X Bar Berlin

X Bar Berlin: Prenzlauer Berg’s Oldest Cocktail Bar

X Bar Berlin in Prenzlauer Berg is a true institution. Opened in 1995, it is now considered the oldest bar in the neighborhood. X Bar doesn’t chase trends but focuses on substance. Raumerstrasse 17a is located directly on Helmholtzplatz, easily accessible on foot or by subway.

More than 300 Cocktails, but no Coincidence

More than 300 different cocktails are part of the X-Bar team’s repertoire. These include timeless classics as well as original creations that have evolved over the years and are available exclusively at X Bar. This is not a marketing promise, but simply lived bar practice. A high-quality selection of gin, whisky, and vodka forms the foundation. If you’re unsure what to order, you’ll get guidance: the bartenders recommend drinks based on your own taste preferences, which makes the selection much easier.

Atmosphere, Courses, and a Chocolate Fountain

Carefully mixed bar artistry meets living room-like coziness here: spacious sofa corners, subdued lighting, and a menu full of creative drinks. The two owners attach great importance to keeping cocktails affordable, a combination that is rarely found in Berlin: high quality yet at fair prices. For those who want to get behind the shaker themselves: X Bar offers cocktail courses where fundamentals, techniques, and recipes are taught, which is popular with couples, groups of friends, and for team events. And for a sweet finish, the Chocolate Shocker is available upon request: a chocolate fountain with warm flowing chocolate, fresh fruit, and waffles. Happy Hour runs daily from 6 PM to 8 PM, the bar is open Monday to Saturday.