Last updated on 06/23/2026
Irish pubs are among the most tradition-steeped pubs in Berlin, with coziness, authentic Irish beers and, above all, plenty of live music. Right at the front stands the Irish Pub in the Europa-Center in City West, which with its 36-meter-long bar counter is among the largest in the city and is known for its concerts. At Hackescher Markt, the Kilkenny draws you in, likewise one of the largest pubs in Berlin and, thanks to its prominent location, long since no insider tip. Things get a bit cozier at the Tipperary in Wedding's Sprengelkiez, with a large terrace, steel darts, pub quiz and live music. From the sessions at The Harp on Oranienplatz to the venerable Celtic Cottage in Steglitz, the choice is wide. On St. Patrick's Day at the latest, the pubs burst at the seams. Where will you raise your glass at the next live concert?
Francesca Cerza
For me, a good Irish pub thrives on the mix of coziness, good beer and the right music in the evening. For this list I drank and listened my way through Berlin's pubs, from the huge bar counter in the Europa-Center to the hidden neighborhood pub in Steglitz. What mattered to me was where the mood is right and the live music carries the evening. The result is ten places with a real Irish heart.
Hidden in the Europa-Center on Tauentzien, right in the heart of Charlottenburg, this Irish Pub is one of Berlin's most famous live music venues. Its 36-meter-long bar, daily bands, and an international crowd make it a reliable hotspot when the evening is far from over.
Right next to the Uber Arena on Uber Platz in Friedrichshain, The Irish Pub Berlin offers everything that makes a good Irish pub: daily live music from local bands, freshly poured Guinness, and hearty pub classics. If you're looking for Ireland in Berlin, you'll find it here.
Located at Hackescher Markt in Mitte, one of Berlin's largest pub institutions has been thriving since 1992: The Kilkenny Irish Pub brings live music under the S-Bahn viaduct four evenings a week, combining Irish hospitality with authentic pub character.
Located in the heart of Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg, The Harp Irish Pub serves Irish hospitality with authentic Guinness, live music, and comedy nights. Those looking for an authentic Irish pub in Berlin will almost inevitably find themselves here.
Anyone looking for an Irish pub with genuine live music in Wedding will find it at Leopoldplatz: Tipperary Berlin on Triftstraße combines Irish hospitality with a packed weekly program, a huge sun terrace, and bands that create a great atmosphere on Saturdays.
Since 1979, the Celtic Cottage in Steglitz has been one of Germany's oldest Irish pubs – and far more than just a regular pub. On Thursdays and Saturdays, there's live music with free admission, ranging from Irish Folk to Celtic Rock and Country. If you're looking for an authentic pub atmosphere away from the city center, you'll find it here.
Right on Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin-Mitte, overlooking the Spree: Murphys Irish Pub is one of the few pubs in Berlin offering daily live music. Whiskey menu with over 80 varieties, freshly poured Guinness, and an atmosphere that doesn't fade even after midnight.
For over three decades, Finnegan's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Berlin-Steglitz has been the go-to place for anyone seeking an authentic Irish evening off the beaten tourist path. Founded by a Dubliner, run with passion, and frequented by regulars who know their table like their living room.
For over 30 years, The Lir Irish Bar in Tiergarten-Mitte, Berlin, has been the city's best-known secret tip among Irish pubs. No cliché decor, no tourist hustle and bustle: the pub on Flensburger Straße focuses on genuine "Good Craic", well-kept Guinness, and live music in a turn-of-the-century vaulted cellar.
The Double Inn in Oberschöneweide has been Berlin's Irish-Scottish go-to spot since 2007 for anyone seeking authentic pub culture, live music, and an exceptional whiskey selection away from the tourist hustle and bustle. Spread across two floors in the Spreehöfe, this Irish pub combines the warmth of a local regular's pub with a concert program ranging from Irish Folk to Blues and Rock.
