During 2008 - 2009, I made regular visits to Dresden, and quite quickly came to think of this…read morecharismatic, quirky city as something of a second home. The Neustadt was a particular jewel in the crown, and I found pretty much everything about it, from the punks with pitbulls on strings, to the jazz bars and independent restaurants both exciting and fascinating. The Tiki bar, in the Kunstohof passage, is perhaps a bit more mainstream than is the norm in Dresden, but still very loveable. The Hawaiian theme is corny, but fun in a style reminiscent of the mid 90s, and there always seems to be a good atmosphere regardless of whether it's a Monday afternoon or a Saturday night. Having had cocktails, ice-cream and a Fruehstuck on my visits here, and enjoyed them all, I've got to declare Tiki as one of my favourite bars in Dresden. I was sad to see the little lizard disappear though, I hope nothing bad has become of him.

The icecream is delicious and the coffee is ok. I think, the girl in service was new, we waited a…read morelittle bit too long, but she was really nice and helpful.

One of the best German winemakers. Excellent Riesling. Not cheap but worth every drop of this…read moreecologic wine. Try to visit his new winecellar, with beautiful sculptures of Malgorzata Chodakowska, Klaus wife. The best place to chill out after a visit in Pillnitz castle.

We only had a short period of time to eat before visiting the Christmas market there in the square…read moreand then heading to our next destination. This was recommended by our tour guide. I liked the immediate warmth and welcoming feel of the restaurant when you first walk in. The first section is decorated in dark wood and dark red vinyl (leather look) with lots of memorabilia hanging on the walls. We were sat at a small 2-person booth which was cozy but fairly spacious. Our server was very enthusiastic and helpful with our menu selections. There was a lot to choose from and it's fairly overpriced but because of the location, I was prepared for that. It was cold out so I ordered the mushroom soup to start with and I can't get enough of the European Schnitzel so I had that for an entree. The soup was warm and filling. Nothing to really note about - it was a solid taste and satisfying. The schnitzel was very good. Also not unique but I wasn't looking for a unique dish when it came to schnitzel so I was very happy with it. You are served what you expect and that's good. It's a nicely located restaurant with basic German options, albeit a bit overpriced. The service was excellent as well. While there are lots of choices to return to, at least we know if we are in a rush and we want some good food, we know this is available.

Wonderful location on a beautiful plaza with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. An extensive…read moremenu offering a variety of drinks, coffee, tea and meal selections. We stopped here for a coffee and a snack at the start of our visit to Dresden after arriving on the train. It was a great place to regroup and plan out our day as the staff did not rush you to leave nor do you get the feeling like you have to be in a hurry to make your table available for the next patron. It has a very relaxed atmosphere for such a quick moving city. @sturdygirlstyle #sturdygirlstyle