The typical German pub is called "Kneipe". It's difficult to explain what that means and where the difference is to the - for example - American way of bars. Most foreigners agree that it is very easy to feel relaxed and comfortable in a German "Kneipe". And Trier is full of them, nearly everywhere you will find a cosy place to sit down, have a drink and talk or discuss with people. Some time ago the Viehmarkt became a new center of the scene, especially in summertime, when all the “Viehmarkt” square is covered with tables and chairs. Here a few places that are - in my opinion - highlights of Trier's Kneipenszene:
Zapotex One of Trier's oldest "in bars". The one with an atmosphere like the big city hang outs. Students and former students crowd.
Address: Am Pferdemarkt 1a (next to "Blaues Blut") Tel:
Simplicissimus If you still love the spirit of '69 and you don't mind people around you are a little younger than you (if you are older than 21).
Address: Viehmarktplatz 11 Tel:
Barocco The (local) rich & beauty - here you'll find them. Highly recommended for good cocktails. Special prices for certain cocktails on each days except on Fridays and Saturdays. Tuesday is Caipirinha-Night for 5 DM each!
Address: Viehmarktplatz 10 Tel:
Blaues Blut It's not really the German style Kneipe, more a big city cafe, but nevertheless...
Address: Moselstrasse 6, am Pferdemarkt Tel:
Ziegel's One of the newer ones in an old place. And run by an old professional of the scene. Sunday's brunch is great!
Address: Stockstr. 4 Tel:
Havanna This used to be a very popular place with the local Yuppie-scene. Not so popular anymore due to next door Barocco and the new Walderdorff cafe opposite the Trier cathedral, but still a good place for coffee and cocktails.
Address: Viehmarktplatz 9 Tel:
Walderdorff’s This is currently the most popular cafe for trendy people, located opposite of the Trier cathedral. The Latte Macchiato is a must. A small, but very good menue provided by the neighbouring restaurant "Schlemmereule" is also highly recommended.
Address: Am Dom Tel:
De Winkel Rather pricey cocktails, crowded on weekends, nice atmosphere and funny interior.
Address: Johannisstrasse Tel:
Mephisto Nice restaurant, crowded only in summertime when Trier's biggest beergarden attracts lots of students (you have to be early to catch a table). Be patient with the waiters, they are not the fastest ones.
Address: Kalenfelsstrasse 3 Tel:
Le Conakry Small African pub (if it is still there, here owners change as fast as customers).
Address: Feldstrasse Ecke Karl-Marx-Strasse Tel:
Irish Pub Lots of smoke, noise, Guinness and live music events. Here friends of British premier league meet to watch TV.
Address: Stockplatz Tel:
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