Karlsruhe has a lively bar scene centred around the Kaiserstraße and the student quarter near the university. The city's large student population keeps things going well into the night.
Badische Brauhaus
Four floors of traditional German drinking and in-house brewed beer. Get a mass (the full litre glass) and settle in — the brewery hosts live music on weekends and draws a wide mix of locals.
Mood Bar & Lounge
A relaxed cocktail bar with a retro 1970s atmosphere. Known for strong mixed drinks and house DJs on weekends.
El Tequito
Mexican-themed bar with food and cocktails, good for a relaxed evening. Popular for dates.
Lehner's
A laid-back neighbourhood bar popular across age groups. Worth checking for happy hour deals on weekday evenings.