Bar59

Bar · Nuremberg old town

Kellerbier on tap, homemade schnapps and Schlager: since 2012 Bar59 on Johannesgasse has been a small, warm LGBTQ bar in the old town, run by Klaus and Manny.

• ★ 4.7 on Google (192)
• Since 2012
• Schlager
• All age groups

Address

Johannesgasse 59
90402 Nürnberg

Opening hours

Thu 7 pm–12 am
Fri/Sat 9 pm–2 am (May–Sep from 7 pm)
Sun–Wed closed

Crowd

very mixed, all age groups

Music

Schlager, pop

What makes Bar59 special

Bar59 is on Johannesgasse in the Lorenz old town, a few minutes’ walk from the main station. Since 2012 Klaus Höcherl and Manfred Kümmerling, known to guests as Klaus and Manny, have run the small bar. Many describe it as a queer living-room place where you quickly feel among friends. One guest compares the atmosphere to the kitchen parties of old.

Drinks include Franconian Kellerbier on tap, wine and homemade schnapps, plus changing drinks specials. Musically it often heads towards Schlager. The crowd is colourful and tolerant, and every age group is welcome. There are regular theme parties, and you’ll find out the current dates on site.

It’s only open Thursday to Saturday, and before public holidays as on a Saturday. La Bas on Hallplatz is just a few minutes away and stays open until daybreak.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.7 stars, 192 reviews), official website. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.