Best Bars in Berlin
1. Tier, Berlin
For out-of-the-glass cocktails dreamed up by some of the best bartenders around, paired with an energy that is uniquely theirs. Because of this, it gets quite busy, quite quickly, so best you get there early ⏰.
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For out-of-the-glass cocktails dreamed up by some of the best bartenders around, paired with an energy that is uniquely theirs. Because of this, it gets quite busy, quite quickly, so best you get there early ⏰.
About as close to an Irish ☘️ pub as you can get in Berlin. Wonderful fish and chips along with a great Guinness pour. Solid place to come catch a game 🏉 as well.
The peak of "cool Berlin" Mitte snobbiness and an absolute scene. It can be a great time if you're in the mood, but would only recommend in small doses. The bathrooms are (in)famous for taking the party up a notch. Yes, in that way.
Relatively new to the Kreuzberg bar scene, Space Meduza is full of friendly faces that haven't seem to have yet bent to the usual saltiness that comes with Berlin nightlife. Alien space themed decorations and a few solid beers on tap.
Casual, cosy spot to have a few drinks 🍺. Go for the chilled-out atmosphere, which is brought together by the friendly staff, interesting guests, and unique decor.
A Bohemian style rooftop bar, facing the Gedächtniskirche on one side and the monkey enclosure of the zoo on the other. Upscale for Berlin, be sure to try one of their excellent cocktails.
Live burlesque shows most nights. Friendly bartenders, excellent cocktails, fresh ingredients.
Popular canalside bar with a terrace and lively vibe. This small bar has a ship interior design and is a canal-side favorite for both Kreuzberg locals and tourists alike.
Iconic Friedrichshain establishment on (in)famous Rigaer Strasse. Equal parts mellow and energetic with a very fun little dance floor DJ'd with electronic music until late late late. They also have a ping pong table and beer on tap.
Solid little Friedrichshain living room bar that also might lay claim to serving the best pint of Guinness in Berlin. Plenty of British memorabilia, snacks, and drinks around. Very friendly bartenders.
Late-night basement bar with a modern speakeasy vibe. A great spot for well-crafted and creative cocktails, Mr. Susan is known for its skilled mixologists and quick service. One more drink is always on the cards.
Grimey, but in a good way. It's the kind of bar people come to Berlin for - punk rock vibes where the music is loud and the beer is cheap and plenty 🍻. Nice beer garden patio open outside in the summers. Can be smokey. Foosball tables.
Coffee shop meets book store meets bar. Go for a breakfast and get a coffee and a cake. Feel free to stick around all day and see how it transforms into one of Mitte's more tucked away watering holes.
Botanical cocktail bar with green-tiled walls and plants suspended from the ceiling. The seasonal menu focuses on proprietary drinks. Arrive early on weekends to secure a seat.
Wonderful little kiez bar overlooking Zionskirchplatz ⛪️🌿. It's hard to find a more picturesque spot to sit outside during the summer. In the winters it transforms into a perfect (low-lit and smoky) place to huddle up away from the cold.
Owned by the same people who run Birgit and Minimal Bar, Promenaden Eck has a similar relaxed vibe that also somehow carries through until the early morning, basically... every morning. Good sound system with a fun dance floor.
Hopefully you're not the type to check the menu in advance, because there isn't one. The bartender will ask you what you're in the mood for, then create a special cocktail just for you 🍹. Excellent service and experience.
Rudolfkiez's local corner bar. Relatively relaxed, but a great place to go to catch a soccer game or grab a pitcher of beer (yes, they do pitchers here!). Very friendly owner and bartender, who occasionally arrange music shows as well.
An absolute locals spot and just a generally great place for a weekday drink. Wonderful sours (whiskey, pisco, etc) to go with a more extensive cocktail and beer menu. They do the occasional comedy or trivia night as well.
Plush interiors in a way that feels like you're on the set of a movie. They pride themselves on the pleasure of drinking, and it shows. Cocktails are mixed to perfection and made to suit your personal preferences.
Loosely translated as "drinking devil," Trinkteufel is best loved by those of the hardcore punk and metal persuasion 🤘🏼. The drinks are good, basic, and cheap.
A member of the "Worlds 50 Best Bars" list, Buck and Breck is easy to miss with a blinking ‘Closed’ sign greeting visitors from the street. Sleek, swanky, and only seating 14 guests, the low-lit space favors strong, icy drinks.
Your classic local Berlin neighborhood bar with a shockingly good pint of Guinness and a solid selection of whiskeys. They also do craft beer and quality cocktails. They serve alcohol, it's nice. Don't think too hard about it.
The tourist trap of all tourist traps but it is central, open 24/7, and has free WiFi so you might, maybe, potentially, could, possibly, inevitably find yourself here. Upstairs theater style seating with a downstairs dance floor.
Thelonius is renowned not just for the great cocktails, but for the super friendly bartenders who mix them up against a backdrop of jazzy vibes.
While at one point this might have been a metal bar (Google: Dave Lombardo), it's definitely a bit quieter nowadays. Great to stop by for a pint of Rollberg or to try one of their 50+ gins.
Gay bar in Kreuzberg popular with a diverse crowd and welcoming to all. Known for turning the volume up and offering a place to dance, this place often gets so busy that customers sprawl into the Kotti alleyways to drink.
Cozy cocktail bar with lovely décor and warm lighting. Can often get quite full on weekends, but has a more relaxed environment during the week. Excellent and friendly bartenders - try a Whiskey Sour or White Negroni.
Cosy little wine spot that stands out for self-service pours 🍷. Popular with locals and tourists alike. Close to Kastanianallee and Zionskirchplatz.
Wedding bar featuring exposed concrete, brick walls, and vintage furniture. Dark, smokey, and candlelit, it's great for both cocktails and beers (from the tap). Keep an eye out for the foosball table as well. Open late.
About as stereotypically Berlin as a bar can get. Darkly-lit, serving cheap beer and generous wine pours, and with a separate area for non-smokers, Ä is a rare find in Berlin.
Originally opened in 1987 as an exhibition space, Kumplnest has seen many lives and is hard to label as "just" a bar. Very LGBTQ+ friendly, expect fun music, exciting drinks, and a riot of an ambiance.
Cocktail bar housed within, as its name suggests, a former apothecary. Dimly lit and with vintage decor, the bar delivers an intimate ambiance. Drinks are creative, and their cost reflects the quality.
Stylish and authentic bar for a proper aperitivo. Great for after work drinks that can lead into long nights after wonderful bar bites featuring affettato misto and more.
Beer bar with a huge selection of taps (even IPAs!) on Oranienstrasse. Friendly and knowledgeable owner with additional curbside seating.
If you're a gin drinker with an affinity for a niche brand, look here first ☝️. Cozy bar with a seemingly infinite range of liquors. Tastings can last upwards of three hours, or you can just grab a quick drink with a friend.
The cocktails here are the epitome of "trust the process". You may find yourself making a face at a chocolate and horseradish drink... but don't knock it 'til you try it 🍹. Take a seat inside or outside and enjoy.
A living jungle (dschungel!), this is maybe the only place you can come in Berlin during the winter to feel any sort of heat or humidity. Fun little spot that pulls a good crowd and has a friendly bartender. They have fish tanks.
Among the many cocktail bar options in Schöneberg, Fabelei might be the best of them. Although it's still flying a bit under the radar, the menu is well thought through and the drinks are excellent. Cute setting with a date night feel.
Jazzy bar that has a great selection of beer and wine to drink next to a cozy fireplace. Walking in feels like you're being transported into a Berlin bar 50 years ago. Smoking friendly – goes with the board games ♣️.
One of your many "kiez" bars in and around Simon-Dach-Strasse, but endearing nonetheless. Known for its Guinness just as much as its cocktails, with a live DJ on weekends to boot.
Open so late you can end up here even after striking out at a few clubs, it's hard to not have a great night among the flowers at Lerchen. It's also a great spot to sit outside during the day for a coffee, Aperol, people-watching, etc.
A non-smoker bar in Berlin? Can't believe it but it's true. Eclectically laid out with a main center bar that hip 20-somethings huddle around trying to get a drink, it's a good spot to go to start a night.
Punk bar inspired by the band of the same name. A staple of the local rock scene, come for fresh beer on tap, cheap cocktails, and some light bites. Can get crowded on the weekends but there's also a cozy beer garden out front.
Definitely a date bar, but also just... nice? It's not too smokey in here and the furniture and layout are cozy. Cocktails are solid and they also do beer, wine, and some light snacks.
Delicious cocktails mixed with top notch spirits, tasty craft beers (as well as the staples), and a wine list featuring independent vineyards from all over Europe. Cozy at night, and work-friendly during the day. Trivia on Sundays.
Wonderful Neukölln bar that's cozy in the front and cavernous in the back (with a stage!). Depending on the night artists will jump on to perform or play shows.
Bar and café in the former US Air Force casino of Tempelhof Airport, styled like a 1960s airline lounge. The room fills up for Italian aperitivo, classic cocktails, and its popular live jazz nights.
Neukölln gastro bar pairing precise cocktails with a kitchen running until midnight. Walk-ins crowd the tables for shared rounds of lamb tacos and crispy potatoes.
Brick-walled bar serving Spanish tapas like croquetas, squid empanadas, and weekend paella from a tight rotating menu. Estrella Galicia pours from the tap while Basque cheesecake chills behind the counter.
