Zum Pümpchen

Pub · Essen city centre

Dartboard, regulars’ table and open daily until 5 am: Zum Pümpchen on Kopstadtplatz is a long-established gay pub and the biggest original among Essen’s scene addresses.

• ★ 4.2 on Google (611)
• Pub
• Crowd 50+
• Daily 10 am–5 am

Address

Kopstadtplatz 23
45127 Essen

Opening hours

daily 10 am–5 am

Drinks

Beer 0.2 l €1.90
Beer 0.4 l €3.80
Soft drinks 0.2 l €2

Crowd

mostly men around 60

Flirt factor

low

Getting there

Rathaus Essen stop (105, 106), 10–15 minutes’ walk from the main station

What makes Pümpchen special

Pümpchen is a typical Ruhr pub: rustic decor, a dartboard, a long bar and a covered outdoor area for around 50 guests. It is open every day from 10 am to 5 am, making it the place to go when everything else is closed.

The crowd is significantly older than at gentleM. During mann-liebt-mann.de’s visits only men were there, most of them around 60. The regulars meet at the bar, so the flirt factor for newcomers is correspondingly low. But if you join them, you quickly get chatting.

Prices are typical for the Ruhr area: a small beer costs €1.90, a large one €3.80. Google reviews describe Pümpchen as the ideal place to keep the party going.

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Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: on-site research by mann-liebt-mann.de, Google reviews (4.2 stars, 611 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.