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Mein lieber Schwan

One of the best restaurants in town, with a short but diverse menu, and tasty quality food and friendly staff.

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Strohalm
This bar is an institution in Erlangen, especially amongst the scene of music interested people as it regularly hosts live acts and an open stage.
Tue Fri Sat 20:30-03:00; Wed Thu 20:30-01:00; Sun 19:00-01:00
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Zirkel
Student club in the basement. The owner of this place and the Kanapee bar is the same and they often have cross-promotions (e.g. drink a certain amount at Kanapee for free entrance to Zirkel). On Friday and Saturday nights there will often be a lot of high school students, but on Tuesday and Thursday nights university students tend to dominate the crowd.
Tue Thu Fri Sat
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Gionti
Italian restaurant.
daily 11:00-14:30, 17:00-00:00, kitchen closes at 23:00
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Zum Pleitegeier
This is a kind of institution in Erlangen. Plainly decorated, however young in mind. The courtyard becomes a beer garden in summer. Cheap salads, unconventional pizza and small to bigger plates with adequate drink prices make the Pleitegeier a popular meeting spot.
daily 18:00-02:00