For out-of-the-glass cocktails dreamed up by some of the best bartenders around, paired with an energy that is uniquely theirs. Because of this, it gets quite busy, quite quickly, so best you get there early ⏰.
About as close to an Irish ☘️ pub as you can get in Berlin. Wonderful fish and chips along with a great Guinness pour. Solid place to come catch a game 🏉 as well.
Relatively new to the Kreuzberg bar scene, Space Meduza is full of friendly faces that haven't seem to have yet bent to the usual saltiness that comes with Berlin nightlife. Alien space themed decorations and a few solid beers on tap.
Casual, cosy spot to have a few drinks 🍺. Go for the chilled-out atmosphere, which is brought together by the friendly staff, interesting guests, and unique decor.
Iconic Friedrichshain establishment on (in)famous Rigaer Strasse. Equal parts mellow and energetic with a very fun little dance floor DJ'd with electronic music until late late late. They also have a ping pong table and beer on tap.
Late-night basement bar with a modern speakeasy vibe. A great spot for well-crafted and creative cocktails, Mr. Susan is known for its skilled mixologists and quick service. One more drink is always on the cards.
Coffee shop meets book store meets bar. Go for a breakfast and get a coffee and a cake. Feel free to stick around all day and see how it transforms into one of Mitte's more tucked away watering holes.
Botanical cocktail bar with green-tiled walls and plants suspended from the ceiling. The seasonal menu focuses on proprietary drinks. Arrive early on weekends to secure a seat.
Wonderful little kiez bar overlooking Zionskirchplatz ⛪️🌿. It's hard to find a more picturesque spot to sit outside during the summer. In the winters it transforms into a perfect (low-lit and smoky) place to huddle up away from the cold.
Owned by the same people who run Birgit and Minimal Bar, Promenaden Eck has a similar relaxed vibe that also somehow carries through until the early morning, basically... every morning. Good sound system with a fun dance floor.
Hopefully you're not the type to check the menu in advance, because there isn't one. The bartender will ask you what you're in the mood for, then create a special cocktail just for you 🍹. Excellent service and experience.
Plush interiors in a way that feels like you're on the set of a movie. They pride themselves on the pleasure of drinking, and it shows. Cocktails are mixed to perfection and made to suit your personal preferences.
Your classic local Berlin neighborhood bar with a shockingly good pint of Guinness and a solid selection of whiskeys. They also do craft beer and quality cocktails. They serve alcohol, it's nice. Don't think too hard about it.
The tourist trap of all tourist traps but it is central, open 24/7, and has free WiFi so you might, maybe, potentially, could, possibly, inevitably find yourself here. Upstairs theater style seating with a downstairs dance floor.
Thelonius is renowned not just for the great cocktails, but for the super friendly bartenders who mix them up against a backdrop of jazzy vibes.
While at one point this might have been a metal bar (Google: Dave Lombardo), it's definitely a bit quieter nowadays. Great to stop by for a pint of Rollberg or to try one of their 50+ gins.
Cozy cocktail bar with lovely décor and warm lighting. Can often get quite full on weekends, but has a more relaxed environment during the week. Excellent and friendly bartenders - try a Whiskey Sour or White Negroni.
About as stereotypically Berlin as a bar can get. Darkly-lit, serving cheap beer and generous wine pours, and with a separate area for non-smokers, Ä is a rare find in Berlin.
Cocktail bar housed within, as its name suggests, a former apothecary. Dimly lit and with vintage decor, the bar delivers an intimate ambiance. Drinks are creative, and their cost reflects the quality.
Beer bar with a huge selection of taps (even IPAs!) on Oranienstrasse. Friendly and knowledgeable owner with additional curbside seating.
A living jungle (dschungel!), this is maybe the only place you can come in Berlin during the winter to feel any sort of heat or humidity. Fun little spot that pulls a good crowd and has a friendly bartender. They have fish tanks.
Jazzy bar that has a great selection of beer and wine to drink next to a cozy fireplace. Walking in feels like you're being transported into a Berlin bar 50 years ago. Smoking friendly – goes with the board games ♣️.
One of your many "kiez" bars in and around Simon-Dach-Strasse, but endearing nonetheless. Known for its Guinness just as much as its cocktails, with a live DJ on weekends to boot.
Open so late you can end up here even after striking out at a few clubs, it's hard to not have a great night among the flowers at Lerchen. It's also a great spot to sit outside during the day for a coffee, Aperol, people-watching, etc.
A non-smoker bar in Berlin? Can't believe it but it's true. Eclectically laid out with a main center bar that hip 20-somethings huddle around trying to get a drink, it's a good spot to go to start a night.
Definitely a date bar, but also just... nice? It's not too smokey in here and the furniture and layout are cozy. Cocktails are solid and they also do beer, wine, and some light snacks.
Delicious cocktails mixed with top notch spirits, tasty craft beers (as well as the staples), and a wine list featuring independent vineyards from all over Europe. Cozy at night, and work-friendly during the day. Trivia on Sundays.
Wonderful Neukölln bar that's cozy in the front and cavernous in the back (with a stage!). Depending on the night artists will jump on to perform or play shows.
Bar and café in the former US Air Force casino of Tempelhof Airport, styled like a 1960s airline lounge. The room fills up for Italian aperitivo, classic cocktails, and its popular live jazz nights.
Unpretentious bar serving classic cocktails and natural wines with the familiarity of a friend's living room. Free popcorn is a given, and smoking is allowed inside.
Snug Japanese bar in Prenzlauer Berg pouring sake and shochu under a strict drink-first rule. Rotating seafood small plates act as backup to the drinks, landing on compact tables in a tight room built for casual sipping.
Neukölln gastro bar pairing precise cocktails with a kitchen running until midnight. Walk-ins crowd the tables for shared rounds of lamb tacos and crispy potatoes.
Brick-walled bar serving Spanish tapas like croquetas, squid empanadas, and weekend paella from a tight rotating menu. Estrella Galicia pours from the tap while Basque cheesecake chills behind the counter.
Bright, modernist bar on Frankfurter Allee pairing a custom sound system with a deep agave selection. DJs play in the high-ceilinged room while the bar pours mezcal and tequila.
Classic West Berlin neighborhood pub pouring draft beer and serving hot onion soup well past midnight. Dense layers of old posters, postcards, and international banknotes plaster the walls of the unpretentious space.
Convivial wine bar pouring low-intervention European bottles and simple, rustic plates for sharing. The space is walk-in-only: three dimly lit rooms with a long zinc bar and a large communal table.
Italian day bar in Mitte running from morning espresso to evening aperitivo. The terrace and modern dining room fill with fresh vodka pasta and rounds of Negronis.
Classic Mitte Kneipe running steady from morning coffee until the early hours. Daytime readers sit along the worn wooden bar with cake before the room fills with a late-night gallery crowd drinking cold tap beer.
