The Best American Bar
Magnolia and violet blossoms, spruce tips, elderflower and even asparagus: the seasonal flavours of nature and plants from local farms form the basis for the fantastic cocktails in this wondrously beautiful Neukölln bar. The weekly changing menu always has pleasant surprises in store.
Housed in a historic old town house in the centre of town, the small bar is not only an oasis of calm with nostalgic charm, but also a place of good taste. Volker Seibert offers his guests a first-class selection of champagnes, highballs, classic cocktails and his own fantastic creations.
The Old Crow Bar is a place of pilgrimage for spirits lovers - over 1600 bottles fill the shelves, from rare whisk(e)y to forgotten liqueurs. The bartenders mix classics with precision and their own creations with finesse. Tucked away in the alleyways of the old town, the small bar is a treasure trove of liquid jewels.
Stephan Hinz is a gastronomic great in Cologne, with his chic and cosy bar a place for good drinks and good conversation. Most of the ingredients for the innovative and creatively mixed drinks are home-made: always a little exotic, sustainable and of the best quality. To go with it, the finest bar food.
Bar culture from one of the best - Charles Schumann has created a place on the first floor of his flagship store that would be equally at home in New York or Tokyo. Stately, elegant, mysterious and with just a few seats at eye level with the professional bar team. Iconic drinks are created here in legendary surroundings.
There are many details that give away the quality even before the first sip. Fine wood, jazzy music and a cocktail menu that lists punch bowls as a matter of course. Heinz Kaiser and his team know all about "liquid intake" in both large and small doses. They're also great with rum, as in the "Kaiserin".
Exclusive, stylish and world-famous as the birthplace of the Gin Basil Smash. Every detail is perfect here, where Jörg Meyer cultivates a stylish bar culture and loves twists on the finely composed drinks. Very special: the powerful mojito as "Queens Park Swizzle" and "Tarte Tatin" with rum, apple juice and egg white. Well done, lion!
Of course you can just order a glass of beer, wine or Champagne. But that would be boring, because the team here is always on the lookout for new "classic & twist" drinks and likes to incorporate wacky syrups. Cool masterclasses and regular guest appearances by cocktail bar friends make things exciting.
Culinary creativity meets mixology: the bar translates Kevin Fehling's three-star cuisine into cocktails. Classics are rethought, such as "Tom Kha Gai Milkpunch" (rum, Malibu and lemongrass), "Okinawa Shiso" (Lillet, yuzu liqueur and habanero) or the "Piquant Bastard" (white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco).
A real neighbourhood bar that combines a cosy ambience with a relaxed atmosphere. The selection of drinks is first-class - from after-work drinks to rare spirits and high-end cocktails, everything is on offer here, accompanied by small dishes on request. In good weather, the terrace is the place to be.
One counter, fourteen bar stools, the best ingredients, classic basic recipes with a creative twist and highly professional service: this is the minimalist secret of Gonçalo de Sousa Monteiro's magnificent bar, which rightly made it on to the charts of "The World's 50 Best Bars" ten years ago.
The strong team performance under the aegis of Philipp Ernst is constantly developing the bar further. The greeting from the old homeland, Signatures with exclusively Styrian ingredients, was the best proof of this. And the now iconic espumas are still a favourite in cocktail Vienna. In short: a "modern classic".
Cosy and homely, this small bar in Neutorstrasse has long since achieved cult status. Classic drinks from the international bar portfolio are mainly served here, along with around 400 fine spirits from all over the world. The friendly bartenders are open to suggestions, requests and customised cocktails.
The art of fine drinks has been cultivated with style in this chic bar since 2009, in a tastefully designed ambience and celebrated by experienced bartenders who mix classic and new innovative cocktails from the best ingredients. A good selection of wines and champagnes is also on offer.
For some, it's the wackiest bar in town, for others it's a touch too hip. The fact is that the place, which Paul Sieferle has played a major role in creating, has class. Exciting combinations, great glasses, cool decorations and a wide range of spirits will put you in a good mood. Don't be late at the weekend!
Getting past the door is not as difficult as you might think given the bar's reputation. The owner duo have made a name for themselves with sustainably designed cocktails (little food waste!). What should you try? Highballs or drink of the week! Please take the Bottled Flamingo home with you!
Bar and lounge, drinking and chilling - Marian Krause's concept is a success and the location is no longer an insider tip. Instead, it is a meeting place for connoisseurs, because this is where fine bar culture is lived and brought into the glass. The menu not only includes classic cocktails, but also some more innovative drinks.
Discover the most unusual cocktails and play music bingo at the same time? At Kan Zuo, this is no contradiction. The atmosphere can be loud, the menu must be witty and there has been no shortage of exquisite creations since this wonderland opened its doors almost 20 years ago. Bob Dylan would say: "Forever young"!
The team led by Brit Sam Orrock has perfected artisanal techniques such as vaporising, centrifuging and cold pressing. Nevertheless, the bar is not a meeting place for nerds, but a real temple of flavour. Around ten unusual drinks such as "Beetroot" or "Matcha Martini" are on the changing menu.
The American Bar at Château Gütsch sits enthroned high above Lucerne and is reminiscent of a bygone era. At this legendary meeting place for connoisseurs classic cocktails are on the menu alongside exciting original creations. The fine selection of whisk(e)y and rum is a welcome distraction from the breathtaking view.