American Bars in Germany
The bar is a Berlin nightlife institution. Nowhere else are such exciting drinks mixed with such attention to detail. The team is always on the lookout for seasonal ingredients such as fig leaves or asparagus, which are also sourced regionally. Using a rotary evaporator, for example, ingredients are extracted that guarantee drinks of exceptional quality. A must!
Everything takes place at the nine-meter-long table, which is made from a single tree. On the second floor of Schumann's Bar is the hidden bar-within-a-bar. From here, you can watch the hustle and bustle on the lower floor through wooden slats and order top-class drinks from the bartender - what else?
Welcome to the award-winning Liquid Kitchen. A visit is like a journey through the world of cocktails: from sophisticatedly mixed classics to unprecedented creations - the focus here is on ingredients that have been processed in-house. With its beautiful inner courtyard, it is a true oasis in the heart of the city centre.
The bar behind the Haus der Kunst is a safe bet and caters to all tastes. Magnificent murals on a golden background show maps that tell of the origins of the wines and spirits once served. Today, classics are served with a twist, such as the "Blood & Sand" with orange foam.
Dominik Falger manages the timelessly chic and high-quality bar with skill and competence, and the experienced barman offers an attractive range of drinks that is among the best in Frankfurt. Everything that is famous in the international bar scene is skillfully mixed and served here.
Exceptional chef Kevin Fehling has turned his idea of the perfect bar into reality and found a congenial mixology partner in Dennis Illies. Food classics such as the "Tom Kha Gai Milkpunch" and favourite drinks such as the Negroni with a wild berryish twist, cleverly interpreted for the glass. Absolute top class.
His "Gin Basil Smash" has conquered the world. This trendy bar not far from the town hall welcomes guests with soothing elegance. Jörg Meyer and his lions delight with exquisite creations and interpretations of classics. Rum and Champagne drinks are on the menu, as are whisk(e)y variations such as the "Masataka Swizzle".
An inconspicuous door in the middle of Mitte. Behind it is the award-winning Buck and Breck. With just 14 seats, the bar is intimate, the music discreet and the focus on excellent drinks, which are mixed with passion by host Gonçalo de Sousa Monteiro. The menu is small, but shows the best.
René Soffner and his team are true professionals, and what they offer their guests goes well beyond the standard. Of course, classics are also mixed in the iconic bar, but creations such as the "Butterfly Mojito" or "King Clear I" are not to be missed. By the way, you only pay with cash!
Somewhere between classic and modern, sophisticated and casual, you will find yourself in this cocktail bar in the Belgian Quarter. In addition to classics, the menu also includes avant-garde creations. They create a "link" to the cuisine: pumpkin, porcini mushrooms, blackberry caviar or saffron are used in the drinks here.
High-quality bar culture meets casual Veedelkneipen attitude. Comfortable sofas and dark colours invite you to linger. You need time to take a close look at the 300 or so spirits. Not only the classics are mixed from them. There are also various craft beers and small dishes.
A bar with a very special flair: with an atmosphere reminiscent of a boxing ring, this gem of a bar in the Hirschhof impresses with fabulous drinks and the highest quality standards. The regional and seasonal menu offers plenty of variety with constantly changing themes, making every visit a new experience.
In a disused bank vault, everything remains the same even now they are serving drinks there. Secrets are negotiated, liquidity is at stake, and it is a place that many people dream of. But because the doors are open today, all secrets can be revealed. Fortunately.
Open daily from 6 p.m., the cocktail bar with its rustic, simple ambience is a popular place to start the night - or for a nightcap. Professionally mixed classics as well as imaginative creations made from the best natural ingredients, the entire team is open to special requests.
In the heart of Wittenberg's old town, bar manager Martin Kramer mixes the best drinks in town. The bar with its wooden interior is a gem for lovers of unusual and pop-culture-inspired cocktails with a program. There are tastings and special offers every week. The Gin Basil Smash is particularly excellent.
Uwe Christiansen is an actor, author and presenter and, above all, a highly talented bartender (he started mixing drinks in his parents' cellar bar and completed his professional training in Cape Town). He has been making perfect drinks in his bar in St. Pauli for around 25 years and surprises even bar connoisseurs with creations that leave you amazed.
Owner Stefan Gabányi was once a whisk(e)y expert and bartender at Schumann's. His bar has been welcoming hungry night owls who celebrate sophisticated drinking for over a decade. With a timeless ambience, flawless cocktails and unfussy bar food are served until late at night, such as the legendary goulash.
The Green Door Bar will soon be celebrating its 40th anniversary as a cornerstone of the Berlin bar scene. The wave-shaped wall, psychedelic decor and other curiosities complement the creative bar menu. Seasonally changing drink creations are the speciality of bar manager Maria Gorbatschova and her team.
Inspired by a year spent as a bartender in the USA, Josef Rottenbücher founded his American Bar in a former restaurant. The terrace is a highlight, but the old vaulted cellar downstairs is unique. The range includes many classics as well as exciting signature drinks.
Bademeister, Lamm Bar, Butter & Korn, and Krass Böser Wolf: all four bars are run by the enterprising duo Dustin Franke and Johann Lautenschlager, who know how to revive bar culture in the various neighbourhoods. The menu at Krass Böser Wolf features classic cocktails and their own creations.