If you are looking for something to eat after the game try the good, simple pub-style food the Hövels Haus Brauerei. The house beer is also very good, and they have a small biergarten which is nice if the weather is good.

Hoher Wall 57 (the city centre end);
tel: 0231 9145 470;
www.hoevels-hausbrauerei.de

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Barrock is the place to go before and after the games. It's only a 10 minute walk from the stadium and is one of the meeting points for Borussia Dortmund fans, so it's a good chance to mix. They also sell Brinkhofs, one of the best local beers.

Kreuzstraße 87 (on the corner of Lindermannstraße);
tel: 231 2063 221
www.barrock-dortmund.de

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This book is the only English language guide to the Ruhr area and is widely recognised as one of the best travel guides around. Even Germans buy it because the information is so reliable! It has a comprehensive list of all the good places to go, (museums, parks, swimming baths, industrial heritage sites, cafés, restaurants, discos etc) including addresses, websites and how to get there by public transport. Because it covers the whole area it'll be valid for those visiting Gelsenkirchen as well as Dortmund. Price: €11.80.

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If you are looking for a drink at the weekend the Ostend (on the inside of Ostwall road) is the place to go. There are many good bars and clubs there.

Ostwall is located in the city centre, between Ostenhellweg and Olpestr

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