Bars in Frankfurt 🍸

Bockenheim and Sachsenhausen hold the title. For a classic pub feel, many head to Cafe Körperwelten or various spots along Leipziger Straße. You can browse more student-friendly options on Seeker Social (Android / iOS).

Stick to the Bockenheim district or the small alleys of Alt-Sachsenhausen. Look for places serving Ebbelwoi (apple wine) in Bembels—it is significantly cheaper than bottled beer or imported spirits. Many brewery bars also offer decent prices if you stick to the local draft.

Bockenheim is the undisputed leader due to its history with Goethe University. Residents also swarm the Bornheim area for a slightly more polished but still affordable scene. For something grittier, students head to the bars near the Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof in the Bahnhofsviertel district.

Yes, though they are rarely advertised on big signs. Several pubs near Bockenheimer Warte offer a "Studi-Rabatt" on certain weeknights. Always have your student ID ready. You can find updated lists of bars with deals on the Seeker Social (Android / iOS) app.

Expect to pay between €3.00 and €4.50 for a half-liter of local beer. Apple wine is even cheaper, often starting around €2.50. Prices jump quickly once you enter the city center near Hauptwache or the financial district. Cash is still king in these smaller, cheaper establishments.

The Bahnhofsviertel is the most diverse area for nightlife. It is where you will find a more international crowd compared to the traditional German pubs. Many also congregate at The Moseleck for a late-night atmosphere that does not care where you are from.

Most students hang around the Bockenheim campus area. The side streets off Leipziger Straße are full of smoke-filled rooms and cheap tables. Check out the sports bars in the area too, as they often have the best drink specials during matches.