"Sunday Opening" Bars in Berlin
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!
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.
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.
The water gurgles leisurely from the imposing elephant fountain, while piano sounds in the background set the mood for the evening. It feels royal in the Adlon, and the drinks are designed to match. Such as the "Adlon Special", a mix of Etter Framboise, Chambord, blackberry puree and flint wine, which is dedicated to the 1930s.
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.
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.
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.
Trendy restaurant with modern, fine cuisine and bar. A lot of manual work including fermentation and distillation goes into the homemade liquids, from which special, very creative drinks such as "Curious Juno" (gin-based) are conjured up. However, the hippness factor also determines the prices. Great terrace.
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.
Inside a cool bar, outside a cozy bar garden with a view of the village green of Richardplatz. Urban Neukölln hippness mixed with village Rixdorf charm, resulting in fine cocktails based on home-brewed herbs, which Mr. Lindemann and his pharmacy crew skilfully mix and serve.
"Drinks, baby!" is the motto of this friendly bar in Neukölln. In the cosy semi-darkness, chef Laura Maria Masueschke mixes excellent classics and her own creations with a lot of heart and skill. The atmosphere is informal and guests can rely on excellent advice. An ideal hangout spot!
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.
Three in one: a fantastically stocked liquor store, an educational bar academy and a beautiful American bar that would make a great backdrop for a gangster movie starring Edward G. Robinson. The talented bar team conjures up great cocktails from the best local, often home-made essences and international spirits.
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!
The Orania.bar is a hotel bar in the best sense of the word: elegantly designed, it offers hotel classics such as live music and bar food, but the drinks are anything but dusty. In addition to the usual spirits, shiitake mushrooms, feta or a cordial made from basil and olive oil are also used here.
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.
The mysterious exterior of this now legendary bar makes you curious about what awaits you inside, which is an interior that is neither really chic nor run-down; a real Berlin mix. Only exquisite drinks are served in cosy, dim lighting.