Bar Tausend

Behind an unmarked steel door under the S-Bahn tracks at Schiffbauerdamm lies Bar Tausend with its restaurant Cantina. In the black-themed dining area with an open kitchen, Japanese, Iberian, and South American dishes stand side by side. Leonardo DiCaprio is said to have partied here with Bar Refaeli, provided a reservation was made.

Bar Tausend: The Celebrity Restaurant Under the S-Bahn Tracks

Behind a simple steel door beneath the Friedrichstrasse tracks in Berlin-Mitte lies one of the capital’s most legendary meeting points. Hidden in the style of a speakeasy, guarded by an attentive doorman, without any sign or neon advertising outside. So, if you want to visit the Cantina of Bar Tausend, you first need a reservation and then some sense of direction. You ring the iron door numbered 11, a doorman opens and asks for your reservation. Then you pass through Bar Tausend into the back room, where the Cantina is located. This staging is no accident but part of the concept: The establishment thrives on not being entered by chance. Accordingly, it remains quiet inside, even when the S-Bahn rolls over the bridge outside.

Cuisine and Atmosphere: Where Celebrities Dine at Cantina

Inside, a minimalist, black-themed dining area with an open kitchen welcomes guests, where dishes are prepared right before their eyes. Culinarily, the Cantina combines Japanese, Iberian, and South American influences. House classics include the Miso Cod, cod marinated in miso paste, and Tuna Tataki with herb risotto and foie gras. The offering is more than solid, the kitchen works precisely and with high-quality products. Bar Tausend fills up quickly every evening and has enjoyed the favor of business people, creatives, and celebrities for years. Leonardo DiCaprio is said to have partied at Tausend with model Bar Refaeli after an evening at Grill Royal. A smarter outfit is explicitly recommended; the dress code here is not a formality but part of the establishment’s concept. The bar itself remains independent and is worth a visit even without a table at the Cantina; its cocktail menu is considered one of the best in the city. Those who come early in the evening will find the place comparatively quiet; later, the atmosphere intensifies significantly. Precisely this change makes an evening on Friedrichstrasse so appealing.