Recommended Restaurants
Stunning restaurant, great design, superb food, amazing location. Not for those on a budget, but worth a visit!
OSCAR in der Remise
7 Fritz-Erler-StraßeStunning restaurant, great design, superb food, amazing location. Not for those on a budget, but worth a visit!
Used to be a really traditional pub until a recent refurbishment. Bright and pleasant restaurant. Very good food, though the wait can sometimes be a while. Totally worth it though.
Elefant Bonn
78 SternstraßeUsed to be a really traditional pub until a recent refurbishment. Bright and pleasant restaurant. Very good food, though the wait can sometimes be a while. Totally worth it though.
Not just a great place for beers, they also make great pizza. They show football matches on weekends, be aware of that.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Rheinlust
134 RheinaustraßeNot just a great place for beers, they also make great pizza. They show football matches on weekends, be aware of that.
Located above a rowing club. Nice location with river views. Very good food, though you need to be patient with the service.
Haus am Rhein
74 Elsa-Brändström-StraßeLocated above a rowing club. Nice location with river views. Very good food, though you need to be patient with the service.
Roses
2A Martinspl.Has always been there and has always had a high standard. Very recommended.
Em Höttche
4 MarktOne of Bonn's oldest, if not THE oldest restaurant. Traditional German food. Enjoyable!
Good Spanish restaurant & tapas. Nice interior, good food, good vibe.
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Sa Finca Tapa-Bar
22 Ob. WilhelmstraßeGood Spanish restaurant & tapas. Nice interior, good food, good vibe.
Fairly small place that doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is really GREAT! Go have a look and try it, it's just across the road
Bistro Trattoria L'Olivo
35 Rheindorfer Str.Fairly small place that doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is really GREAT! Go have a look and try it, it's just across the road
Burgerwerk
36 Friedrich-Breuer-StraßeReally good burgers. Doesn't serve alcohol though :/
San Telmo
55 Breite Str.Spanish restaurant/tapas bar. Good food and atmosphere
As authentic as it gets. No frills, no expense incurred on interior design, but great food, big portions. Inexpensive
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Asia Viet Thai Imbiss
1 RosentalAs authentic as it gets. No frills, no expense incurred on interior design, but great food, big portions. Inexpensive
Great Sushi and Korean BBQ in one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Bonn
Makiman 2 (Sushi | BBQ | Wine)
28 ErmekeilstraßeGreat Sushi and Korean BBQ in one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Bonn
Really good restaurant with nice trendy interior and a pleasant little backyard. Really good tapas-style food. "Modern European" cuisine
Joligs 2.0 GmbH
22 ErmekeilstraßeReally good restaurant with nice trendy interior and a pleasant little backyard. Really good tapas-style food. "Modern European" cuisine
Matthieu’s
103 ArgelanderstraßeUpmarket restaurant, very good food, nice local area (Südstadt)
La Cigale
18 FriedrichstraßeVery good restaurant, great service, nice menu
Sudhaus
10 Friedenspl.Typical German food. When in season, they serve good mussels as well.
Ichiban Sushibar
14 StockenstraßeGood Sushi & Sashimi
Assenmacher
2 StiftsstraßeTraditional German restaurant. Very good food and nice atmosphere. Historic location
Drinks: Bars, Pubs and Biergärten
Just some of my favourite watering holes.
Nice for beers and pizza, especially on a sunny day when you can sit outside on the terrace.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Rheinlust
134 RheinaustraßeNice for beers and pizza, especially on a sunny day when you can sit outside on the terrace.
Great for sunset drinks in summer. Has some decent standard food too
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Bahnhöfchen
116 RheinaustraßeGreat for sunset drinks in summer. Has some decent standard food too
One of Bonn's most popular places to have a drink by the river in summer. Quite studenty. Lively, friendly place. Outside seating only
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Alter Zoll
BrassertuferOne of Bonn's most popular places to have a drink by the river in summer. Quite studenty. Lively, friendly place. Outside seating only
Nice Biergarten in a leafy green area by the river.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Biergarten "Zum Blauen Affen"
74 Elsa-Brändström-StraßeNice Biergarten in a leafy green area by the river.
Gin Manufacturer that opens its bar to the public on Thursdays, 18h – midnight, Mozartstr. 24. Good bar! :)
SIEGFRIED Rheinland Dry Gin
7 MozartstraßeGin Manufacturer that opens its bar to the public on Thursdays, 18h – midnight, Mozartstr. 24. Good bar! :)
Bierhaus Machold
52 HeerstraßeReally nice brewery in the old city of Bonn. Recommended!
Bar and restaurant on the top floor of the Marriott Hotel. Great views and nice outdoor terrace. More of interest in summer than in winter. Food is expensive and average, service can be hit and miss, but the views and sunset on a nice summer evening make up for it.
Konrad’s
4 Platz der Vereinten NationenBar and restaurant on the top floor of the Marriott Hotel. Great views and nice outdoor terrace. More of interest in summer than in winter. Food is expensive and average, service can be hit and miss, but the views and sunset on a nice summer evening make up for it.
Shaker's
26 Bornheimer Str.Nice upmarket bar, hidden away in a backyard. Good cocktails!
Bistro & Bar Pendel
12 Friedenspl.Popular Bar / Bistro
Local Sights and Activities
While Beethoven was actually born in a little village very close to Bonn, this is where his family lived during his early years. Small place, has some artefacts, instruments, partitures, etc. Sort of interesting. Not that expensive, so you might as well go and see it.
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Beethoven-Haus
22-24 BonngasseWhile Beethoven was actually born in a little village very close to Bonn, this is where his family lived during his early years. Small place, has some artefacts, instruments, partitures, etc. Sort of interesting. Not that expensive, so you might as well go and see it.
Venue for theatre, concerts, comedy and sporadic parties. Check their website for current events: https://www.pantheon.de/programm/
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Pantheon Theater
42 Siegburger Str.Venue for theatre, concerts, comedy and sporadic parties. Check their website for current events: https://www.pantheon.de/programm/
One of Bonn's most historic sights, the Doppelkirche (Double Church) of St. Mary and St. Clement is a Romanesque church in Schwarzrheindorf. Completed in 1151, the church has two levels and medieval wall paintings of saints and apocalyptic scenes. (http://www.sacred-destinations.com/germany/bonn-schwarzrheindorf-church)
Doppelkirche
41 DixstraßeOne of Bonn's most historic sights, the Doppelkirche (Double Church) of St. Mary and St. Clement is a Romanesque church in Schwarzrheindorf. Completed in 1151, the church has two levels and medieval wall paintings of saints and apocalyptic scenes. (http://www.sacred-destinations.com/germany/bonn-schwarzrheindorf-church)
Cafés, Coffee & Cake
Black Coffee Pharmacy
46, B Bonner TalwegBest coffee in Bonn. Very popular with the locals
Good coffee and nice cakes. Service sometimes a bit slow, but always friendly. Very popular with mothers and families with young kids.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Mayra's living room Café
39 Friedrich-Breuer-StraßeGood coffee and nice cakes. Service sometimes a bit slow, but always friendly. Very popular with mothers and families with young kids.
Typical German cafe with a good selection of cakes. Has been a local institution for generations
Café Breuer GmbH
697 Königswinterer Str.Typical German cafe with a good selection of cakes. Has been a local institution for generations
Traditional café, centrally located. Good selection of cakes, chocolates and seasonal bakery products
Café Konditorei Müller-Langhardt GmbH & Co. KG
36 MarktTraditional café, centrally located. Good selection of cakes, chocolates and seasonal bakery products
Coppeneur Chocolatier Bonn City
56 FriedrichstraßeOther than great chocolates, they also make a good coffee!
Fassbender
55 SternstraßeNice cakes. Cafe with an upstairs seating area. They also make good hot chocolates!
Art & Coffee. Slightly different concept. Very popular place in the Altstadt area
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Frau Holle Mode Kunst Café
54-56 Breite Str.Art & Coffee. Slightly different concept. Very popular place in the Altstadt area
Café Cultura
55 Friedrich-Breuer-StraßeNice coffee, very pleasant relaxed place.
Café with own roasting facilities. Not surprisingly, the coffee is great, but the opening times are a challenge.
The Kaffeeladen Bonn
25 Ob. WilhelmstraßeCafé with own roasting facilities. Not surprisingly, the coffee is great, but the opening times are a challenge.
Nachbarschaften
Residential district to the south of Hofgarten and Poppelsdorfer Allee, is a treasure that ranks amongst the best in Europe. Almost untouched by war and reconstruction, the mostly stately houses remain in the same condition as when they were built between 1860 and the start of the First World War. Their facades reflect the middle-class confidence of the fin de siècle. Behind the wrought iron fences in the front gardens with leafy chestnut trees, they impress with eagles and battlements and other ornamental details. The urban planning discipline of block construction and its greenery in the internal courtyards and on the streets are worth admiring. This is where the bourgeoisie lived: civil servants, professors, businessmen, doctors, lawyers, rich pensioners. A large number of student inns and taverns are located here, which are worth visiting in the evenings.
Sudstadt
Residential district to the south of Hofgarten and Poppelsdorfer Allee, is a treasure that ranks amongst the best in Europe. Almost untouched by war and reconstruction, the mostly stately houses remain in the same condition as when they were built between 1860 and the start of the First World War. Their facades reflect the middle-class confidence of the fin de siècle. Behind the wrought iron fences in the front gardens with leafy chestnut trees, they impress with eagles and battlements and other ornamental details. The urban planning discipline of block construction and its greenery in the internal courtyards and on the streets are worth admiring. This is where the bourgeoisie lived: civil servants, professors, businessmen, doctors, lawyers, rich pensioners. A large number of student inns and taverns are located here, which are worth visiting in the evenings.