Hafenküche Berlin

Hafenküche Berlin: Restaurant and Beer Garden on Rummelsburger Bucht

Hafenküche Berlin opened on May 14, 2011, directly on the Spree, at the entrance to Rummelsburger Bucht. Since then, it has established itself as one of Berlin’s most popular waterside locations.

The menu features down-to-earth classics like Wiener Schnitzel and fresh fish from the charcoal grill. For lunch, there are uncomplicated canteen-style dishes, while in the evening, the focus is on excellent casual dining with first-class wines. Furthermore, the house classic, the “Rummels-Burger”, a minced beef burger with onion marmalade, is a real perennial favorite. Whether classic or creatively interpreted, cooking is done with market-fresh vegetables and regional products.

Appetizers cost between 10.50 and 16.50 Euros, main courses between 16.50 and 28.50 Euros. This places Hafenküche in the mid-range segment for a waterside location of this quality.

If you want to experience more in the area: The Hafenkante is an outdoor area of Hafenküche directly in the Citymarina Berlin Rummelsburg and just a few steps away. Additionally, there’s boat rental right next door and, weather permitting, one of the city’s most beautiful riverside walking paths.

Why Hafenküche is a great spot for Public Viewing during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

For those looking for public viewing for the 2026 World Cup in Berlin, Hafenküche offers one of the most spacious options in the entire city. Hafenküche provides premises for private events for up to 120 people indoors and 400 people outdoors. This makes a total of up to 520 seats, enough space for a real stadium atmosphere right by the water.

The outdoor area directly on Rummelsburger Bucht is the decisive advantage. A top-notch sound system and a specially curated DJ playlist underscore the lively atmosphere in the restaurant. Especially when the 16-meter long glass facade is opened, guests experience special moments. Watching a World Cup match outdoors, with a view of the water and a cold beer in hand, sounds like a very good evening.

Especially since many kick-off times for the 2026 World Cup, from a German perspective, fall in the evening, at night, or even in the early morning hours. According to current information, 21:00, 22:00, and 00:00 are among the most frequent kick-off times. Therefore, the mix of indoor and outdoor areas at Hafenküche is particularly practical: when it gets later and cooler, one can seamlessly move indoors.

Furthermore: Public viewing creates a sense of community that you otherwise only experience in a stadium. It’s not just about the game itself, but about emotions, solidarity, and spontaneous reactions on summer evenings. And that’s exactly what Hafenküche in Lichtenberg has reliably delivered since it opened its doors in 2011.