The most unusual bars in Leipzig

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13/05/2026
Do you have visitors and want to spend a fun evening with them? Or would you like to discover a new bar in Leipzig with your friends? Good idea, but where should you go? Where do you get the best cocktails? Which bar offers something delicious from the grill? Where can you not only end the evening in a cozy atmosphere, but also play table football or billiards? Lots of questions, but we have the answers - because this blog post is intended to offer you an appealing selection of unusual bars in Leipzig. All the venues presented here can of course also be booked for other private or business events. And now: Have fun browsing and testing them out. 

Stable guard Westwerk

Fancy bar culture in a unique, cozy atmosphere? Then you should definitely pay a visit to the Stallwache in Leipzig West.

The extraordinary bar is located in the Westwerk, directly above the entrance area of the former industrial hall. Where horse stables once stood and then an industrial fittings factory moved in, there is now a small bar with wide window fronts, 35 seats and industrial charm. Here you can expect unusual cocktails far from the mainstream as well as new interpretations of well-known classics. Now you just have to decide: Will it be the Orange Whip, the Singapore Sling or the special in-house creation "Schimmelreiter"?

Or if it's not a bar tour and you want to serve the finest cocktails from the Stallwache at your own party, then the Stallwache team will be happy to come to your celebration with their mobile bar and a professional bartender. You can get a personalized offer on request.

Where? Karl-Heine-Straße 89, in Westwerk, 04229 Leipzig
When? from Tuesday to Thursday from 20:00 to 01:00, on Friday and Saturday from 19:00 to 03:00

SCHAUWALD Bar at the Schaubühne Lindenfels

Tucked away in the charming ambience of the Schaubühne Lindenfels in Plagwitz lies the SCHAUWALD Bar - a place where theater and nightlife merge. Between old velvet curtains, artistic light installations and the lively hustle and bustle of the theater, you can enjoy creative drinks with character. Whether before a performance, during the interval or just because - the bar invites you to linger and reflects the special spirit of the Schaubühne: a little wild, always inspiring and guaranteed to be different from the average.

Enjoy the evening in the foyer and on the terrace of the Schaubühne Lindenfels, in the middle of the Karl-Heine-Strasse, one of Leipzig's liveliest trendy streets.

Where? Karl-Heine-Straße 50, in the Schaubühne Lindenfels, 04229 Leipzig
When? from Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 01:00, on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 13:30 to 02:00

Cáo

Have you always wanted to see your own cocktail on the menu? A visit to Cáo in the east of Leipzig will definitely bring you one step closer to this wish!

Cáo is a bar and restaurant at the same time: In addition to a large selection of popular cocktails and exciting signature drinks, the diverse Asian and Vietnamese cuisine offers a large selection of delicious, lovingly prepared delicacies. The bao buns are our favorite: these steamed (and bun-like) dumplings are filled with meat, vegetables and much more. The end result is a sandwich that tastes worlds better than the classic version. So delicious! 

But now to the signature drinks in question. Cáo offers you a drinks menu that is second to none in Leipzig. As a guest, you can have your very own cocktail created here on request. The bartenders will then serve a drink tailored to you and your taste preferences that you definitely wouldn't find on the menu. And the best thing? With a bit of luck, this cocktail will be so good that it will end up on the next drinks menu under your name. Isn't that really cool?

Where? Dresdner Straße 51, 04317 Leipzig
When? from Sunday to Thursday from 17:30 to 22:00 from Friday to Saturday from 17:30 to 23:00

IMPERII Bar

Do you like experimental drinks? Then book a table at the IMPERII Bar in Leipzig! Where the most important trade routes "Via Imperii" & "Via Regia" once crossed, a new kind of Leipzig lifestyle was created on Leipzig's Brühl in 2015. Here you can expect extraordinary drinks and a selection of spirits from all over the world. Or you can try the almost forgotten and newly prepared drinks from the Reserve List. Whether selected own creations by renowned barkeeper André Pintz or classic-modern drinks - at the bar of the IMPERII bar, national meets international and the focus is on one thing above all: enjoyment.

Our tip: Combine the bar with the restaurant during your visit to IMPERII.

Of course you can order à la carte - but we recommend personal consultation. Inspired by traditional German cuisine, the IMPERII team will delight you with fantastic and modern dishes - regional and seasonal! Do you think a good cigar goes with a delicious drink? Then head to the Smokers Lounge, where you can enjoy it in a relaxed atmosphere and have the right spirits recommended to you - Guatemala above the clouds, in the middle of Leipzig.

At the IMPERII Bar, you can escape everyday life and concentrate on the essentials - pleasantly different, without a dress code, in its own way, modern and experimental.

Where? Brühl 72, 04109 Leipzig
When? from Tuesday to Thursday from 16:00 to 24:00 on Friday and Saturday from 16:00 to 01:00, closed on Sunday and Monday

Beyerhaus

The Beyerhaus is the perfect meeting place in the south of Leipzig! In addition to various types of craft beers, cocktails and other drinks, the Beyerhaus also offers delicious food for both big and small appetites. Within the traditional walls, you can sit together with your friends or compete against each other at the billiard table.

The special thing about the Beyerhaus is probably the spectacular chandeliers that light up the Great Hall. You can also make yourself comfortable in the pub area or at the massive tables in the historic vaulted cellar.

To make your evening unforgettable, there are regular cool events to experience here:events such as poetry slams, reading stages and plays or live music and parties are not uncommon here. A special tip is the cosy free seat in the inner courtyard, where you can sit together with your friends under colorful lanterns.

Where? Ernst-Schneller-Straße 6, 04107 Leipzig
When? open from Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to 01:00

Our recommendations

Cozy seating area with numerous guests at small tables, pub, gastronomy, leisure, event venue
Beyerhaus
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JET

Fancy a fun and action-packed evening? Then you not only need your friends and some good drinks, but also the right bar: Make a date at JET and let the games begin!

But what does an evening at JET actually look like?

First you order a White Russian made just for you and enjoy the exciting atmosphere. And then it's straight to the foosball tables! JET's declared aim is to enable even beginners to play foosball on professional tables. A giant foosball table for 8 people provides the ultimate party fun, we promise! All foosball tables can of course be played on free of charge. There is also a large selection of social games, a karaoke system, beer pong and an air hockey table waiting for you. And: You can compete with your friends on the N64 at Mariokart.

Without overdoing it with the cocktail art and always with the door open, all night owls are happily awaited here. Maybe you'll be one of them soon? ;)

Where? Arthur Hoffmann Straße 54, 04107 Leipzig
When? from Tuesday to Thursday from 20:00 to 01:00, on Friday and Saturday from 20:00 to 03:00 (closed Sun and Mon)

Vodkaria

As Goethe said: "No pleasure is temporary, for the impression it leaves is lasting." And the impressions left by VODKARIA are exclusively positive! Here you are spoilt for choice between many exquisite vodka varieties from all over the world, each one tastier than the last - and then there are also the really good home-made waters. You should definitely try the lovingly mixed cocktail creations.

But if you want to drink a lot, you need the basics. How good that the food here is also a real treat for the palate. From "Strammen Lachs" to fennel pasta and rump steak - there's something here for every taste. The changing weekly menu ensures culinary variety, which is definitely impressive for a "pub" with aspirations - as the Vodkaria likes to call itself.

So make your way to the VODKARIA as soon as possible and join the night owls and insomniacs who love to chill out here. Have a chat until the new morning dawns with its slowly rising light. At VODKARIA, you won't find any anonymous discomfort, but a wonderful feel-good atmosphere!

Where? Gottschedstraße 15, 04109 Leipzig
When? in the dining room daily from 5:00 pm and in the living room Tuesday to Saturday from 7:00 pm

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Konstanze Schilling
13. May 2026
Conclusion

We hope that you have already found a suitable bar while reading and can now head off without further ado. Have a great evening in beautiful Leipzig and have a drink for us. ;-)

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