Beer

Light lager, brown ale and wheat beer are offered at the Schalander Hausbrauerei in Berlin-Friedrichshain.

The fun-fueled karaoke night in the in-house microbrewery of the Circus Hostel in Berlin-Mitte at Rosenthalerplatz is about to attain cult status.

Located directly at the Tiergarten lock in Charlottenburg, where excursion boats pass by on the Landwehrkanal, lies one of Berlin's most famous beer gardens. The Schleusenkrug combines beer garden culture with a true water view, a solid grill assortment, and a history dating back to the post-war era.

Since 1979, the Celtic Cottage in Steglitz has been one of Germany's oldest Irish Pubs and far more than just a local bar. Those looking not only to drink Guinness but also to play pub quizzes and listen to live music will find a regular haunt with true character here.

At the turn of the year, the New Year's Eve party at Stone Brewing Berlin in Mariendorf will be celebrated with craft beer.

Watching football with sand between your toes: Strandbad Wendenschloss in Köpenick transforms into Berlin's most relaxed open-air arena for the 2026 World Cup, right on Langer See. Water, beach chairs, and LED screen included.

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 Weihenstephaner restaurant traditionally serves a tender Innviertler goose from November 11, 2023, to start the goose season with St. Martin's Day.

For those who don't want to go straight home after work, Rotbart in Rixdorf is the perfect place. The bar on Böhmische Straße combines a cozy pub atmosphere with craft beer, high-quality cocktails, and a program that will keep you entertained all evening.

Zum Starken August translates to “The Strong August” and is an event café and craft beer bar with circus atmosphere in Berlin. August” hosts extraordinary shows and creates circus moments for everyone.

Plane trees instead of palm trees, crossover instead of currywurst: The Parkcafé at Fehrbelliner Platz in Wilmersdorf is one of Berlin's most relaxed beer gardens, right next to the famous Preußenpark. Breakfast until 6 PM, table service, and a spacious wood-and-glass building make this spot in West Berlin a true all-day hangout.

No Guinness, no leprechauns: The Loch Ness Scottish Pub & Whisky Bar in Berlin-Lichterfelde is Berlin's most Scottish address, with over 800 whiskies, real draught beer from Scotland, and haggis on the menu. Those looking for an authentic pub evening will find it here.

Located in the heart of Friedrichshain, on the legendary RAW grounds, the Open-Air Cinema Insel im Cassiopeia transforms warm summer nights into a true open-air cinema experience. Arthouse meets documentary film here, Jamaican BBQ meets beer garden atmosphere – all with the raw charm this neighborhood is known for.

A microbrewery as a football pub: Hops & Barley in Friedrichshain, near Boxhagener Platz, combines home-brewed craft beer with a genuine fan pub atmosphere. If you're looking for Bundesliga, Champions League, and fresh draught pilsner all under one roof, this is the place to be.

Tagesbar 69 on Warschauer Straße in Friedrichshain represents what Berlin's pub culture truly still has to offer: genuine neighborhood atmosphere, affordable drinks, and a good game of billiards. If you want to truly relax after work, this is the place to be.

Located in the heart of Tiergarten-Mitte, just a stone's throw from Bellevue Palace and the vast Tiergarten park, The Lir has been Berlin's most authentic Irish Pub for over 30 years. Not a tourist trap, but a genuine local's pub with Guinness on tap, solid food, and sports broadcasts on the big screen.

The James June summer garden on Karl-Marx-Allee in Friedrichshain is a heritage-protected piece of East Modernism that, after extensive renovation, will reopen in summer 2026 as a retro beer garden with a restaurant.

Gnocchi in tomaten ragout and a craft beer - this combination can only be found at Charlottenburg's Vaust.

Vagabund Brewery Kesselhaus in Wedding shows how 1600 square meters of industrial history can be transformed into a vibrant brewpub. Here, a bar, beer garden, and cultural program merge to create a true meeting point in the neighborhood.

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.

Less than a hundred meters from the former border crossing: Murphy's Irish Pub at Checkpoint Charlie combines Irish hospitality with one of Berlin's most famous memorial sites. Live music, a wide selection of beers, and pub classics make this a true hotspot for tourists and locals alike.

Since 2013, the Tipperary Berlin Irish Pub has been bringing authentic Irish pub culture to Wedding, specifically to the up-and-coming Sprengelkiez on Triftstraße. Live music on Saturday evenings, Pub Quiz on Mondays, and a spacious sun terrace make this Irish pub a staple in the neighborhood.

The OFFSIDE Pub & Whisky Bar in Berlin-Wedding has been one of Germany's most remarkable whisky bars since 2000 – with over 1,200 varieties behind the counter. Located very close to Gesundbrunnen S-Bahn station, this Irish Pub has the charm of a British village pub that has lost none of its originality.