Aachen Nightlife

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During one of our strolls arounf Aachen, we found this place and looked like the ideal spot to sit down and enjoy a drink. No, it was not because of the name - I have no idea what it means.
It is decorated in a very unusual way (see pictures - 5), with a lot of mirrors, painting and sculptures.

Service was efficient and friendly and the athmosphere was nice.

Although we only had drinks, it is also a restaurant, maybe we'll try it next time. I have been told, however that it is quite good.

I recommend at least taking a look around as it is quite unusual and, in my opinion, nice decor.

They are open until 1 AM during the week and until 3 AM Friday and Saturday.

I had so much fun at B-9. It is a standard disco with two bars and a huge dance floor. When I was a student, we went there a lot. I guess that makes it a student place.
They play fun music (top of the charts.)

Be careful about loosing your ticket for coat check. I lost mine and they wouldn't give it back to me!

All in all, it's a fun place with a great location. The taxi stand is very close.

Dress Code: Casual, jeans and a t-shirt

Aachen is a student town, so of course there are plenty of places to get a drink with friends. Out of all of them, Himmel und Holle (Heaven and Hell) is my favorite.

I like it the most because of the theme. The first floor is heaven and the second floor is hell. The first level has angels and clouds the second has these lamps that are supposed to look like flames.
Himmel and Holle can get very crowded. One is usually able to get a seat on the second floor. If you are claustrophobic this place isn't for you. I reccomend going there early to start the night off. I also reccomend an orange fanta and vodka there.

Dress Code: Casual, but it is a nice bar. One could dress up some if he or she wants.

A fabulous night out! I had never been to a casino before but like everybody heard a lot about it. It was different that expected but I loved it!

The Casino in Aachen has 6 Roulette tables, 2 American Roulette tables and also Black Jack, Baccara and Poker.

Crowd is mixed: some seedy guys with huge cigars, some old ladies, who play with their husbands' money, and also a lot of young people who play a little and watch a lot.

There is a restaurant and a little bar area, with good, not too expensive cocktails.

By the way, after playing Roulette for hours I ended up with a loss of 2 Euros- not bad :-)

Dress Code: It's more fun if you're really dressed up, but there are lots of people who look quite casual. No sneekers, no blue jeans of course!
You need big pockets for your winnings hehe

In Aachen. every night you can find a place to hang out. Sunday-Saturday you can get a drink until at least 2am. It is awesome! I'm not sure about other cities, it could be because it's a college town. Most bars in Aachen seem to be laid back, my favorite part was trying the local brews. My favorite was a light wheat beer Erdinger. I was told there are around 7 local beers in Aachen.

If you want more info:
http://www.german-breweries.com/all_breweries.htm
*this is a great brewery website and it is in english!

ps. i arrived on cinco de mayo, of course germany isn't celebrating this mexican drinking holiday like we do in America. But we found a cool bar called the Kaktus, we had 6 taquila shots for under 10 euro! Probably the best drink deal in town. And the most expensive would probably be Sausalitos, which is located in the main plaza across from the Rathaus. But to be fair they do give you a huge huge drink. One of those long Islands will kick your butt!

Dress Code: I never went any place fancy in Aachen. Every where seems casual.

Lovely and huge bar at the end of Pont, next door to few other nice bars and night spot. Very busy in the weekend, be ready to stand if you get there after 11, waiting for a drink could also take easy 10 minutes. They do serve good food if would like to dine in.
Its a must to go place if you happen to be in Aachen.

Dress Code: Just don't come naked...

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After dinner on my first night in Aachen, my companions (VTer Stef, Alex, and Alex) and I went to the Domkeller Pub near the Hof. It is a laid-back place in a really cool old building. While there, we enjoyed some more Kölsch and conversation. I also tried a wheat beer infused with woodruff, an herb. that imparts a vibrant lime-green color to the beer.

After my group left the Domkeller, one Alex (the real vegetarian) had to go home because she needed to wake up early the next day. That left VTer Stef, the restaurant vegetarian Alex, and me. Not ready to call it a night yet, we proceeded to the Guinness House which is a large Irish pub. It has two floors, but we stayed on the first floor. If you are looking for a big, casual Irish pub in Aachen, the Guinness House is a great choice.