When I visited some friends in Leipzig, we ended up going to Werk 2 on a Saturday night. It was…read moresurprisingly fun. Paid 5 bucks at the door, which was not to bad and made our way in. Music was alright most of the time, drinks are not really cheap, but also not expensive and the only thing I really didn't like was the fog they push on the dance floor -- for whatever reason. One thing I noticed about this place (or maybe Leipzig in general) is that even though most of the girls are pretty there's also not too many (or one) that sticks out from the crowd -- either way. Everyone gets their hair done every week, they all shop at H&M and also frequently go tanning. Anyway, regardless. This is a fun place to hang out for a while on a Friday or Saturday night. The people had fun, lots of dancing going on.

Fun atmosphere, and you will meet new people whenever you go…read more The music is, well, not what I would normally listen to. There's more than enough cheap beer to make that a non-issue! I'm not sure why the drink prices on here are listed as moderate. They aren't, and you will get more than moderately tipsy for minimal money. The place is open super late. Or "early" in the daytime. I honestly can't remember ;) I do recall biking to work past there at like 8:30AM and seeing people sitting outside.

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.