Nightlife in Dusseldorf: Best bars and clubs

Experience the vibrant nightlife in Dusseldorf with this list of Dusseldorf’s best bars, clubs, and drinks to try!

Greta

4 minute read

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Updated on 16 Feb 2024

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Living

Excited to explore the nightlife in Dusseldorf but don’t know where to start? Well, all you need is to have your outfit ready, and we’ll point you to the best bars and clubs in Dusseldorf.

1. Uerige

Love craft beer? Visit Uerige and try their Altbier — a top-fermented beer famous throughout Dusseldorf. Uerige is also one of the oldest breweries in the city and you can even do a brewery tour if you book ahead of time. Overall Uerige is a great place to experience the German drinking culture and meet expats and locals.

• Location: Berger Str. 1, 40213 Düsseldorf
• Price: €€

2. Mojito’s fine cocktail bar

If you think you’ve tried the best mojito, wait until you experience a cocktail at Mojito’s fine cocktail bar. They serve authentic cocktails based on an original Cuban recipe and competition-winning cocktails that showcase innovation.

At Mojito’s, you can choose from more than 200 cocktails. Prefer premium or aged drinks? Choose from over 20 whiskeys, rums, gins, vodkas and wines. You can also do a cocktail workshop with your friends for a special night out!

• Location: UCI KINOWELT Dusseldorf, Hammer Str. 29-31, 40219 Düsseldorf
• Price: €€€

3. Square Bar

This small and cosy bar is particularly known for its thoughtful service. With over 10 years of experience in the cocktail industry, it’s no surprise that Square Bar has a creative menu full of stellar cocktails. Their staff give great personal recommendations and free water and snacks to nibble on. You can even find vegan versions of cocktails and some great mocktails.

Tip: Carry cash as they don’t accept bank cards!

• Location: Collenbachstraße 57, 40476 Düsseldorf
• Price: €€

4. The Oak’s Bar

If you’re looking to spend your evening with your partner or friends, The Oak’s Bar is the best cosy and welcoming place in Altstadt. They’re best known for their cocktail and wine menu with decent prices. They also offer a 3-hour gin-tasting session every Wednesday for €59 per person.

Locals keep going back because the team at Oak’s Bar is friendly and recommends cocktails based on your preferences.

• Location: Hunsrückenstraße 14, 40213 Düsseldorf
• Price: €€

5. Au Quai by ArabesQ

An exclusive cocktail bar with a view, how does that sound? Au Quai by ArabesQ will leave you in awe as you’ll get the best view of the harbour and the TV tower from their panoramic windows. In summer, you can enjoy the sunset from their cosy terrace, with a cocktail in your hand.

Their cocktail menu is diverse, from classic drinks to relatively modern and recreated cocktails.

• Location: Kaistraße 18, 40221 Düsseldorf
• Price: €€€

1. Rudas Studios Club

Looking for an electrifying night with light shows, confetti, dancers, and impressive theatrical scenes? No better place than Rudas Studios!

Rudas Studios is a former film and recording studio that can host up to 2,000 people. Besides special events, they’ve 5 recurring events for different music styles. Every Friday night, they’ve their OldSchool RnB event. On Saturdays, they switch between Drunken, Lollipop, Candy, and Sweet Monkeys.

• Location: Zollhof 11, 40221 Düsseldorf
• Price: €€€

2. The Tube Club

This live music venue in the heart of Dusseldorf’s Old Town has engaged music lovers since 1998. The place is relatively compact, but that doesn’t stop them from attracting different bands to perform on their stage. You can expect to hear reggae, punk rock, indie, ska, and other alternative music for everyone’s taste.

• Location: Kurze Str. 9, 40213 Düsseldorf
• Price: €

3. The Eight

This modern and stylish nightclub is located by the Rhein promenade and has a beautiful view of the Dusseldorf skyline and sunset. Here, you can drink with a view of the sunset or dance the night away to Dusseldorf’s skyline. Most parties start at 11 PM and end by 5 AM.

• Location: Rathausufer 8, 40213 Düsseldorf
• Price: €€

4. Schickimicki Club

This club has a casual yet warm, wild, and sexy atmosphere packed into a 65 square meters living room. The club is especially popular with students and young people because of there’s no entry fee. You’ll love this club if you like various music styles.

• Location: Neustraße 51, 40213 Düsseldorf
• Price: €

5. SilQ Club

SilQ club is great if you love electronic, deep house or techno music. The club hosts both local and international DJs, so there’s always something new to discover. And if you get tired of dancing, they also have a bar lounge downstairs.

• Location: Mertensgasse 2, 40213 Düsseldorf
• Price: €€

Want to explore an area instead of just a bar or a club? Of all the neighbourhoods in Dusseldorf, the best area for nightlife is the Altstadt district. But the city has more nightlife areas as well.

1. Altstadt or Dusseldorf’s Old Town is popularly known as the “longest bar in the world”. This 8-square kilometres long area is fully packed with over 200 breweries, bars and clubs! Streets you should visit include Ratinger Strasse, Bolkerstrasse, and Kurzestraße.
2. Stadtmitte is located right next to Altstadt and is home to lots of bars and clubs. You can find some high-end bars near Königsallee boulevard.
3. Unterbilk is an up-and-coming nightlife area popular among young people. You can find a mix of laid-back and fancy bars here.
4. MedienHafen or the Media Harbour is next to the Rhine river and is famous for its exclusive nightclubs. So if you’re feeling fancy, this modern and stylish district is perfect for going out, dancing, and partying.

To head from one party district to another, use Dusseldorf’s public transport. Metro runs till midnight and buses run from 1 AM til 4 AM.

Of the many reasons to live in Dusseldorf, the vibrant nightlife is probably one of them. And now with this list of bars and nightclubs, you’ll get to experience the best of Dusseldorf’s nightlife! And if the city really resonates with you, why not explore homes for rent in Dusseldorf to easily experience the nightlife whenever you want?

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