"Barrier-free" Bars in Berlin
Cool speakeasy with impressive signatures such as the "Fruity Bambaataa" and perfectly crafted classics. A special feature for cigar lovers and those who want to become one: every second Tuesday there is a selected cigar-spirits pairing as part of the so-called Cigar Society. True to style!
It's back to the roots at the bar on Steinplatz. Gin was quickly replaced by double juniper, the cocktails are visually identical and only impress with their variety of flavours. The bar team impresses with its love of experimentation. The highlight is the great bar food menu.
Where the wicked nightclub Mon Cheri once resided is now a modern American bar with dark wood and lots of lovely details. The good-humoured bar staff mix great drinks such as the "Gin Basil Smash" from mainly home-made, brewed and probably also hexed liquids and essences.
The Rum Trader is an institution of Berlin bar culture. Once you have rung the bell and been admitted to Berlin's oldest bar, you enter a very elegant room with just a few tables. As the name suggests, many rum cocktails are served here, but you shouldn't miss the Champagne cocktails either.
For over 20 years, this bar has been a land of milk and honey for fans of sophisticated drinking. Numerous drinks are dedicated to each spirit here, with 25 Champagne cocktails on the menu alone. In 2023, the interior of the bar was given a general overhaul, but the elegant bar culture is as alive here as ever!
The bar exudes the flair of the Golden Twenties: separated from the hustle and bustle of Ku'damm by red velvet curtains, you can enjoy ultra-modern drinks directly at the bar or more intimately on velvet sofas. The bar team has designed a drink for all twelve districts of Berlin! A must for Berliners and visitors alike.
Stimulate the senses with the finest drinks; Beckett's head is known for highly creative cocktails from the 18th and 19th centuries. Between the pages of a book by playwright Samuel Beckett, you will find English drinks from the 1920s served in historic glasses.
The name says it all: fairy tales play the leading role at the Fairytale Bar. The bar menu is fragrant and whispers fairytale texts, the cocktails refer to stories such as "Mowgli" or "Alice in Wonderland". The dark rooms with curiosities on the wall create a homely yet eerie atmosphere.
The bar, which is part of the Golvet restaurant, delights all those who are here for more than just the food. Bar manager José Kolbe knows how to cater to the individual wishes of his guests and combines flavours to create innovative taste compositions. No wonder the bar is known as one of Berlin's best.
The Salut! Bar in Schöneberg not only scores points with a skilful mix of classic and unusual drinks, but also with the opportunity to indulge in people-watching on Goltzstraße. Whether in the cosy bar or at tables on the terrace - you always have everything in view.
The Booze Bar in the Boxhagener Kiez has already won a number of awards. This is hardly surprising, as the selection of classic drinks and new creations is impressive. Those who are undecided can also rely on the good advice of the mixologists, who mix with passion and pleasure behind the bar.
Combining tradition with innovation is what Bryk in Prenzlauer Berg is all about. Bitters, liqueurs and other premium spirits are specially produced or refined for the bar. You can linger here all evening in a friendly atmosphere, on the sun terrace in summer and by the fireplace in winter.
A pearl of a bar with 1960s charm. Chef Thomas Pflanz has played the best bars in the city and opened the Hildegard Bar in 2017 as his homage to traditional West Berlin bar culture. People smoke, play vinyl and drink "Watermelon Man", Pflanz's famous own creation.
The bar has one of the most popular terraces in Berlin. Not without reason, as it offers an incomparable view of the zoo's monkey enclosure and the zoo behind it from the 10th floor. There are also exciting classics with a twist such as an "Oriental Cobbler" and regular events with live music. A place to be!
Noble indulgence with a shabby look: in this former school for the poor, the emphasis is on good food and drink rather than smooth walls. Next to the elegant restaurant is the cool bar, where an experienced team makes the ice cubes clink. In addition to classics such as "Side Car" or "Sazerac", "The Grand Mule" is highly recommended.
Above the rooftops of Berlin with a unique panoramic view, you can choose from a small but well-chosen cocktail menu in the Amano Rooftop Bar. The Amano has won several bar awards. No wonder, because the team mixes cocktail classics just as well as individualistic drinks.
A host with wit; Günter Windhorst ensures good drinks and a good atmosphere. The bar on Friedrichstraße has been a Berlin institution since the 1990s. In addition to the classics, the bar manager surprises guests with new cocktail variations. Matching bar snacks and jazz sounds perfect the evening.
At Bonvivant, vegetarian fine dining dreams come true: the sophisticated veggie cuisine is accompanied by cocktail creations that are precisely matched to the individualistic courses. In the colourful rooms of the Cocktail Bistro, you can sip drinks mixed from fruit juices, herbs and spices.
A simple but cosy ambience, an extensive drinks menu and the spirit of crime hovering in the air; named after Berlin's George R(emus), who was a successful alcohol smuggler in the USA during Prohibition. The Kiezkneipe is a real asset to Moabit.
Kai and Roman, the bartenders from the Booze Bar, have taken over the Goldfisch Bar and enrich Friedrichshain with innovative cocktails for guests who like to experiment. Drinks such as the "Fish House Milk Punch", a mix of cognac, peach, lemon, sugar, soy and aged rum, can be enjoyed in the darkened ambience.