Written by Celine Fournier, Elsa Holm, Felix Schmidt, Finn Weber, Sandrine Simon
16/09/2025
Wolfgang Weiser, Pexels
Passau's drinking scene blends traditional Bavarian hospitality with a lively student atmosphere, offering a variety of venues from historic taverns to modern cocktail bars and riverside cafes.
Entertainment and Music:
Passau offers a distinctive music and entertainment scene that balances its historic charm with a lively, student-driven atmosphere, particularly through dedicated venues for live performances and a renowned jazz club.
For those seeking live music, Live Club Zauberberg provides a diverse, cross-genre program of concerts and club events, serving as a hub for pop culture in the region. Alternatively, Café Museum is recognized as a premier jazz club, hosting numerous jazz and world music concerts throughout the year within its historic Old Town setting.
1. Heilig-Geist-Stiftschenke und Stiftskeller
Type: Historic Tavern
Experience a delightful German atmosphere in this historic tavern, featuring a leafy garden and an ancient cellar. It is an ideal setting to enjoy traditional food and wine.
Getting There: This venue is located within walking distance of Passau's Old Town.
2. Andorfer Weißbräu
Type: Brewery and Beer Garden
Situated on a sunny side of Passau, this independent brewery offers a selection of home-brewed beers, including exceptional wheat beer, alongside Bavarian dishes. The beer garden provides scenic views.
Getting There: The brewery is approximately a 20-minute walk from the town center. Local buses are also available for a short journey; a single ticket costs around €2.00.
3. Cafe Kowalski
Type: Laid-back Bar & Cafe
Popular with students, this relaxed venue offers a variety of burgers, cocktails, and music. It features a terrace directly by the river, providing pleasant views.
Getting There: Cafe Kowalski is centrally located and easily accessible by foot from the main areas of Passau.
4. Journey Cocktailbar
Type: Cocktail Bar
Located in Passau's Old Town, this bar offers a comfortable and relaxed ambiance. It combines modern interior design with ancient stone walls and a vault, serving classic and creative cocktails.
Getting There: This venue is found in the iconic Old Town of Passau, making it within easy walking distance from central points.
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