Guidebook for Bonn
Food Scene
Casa del Gatto
20 Kaiserpl.Unpretentious restaurant focusing on the Italian repertoire.
La Fermata della Pizzeria Ristorante
19 Bonner TalwegItalian, good value on lunch specials.
Café Sahneweiß
1D KaiserstraßeLavish cakes; the coffee is just ok.
The best spot in Bonn for Japanese food; gets crowded.
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Ichiban Sushibar
14 StockenstraßeThe best spot in Bonn for Japanese food; gets crowded.
dean&david Bonn
3 MarktGood place for a simple Asian meal.
Pleasant atmosphere with a great view on Münsterplatz; the food is rather average.
Midi Gastro Concept GmbH
11 Münsterpl.Pleasant atmosphere with a great view on Münsterplatz; the food is rather average.
Eis Cafe Da Vinci
20 Kaiserpl.Excellent espresso, made with Italian know-how; outdoor seating.
Great food on a contemporary note; relaxed atmosphere by the river.
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Bahnhöfchen
116 RheinaustraßeGreat food on a contemporary note; relaxed atmosphere by the river.
60 seconds to napoli Bonn
Popular pizzeria, Neapolitan style
5 Senses Espresso Bar Bonn
Good atmosphere, decent coffee.
Cafe Extrablatt Bonn
Good place for brunch.
Eis Café Lazzarin Sternstr.
Ice-cream just like in Italy! Also a place to go for reliable espresso.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best bets for German traditional food. They brew their own (excellent) beer, "Bönnsch", which is very different from the ubiquitous "Kölsch".
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Brauhaus Bönnsch
4 SterntorbrückeOne of the best bets for German traditional food. They brew their own (excellent) beer, "Bönnsch", which is very different from the ubiquitous "Kölsch".
Café Blau
9 FranziskanerstraßeRetro-chic café, popular among the student crowd.
Germans have a predilection for the cosy Irish pub, and this is perhaps Bonn's most famous.
James Joyce Irish Pub Bonn
6-10 MauspfadGermans have a predilection for the cosy Irish pub, and this is perhaps Bonn's most famous.
The ultimate Biergarten experience in Bonn; wonderful view of the Rhine.
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Biergarten Am alten Zoll
BrassertuferThe ultimate Biergarten experience in Bonn; wonderful view of the Rhine.
Mojito
9 KönigstraßeRelaxed atmosphere, with a focus on the Latin-American repertoire.
Che Guevara Bonn - Cuban Cocktail Bar
9 MünsterstraßeGreat place for cocktails, on a Cuban theme.
This riverside pub is one of the classic venues to experience Weiberfastnacht (Fat Thursday in Beuel), getting packed with a young crowd. It's also a good place to watch football.
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Rheinlust
134 RheinaustraßeThis riverside pub is one of the classic venues to experience Weiberfastnacht (Fat Thursday in Beuel), getting packed with a young crowd. It's also a good place to watch football.
Alternative "dive" bar, very relaxed atmosphere; good mix of people.
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Blow Up
7 SterntorbrückeAlternative "dive" bar, very relaxed atmosphere; good mix of people.
Shopping
The closest drugstore. There are other two dm branches closeby: in the basement of Karstadt (Poststraße 23) and in the basement of the railway station (Hauptbahnhof).
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dm-drogerie markt
38-40 Bonner TalwegThe closest drugstore. There are other two dm branches closeby: in the basement of Karstadt (Poststraße 23) and in the basement of the railway station (Hauptbahnhof).
The street-market at Marktplatz is open every day except Sundays; good variety of vegetables and fruit.
Markt, 53111 Bonn, Alemania
The street-market at Marktplatz is open every day except Sundays; good variety of vegetables and fruit.
go asia Supermarkt - Bonn
Supermarket specialising on Asian ingredients
Headquarters of the world-famous gummy bears (originally a Bonn product). Mostly for kids.
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Haribo Store
3 Am NeutorHeadquarters of the world-famous gummy bears (originally a Bonn product). Mostly for kids.
Essentials
EDEKA Steilen
79-81 KönigstraßeReasonably good supermaket, open until late; great variety of beer.
The food-court in the basement of Kaufhof is a good source of delicatessen that you might not find in other supermarkets.
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GALERIA (Kaufhof) Bonn Remigiusstraße
20-24 RemigiusstraßeThe food-court in the basement of Kaufhof is a good source of delicatessen that you might not find in other supermarkets.
Fitness First Bonn
13-21 MarktBest gym in town. Sauna on the top floor.
Another basic supermarket at short walking distance. Longer opening hours but closed on Sundays.
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REWE
1-3 Friedenspl.Another basic supermarket at short walking distance. Longer opening hours but closed on Sundays.
Lidl
1 PoststraßeBasic supermarket nearby; open also on Sundays.
Merzenich in Bonn Am Hof
Good bakery for German-style bread.
épi boulangerie patisserie
Yet another good bakery, this one on a French theme.
Hofgarten Pharmacy
The closest pharmacy.
Arts & Culture
Intimate theater which seats less than 50. Interesting twists on the mainstream German repertoire; some plays are staged in English or even French.
Euro Theater Central Bonn
19 Budapester Str.Intimate theater which seats less than 50. Interesting twists on the mainstream German repertoire; some plays are staged in English or even French.
The largest Lutheran church in the area, staging an ambitious programme of concerts (especially Bach and Beethoven). Sometimes you hear the rehearsals at home. You will get used to the bell.
Kreuzkirche
An der Evangelischen KircheThe largest Lutheran church in the area, staging an ambitious programme of concerts (especially Bach and Beethoven). Sometimes you hear the rehearsals at home. You will get used to the bell.
For many people, the top touristic highlight of Bonn.
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Beethoven House
22-24 BonngasseFor many people, the top touristic highlight of Bonn.
A cultural institution on the other side of the Rhine: trendy cinema club, some good concerts.
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Kulturzentrum Brotfabrik
16 KreuzstraßeA cultural institution on the other side of the Rhine: trendy cinema club, some good concerts.
Small museum focused on German expressionism, in particular on local artist August Macke.
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August-Macke-Haus
36 HochstadenringSmall museum focused on German expressionism, in particular on local artist August Macke.
Kult41
41 HochstadenringCultural centre for the indie/alternative scene: concerts, exhibitions.
Entertainment & Activities
BPS operates river cruises up the Rhine in the Summer season. Tip: they take you for free on your birthday.
Bonner Personen Schiffahrt
10 BrassertuferBPS operates river cruises up the Rhine in the Summer season. Tip: they take you for free on your birthday.
Sightseeing
Beautiful medieval church on two levels, inspired by the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne at Aachen; priceless romanesque frescoes, recently restored. Accessible via either bus or a pleasant walk across the Kennedy bridge and along the Rhine.
Doppelkirche
41 DixstraßeBeautiful medieval church on two levels, inspired by the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne at Aachen; priceless romanesque frescoes, recently restored. Accessible via either bus or a pleasant walk across the Kennedy bridge and along the Rhine.
The old Drachenfels castle (partially ruined) commands great views of the Rhine and Bonn. Not to be confused with the 19th century manor (Schloß Drachenburg) nearby.
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Drachenfels
The old Drachenfels castle (partially ruined) commands great views of the Rhine and Bonn. Not to be confused with the 19th century manor (Schloß Drachenburg) nearby.