Zum Pümpchen

Zum Pümpchen is a long-running gay bar and café in the heart of Essen's city centre on Kopstadtplatz, a short walk from the Viehofer Straße scene. It keeps famously long hours, open daily from mid-morning until the early hours, and draws a loyal crowd of regulars for drinks, coffee and easy conversation rather than big-club energy. Its central location makes it a natural first stop on a night out.