Brauhaus Wenkers

The restaurant and pub Brauhaus Wenkers is located in the city centre and has a great vibe. On the menu you will find local German specials like bratwurst with sauerkraut and roasted pig with coleslaw. During summer time you can have your dinner on the lovely outside terrace.

• Web:

  www.wenkers.de

• E-mail:

  info@wenkers.de

• Address:

  Betenstrasse 1, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 527 548

• Opening hours:

  Sun-Thu 11am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-1am

Hoppy's Treff

If you want to go to a popular pub restaurant run by a former player of Borussia Dortmund, Hoppy's Treff is the place to visit. Dieter Kurrat offers solid, simple German dishes, as well as a tête-à-tête to share his glorious football stories. A bit of advice, Hoppy's Treff explicitly states that you shouldn't show up in a Schalke outfit, otherwise you might be mocked through the entire night!

• Address:

  Nordstraße 1, Holzwickede

• Phone:

  +49 2301 5806

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Tue 5pm-1am, Thu-Fri 5pm-1am, Sat Noon-3pm / 5pm-1am, Sun 5pm-11pm

Il Golfo

Il Golfo is one of the few Italian restaurants which offers customers traditional dishes and grappa, served by Italian waiters. A couple of their all-time favourite dishes are the deep fried zucchini flowers and the anchovies bruschetta. The restaurants is loved by the Dortmund locals who appreciate the authenticity and quality of the food. The friendly staff and owner most certainly contribute to the marvellous atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.ilgolfo.de

• Address:

  Rosental 12, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 571 275

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun Noon-3pm / 5.30pm-1am

Mandarin

Mandarin is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Dortmund. The decor is in traditional style and makes you feel like you are having dinner in China itself. They are known and famous for their tender Peking duck.

• Web:

  www.mandarindo.de

• Address:

  Wittbräuckerstrasse 213, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 482 636

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm / 5.30pm-11pm, Sun 11.30am-11pm

Mongo's

You can let your imagination run free at Mongo's. This restaurant has an exotic and diverse all-you-can-eat buffet. Choose the ingredients you like from the fresh food bar and the chefs will prepare your creation in front of you. Here you can mix different types of vegetables with a wide variety of meat or seafood, combined with a flavoursome sauce.

• Web:

  www.mongos.de

• E-mail:

  dortmund@mongos.de

• Address:

  Lindemannstrasse 78, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 584 4950

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thu 5pm-Midnight, Fri 5pm-1am, Sat Noon-1am, Sun 11.30am-Midnight

Pfefferkorn's No. 1

With a great location on the square, this restaurant and pub provides a great view from the terrace. Inside you can find a warm atmosphere with a vintage touch. They even have their own brewery, which you can make use of by ordering a local beer. You can also eat traditional German dishes, a few examples are the Wiener schnitzel and röstkartoffeln.

• Web:

  www.no1.pfefferkorn-restaurants.de

• E-mail:

  kontakt@pfefferkorn-dortmund.de

• Address:

  Markt 6, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 525 815

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thu 11am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-11pm

ALEX

ALEX in Dortmund is great place to spend the evening with a cocktail in your hand and good friends by your side. You don't just have to enjoy the bar in the evening, you can also start the day there with some breakfast, since it opens early in the morning.

• Web:

  www.dein-alex.de/dein-alex-dortmund

• E-mail:

  hallo@dein-alex.de

• Address:

  Ostenhellweg 18, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 0 231 589 7850

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thu 8am-1am, Fri-Sat 8am-3am, Sun 9am-1.00am

Domicil

Had enough of DJs? Visit Domicil, which identifies as a live music and jazz bar and club. On the ground floor you will find their bar and lounge, with a selection of classic cocktails and countless spritz varieties. Obviously, you can also order a famous German beer. You can find the club on the first floor and dance all your worries away!

• Web:

  www.domicil-dortmund.de

• E-mail:

  info@domicil-dortmund.de

• Address:

  Hansastraße 7-11, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 862 9032

• Opening hours:

  Bar: Mon-Sat from 6.30pm-Midnight, Fri-Sat 6.30pm-3am, Club: Depends on events

FZW

FZW is known for being the number one place for Dortmund's locals to hang out at. FZW offers many thrilling live performances, with the latest sound and music ranging from the 80s to straight off the charts.

• Web:

  www.fzw.de

• E-mail:

  fzw@fzw.de

• Address:

  Ritterstrasse 20, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 286 80 89 10

HappyHappyDingDong

This is a simple and fun bar where you are guaranteed to have a great time. If you do not have a specific plan regarding the evening, then HappyHappyDingDong is a superb start for a pub crawl. Every Thursday and the first Saturday of the month you can go and sing your heart out at karaoke.

• Web:

  www.happyhappydingdong.de

• E-mail:

  info@happyhappydingdong.de

• Address:

  Brüderweg 9, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 23 122 383 439

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thu 3pm-Midnight, Fri-Sat 3pm

Hövels Hausbrauerei

Hövels Hausbrauerei is a traditional micro-brewery that has existed for over 160 years, which serves traditional German pub food. Visit the Hausbrauerei for the full German experience. The atmosphere is warm with an open fire and gives you a relaxed vibe.

• Web:

  www.hoevels-hausbrauerei.de

• E-mail:

  info@hoevels-hausbrauerei.de

• Address:

  Hoher Wall 5, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 914 547

• Opening hours:

  Sun-Thu 11am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-1am

Nightrooms

If you are a fan of 90s music, you're in luck. This club is famous for playing the golden oldies all through some nights of the week. Nightrooms is a huge place with three dance floors and two lounge areas. The prices of the drinks are not too high compared to other clubs, so do take advantage.

• Web:

  www.nightrooms.de

• E-mail:

  info@nightrooms.de

• Address:

  Hansastrasse 5-7, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 1655 430

• Opening hours:

  Fri-Sun 10pm-5am

Cafe Kleimann

This cafe has something that hardly any other cafe on this list can boast: parrots! That's not the only reason for this cafe becoming so popular over the last years, they also have an immense cake buffet. From apple cake to black forest cake - they have it all.

• Web:

  www.cafe-kleimann.de

• E-mail:

  info@cafe-kleimann.de

• Address:

  Petrikirchhof 8, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 144 921

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 1pm-6pm

cafeMinze

Cupcakes, cakes, and chai lattes, craving for these sweet treats? cafeMinze is the place to go. If you visit during breakfast and lunch, chances are that the place will be packed because of the popularity that the cafe rightfully deserves. Their most popular cake is the homemade egg liqueur cake. In the mood for a cupcake? Try the banana toffee cupcake, you can never go wrong with that one.

• Address:

  Olpe 21, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 3953 2650

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

Flayva Coffee & Tea Lounge

Sometimes all you need is a cup of coffee or tea with a snack. Look no further, Flayva Coffee & Tea Lounge has everything that your heart desires. From a White Velvet Macchiato to a Fresh Mini-Ingwer tea, they are known for their creative concoctions. Children are also more than welcome, they have a special play area for the kids to enjoy. Complete your drink with one of their original specials, such as a Ginger Cinnamon Cookie or freshly baked Orange Brownies and you're ready to face the rest of your day!

• Web:

  www.flayva-coffee.de

• E-mail:

  flayva-coffee@hotmail.de

• Address:

  Hansastrasse 30, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 53 078 727

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 9.30am-8pm, Sun Noon-6.30pm

Herr Liebig Kaffeehaus

Bagels. If there has to be one word to describe this cafe, it's bagel. Every kind of bagel and everything that you want with it - they have it. They are also well-known for their very own mix of coffee beans and their delicious cakes.

• Web:

  www.herrliebig.de/

• Address:

  Liebigstrasse 24, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 13721401

• Opening hours:

  Mon&Tue, Thu&Fr 9am-6pm, Sat&Sun 10am-6pm

Kieztörtchen

It's impossible to be grumpy in the morning when you had breakfast at this little cafe. Fresh coffee, homemade cakes and delicious savoury dishes. Combine all of this with a cosy atmosphere and you will feel at home right away! It's one of the favourite cafes of the Dortmund locals, which says a lot. They recommend the savoury spinach cake.

• Web:

  www.kieztoertchen.de

• E-mail:

  postmaster@kieztoertchen.de

• Address:

  Essenerstrasse 12, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 3303 7202

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Linus

Shopping can make you hungry, that's a given fact. Don't want to stroll too far away from the shopping area but still want a good meal? Visit Linus, a cafe that has German traditional dishes such as flammkuchen and schnitzel, along with Italian risotto and Japanese soups. A perfect time to visit Linus is during brunch. From sweet to savoury, they have every dish that your stomach desires!

• Web:

  www.linus-dortmund.de

• E-mail:

  info@linus-dortmund.de

• Address:

  Propsteihof 9, Dortmund

• Phone:

  +49 231 1899 9977

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thu 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Midnight