The Best of »Falstaff Barguide 2024«
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?
The Old Crow Bar in Zurich's old town is a paradise for lovers of fine spirits. There are around 1600 bottles here, 500 of which are whisk(e)ys, including many rarities. It's hard to choose! Fortunately, the service team is extremely knowledgeable and can help in a pinch - so everyone can find something suitable.
Excellent address for whisk(e)y lovers on Feldbergstrasse in Kleinbasel, which has already won many prestigious awards. The bartender team at Angel's Share is always venturing into new territory and mixing exciting cocktail creations with seasonal ingredients and individualistic character.
The Bar am Wasser on the Limmat is one of the most popular cocktail bars in the city. In a stylish atmosphere with a view of the river, Dirk Hany and his team serve world-class cocktails, but also have a fantastic selection of wine and Champagne. The particularly attentive service also deserves a mention.
The unique Kronenhalle Bar has been one of the best bars in Zurich since it was founded in 1965. However, this is the only place where you can sip cocktails under paintings by Picasso and Miró. These are excellent across the board - whether classics or the creative signature cocktails developed by the bar team led by chef Christian Heiss.
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.
Charles Schumann actually wanted to study politics and journalism, but today he knows that he "can only do gastronomy". Understatement is as much a part of Germany's most legendary bar operator as the white coats of the Schuhmann's team. You can only love this bar! And if you don't, then it's not the bar that's the problem, it's you.
Thomas Huhn has been managing his brigade with skill for many years and always has a feel for the wishes of guests with an affinity for pleasure. What is mixed behind the bar counter and directly in front of the guest is high school. Added to this is the unique atmosphere in a historic setting - including a view of the Rhine.
With a huge selection of cocktails, you should definitely seek advice from the experienced bartenders. The long bar, the wall of bottles, the abundance of wood and the dimmed lighting create an authentic bar atmosphere. The delicious bar snacks perfectly complement the drinks on offer.
The bar is a mystery, because behind door number 7 conceals a unique location that can only be accessed by prior reservation. The reception, the long bar and the dim lighting create a mysterious and exciting atmosphere - all of which makes the bar so extravagant and unique!.
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.
The star of the evening: arrack, a fermented palm nectar from Sri Lanka, in the middle of the Agnesviertel in Cologne. The Sri Lankan touch can be felt everywhere, especially in the exquisite cocktails. Their aromas send our taste buds on a journey to faraway places. You can spend balmy summer nights on the cozy terrace.
Piano music and high-quality bar culture with an excellent range of wines, spirits and cocktails are served here every day. The cult bar in Zurich's old town is open from midday and people meet for lunch or later for an aperitif or after-dinner drink. The later the hour, the more lively the atmosphere.
The greatest classics in the smallest space; over two floors in the hotel bar of the traditional hotel. Around seventy types of whisky and 25 gins are served by the glass. Beverage Manager Enrico Wilhelm is a master of his craft. From the Rolls-Royce leather seats, the view is of the illuminated bar and the Inner Alster. Pure Hamburg.
A strong team and a menu that focuses on another investment-oriented theme: "Futures": In the former bank, they know how to handle exotic spirits in the shaker just as well as they know how to serve the pure preciousness of Louis XIII cognac. City club for connoisseurs!.
There is a real treasure hidden in the Stadtbahnbogen, as those in the know have long known: Erich Wassicek has been running his bar for a good quarter of a century with great flair and know-how. Whether it's a fresh signature or a crisp highball, this oasis of sophisticated, old-school cocktail enjoyment is second to none.
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".