Orville’s

Inside the monumental limestone curve of the former Tempelhof Airport terminal, Orville’s occupies the rooms that once served as the US Air Force officers’ casino. The space leans heavily into this mid-century lineage, maintaining a 1960s aesthetic that feels less like a retro design choice and more like a preservation of the building’s operational prime. The scale of the airport is massive, but the bar itself creates a pocket of warmth within the historic stone facade. During the day, the pace is deliberate. The kitchen focuses on Italian staples, sending out plates of focaccia, lasagna, and cake to tables scattered throughout the lounge. It functions as a quiet spot for lunch where the architecture does most of the talking. The energy shifts in the evenings, particularly on Thursdays when the bar switches to aperitivo service, bringing cocktails and small plates to the forefront. The room is loudest during the regular "Jazz after Dark" nights. You’ll see the space fill up quickly as a house band plays an initial set before opening the floor for a jam session. The acoustics of the old casino suit the music well, and the crowd tends to settle in for the duration. Named after the aviation pioneer who flew a demonstration on this field in 1909 – long before the current terminal existed – the venue remains one of the few places where you can sit with a drink inside the landmark rather than just touring it.