4 Best Nightlife in The Rhineland, Germany

Belly up to the wood bar of this pint-sized Altstadt institution and ask for an ice-cold shot of Dusseldorf’s famous ruby-red liqueur, Killepitsch. Or do as the locals do and order one through the tiny bar window, then sip it al fresco standing around the high outdoor tables.

Aachen's most popular bar is a good place to mingle with locals of all ages at old wooden tables, enjoying an impressive selection of Belgian beers in a historic building from 1658. There are free concerts every Monday, apart from a short break in summer.

This classic, kitschy, roaring twenties–style Altstadt Biersalon plays oldies from Piaf to Porter.

This Irish pub has Murphy's Stout on tap, and on most nights there's live music starting at 8:30.