The Best Bars in Baden-Wuerttemberg
Of course you can just order a glass of beer, wine or Champagne. But that would be boring, because the team here is always on the lookout for new "classic & twist" drinks and likes to incorporate wacky syrups. Cool masterclasses and regular guest appearances by cocktail bar friends make things exciting.
Mannheim's cocktail purists meet nowhere else than at the insider address in Jungbusch. Those who make a reservation are on the safe side, and those who book the cocktail workshop are in for a real treat. It doesn't take long to realise how skilfully the bar team works with herbs and fruit. Be sure to order the Coconut Negroni!
For some, it's the wackiest bar in town, for others it's a touch too hip. The fact is that the place, which Paul Sieferle has played a major role in creating, has class. Exciting combinations, great glasses, cool decorations and a wide range of spirits will put you in a good mood. Don't be late at the weekend!
Getting past the door is not as difficult as you might think given the bar's reputation. The owner duo have made a name for themselves with sustainably designed cocktails (little food waste!). What should you try? Highballs or drink of the week! Please take the Bottled Flamingo home with you!
Not only is the interior tasteful, with a successful mix of classic bar chic, industrial design, and urban style. The bar menu also has class, as international classics are professionally mixed behind the bar. The signature drink is the "Martinelli Bitter" made from Pinot Noir and herbal extracts.
Tübingen is considered the coolest city far and wide, and Bartista is the coolest bar in the community. There are good reasons for this enthusiasm as Gaetano Randone lets visitors delve deep into the history of mixing culture, and it's not just the "Last Word Cocktail" that will amaze you. Unfortunately the gourmet menu is only available to order in advance.
Restaurateur Marc Leuwer has his nose to the wind and knows exactly what the people of Karlsruhe want at Hirschhof. Classic drinks with a twist, sometimes barrel-aged, which are best sipped at the city's most architecturally successful bar counter. If you want to know more: simply book a ticket for the next cocktail course.
For some, the creative drink decorations are the real reason for a visit, others want to hear the story of the classic cocktail called Hanky Panky. But the bar with its pretty outdoor area also has a modern feel, as the seasonally inspired creations are legendary. Nachos are the perfect accompaniment.
Freiburg's catering scene has long been good for innovation. And who better to tempt customers than this circus horse, which likes to push the boundaries of bar culture. Andreas Schöler and Boris Gröner organise cocktail courses on selected Sundays and even sell cool concoctions to take away.
Only the best landlords manage to keep a place named after themselves going forever. Wilfried Schöllmann, meanwhile, appeals to many groups of guests at the same time. Some indulge in Kir-Royal nostalgia, others enjoy the "crooked-mad squirrel" in a glass. Served with oysters or nachos, depending on your preference.
Day and night: Christoph Kuttner and Henri Scharnofske have set the tone with their bar. Creative mixology triumphs here: classics, newcomers and their own ideas are perfectly prepared and served as fresh, light cocktails and drinks. A favourite is the "Raspberry Fields Forever".
The bar, named after a galloping winning gallop, would have to be listed as a historical monument if the hotel wasn't already listed. It's no surprise that the prices for Kir Royal and Bellini are on the high end. If you still have money left over afterwards, order oysters and caviar, wagyu burgers and cheesecake.
You can approach the bar from several sides at once. Logical, because Brenners is all about seeing and being seen. In addition to international drinks, Bavarian whisky or Black Forest Mule are served under the watchful eyes of the mascots Fritz and Felix. Cheese from Bernard Antony and crispy fries will put you in a good mood.
Restaurant, bar, event location or simply the place to be? Heidelberg would be inconceivable without this location with its ideal transport links. The chairs are as comfortable as the cocktails are perfectly mixed - the range of cigars is also worth a look. Attention: no bar reservations!
Don't worry: ageing bachelors are by no means the largest group of guests in this bar, which has long since become a classic. Regardless of whether it's mixed with gin, brandy or pisco: The cocktails always have an original twist. Enjoying a drink outside is particularly pleasant in summer. The party starts at 8 pm!
Knud Scheibelt's living room radiates the kind of serenity that only the really big bars have. Hardly anyone in Stuttgart knows more about malt whisky than the boss. Drinks from the 20th or even the 19th century can also be mixed - and the homemade vermouth is a big hit.
The later the evening, the better the bar experience. The small, tucked-away and romantic bar only opens at 11 pm and only on Fridays and Saturdays. The minimalist principle continues with the selection of drinks, which is ultra-focussed. For snacking: Currywurst from the jar.
The old fiesta author and bullfighting admirer would probably have felt at home in the bar named after him in the hotel's vaulted cellar. You can imitate the legendary Ernest Hemingway and simply order a daiquiri, but you can also get detailed advice on particularly trendy drinks.
Head bartender Niklas Strohmenger in Durlach is not satisfied with just any old thing. Pisco harmonises with popcorn, spruce needles go well with gin and Bénédictine, but a classic like Side Car also works. The Karlsruhe pop-up bar Hust by The Curtain and the cocktail courses are further attractions.
Perhaps the most personally run bar in the city and far beyond. Chef Arman Krayt Gülenay, known to everyone as Armando, mixes classics with a personal twist and doesn't shy away from innovation. Anyone who has tried his "Sidecar" will understand why this drink deserves a renaissance.