Contra`N in Mannheim is Cult Jungbusch punk/rock Kneipe with a proudly left-wing, anti-capitalist/anti-fascist identity and a gritty, poster-plastered room. For decades it was a late-night anchor of the harbour district’s alternative scene—cheap rounds, loud playlists and famously outsized pours served in litre carafes—before closing in 2025 when the longtime operators stepped back. A new local owner announced plans to revive the bar and keep the spirit intact, sparking lively debate among regulars about décor and direction, but the aim remains a rough-edged clubhouse for Mannheim’s rock crowd.

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Werftstraße 23, 68159 Mannheim, Germany

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