum with magnificent art collections covering about 700 years in a captivating building.
Go to the Old Opera House
As the name suggests, it was originally an opera house but was completed in 1880 to become today a large state-of-the-art concert hall. This structure organizes every year 300 shows of which you can attend one of them. The hall also organizes jazz concerts with great orchestras and quality artists.
That’s it! Now you know what to do in the evening during your stay in Frankfurt and where to go out to eat, drink, relax or party. So get your stuff ready because the captivating German city has some great adventures in store for you!