Pubs in Leipzig: Best places for Man City fans to eat and drink

On Wednesday, November 4, Manchester City will travel to Germany to take on RB Leipzig in the Champions League, with supporters heading to the Saxon city for a European away trip.

Leipzig is known for its traditional German restaurants, lively pubs and varied food scene, giving travelling City fans plenty of options for some pre-match food and drink.

Here, FootballGroundGuide highlights some of the best places to eat and drink in the city for Manchester City fans.

Man City fans in Leipzig: Best places to eat

Ratskeller Leipzig

A great choice for traditional German food, Ratskeller Leipzig serves regional dishes alongside house-brewed beers. Situated beneath Leipzig’s New Town Hall, its historic setting makes it a good option for supporters wanting to explore the city centre.

Address: Lotterstraße 1, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Auerbachs Keller

One of Leipzig’s best-known restaurants, Auerbachs Keller serves traditional Saxon and German cuisine in a historic cellar beneath the Mädler Passage.

Address: Grimmaische Straße 2–4, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Kartoffelhaus N°1

Located on Barfußgäßchen in Leipzig’s central pub district, Kartoffelhaus N°1 specialises in hearty German cooking, with baked potatoes, potato gratins and other potato dishes among its offerings.

Address: Barfußgäßchen 12, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Man City fans in Leipzig: Best places to drink

Kildare City Pub

Also located on Barfußgäßchen, Kildare City Pub is an Irish bar that advertises live sport, including Bundesliga and Champions League coverage, on big screens. It also offers food and a range of beers, making it a strong option for football supporters looking for a familiar pub atmosphere before the match

Address: Barfußgäßchen 5–7, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Jessies German Pub

Situated on Nikolaistraße in the city centre, Jessies German Pub offers German food, beers and multiple screens for live sport.

Address: Nikolaistraße 31, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Morrison’s Irish Pub

Morrison’s is an established Irish pub and restaurant in central Leipzig, serving Irish food and drinks across two floors. Close to the historic centre and Leipzig’s main railway station, it is a convenient place for supporters to meet for a drink before heading towards the stadium.

Address: Ritterstraße 38–40, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Killiwilly

Located on Karl-Liebknecht-Straße in Leipzig’s Südvorstadt district, Killiwilly is an Irish pub offering burgers, hearty snacks, traditional Irish dishes, beers and a wide selection of whiskies.

Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 44, 04107 Leipzig, Germany