Altmarktkeller

Lovers of local cuisine truly get their money’s worth at this Saxon-Bohemian beer cellar. The restaurant serves a range of beer and traditional regional dishes made from local produce in a modern atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.altmarktkeller-dresden.de

• E-mail:

  info@altmarktkeller.de

• Address:

  Altmarkt 4, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 481 8130

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun Noon-11pm

• Subway:

  Postplatz

Brühlscher Garten

Brühlscher Garten is a beautiful restaurant in the heart of the Old Town. Serving German and regional cuisine either in the restaurant or on the magnificent terrace. Guests can take in the views of historic Dresden.

• Web:

  www.bruehlscher-garten.de

• E-mail:

  info@bruehlscher-garten.de

• Address:

  Bruelscher Garten 4, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 481 8901

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 7.30am-10pm

• Subway:

  Synagogue

Carolaschlösschen

This venue is located in one of Dresden’s most beautiful parks, with views of the Carola lake and its fountains. They offer two different restaurants, the Grand Café and the Galerie. In the summer, the splendid food – including German, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine – can be enjoyed at one of the venue’s three terraces, all with magnificent views.

• Web:

  www.carolaschloesschen.de

• E-mail:

  reservierung@carolaschloesschen.de

• Address:

  Querallee 7, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 250 6000

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 10am-6pm

• More info:

  Located in Grossen Garten Dresden

Estancia Beef Club

If you are looking for the finest Argentinian beef in Dresden, look no further. Estancia Beef Club provides diners with high quality steaks and different cuts of Argentinian beef cooked to perfection. They also serve a variety of fish dishes, soups and salads.

• Web:

  www.estancia-dresden.de

• E-mail:

  info@beefclub-dresden.de

• Address:

  Forststraße 1, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 441 6392

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri Noon-3pm / 5pm-Midnight, Sat 5pm-Midnight, Sun 5pm-10pm

Genuss-Atelier

Gourmet food, beautiful location and amazing service. Genuss-Atelier is known for presenting a culinary experience with unusual elements like edible flowers, dishes garnished with flavourful foam and an innovative approach to dining worthy of a gourmet restaurant.

• Web:

  www.genuss-atelier.net

• E-mail:

  info@genuss-atelier.net

• Address:

  Bautzner Straße 149, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 2502 8337

• Opening hours:

  Wed-Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat-Sun Noon-3.30pm / 5pm-11pm

Historisches Fischhaus

Housed in a building dating back to 1573, this cosy restaurant offers traditional German and international food by the fireplace, or in the heath garden on sunny days. Add fine wines, home-baked delights from its wood-burning oven and fresh flowers, and you simply cannot go wrong.

• Web:

  www.historisches-fischhaus.de

• E-mail:

  info@fischhaus-dresden.de

• Address:

  Fischhausstraße 14, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 899 100

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Fri Noon-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm

• Subway:

  Angelikastrasse

Karl May Bar

Karl May Bar is filled with American Old West memorabilia, since the famous writer Karl May wrote most of his books about that time and part of the word. The Karl May Bar pays tribute through not only its decor, but also via serving some of the best cocktails of Dresden - from Flying Kangaroo to Singapore Sling, the choice is yours!

• Web:

  www.kempinski.com/en/dresden/hotel-taschenbergpalais/dining/karl-may-bar

• Address:

  Taschenberg 3, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 49 120

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 6pm-2am

• More info:

  Located in Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski

Katy's Garage

Old car doors, rusty wheels and everything else that you can expect to find in an old garage. Luckily, Katy's Garage isn't exclusively about cars, but has a bar filled with all kinds of liquor from all over the world, and even a smoke lounge on the second floor. There is a beer garden operating from April to October which also serves grilled dishes.

• Web:

  www.katysgarage.de

• E-mail:

  stefan@katysgarage.de

• Address:

  Alaunstraße 48, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 656 7701

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thu 8pm-4am, Fri-Sat 8pm-6am, Sun 7pm-1am

Paulaner’s

Described as the ‘Bavarian Embassy in Dresden,’ Paulaner’s serves excellent beers and classic Bavarian food in comfortable surroundings right in the cultural heart of Dresden, offering stunning views of the Castle and the Semper Opera from its romantic beer garden. It is a popular place to meet before or after the opera, though the bar also fills up with party-hungry cocktail lovers at night.

• Web:

  www.paulaners-dresden.de

• E-mail:

  info@paulaners-dresden.de

• Address:

  Taschenberg 3, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 496 0174

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 11am-1am

• Subway:

  Postplatz/Theaterplatz

Red Rooster

One of Dresden’s oldest pubs, The Red Rooster offers a friendly atmosphere, great Irish food, and an incredible selection of drinks, more than 100 Scottish single malt whiskeys, a wide range of international beers and the best of Irish tipples. It's a very popular place, so come early if you want a seat.

• Web:

  www.redrooster-pub.de

• E-mail:

  the-red-rooster@t-online.de

• Address:

  Rähnitzgaße 10, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 272 1850

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 5pm-3am

• Subway:

  Neustadt

Schießhaus

Originally built for Dresden’s shooting guilds, the historic Schießhaus, or Shooting House, was first opened in 1554, and has been at its present location since 1768. This bar and restaurant features a wide range of different rooms, such as the Marksman Room for banquets, the beer and wine room, and the Albert Room for functions and events. In the summer, the beer garden with seats for 100 people is the scene of shooting tournaments and boisterous drinking parties.

• Web:

  www.zum-schiesshaus.de

• E-mail:

  schuetze@zum-schiesshaus.de

• Address:

  Am Schießhaus 19, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 484 5990

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 11am-1am

• Subway:

  Postplatz

Showboxx

The music played at this venue, which looks like an old warehouse, is mainly techno and house, but disco tunes can be heard at the regular gay nights. It has two floors as well as a chill-out room, tired punters can slouch on a sofa and observe the partying in the latter.

• Web:

  www.showboxx.de

• E-mail:

  service@showboxx.de

• Address:

  Leipziger Straße 31, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 3071 0065

• Subway:

  Puschkinplatz

Arabusta

Besides the regular assortment of espresso, latte macchiato and cappuccino, they are known for their hot chocolate. They use a variety of concentration percentages for their chocolate drinks. You can, for example, go for a Chocolat de Cru, which consists of 65% cacao, or Xocitto, which is an entire 100% cacao.

• E-mail:

  arabusta@gmx.de

• Address:

  Körnerplatz 13, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 263 1655

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

Borowski

Borowski is located on one of Dresden’s most popular shopping streets, Prager Strasse. This cafe and bar with its cosy terrace and trendy interior is the perfect place for a well-deserved break from the many boutiques and shops. Watch people walk by, surf away on one of the Internet terminals or watch the latest music videos on the venue’s many flat screen monitors. For starving shoppers, there is an extensive selection of Mediterranean food, while those who fancy a tipple can indulge in a wide range of cocktails and other drinks.

• Web:

  www.borowski-dresden.de

• Address:

  Prager Straße 8a, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 490 6411

• Opening hours:

  Sun-Thu 9am-12am, Fri-Sat 9am-1am

• Subway:

  UFA-palast

Café & Restaurant Alte Meister

Located in the Old Town, the cafe offers breathtaking views of the magnificent Semper Opera House. The Alte Meister is the perfect place to relax in-between visiting Dresden’s many historical sights.

• Web:

  www.altemeister.net

• E-mail:

  info@altemeister.net

• Address:

  Theaterplatz 1a, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 481 0426

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun Noon-Midnight

• Subway:

  Postplatz

Cafe Schinkelwache

A classic German coffeehouse. Cafe Schinkelwache offers traditional cakes and stuffed savoury crêpes to its customers. Ranging from the famous Schwarzwälder-Kirsch-Sahneschnitte to a crêpe filled with fine veal stew, the cafe has a huge variety when it comes to German dishes.

• Web:

  www.schinkelwache-dresden.de

• Address:

  Am Theaterplatz 2, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 490 3909

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sun 10am-Midnight

Coselpalais

The Coselpalais cafe is one of the most visited cafes in Dresden's old town. Along with the beautiful view of the historic church you can enjoy delicious gateaux and scrumptious cakes.

• Web:

  www.coselpalais-dresden.de

• Address:

  An der Frauenkirche 12, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 496 2444

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri 11am-Midnight, Sat-Sun 10am-Midnight

Dresdner Molkerei Gebrüder Pfund

This might just be world's prettiest dairy shop, and it's not hard to see why. The tiles of Dresdner Molkerei Gebrüder have been hand-painted by Villeroy & Boch and there is even a replica of a historic milk fountain! Gaze in awe whilst enjoying a cheese ball, chocolate milk or even a milk-based liquor.

• Web:

  www.pfunds.de

• E-mail:

  info@restaurant-pfunds.de

• Address:

  Bautzner Straße 79, Dresden

• Phone:

  +49 351 810 5948

• Opening hours:

  January-March: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, April-December: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm