Bars in Frankfurt 🍸

The local favorites aren't always the loudest. Innenstadt and the Bahnhofsviertel hold the most creative spots. For a drink that feels like an event, try The Parlour. It's tucked away and extremely precise with its flavors. People here take their ice and glassware very seriously.

Look toward the Bahnhofsviertel near the Hauptbahnhof. These places usually have plain doors and require a buzzer. The Kinly Bar is the gold standard for this. It's dark, intimate, and the drinks are experimental. Don't expect a sign outside; just look for the correct doorbell on Elbestraße.

Frankfurt's skyline is the best in Germany, so rooftop spots are popular. Most are near the Main Tower or the Alte Oper. To find the ones with the shortest lines or current guest lists, check Seeker Social (Android / iOS). Avoid Friday nights if you hate crowds.

€14 to €18 is what you'll pay at a high-end spot in the Innenstadt. It's not exactly cheap, but the quality of spirits is high. If you want something more budget-friendly, head to the student bars in Bornheim. You can often find drinks there for under €10 during a weeknight happy hour.

For the tiny speakeasies, yes. Places like The Parlour fill up by 9 pm. On weekends, it's almost impossible to get a table for four without calling ahead. Most people use Seeker Social (Android / iOS) to map out their night and see which neighborhoods aren't totally packed yet.

Sachsenhausen is famous for traditional cider, but the Bahnhofsviertel is better for cocktails. It's gritty but has the best bars in the city. Nordend is better for a date. The crowd there is slightly more relaxed and less corporate. If you want to dance later, the Ostend has the bigger clubs near the ECB.

You can drink beer and wine at 16. Spirits and cocktails require you to be 18. Most serious cocktail bars in Frankfurt will check IDs at the door if you look anywhere near the limit. Don't forget your physical ID. A photo on your phone rarely works here. Most places are strict about it.