Frankfurt is famous for its Apfelwein (sour cider). Mix it with sparkling water (sauergespritzt) or lemonade (süssgespritzt) if you can't take it neat.

There is beer too, of course. Binding Pilsener is the most popular local brew.

Frankfurt's last big beer pub: Doctor Flotte
In a beautiful old building, Doctor Flotte (Gräfstrasse 87) is a great place to meet the locals. With a dangerously located darts board, this old-school pub doesn't disappoint.

Riverside Retreat: Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
Right next to the famous Eiserner Steg pedestrian bridge, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg (Schaumainkai o.Nr) is on a floating terrace on the Main. A great place to while away an afternoon.

Escape from Apfelwein: Waikiki Bar
If tradition and apfelwein are getting to you and you fancy something different, head to Waikiki Bar (Taubenstrasse 1), which is decorated in shiny silver and neon.