Best experience I've had in years!!! The host was a gentleman and a 10+. Pity the alcohol was too…read morestrong and cut the night short, but the Irish hospitality was amazing ! My friends were appreciative we were in safe hands for our passing through trip!

Dope bar. Cheap drinks, friendly staff (who gave us free shots) and a good atmosphere. Would…read morerecommend the local beer. Was still buzzing when we left at about two. Fun, unpretentious place to spend an evening where you can hear people talk and some good music.

My favorite bar in Essen. Really cozy, quirky interior and very friendly staff…read more Also one of the best Long Island Ice Teas I've ever had!

Great, cozy, colorful spot for a drink or several. Cocktails and a great drink list overall, but…read morethe ever-German, perennially limited selection of beer. Staff are great and there are a variety of seating options, whether you're going for the outdoor café seating, the Strandkorb, or a cozy table in a dark corner inside.

From the owner: Unser Panoptikum ist die coolste Kneipe der ganzen Welt. Wir haben die geilste Küche, das…read moreperfekteste Ambiente, die genialsten Gäste, die schönsten Kellnerinnen mit den vollsten Gläsern und Wirte von intergalaktischem Ruf.