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With more than 1250 breweries \u2013 four times as many as all the other European Union countries combined, according to the German Beer Institute \u2013 it\u2019s no wonder the country\u2019s buzzing bierstube have gained a loyal following of stein-clinking enthusiasts from around the world. And while Munich\u2019s Oktoberfest sees thousands of people descend on the Bavarian capital, it\u2019s worth remembering there\u2019s more to Germany\u2019s late-night scene than lederhosen-clad revellers. If you want to swap beer taps for cocktail shakers, leave the tourists behind and mingle with the locals at these chic city bars.<\/p>\n

All is not as it seems: Berlin\u2019s hidden late-night haunts<\/h2>\n

Renowned for its cavernous clubs and techno soundtrack,\u00a0Berlin<\/a>\u00a0knows how to party. Many venues don\u2019t kick off until almost 3am, so it\u2019s worth heading to a few secret speakeasies first. With their design-led interiors and intimate atmosphere, they offer a stylish but equally thrilling alternative to multi-level mega-venues such as Berghain and Tresor.<\/p>\n

Disguised as an art gallery outside, Buck and Breck has room for just 14 people. Standing is a definite no-no, so grab a seat at the square black-wood bar and start practicing your language skills with the locals. Also in Mitte, and equally sleek, the entrance to Bar Tausend is hidden behind a hard-to-spot door beneath the tracks at Bahnhof Friedrichstrasse station \u2013 ring the doorbell and follow the bartender to a steel-ceilinged room that\u2019s bathed in gold light and brimming with Berlin\u2019s creative movers and shakers. Sample the wasabi and ginger cocktail to put a fire in your belly.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re ready to throw some shapes, keep the alternative vibe alive and hit the blue-and-white tiled dance floor at Stattbad. Built in 1907, this attractive public swimming pool has since been drained \u2013 by day it\u2019s a thriving creative hub for startups, by night a DJ spins records from the old boiler room.<\/p>\n

Dusseldorf\u2019s multi-functional venues come alive at night<\/h2>\n

Germany\u2019s financial hub might not immediately scream \u2018party\u2019, but if you know where to look you\u2019ll be rewarded with\u00a0Dusseldorf’s<\/a>\u00a0cutting-edge architecture and arty attractions. The beer-drinking, wurst-eating masses tread a well-worn path along the cobblestone streets of the Altstadt (Old Town), but for something different follow the local Rheinlanders\u2019 lead and spend your evening at a department store. Yes, you read that right. Situated at the top of K\u00f6nigsallee 1, the city\u2019s famous shopping boulevard, The Attic comprises a sleek white lounge, gallery space and techno club.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not the city\u2019s only venue with a split personality. Housed in the cube-shaped Kunsthalle (home to a conversation-starting collection of contemporary art), the Salon des Amateurs is renowned for its throbbing club nights and mind-boggling avant-garde performances.<\/p>\n

For more arty party nights, check out Media Harbour. Recent regeneration projects have seen the city\u2019s historic trade port transformed into an architectural wonderland thanks to the shining, smooth curves of Frank Gehry\u2019s buildings. Chic bars attract a suitably well-heeled creative set \u2013 experimental flavour combinations result in sensational cocktails served at LiQ \u2013 while concerts and club nights kick off on a regular basis at nearby Rudas Studios. A former recording venue, you can be sure the acoustics will be spot on.<\/p>\n

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