Beer, oh beer!

Frankfurt is one of the few German cities that is not known for its beer….rather, it is a city know for its apple wine taverns and the numerous wine regions nearby. Indeed, it’s local brewery, Binding, is looked down upon by just about every German I’ve ever met. However, there are some great places to discover beer and spend an evening enjoying a pint, or two, so read on for some bars that specialise in having a wide selection of craft and guest beers. (PS If you have further beer bar suggestions, leave a comment!)

Naiv (Fahrgasse 4, City Centre) https://www.naiv-frankfurt.de/ Naiv has it all…guest beers, a restaurant, pizzeria and a bottle shop. Naiv has taken over the south stretch of Fahrgasse, close to the Alte Brücke. Lots of seating outdoors for summer nights and lamps to warm cooler evenings. This is a great place to hang and appeals to all.

Wir Komplizen (Egenolffstraße 17 Nordend) https://www.wir-komplizen.de/ A little piece of Berlin vibe in Frankfurt. Wir Komplizen has some great beers on tap and offers a menu with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. They even bake their own bread. Enter the coutyard to find the main entrance. Once inside there is plenty of seating and a small beer garden at the back of the property.

Brew Dog (Kaiserstraße 51, Bahnhofsviertel) https://www.brewdog.com/eu_de/frankfurt Less than a hop, skip and a jump from the main station, this bar is perfectly placed for travellers and commuters alike. Regularly changing tap beers and guest draughts to choose from and the bar serves hearty plates of food too!

Braustil (Oeder Weg 57, Nordend) https://braustil.de/en/ Braustil is a brewery and has the novelty of its bar being an old petrol station, just a short walk north from the city centre. It serves its own beers on tap, and has a good selection of bottled guest beers too. Food can be ordered from neighbouring the cafe and consumed on-site.

Drinksmith (Wallstraße 14, Sachsenhausen) https://drinksmithbar.com/ Drinksmith is very much a bar, but one that specialises in beer and cocktails. Situated right on the border of Old Sachsenhausen, there are plenty of eating options nearby before or after an evening at Drinksmith.