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Neha Gupta Kapoor lists hotel bars in Germany’s financial hub

While Frankfurt has its share of stand alone bars, there are some interesting venues worth a visit inside the city hotels. Below is a list of seven bars that are part of Frankfurt’s business hotels.

AUTORENBAR

The website describes this space beautifully: “The Autorenbar, or ‘Authors’ Bar’, is like a good novel: its own little world and unendingly timeless.” Autorenbar has a cosy feel with leather sofas, wooden interiors and wall-to-wall carpeting. It is usually quiet and makes for a nice unwinding venue post-dinner with the piano playing in the background. It gets especially crowded during the annual book fair held in Frankfurt.

• Open Monday-Friday 8am-1am, Saturday-Sunday 9am-1am; tel: [phone]; at Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof; steigenberger.com.

CHAMPIONS - THE AMERICAN SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT

This casual destination is where one can enjoy American junk food, sports, and beer, wine and cocktails. All day games are broadcast on the bar’s 23 HD screens. During important matches the place gets exceptionally crowded and so it is best to arrive early to ensure a seat for yourself. The decor includes trophies, sports stars’ autographs from around the world, and foosball tables for additional fun.

• Open Monday-Friday 5pm-1am, Saturday-Sunday 3pm-1am; tel: [phone]; at Frankfurt Marriott Hotel; marriott.com.

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