You won't have trouble finding German beer in all its variety in Kaiserslautern. Most pubs and bars cluster in the centre and the Old Town. The locals' favourite brew is the endlessly refreshing Pils, but if you fancy drinking in true Palatinate style, go for the region's delicious home-grown wines.

Pre-game beer: Hannenfass
Get ready for the match outside the friendly Hannenfass pub on Martinsplatz square. After a few Alt or Pils beers the walk to the stadium will seem much shorter...

Late-night partying: Blue Eye
Kaiserslautern's party crowd fills the Blue Eye club (Burgstrasse 21), where drinks are cheap and DJs spin R'n'B and dance tunes until late in the night.

Chill out: Copacabana
Exhausted? Relax with exotic cocktails underneath the indoor palms at Copacabana (Lutrinastrasse 2-4), close to the train station. A friendly crowd and Latin-American sounds make it a winner.