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Frankfurt Nightlife

For its relatively small size, Frankfurt offers a surprisingly eclectic range of possibilities for those seeking a good night out. The cultural scene is lively, and there is no shortage of bars and clubs to suit almost any taste.

Many bars in Frankfurt also offer live music, particularly jazz. The best venues are around Kleine Bockenheimer Strasse, otherwise known as Jazzgasse (Jazz Alley).

Most cultural performance venues are closed during July and August. There are a number of ticket outlets in the city, the main one being Frankfurt Ticket, Hanauer Landstrasse 417 (tel: (069) 134 0400; www.frankfurt-ticket.de).

Prinz (www.prinz.de) is the magazine (in German) to pick up for the latest bars, club and nightlife information. The free magazines Strandgut (www.strandgut.de) and Kultur News (www.kulturnews.de) have information on culture and nightlife in Frankfurt in German and are available at the tourist information centre. Excellent sources of information and listings are also available from the online service for Frankfurter Neue Presse and Journal Frankfurt (www.rhein-main.net), and Toytown Germany, an English-language website for expats (www.toytowngermany.com/frankfurt).

Bars in Frankfurt

Anglo-Irish

On an altogether more intimate scale than the big city centre bars, little Anglo-Irish is in the heart of the old Sachsenhausen entertainment and nightlife district to the southeast of the city centre. It attracts both locals and visitors alike, and as one would expect from an Irish-run establishment, has a very welcoming and lively atmosphere, a true pub.

Kleine Rittergasse 1, 60594 Frankfurt/M.
Tel: (069) 611 041.
Website: www.angloirish.de

Main Tower Bar

Located on the 53rd floor of the only public skyscraper in the city, this is the place to go to relax with a drink while enjoying stunning views of the Frankfurt skyline from its 187m high vantage point. It also offers an impressive range of cocktails, while those who want to eat as well can choose from a range of bar snacks, or move to the adjacent restaurant for a full meal.

Neue Mainzer Strasse 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt/M.
Tel: (069) 3650 4777.
Website: www.maintower-restaurant.de

O'Reilly's Irish Pub

A large and very busy Irish-themed bar immediately opposite the central railway station, O'Reilly's is a popular spot with visitors and expats living in Frankfurt alike. It is also a good spot for watching sports on large screen TVs - and there is a cinema style room with a huge screen for the true sport enthusiast. There is also an extensive food menu.

Am Hauptbahnhof 4, 60329 Frankfurt/M.
Tel: (069) 2648 7878.
Website: www.oreillys.nl/frankfurt

Clubs in Frankfurt

Club Odeon

Housed in an elegant early 19th century villa set in landscaped gardens, Club Odeon offers two bars as well as a large single dance floor. For those seeking to relax between dances, the upstairs bar is quiet and cosy. A range of musical tastes is catered for, each night featuring a different style or theme. A happy hour policy operates until midnight, with reduced drinks prices.

Seilerstrasse 34, 60313 Frankfurt/M.
Tel: (069) 285 055. Website: www.theodeon.de

Das 21. Jahrhundert

Internationally famous DJs are a feature of this modern and stylish nightspot, which opens from 1700 until the small hours nightly. As well as the music and dancing, it offers food and a range of cocktails and wines. It is advisable to book restaurant tables in advance if you're going to spend the entire evening here.

Oeder Weg 21, 60318 Frankfurt/M.
Tel: (069) 556 746.
Website: www.das-21-jahrhundert.de

U60311

Unusually located in a former underground railway station, U60311 attracts many internationally famous DJs. House or techno music is the order of the day here - and it is very popular nightspot right in the city centre, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. It is possible to escape the high volume and talk, in a small lounge area.

Rossmarkt, 60311 Frankfurt/M.
Tel: (069) 2979 60311.
Website:www.u60311.net

Live Music in Frankfurt

Alte Oper

Frankfurt's principal classical music venue, Alter Oper (the Old Opera), features performances by the Frankfurt Museum Orchestra, the city's opera company, and a variety of visiting performers. The elegant building was reconstructed in its original style during the 1980s. Tickets are available through Frankfurt Ticket (tel: (069) 134 0400; website: www.frankfurtticket.de).

Opernplatz 1, 60313 Frankfurt/M
Tel: (069) 134 0400
Website: www.alteoper.de

Batschkapp

If rock and pop music is what you're after, Batschkapp is one of Frankfurt's best venues, offering German and internationally-known bands on a regular basis. Over the years since its opening in the early 1970s, it has attracted many famous names, and has the advantage that it is not over-large, so it's possible to get up close to the stage.

Maybachstrasse 24, 60433 Frankfurt/M
Tel: (069) 9521 8410.
Website: www.batschkapp.tickets.de

Jazzkeller

Leading German and international acts regularly feature at the leading Frankfurt jazz venue, located below ground in the heart of the city centre. Opened in 1952, Jazzkeller has hosted such luminaries as Louis Armstrong and Chet Baker. It is usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but sometimes opens on these days for special concerts. It is relatively small, but boasts a lot of atmosphere.

Kleine Bockenheimerstrasse 18A, 60323 Frankfurt/M
Tel: (069) 288 537
Website: www.jazzkeller.com

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