Easily my favorite bar in Germany. Although located in a sleepy part of the suburb of Möhringen, It's only a block from the U-3 line, and near the SI-Centrum.
We first popped in because it's near the hotel we're staying at. It is a smoking bar which means unlike most bars in Germany, kids under 18 aren't allowed inside. Not quite sure how that law works yet. But it's well-ventilated, has great lighting (including a "starry sky") and a hip but cozy atmosphere.
The drink menu is a step above what we've found at most bars, even other lounges. A decent selection of hard liquors, mixed drinks that are a cut above, and a small but carefully chosen wine menu, plus a slightly larger-than-typical beer menu although it is still restricted to local brews.
After coming in for a nightcap a few times, we decided to take the plunge and order food just because it seemed convenient. To be honest, we weren't expecting much out of the tiny kitchen operated by the manager. I was delighted to be wrong - the chili con carne I had, recommended by the German-American manager, was fantastic and the most flavorful food I've had in Germany so far! My husband got the XL cheeseburger and promptly declared it Germany's greatest burger. Mind you, the competition is far from stiff on that one, but it was a truly solid, freshly-prepared burger. The prices are super cheap, so you're paying for bar food but getting something a bit more special.
The place is usually not packed, although for the big Bayern-Milan game last night it was full. The crowd is varied - young business people, old neighborhood types. The waitstaff is very friendly and prompt - another welcome surprise.
Oh and the best part? The music. After weeks of hearing little but Katy Perry and Genesis blasted everywhere, it is so nice to to be in a location where whoever chooses the music obviously has some taste as well as a sense of humor. read more
