Gaststätte Bornholmer Hütte

Gaststätte Bornholmer Hütte: Watching Football Like the Old Days

If you’re looking for a football pub in Berlin that hasn’t been overwhelmed by the craft beer trend, this is the place. Gaststätte Bornholmer Hütte has been around for over 100 years, and it looks it. A huge wooden bar with leaded glass cabinets in the background, a hall-like room completely painted in timeless dark brown, with a billiard table in front of a large window with smoky curtains – this isn’t a concept, it’s grown history. So, it’s just the right place for watching football.

The cozy interior with chandeliers and stucco regularly attracts many students from the neighborhood to watch football together. With the large screen and monitors, you always have a good view. The atmosphere at Bornholmer Hütte feels like being among good friends. Everyone is greeted with a handshake – in this familiar setting, you quickly make new football acquaintances. In addition, there’s a cold Pilsner and, if hunger strikes, small home-style snacks like the legendary Schmalzbrot (lard bread).

The Fun Continues After the Final Whistle

If you don’t want to go home after the game, you have good options. If you’re still in the mood for sports after the game, just stay to play billiards or go bowling in the basement. However, the bowling alley is no ordinary pastime: In the basement of this corner pub, you’ll find arguably Berlin’s oldest still operating bowling alley. The bowling alley dates back to 1904 to 1907, two lanes are available, and the pins have to be set up manually. A look into the guestbook, maintained since 1976, is also worthwhile.

Moreover, this is not a place where you remain anonymous. In the familiar atmosphere, you quickly meet new people, and landlord Matthias loves to tell stories. If you’re looking for a football pub with real character in Berlin, you simply can’t miss the Bornholmer Hütte.