Kitty Cheng

Kitty Cheng: When the After-Work Drinks Don’t Want to End

From the outside, Kitty Cheng Bar is barely noticeable. The darkened windows on Torstraße reveal little about what awaits inside. But once you’re in, you immediately understand why this bar has been a fixture in Berlin’s after-work calendar for years. The interior combines baroque elements with rustic wooden furniture, flea market charm, and a warm, dark atmosphere that feels less like a club and more like a well-curated living room. That’s exactly the trick: those looking for a drink after work will stay here much longer than planned.

The bar opens Tuesdays to Saturdays from 18:00, allowing for a relaxed after-work entry. Thursdays to Saturdays, DJs start playing from 22:00, keeping the dancefloor moving with Hip-Hop, R&B, and Trap Classics. The proximity between the DJ booth, bar, and crowd creates an energy rarely felt so directly in larger clubs. Those who arrive early can secure one of the coveted spots before it gets truly crowded.

Cocktails, Crowd, and the Bohemian Tai

The heart of Kitty Cheng is its drinks. The cocktail menu, legend has it, kept in an old music notebook, offers high-quality classics and unique reinterpretations. The Bohemian Tai, a Mai Tai variant with Grand Marnier, comes highly recommended. Regulars are also rewarded with so-called secret drinks not found on the menu. The crowd is appropriately mixed: creatives, scene-goers, and international guests gather here in close quarters, significantly fueling the social aspect of the evening. Table reservations are possible and recommended for groups, as space is limited. A photo booth rounds off the evening, ensuring the night doesn’t pass without a trace.