The Best 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.
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.
Meeting people, getting into conversation, and enjoying the evening with good drinks - that is the mission of the creators of the Lamm Bar. The experimental bar menu is the main talking point. You should definitely try the "Banana Split" made from banana milk-washed rum, lime juice, sugar syrup and chocolate bitters.
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.
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!
Bar manager Yannik Walter already has an illustrious career behind him, which has taken him from London to the Golvet Bar. Now he has created a glamorous bar with exquisite drinks such as a "Spicy Ayran Margarita". Don't miss the experimental botanical drinks for which he puts the ingredients through a centrifuge.
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.
An exclusive spot on the otherwise rather bland Potsdamer Platz. In the elegant hall of the former Hotel Esplanade, the operators focus on relaxed fine dining and the bar combines luxurious tradition with modern design. This is also reflected in the innovative cocktail creations by award-winning mixologist Arnd Henning Heissen.
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!
History wherever you look: Berlin State Opera, Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin Dome. Lounge in style on Dedon furniture and enjoy a Champagne cocktail and seafood platter. Wednesday and Friday they have a barbecue.
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.
Bar Franzotti was one of the first Italian enotecas to open in Berlin at the end of the 1980s. Modern and classic cocktail creations are on the menu, along with an outstanding selection of spirits and various distillates. The finest smokes are served in the separate cigar lounge.
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 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.