Lounge 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!
In the Limonadier Bar, everyone gets their money's worth, because in addition to classic drinks, there is not only a large selection of exciting twists and own creations, but also lemonade. They've stayed true to their name here! The happy hour between 7 and 8 pm is also perfect for a pre-dinner drink.
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.
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.
"You will always find me in the kitchen at parties": Jona Lewis' 80s hit sings about why this bar is something special. Fantastic, imaginative drinks are mixed in the Wilhelminian-style kitchen of Nina Zilvar, Barmaid of the Year 2022, with bar food to match. In summer, it's especially nice outside with a view of the canal.
Pure pleasure is at the heart of the bar experience at Mr. Susan. However, that doesn't mean that bar manager Susan Choi does away with complexity when it comes to cocktails. Here, classics such as cosmopolitan and margarita meet kimchi, gohchujang or aloe vera. The menu changes with the seasons. A feel-good place!
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.
Kreuzberg "bar godfather" Dominik Galander took over the legendary Haifischbar more than five years ago. The former trendy bar manages the difficult balancing act between sophistication - with well-mixed highballs, fine wines and craft beers - and the casualness of a neighbourhood hangout.
The Saphire Bar is the place to be for anyone who wants to try a whole range of unique drinks. Bar manager Roland Hoppenheit has around 50 of his own creations on offer, ranging from drinks such as "Metamorphosis of Mint" to "Male Friendship". Creativity through and through!
The small bar, which owes its name to a film by Luis Bunuel, the father of Spanish surrealist cinema, offers a fine selection of classic cocktails, wine and beer. As is customary in Spain, a wonderful amount of vermouth is used. A tapas platter rounds off the Spanish bar experience.
50 is the magic number for the Fifty Cocktail Heroes. The creations are harmonious and reduced to the essentials. At the bar, you can follow the skilful hand movements of the bartenders in the sleek black interior. In addition to classic cocktails, the menu also includes creative concoctions.
The Gin Chilla Bar in Friedrichshain proves just how versatile gin can be. The drink, which was once used as a pharmaceutical, plays the leading role in the cocktail creations. Over 500 different varieties are on the shelves here, which can also be sampled at regular gin tastings.
The selection of spirits in the Beavies Bar is impressive: You will find rare distillates as well as unusual liqueurs. The makers travel internationally to create new specialties. Mixing cocktails is also one of their talents: Every guest can look forward to their own creation.
Whether outside in front of the bar in summer - with a view of the hustle and bustle - or behind high windows in winter: The relaxed bar on the lively Savignyplatz is the perfect place to enjoy one of the fine cocktails created by the cool bar team - from the refreshing "Pink Flamingo" to the full-bodied "Black Sabbath".
The meisterschueler bar offers the most beautiful sundowners in the city. Watch the sun set directly over the Spree and enjoy high-quality classic cocktails or your own creations - a dream! The stylish interior of the bar also scores points on rainy days. Always worth a visit!
In the "laboratory" behind the bar, weird cocktails with weird names are concocted that taste delicious and broaden your horizons. "Menace to Sobriety" is the name of a drink with absinthe, the spirit in which the Zyankali Bar specializes. Or would you prefer a homemade liqueur?
The highest beach bar in Berlin is located on the roof of a parking garage. Cocktails and small dishes accompany the view, which extends over large parts of the city. Sand, the smell of barbecue, chilly lounge furniture, DJ sets and atmospheric palm decorations convey a vacation feeling that is enhanced by the drinks.