Zyankali Bar

The Zyankali Bar in Kreuzberg is Berlin's oldest independent cocktail bar and a true laboratory: molecular drinks, house-distilled absinthe, and barrel-aged cocktails make Gneisenaustraße the go-to address for anyone who truly takes bar culture seriously.

Zyankali Bar: Where Chemistry Meets Cocktail Culture

Since 1991, Zyankali Bar has been an institution in Berlin and is considered one of Germany’s oldest independent cocktail bars. It was founded by Tom Zyankali, a former chemical technician who combines classic bar craftsmanship with scientific precision. This immediately makes it distinct from any other bar in the city.

The bar relies on molecular techniques, usually known from the kitchen, and applies them directly to drinks. Cocktails are often served in test tubes or flasks, refined with colored foams or aromatic sprays. The atmosphere resembles a laboratory: yellow walls, glowing test tubes, and even a mummy in a display case.

Special Drinks and a Cellar Full of Surprises

The menu features creations such as “Lady Die” with gin, cassis, goldwater and sparkling wine, or the absinthe-based “Mask of the Red Death”. Additionally, there are bottle- and barrel-aged cocktails that must mature for at least a month to develop their full aroma. Exclusive in-house productions like Zyankali Absinth, Drinker Belle Rum, or Skull & Crossberg Rum are also available.

A digital ordering system with a chatbot, programmed with the house’s molecular knowledge, guides guests through the extensive menu. In the party cellar, an original Rollergames pinball machine from its founding year 1991 awaits, along with a digital foosball table with a live commentator.