Pubs and beer gardens pepper Hannover, many of them clustering in the Steintorviertel quarter. Don't leave without trying Lüttje Lage. With a dark, fruity beer in one glass and a strong schnapps in another, the idea is to drink both at once - without spilling anything. After a few, you'll probably get the knack...

Home brews: Brauhaus Ernst August
The cavernous Ernst August brewery (Schmiedestrasse 13) is where Hannover's very own Hannöversch Pils is brewed, so there's plenty of fresh beer to wash down the hearty German grub.

Pre-game beer: Waterloo Biergarten
There's no better place for your pre-game beer than this chilled beer garden (Waterloostrasse), ideally located near the stadium and Waterloo underground station.

Late-night partying: Osho
Cult club Osho (Raschplatz) kicks off at 10pm and keeps going all night. With mixed music and a friendly crowd, this is the perfect spot for after-match partying.