Above all, the group was quick to come up with favorite eating establishments. Lenné snack in the south of Bonn was one of them. Owner Adrian Plonka serves everything the fast food heart desires: from pizza, flammkuchen and burgers to steaks and Polish cuisine. The Frittebud is also an important address for fans of fast food in Bonn. There are fries and home-made burgers in the small shop in Nordstadt, where the few seats are almost always full. Cala-Dor was also on the list of numerous popular fast food places in Bonn. The cult pizzeria is the address for anyone who has a hunger attack in the middle of the night.

Besides all the fast food places, beer gardens and restaurants were also amongst the favorites of the Facebook users. The brewery Bönnsch in the heart of Bonn represents the typical Rhineland lifestyle. In addition to Rhineland specialties such as Himmel un Äd or Rhenish Sauerbraten, guests can enjoy three different varieties of the specially produced Bönnsch beer. The Bierhaus Machold in Bonn's old town has already passed its 100-year history. It’s well-preserved state puts it on the list of places protected under Bonn’s historical preservation orders. The Wirtshaus Rheinbrücke on the banks of the Rhine in Beuel serves typical Rhenish dishes, such as "Sauerbraten from horse ".

On the banks of the Rhine, there are many places that make the city unique according to the Facebook users. In good weather, Bonners like to drink their beer while overlooking the Rhine and the Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains). A few examples were the beer garden "Zum Rheinblick" on the banks of the river, or in the beer garden at the Alte Zoll, where many students and night owls spend their evenings in the summer. So-called “Silent parties” or even small concerts often take place here in good weather. Also the beer garden in the Bonn Rheinaue was recommended in the online discussion. There are jazz concerts every Sunday along with beer and food.

In the discussion about special places in the city, unique cultural institutions were also mentioned. The birthplace and residence of Ludwig van Beethoven annually attracts many visitors from outside. Today's museum houses the world's largest Beethoven collection and illustrates the life and work of the composer.

The famous artist August Macke also lived in Bonn. From 1911 to 1914 he lived and worked with his family in a house on Bornheimer Straße. In the attic, Macke had his studio and received numerous artist friends there. The August Macke Haus is today a museum that illustrates the life of the artist. The Haus der Geschichte (House of History) in Bonn is annually one of the most visited museums in Germany. It houses a large permanent exhibition on German contemporary history since 1945. Right next to this museum is the Bundeskunsthalle (Federal Art Museum), which houses temporary exhibitions of important art from all over the world.

Two theaters mentioned were the Haus der Springmaus in Endenich, home to an improv troupe, and the Pantheon Theater which offers cabaret, concerts, readings and poetry slams. The Brotfabrik Bonn in Beuel was also mentioned; it offers movies, an open theater for performances, gastronomy, dance and rehearsal rooms and an atelier.

Besides breweries and restaurants, some cult pubs and bars did not go unmentioned. The Nyx and Kult 41 were both named. The Nyx has been around since 2004 and is located in the heart of Bonn’s old town. One can dance the night away there on the weekend. And with events that change regularly, Kult 41 at the Viktoria Bridge attracts numerous Bonners with its nightlife. Concerts, art, workshops and meetings are held there regularly.

Concerts are also held occasionally in Bla. In the old-established pub in Bonn, existing since 1983 - there is still a real student pub-style feel. For those who still or already need a beer early in the morning, all roads lead to the Wache. The pub in Bonn's old town is open until 5 o'clock in the morning. Limes is the right address for beer lovers and those who want to become one. The pub has an assortment of 50 beers.

Haribo was the first store mentioned by the Facebook users. Hans Riegel founded his confectionery company in 1922 in Bonn. The gummy bears invented by Riegel quickly gained great popularity among candy fans everywhere. Today Haribo is Europe's largest confectionery manufacturer. Especially popular is the factory outlet on the Friesdorfer Straße in Bonn.

One can hardly imagine Bonn without the toy store Puppenkönig in Bonn city center. The store was founded in 1873 in Cologne. At that time it was Cologne's largest children's toy store. In 1913, the branch opened in Bonn, initially in the street "Am Hof" and then on Münsterplatz.

The traditional record shop, Mr. Music was also mentioned as a unique business in Bonn. After 25 years, it closed in 2017 but re-opened in March, 2018 on Münsterstraße.

This is a list of shops and places in Bonn which does not claim to be complete or follow objective criteria. It is also not a ranking. The order is arbitrary. Is there a shop or a place that makes Bonn unique? Send us an e-mail toonline@ga.de.

Orig. text: ga.de, Translation: ck