Bars in Hanover 🍸

Focus on the Altstadt or Mitte for high-end technique. Many locals prefer the creative drinks at Oslo Coffee & Cocktails for a laid-back vibe. For something more traditional, the area around the Opera House has several spots with deep whiskey lists. Most serious bars charge between €14 and €18 for a signature drink.

Look toward the quieter side streets of Mitte. You will find venues with unmarked doors that require a doorbell ring. These spots usually specialize in pre-prohibition style drinks and rare spirits. Check out late-night reviews on Seeker Social (Android / iOS) to see which ones are worth the effort.

€12 to €16 is the standard range for a well-made drink in the city centre. Linden frequently has better deals, sometimes dipping to €9 during early hours. If you are near the New Town Hall, expect to pay a premium for the view. Cash is still king in many smaller basement bars, so keep some on you.

The streets behind the Hauptbahnhof have seen a lot of new openings lately. It is a convenient spot if you are staying in a hotel nearby. Most of these bars cater to an international crowd and stay open later than the ones in the residential areas. It is also a great starting point for finding afterwork bars in Hanover.

On Friday and Saturday nights it is almost mandatory if you want a seat. Many of the most popular cocktail spots are tiny. If you are a group of four or more, call ahead at least two days in advance. You can often find real-time availability and busy-ness levels by checking Seeker Social (Android / iOS) before you head out.

The dimly lit lounges near Aegidientorplatz are built for this. Look for places with leather booths and low volume levels so you can actually hear each other. If your date prefers something more active, you might try one of the board-games bars in Hanover. It is a good way to break the ice without the pressure of a fancy menu.

There are a few hotel bars with elevated terraces near the city centre. They are seasonal, so they mostly thrive between May and September. They offer great views of the Hanover Central Station and the church towers. Just be ready to pay a bit more for the scenery than you would at a street-level bar in the Nordstadt.