From the owner: Feiern in Mannheim seit 1954read more

This is my favorite hotel/bar in the area. My wife and I go here about every 3-4 months as a…read moreStay-Cation get away. We've been here 5 times already. The atmosphere is so relaxing. You forget you are in Germany. You forget you are in an industrial area. You have a river front view. The hotel rooms are large, spacious, comfortable and loft like. People come for the drinks and tapas. Some end up staying the night because of how at home you feel. I would recommend reservations for seating...the lounge area fills up quickly. But you can always stand near the bar or go outside on the terrace area if the weather is decent. They make the best Old Fashioned Cocktail in the area. Germany isn't known for handcrafted cocktails. So this is a major plus for me. Ohhh and there is a Michelin Watch Restaurant (Marly) next door to the hotel/bar. It's worth it if spending a bit on great food doesn't bother you. It's worth it! Want to impress the wife on your anniversary or her birthday? Reservations at Marly, drinks afterward in Speicher7 Bar, some hotel time in a great room upstairs. Wake up to a breakfast downstairs in the bar/lounge area. Explore the river walk area and/or the Shopping area in Downtown Mannheim. Also many great parks are nearby.

This bar had a warm atmosphere and extremely hip decor. It's located right on the harbor, so it's a…read moregreat place if you like a sweet view. The drinks are interesting but pricey and the waitstaff is friendly. This would be a great place to bring a date.

Schnitzelbank is the highest rated restaurant in Heidelberg, and with just cause…read more We lucked out coming here around 1430 HRS because we just missed the lunch rush and just beat the early dinner crowd. The weather was beautiful for sitting outside. I wish I had gotten our server's name because he was outstanding. Friendly, witty, and willing to help navigate the menu - he made our dining experience even better. We started with a couple of local wines that were amazing - a red and a rosé. Some bread and butter came to our table with our escargot starter and side salad. The bread and starter were delicious. Our snails were hot and garlicky with plenty of juice to sop up. The side salad was also very tasty and fresh. For our mains I went with the Schnitzelbank Platter and my lady went with the Pepper Schnitzel. My platter came with a local delicacy called saumagen, as well as roasted pork, sausage, roasted potatoes, and sauerkraut. The saumagen was the highlight for me. Our server was also excited we got it. It is a local offering consisting of various meats and other items wrapped up in a stomach and served as a loaf-style meat. The pepper schnitzel was also outstanding - the sauce was indeed peppery, but it didn't smother the schnitzel, which was breaded nicely and not dry, as some schnitzels can be. And after all that food, still, an apple strudel. This was so worth it. I don't even like sweets in the USA, but in Europe, they are something else. This was something else. We had a lot of great meals on our trip, but this was probably the best. Not just for the food, but for the overall experience, it's easy to see why this is the shining star in Heidelberg.

This is a very quaint compact local flavor type of place. We sat community style with two other…read moregroups, promoting a sense of community. The food was outstanding authentic German cuisine with a twist. The garlic Schnitzel is truly made for garlic lovers like me! The mushroom schnitzel had a flavor explosion when it hits your pallet. The wait staff was very friendly and accomodating, especially to Americans who don't speak German!