Totally exhausted after spending an afternoon at Castle Heidelberg we were looking for a nice cafe,…read morewhich isn't overrun by tourists. A task almost impossible, especially on weekends. But then some locals recommended the Max Bar, and it was perfect. It is located right at the market square, but once you enter you seem to be in another world. The walls are covered with stickers, posters and cut-out headlines. The music was from unknown origin, and I even didn't recognize some of the beers offered. The waitresses seemed to be busy with themselves, but it was ok. You don't go here to simply satisfy your thirst, you come to leave everything behind. I just wish it was always that easy.

We stopped in here on 2 separate occasions for drinks. Great patio seating and view of the main…read moresquare if you want to be in on the action. Cheap drinks for happy hour. It reminded me a little of what I might also find in American bars, with the assorted, eclectic posters, cutouts, and memorabilia on the walls. We had fun here and it was one of the few nightlife spots we found in the immediate area.

This place has a great feel, everybody who comes by seems to be a regular. I got sucked in because…read moreI knew some of the bartenders while I was studying at the Uni. Is a lovely rauchlokale with good pilsners and kölsch beers on tap. Don't go if you don't like the smell of cigarettes as the interior is small and does get hot boxed. They have a projector screen for any big sport matches.

We wanted typical German food and Zum Guldenen Schauf delivered. Healthy portions of decidedly…read moreunhealthy food but it's vacation, live a little. Everyone at our table had variations of Schnitzel (mit mushrooms, lemon etc.) and all were quite delighted. Wash it down with one or two glasses of bier and go take a nap.

This place was so good when we ate here in in June 2022 that i put it on my list of "must do in…read moreHeidelberg" when I returned now. I grew up eating German food in America made by my mom who came from Germany. Plus I lived here. So i know the real deal when i taste it ans this is it. Great service too.

Quaint little bar, secluded, and out of the way from the main street (Hauptstrasse). Brilliant…read moreseating outside, and not too busy. Serves Erdinger Weißbier and at a customer pleasing price. Perfekt!