Germany Guide
Hesse
Eating
1 Eberts Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 42 
0561/739 92 30 Stylish café in the elegant Jugendstil surroundings of a former officers' mess; open from breakfast.
2 Eis Café Scala Friedrich-Ebert-Str. Traditional family-style Italian gelateria, a couple of doors down from Eberts.
3 El Erni Parkstr. 42 0561/71 00 18. Popular Spanish restaurant in the Vordere Westen, with a tree-shaded terrace fronting Querallee.
4 Gambero Rosso Gräfe Str. 4 0561/28 53 81 Fresh pasta and wines direct from the Italian producers at this modest-sized restaurant and wine bar in the Vordere Westen. Opening time: Closed Sun
5 Gutshof Wilhelmshöher Allee 347 0561/325 25 Classy restaurant in the grounds of a TV studio close to Wilhelmshöhe, with the likes of Tafelspitz (boiled beef) with horseradish and Calvados sauce for around €15.
6 Joe's Garage Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 60 0561/186 86 Trendy Vordere Westen rock bar with an American gas station theme and twice-monthly live bands during the winter months.
7 L'Arte de Vivere Friedrichsplatz 10 0561/766 84 46 Modern Italian trattoria and bar opposite the Fridericianum; pizza from €6, pasta from €7 and meat-based main courses around €15.
8 Limerick Wilhelmshöher Allee 116 0561/77 66 49 Not an Irish pub, but a spacious café/bar on a corner site in the Vordere Westen, with Italian food from around €6 and a big selection of beers.
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Milchbar … und Mehr Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 64. Stylish Vordere Westen café with classic 1950s decor and music, a scooter in the window and a large mural of Marilyn Monroe. Open from breakfast.
10 Queerbeet Wilhelmshöher Allee 116 0561/766 89 79 The Vordere Westen's gay bar, tucked into modest premises next to Limerick and with an outside terrace in summer. Opening time: Eve only; open until 3am Fri & Sat, otherwise 1am.
11 Schlosscafé Schlosspark 0561/325 43 A pretty spot for a cool drink after a visit to Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, with a sunny terrace, the Schlosscafé is the pick of the Bergpark's refreshment stops.