The food here was excellent! We ordered items on the "snack" section of the menu but the portions…read morewere still generous. We got the currywurst with fries, the hash, the cheese bread, and the burger. The food was unique and creative, and the ambience is very modern.

Stopped for after dinner cocktails and could not have been more happy. The cocktails were expertly…read moremade and delicious. My Old Fashion was interesting using a chocolate bitters, but tasted awesome. I look forward to being able to explore more of Imperii's innovative mixology.

Situated above the famous Auerbachskeller, the Mephisto Bar plays on the Faustian legend by…read moreproviding a devilishly charming hostelry, with some infernally thematic drinks on the menu. The decor and staff are bedecked in the traditional cafe style, with dark polished wood, and crisp white shirts and aprons, and the service denotes high class and quality, which the prices also reflect, so be prepared to splash out a little. A fine place to spend a little time away from the busy streets outside.

Mephisto bar is less 'below the smoke' and more 'in the smoke': there's a faint scent of forest…read morefire throughout. Not in a bad way: the smell only adds to the Europian feel. It's carried through in decorative minimalism from white walls to oak furniture. Sciencey vibes seem about right since cocktail experimentalist devised the menu of Scandi-influenced drinks. The house dill-infused gin and prosecco has a subtle hint of the herb garden. And the Earth Martini with beetroot vodka, birch sap and vermouth leaves an alcoholic tingle. On the downside, the waitress muddled our order, but when drinks are this cleverly themed and delicious, we're happy to smoke the peace pipe.

Friendly bar on a quiet street in central Leipzig, not far from the railway station and the major…read morecity centre attractions. Catering mainly for the gay crowd but not exclusively so. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.