Neustadt
Katy's Garage
(http://www.katysgarage.de...), alaunstrasse. 48, if you're walking around neustadt, you can't miss the beer garden at katy's garage. it's a great place to have a drink when it's warm outside. when the beer garden closes at around 10pm, you can make your way into their night club, which consists mostly of rock music.
Blue Note
(http://www.bluenote-dresd...) gã¶rlitzer straãe 2, 351 801-42-75, this is the dresden jazz point. in the web page you may find the schedule of concerts. there is always very good music. this is a place to sit and enjoy good music. the scotch bar has very good drinks to enjoy during the concert.
Planwirtschaft
(http://www.planwirtschaft.de/) louisenstrasse 20, 351-801-3187, this quaint bar and restaurant is in a refurbished wine cellar. the drinks menu is extensive and served by an energetic staff.
Café Europa
(http://www.cafe-europa-dr...) kã¶nigsbrã¼cker strasse 68, 351-389-923, this pleasant cafã© and bar is a great choice for a pre-dinner cocktail or late-night snack. the cafã© closes only one hour a day, so stop by any time. in addition to great drinks, the menu also features a full breakfast menu, which young locals and visitors appreciate after a late night on the town.
Pinta Bar
(http://www.pinta-dresden.de/) louisenstrasse 49, pinta specializes in cocktails. it is very popular on friday and saturday nights. when the place is busy, the service is slow.
Downtown
(http://www.downtown-dresd...), katharinenstrasse 11-13, the most popular club in the neustadt. they play mostly mainstream/top 40/80s music. if this place isn't your scene, you can always go upstairs to groove station.
Groove Station
(http://www.groovestation.de/), katharinenstrasse 11-13, sits on top of downtown and has more alternative music. they often have live bands.
Hebeda's
(http://hebedas.de/) rothenburger str. 30, this pub is quite popular for the locals, especially on friday and saturday nights. the old east german furniture gives it a cozy and retro feel. beer is cheap and there's a small dance floor for those who feel like dancing.
Blumenau
(http://www.cafe-blumenau.de/) louisenstrasse 67, 351-31-51, this popular nightspot is considered one of the best in the city for its ambience, friendly service, and broad drink selection.
Lebowski-Bar
(http://www.dudes-bar.de/), gã¶rlitzer str. 5, a tiny bar themed after the movie the big lebowski.
Louisengarten
Louisenstrasse 43, located a few meters from katy's garage, this beer garden is only open when it's warm outside. you can come here and relax with a lenin's hanf, a delicious beer brewed in the neustadt.
Ost-Pol
(http://www.ost-pol.de/), kã¶nigsbrã¼cker straãe 47, ost-pol translation: east-pole is a fairly new bar with a retro east german feel to it. they often have live bands, but is still good to go for a beer when there's no live music. the beer is pretty cheap, and is one of the few places with pilsner urquell on tap.
Studiobar
Gã¶rlitzer str. 1, the best cocktails in town are available here. located on the 2nd floor, it is a little bit hard to find. from the entrance, go into the main floor bar and straight to the back. there is a stair case that leads up to the second floor. smoking is allowed here.
Mona Lisa
Louisenstrasse 77, 351-803-3151, this city center nightspot features a mexican theme and a full menu, along with plenty of beers and well-mixed drinks.
Café Hieronymous
Louisenstrasse 10, 351-801-1739, this bar is a great place to relax with a nice local beer or a glass of wine. live music is featured frequently. the crowd here is young, and the service is friendly.
Café 100
(http://www.cafe100.de/) alaunstrasse 100, 351-801-7729, this full-service nightspot features a cafã©, wine bar, and pub.
Altstadt
Paulaner's
Am taschenberg 3, 351-491-2893, popular beer hall sells a selection of well-brewed local and regional favorites. a full menu is offered, and outside seating is available.
Bar Peanuts
Brã¼hlsche terrasse, 351-864-2838, small, cozy bar is located at the corner of the hilton overlooking the elbe. peanut shells are scattered on the floor and as the name suggests, peanuts are the central theme. cocktails and beer are the main draws here, along with the spectacular view.
Bärenzwinger
(http://www.baerenzwinger.de/) brã¼hlscher garten, 351-495-1409, this popular student club is a good choice for its full schedule of nightly activities, including readings, live music, and discussions.
Riesa efau
(http://www.riesa-efau.de/) adlergasse 14, 351-866-0222, fax 351-866-0211, the pub is managed by a local events group and features a wide selection of drinks along with a regular slate of activities and entertainment. good menu of regional beers and mixed drinks, as well as non-alcoholic drinks and coffees. live music is frequently featured.
The Neustadt is a very popular destination, especially for younger people. It has a high number of bars and clubs, with many different styles. Especially the area around Alberplatz is filled with places to go.
The area around the Frauenkirche and Dresden Castle is very popular with tourists. Some fine restaurants are located there.
The WeiÃe Gasse is just around the corner of the Altmarkt near the shopping center and the historical town. Good alternative, if you do not want to go to the Neustadt.