American Bars in Baden-Wuerttemberg
A bar with a very special flair: with an atmosphere reminiscent of a boxing ring, this gem of a bar in the Hirschhof impresses with fabulous drinks and the highest quality standards. The regional and seasonal menu offers plenty of variety with constantly changing themes, making every visit a new experience.
In a disused bank vault, everything remains the same even now they are serving drinks there. Secrets are negotiated, liquidity is at stake, and it is a place that many people dream of. But because the doors are open today, all secrets can be revealed. Fortunately.
Inspired by a year spent as a bartender in the USA, Josef Rottenbücher founded his American Bar in a former restaurant. The terrace is a highlight, but the old vaulted cellar downstairs is unique. The range includes many classics as well as exciting signature drinks.
Baden's most innovative bar is located in the cellar of one of Freiburg's oldest town houses. It has nothing to do with its namesake "One Trick Pony": the non-alcoholic drinks are just as convincing as the alcoholic creations. Bottled cocktails are sold in the separate Chin Chin store.
Located in a former grocery store in the Jungbusch district, this unique concept combines an elegant cocktail bar with a classic men's bar. Chef Paul Sieferle studied music at the Popakademie Mannheim and played in Max Giesinger's band for several years, and is now shaking up the bar scene.
Away from Ulm's nightlife district, Rosebottel (Dutch for "rose hip", which is why the name is not pronounced in English) is one of the best bars in Germany. In addition to first-class cocktails, delicious homemade lemonade is served here. Another highlight are the regular gin tastings.
In 1997, something unique was created in the west of Stuttgart - the BAR. An iconic pub where you can find peace and quiet, yet easily strike up a conversation and forget the time even more easily. A place with a certain magic and where first-class cocktails and lovingly selected single malt whisk(e)ys are offered.
Stylish cocktail bar on Stuttgart's Wilhelmsplatz, where operator Knud Scheibelt focuses on creative recipes and high-quality spirits. He was inspired by American film noirs when furnishing the room, which measures just 28 square metres. The menu includes 250 different types of whisk(e)y.
A little industrial and very playful – it's one of those bars where you sit down at the counter and, as if by magic, your wishes come true. The barman recommends the right drink - the Johannes Mack cocktail. And, as if a spirit had actually emerged from the bottle, the perfect song plays.
The roosters are still crowing about it; this bar that gives guests an all-round feeling of well-being is really doing everything right. The bar staff are discreetly attentive, the furnishings are to fall in love with and the drinks are finely crafted experiences.
Since 2012, trained restaurant specialist Roman Koffer has been running his cozy cocktail bar just a few minutes' walk from the city centre. He treats up to 80 guests to fresh ingredients and creative recipes. He pays particular attention to so-called "cocktail flights", which consist of three drinks each.
Mannheim is like looking for a 2-euro coin in a pocket full of small change. Somehow you always win, but the problem is at Hagestolz. It may seem like Berlin if you have no other comparison. Otherwise, it's a bar that would be convincing in any city. What's on the menu is a minor matter.
New bar manager, old recipe for success: Salvatore Giustiniani is a virtuoso behind the bar who delights his guests with liquid classics and his own creations in equal measure. His creativity comes to the fore when the drinks – whether non-alcoholic or not – become a harmonious accompaniment to the top-class menus.
This multi-award-winning cult bar is atmospherically located in an old vaulted cellar. The owners Claudia Álamo Masanet and Lennart Geist serve cocktails here under the name "Liquid Kitchen". The online store offers in-house bottled cocktails and selected spirits. An inner courtyard beckons in summer.
Golden walls and accessories, indirect lighting and beige-coloured furniture - Carlos CocktailBar enchants as soon as you enter and, thanks to its idyllic location on Lidellplatz, is one of Karlsruhe's most popular establishments - despite or perhaps because of its dubious past as an erotic establishment.
It's as if the aliens have finally found us and parked their UFO in Stuttgart of all places. And to avoid any empty space, there is a cocktail and Champagne bar here that is well worth a visit. Not just because of the interior design, but also because of what goes on in the glasses. It's galactic.
This cult bar in a side street in the Leonhardsviertel district is decorated in a fine British style. The menu includes highballs, craft beer and, above all, plenty of gin, rum and whisk(e)y varieties. The bartenders wear suspenders and olives are served with the drinks - lovers of good old-fashioned bar culture will get their money's worth here.
The former bar manager of Guts & Glory, Mo Kaba, has fulfilled his dream of self-employment with this boutique bar in the former Ruppel hairdressing salon in 2021. He has created a range of tasty new drinks, but there are also many classics. The wine selection is a testament to his connoisseurship.
The bar, named after the founder of the lifestyle department store Breuninger, is an eye-catcher both inside and out thanks to its large window front on the promenade. Due to its proximity to the shopping spot, the Spritz selection is large, otherwise there are many classics, interesting shots and also some good wines.
A cute bar in a sunny spot on Werderplatz in Karlsruhe's Südstadt district. Originating from a series of semi-legal parties, the Eel, which entices guests with barista creations during the day, transforms into a vibrant cocktail bar in the late hours. Operator Craig Judkins comes from Iowa in the USA.