Pons

Northern Germany


If Pons looks this cracked, crooked and uneven when you walk in of an evening, just imagine how it will seem when you stagger out after a few drinks. This ex-1970s hippie joint still hews to an off-kilter vibe. The beer's cheap as are the simple plates of food. Settle in at a waterside table under the trees.


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