Don’t be fooled: Schokoladen doesn’t serve up ornate chocolate delicacies or anything sugary, for that matter. Instead, they dish out a substantial, but not necessarily sweet, menu of live bands. With a focus on experimental indie, rock and pop acts, their varying line-up is reliably good—just ask the crew of regulars.

Perfect for those intimate musical moments, the red brick walls and often-dim lighting create a hole-in-the-wall vibe. The three rooms offer differing seating arrangements—from the benches that face the stage to the bar stools in the main room and the plush sofas in the back—leaving you fully covered for those moments when your feet need a rest.

After the music winds up, the party has just begun. A good-time bar for good-time people, don’t be scared by the locals-only feel, once inside everyone is quite welcoming.