Spousal Unit and I joined a boatload of friends (literally!) for a Christmas Market cruise on Gate…read more1. (Review of the cruise to be posted separately - but it will be great!). While wandering the old town and it's very nice market (and enjoying abundent gluewhein mit flaming rum) we settled down for a nice lunch at Schlenkerla. Great choice! First, the smoked beer. Not my favorite, but hey, when in Bamberg ya gotta try it. The menu was not extensive but that's not a negative. I think too many restaurants offer too many choices with too little quality. Not a problem here. My friends ordered gulasche soup; a baked potato with salad combination plate (with two "small" baked potatoes drenched with what appeared to be fifteen pounds of butter); very tasty sausage with very, very tasty sauerkraut; and what I ordered: Bamberg style stuffed onion with mashed potatoes. I thought I was being virtuous. I must rethink my definition. The two very large onions were stuffed with a pork/bacon/bread/herb mix then roasted. Delicate taste that paired beautifully with mashed potatoes and smoked beer/beef stock sauce. Wunderbar! Look, I'm not a fan of tourist traps. Schlenkerla is certainly well-promoted to all of the tour operators, but most of the diners were obviously local. The menu was the same for all, as was the service. Excellent choice, and highly recommended.

Famous for their Rauchbier I now got to try their food. They got the typical local dishes. We had…read morethe Krustenbraten and Tafelspitz. Both dishes were well prepared. They are quite busy in summer, but they made space for our large group. Great hospitality. But for some reasons they do not entertain bachelor parties.

Smack in the city centre, this establishment has been serving thirsty (and hungry) customers for…read moreyears now. I love this place for its cocktails - they have a huge variety, a lot of them are non-alcoholic as well (nice for a change) and all of them really yummy. The staff is really helpful and patient, and if you have any particular wishes, they are usually happy to accommodate them. Some of the drinks might be a bit unusual at first, but give them a try - I for one absolutely love their "Vanilla Coke"!! I haven't tried the food yet, but apparently that isn't too bad either. But a fantastic place usually comes with some drawbacks and so does this one: Once this place is crowded, the service is struggling to keep up. It might take a bit longer until you can order your drinks, and just as long until you get them. And the level of noise is also quite high (if the bar is packed). But that doesn't keep me from returning here again and again! =) Bottom line: * Great location * Fantastic drinks (try the Vanilla Coke, no kidding!) * Perfect when it's empty... * ...a tad less perfect when it's full! * But all in all it's a brilliant place for a night out!

Situated in the heart of Erlangen, Sax is a lively place no matter what time of the day you decide…read moreto pop by. It caters for those that just want a quick coffee or a quick Cocktail, small snack to a full meal. Service here is exactly what you would expect if not better :) I'm never disappointed here. Even if the place is hopping