Hafenküche Berlin

On the Rummelsburg Bay in Lichtenberg, where the Spree flows languidly past, Hafenküche Berlin has achieved the feat of combining beach bar flair with upscale gastronomy. Once you've found the location, nestled between a climbing gym and industrial scenery, you won't want to leave quickly.

Hafenküche Berlin: Beach Bar on Rummelsburg Bay

Berlin’s best beach bars are rarely where you’d expect them to be at first glance. Hafenküche is the best example of this. If you take a short detour from the trendy Friedrichshain district towards Rummelsburg Bay, you’ll find one of the city’s most atmospheric watersides here. The Spreedeck, the spacious outdoor terrace directly on the bank, invites you to chill with a cocktail in hand. Boats sway in the adjacent Citymarina, and your gaze wanders across the Spree. It’s hard to get more vacation feeling in Berlin. In good weather, the 16-meter-long glass facade opens completely, allowing the interior and exterior to merge seamlessly. The building itself is a testament to industrial history: the building fabric dates from the early GDR years and was carefully renovated instead of demolished.

Cuisine and Head Chef with Michelin-Star Experience

As relaxed as the beach bar atmosphere appears, the culinary offering at Hafenküche is equally serious. Head chef Frederik Grieb brings experience from the Ritz-Carlton and cruise ships. The menu features regional products and seasonal dishes, creatively interpreted and prepared on an open charcoal grill. Sommelier and host Mathias Brandweiner, crowned Berlin Host of the Year in 2019, ensures a wine selection that highlights Austrian and German winemakers. If you’re also planning a boat trip, you can moor directly at the marina or have the restaurant put together a picnic basket for you. Hafenküche is thus more than just a beach bar: it’s a complete waterside experience on the Spree.