If you're willing to venture a little ways outside the city center of Bremen, you'll be rewarded with a very special place called the Music Hall Worpswede. Located in the village of Worpswede, this music hall is collectively owned by nine members of the community with help from friends and neighbors. There is a separately owned bar inside called "Zur Kogge" where you can get some food or, of course, good beer. The crowd here is often over 35, but anyone ready for friendly conversation and atmosphere will enjoy themselves. Bands take to the stage at least once or twice a week, and on Thursdays anyone can join in for the acoustic jam sessions that begin at 20:00. Overall a very relaxed and welcoming place.
Named after the famous Munich brewery, Paulaner has a typical Bavarian feel, and of course, plenty of Paulaner beer. The bright and spacious rooms are, nevertheless, decorated in such a way that you can still tell that you are in northern Germany. The daily specials with Bavarian, north German and southern European dishes (as well as a family menu on Sundays) complement the main menu, which offers a selection of hearty meals at reasonable prices. The 600-seat beer garden boasts great views of the River Weser and is the perfect place to relax when the weather is good.
Restaurant Übersee doesn't limit itself to any particular cuisine but rather is inspired by various food cultures from across the globe. Their inspired fare ensures that meals here are not mundane. From breakfast to lunch and dinner, their dishes are freshly prepared with a lot of care. Set inside Übersee-Museum Bremen, it is a lovely place for cocktails as well. They even have separate meals for kids. This restaurant also caters to large events.
How about watching deer while sipping a coffee on the terrace? Then go to the Meierei, a Swiss-style building with four gables dating from 1881, and try your luck. It's been a long time since this place produced its own milk, but you can still enjoy cakes, pastries and a first class choice of dishes in one of the spacious rooms, terraces or verandas. Seasonal cuisine, a sophisticated atmosphere and fine service make the Meierei one of Bremen's top restaurants.
Located next to the Universum Science center, this restaurant is one of the most modern in Bremen. Spacious and open, the exterior features clear lines, glass and steel. Yellow and orange tones dominate the interior and you can see the Science center rising up out of the lake from most of the tables. The chef rustles up creative and reasonable-priced dishes with American, Italian and Asian influences. Everything is fresh and tasty. Examples include Californian chicken salad; grilled Szechuan chicken with soya beans, Chinese mushrooms and vegetables and North Sea boullabaisse with aioli and garlic bread). The lunch menu is available between midday and 6p.
If you crave for some delicious Italian meal, Osteria is the restaurant you should hop on to. While some people may be disappointed by the lack of pizza on the menu, others will be delighted by the wide selection of fish dishes, such as grilled fish served with a little oil and lemon. All the fish comes fresh from the North Sea. Many dishes bear the inimitable stamp of southern Italy (eg. spaghetti neri - black spaghetti with squid), but the other dishes are equally wonderful. The bright and open rooms provide the perfect backdrop for a lovely evening out.
Delikates Burow & Burow situated in the heart of Bremen is a deli serving dishes that are the perfect combination of health and taste. Various dishes like Oriental Stuffed Eggplant, Potato Salad, Quiche, Vegetable Salad, and a wide range of bagels served here are popular amongst the patrons and a must try. Enjoy a healthy breakfast or a delicious brunch and top it off with a cup of piping hot coffee at Delikates Burrow & Burrow.
Karton is a usual hangout place with friends or fellow travelers while in the city. The interiors are something out of the ordinary which cozy abstract sofas placed as well as potted plants. Enjoy a hot cup of delicious coffee or some wine in the comfortable ambiance. You can also catch on the live music performances by various local artists at the cafe.