Tavern with a beer selection above local average. Most of the guests are matured punks; dresscode: black. Drawback: what they serve as food. Plus factor: when finally kitchen is closed (around 10 p.m.), the smoking ban is lifted.

Firmly ‘alternative’ bastion in the rapidly gentrifying Sternschanze neighborhood. Charmingly traditional bar food; small, but carefully chosen selection of (session) beers. Service could be more attentive, and as the night wears on, the smoking ban occasionally turns into a mere suggestion. Still my favorite go-to Kneipe in the area.