Anyone looking for a wine bar in Frankfurt for a late afternoon or evening out would seem to be spoiled for choice. But is that really true? Not quite — genuinely good wine bars are a rare find everywhere in the world, and Frankfurt is no exception. The space once occupied by the Sömmering wine bar is now home to Pika, a venue that caters to an entirely different crowd than before, back when the occasional dog would be found sprawled across the path to the toilets. To be fair: the clientele is younger, and the wine selection is solidly good — though on the evening we visited, the red wines were limited to a single variety. A pity, and something that could at least have been flagged. Beyond that: if the pricing for the 0.15-litre pours doesn’t bother you, there’s plenty to enjoy here. Also worth noting, in fairness: for certain wines, ordering a whole bottle makes far more sense — those who can do the math will come out ahead. The service is good, the bathrooms are clean, the food is tasty, and the atmosphere at the corner of Oeder Weg and Sömmering is not entirely unique in Frankfurt, but still distinctly special. Those who loved the place when Franzi was the one running the show will still be happy sitting here — just surrounded by a different crowd: younger, hipper, and it’s hard to believe that it’s supposedly Gen Z drinking less alcohol, given how enthusiastically they’re indulging here. Where they find the money for it is another question, but never mind. The Pika is, without question, worth a recommendation. That said, a somewhat thicker wallet or a well-padded credit card will help you truly enjoy the evening. In this part of Frankfurt, that’s unlikely to put most people off anyway — and for those it does, there are decent alternatives nearby where similar prices at least get you 0.2 litres or more in the glass.
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Pika is a good wine bar worth visiting despite high prices and limited red wine selection on the visit
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- Pika wine bar offers solid wines and good service but requires a substantial budget to fully enjoy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What replaced the Sömmering wine bar in Frankfurt?
Pika now occupies the space that was previously home to the Sömmering wine bar. It caters to a younger crowd than the original venue did, though it maintains a distinctly special atmosphere at the corner of Oeder Weg and Sömmering.
How good is the wine selection at Pika?
The wine selection at Pika is described as solidly good overall. However, on the evening of the review, the red wine options were limited to only a single variety, which the reviewer noted was unfortunate and should have been flagged.
What should I know about Pika's pricing before visiting?
Pika's pricing for 0.15-litre pours may be high for some visitors. However, ordering whole bottles of certain wines can be more economical, and ordering larger pours of 0.2 litres or more is available at nearby alternatives at similar prices.
Is Pika worth visiting according to the review?
Yes, Pika is recommended as worth visiting and worth enjoying if the pricing for small pours doesn't bother you. The service is good, bathrooms are clean, food is tasty, and the atmosphere is distinctly special, though visitors should expect to need a somewhat thick wallet or well-padded credit card.
What changed about the clientele at this wine bar location?
The clientele shifted from the older, more relaxed crowd of the Sömmering era to a younger, hipper crowd at Pika. The reviewer notes this younger generation appears to be indulging enthusiastically in alcohol despite claims that Gen Z drinks less.
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Das Pika in Frankfurt ist trotz kleinerer Mängel — wie der eingeschränkten Rotweinauswahl und vergleichsweise kleinen Ausschankmengen von 0,15 Litern — eine empfehlenswerte Weinbar mit gutem Service, sauberen Räumlichkeiten und besonderer Atmosphäre an der Ecke Oeder Weg/Sömmering.
gilt · seit 04.09.2026
Das Pika richtet sich mit seinem Angebot und Preissegment an ein zahlungskräftiges, junges Publikum; wer die Preise für 0,15-Liter-Ausschank nicht scheut oder klug auf Flaschen umsteigt, bekommt ein gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.
gilt · seit 04.09.2026
Wirklich gute Weinbars sind weltweit — und auch in Frankfurt — selten, obwohl die Auswahl an Weinbars auf den ersten Blick groß erscheint.
gilt · seit 04.09.2026
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