Timeline
16:12
Grab a drink and settle into the patio at Koerners Pub. It is a mellow spot run by the graduate student society, perfect for watching the afternoon unwind before the evening rush.
17:12
Walk 12 minutes WNW to the Nitobe Memorial Garden. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon to see the traditional Japanese landscape bathed in the final golden light of the day.
18:27
End the evening with a quiet pint at The Gallery Lounge. It is a short walk from the garden and usually quieter than the other student pubs, offering a calm place to reflect after the sunset.
Local tip
Koerners Pub is open until 01:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to linger after the garden visit.
Check before you go
- Koerners Pub is open Mo-Fr 11:30-01:00 and closed on weekends.
- The Nitobe Memorial Garden is outdoors; check if it is open after sunset on your specific date.
- The Gallery Lounge has no listed opening hours, so check their current schedule before heading there.
Worth knowing
- Koerners Pub is open at 16:12 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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