Bremen might not be as wild as larger cities like Berlin, but is has a raging night life, including some of my favourite bars. Whether you’re into modern drinks, classic pubs and guest houses or looking for a true speakeasy. Here are my top 5 you actually need to know:
Schüttinger Gasthausbrauerei: Bremen and beer belong together like pen and paper. Bremen has a long tradition of beer brewing and Schüttinger‘s right in the centre of the old town reimangined the old guest houses of the past with its long wooden tables and medieval charm. They brew their own beer so you get authentic truly local beers. They also offer a restaurant and a terrace, so you can relax after a long day of sightseeing and enjoy some good food.
Bolero Bar Schlachte: Another bar and restaurant. This time we leave the old town and head for the river. This is a great location for summer evenings, because you can enjoy your food and drinks right at the river promenade and look at the ships passing by. Really the best location to enjoy views with your drinks. They are really popular and offer trendy food, snacks and drinks.
Hegarty‘s: what’s a bar list without an Irish Pub? I love them (I am also a huge fan of Ireland and Scotland, so who would’ve thought) and Hegerty‘s is right in the middle of Bremens most exciting quarter, lovingly called „The Viertel“. Hegerty‘s is in fact such an authentic pub, that all the Brits in Bremen I know frequent there. And folk bands do sing songs about them. Note: I don’t recommend the Viertel to female solo travelers at night, so make sure you stay safe.
Blauer Fasan: Directly in the old town of Bremen this is a pretty modern cocktail bar. They offer a relaxing atmosphere and are directly in the famous Böttcherstraße. Actually right around the corner of Schüttinger.
Brill No 6: Now this is actually my absolute favourite bar in Bremen and I did consider not listing them, because its a small place and is so full on weekends. Brill No 6 is a speakeasy, a modern one, looking quite unassuming, but offers modern classic cocktails in a beautiful cozy industrial styled setting. You’ll find no frilly drinks there, but perfectly served cocktails, made by a competitive bartender. They offer water service and popcorn and are directly across a main public transportation hub (which you need, because the don’t really offer non-alcoholic drinks). They also offer cocktail courses if you want to learn how its really done. (And no, this is not a paid ad).