Cocktail

The special Christmas party "Christmas Dine & Dance" at Restaurant ALvis combines two elements: the "Winter Wonderland" Christmas buffet in the restaurant and the subsequent celebration on the party boat!

Between Nordbahnhof and the Natural History Museum lies 'Wilder als erwartet' (Wilder than expected), a bar with an outdoor area featuring wooden tables, lanterns, and candles, and a dark interior filled with red velvet armchairs and disco balls. A small beer costs 3 Euros, DJs play seventies electro, house, and deep house. Among Berlin's iconic scene clubs, this is the place without a bouncer attitude.

The House of Gin at Hotel Palace Berlin is the gin pilgrimage site of City West: With over 150 varieties, an in-house label, and cocktails that meander between classic and experimental, this bar in the Charlottenburg luxury hotel sets the standard for everything juniper can be.

Limonadier in Chamissokiez produces its own syrups, liqueurs, and infusions, and serves its own Bergmann Gin, matured in a Bourbon barrel with red vermouth. The menu features eighteen cocktails, thirteen gins, and seventeen whiskies. During Happy Hour, asterisked drinks cost 10.90 Euros.

The Orania.Bar at Hotel Orania.Berlin on Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg is a hotel bar that also sees itself as the neighborhood's living room. Signature cocktails with spirits from Berlin distilleries, a color-coded menu, and live music almost every evening make it arguably the most atmospheric cocktail bar in a luxury hotel in the city.

ZU SPÄTI?!-Molotow Cocktail on Oranienstraße in Kreuzberg is a Späti (late-night shop) and cocktail bar in one: in the front, there's a self-service refrigerator, in the back, a neon-lit bar where cocktails are mixed. You can order drinks to enjoy on-site or to take away. Happy Hour makes the house drink Molotow Cocktail the cheapest way to start the evening.

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.

On Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin-Mitte, directly on the Spree, sits one of the city's unique bars: The Berliner Republik combines a classic capital city pub with a real beer stock exchange, where supply and demand determine the price. Berlin cuisine, 18 beers on tap, and lively hustle and bustle until the early morning included.

High above the rooftops of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, with views of the Oberbaumbrücke and the Spree: The Gallery Rooftop Bar at Hotel Indigo Berlin combines panoramic views of Berlin's history with a stylish cocktail bar on the eighth floor, directly opposite the East Side Gallery.

On Goltzstraße in Schöneberg, Bonvivant stands for something rarely implemented so consistently in Berlin: cocktails as an equal part of the menu, not just an accompaniment. This bistro combines artisanal bar culture with vegan fine dining in a way that appeals to both connoisseurs and the curious.

The CoooL Music Bar on Ansbacher Straße at Wittenbergplatz lets guests choose the music instead of a predefined playlist. During the day there's coffee, in the evening drinks, plus Jenga, chess, and backgammon at the table, and later a DJ and dance floor. During Happy Hour, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, and Caipirinha each cost 7.50 Euros.

Behind an inconspicuous entrance on Novalisstraße lies the Reingold Bar, opened in 2007 and now managed by Raymund Peters, who started here as head bartender. Seventeen meters of mahogany counter, golden walls, and a shielded private club for up to fifty guests. Among Berlin's iconic scene bars, it stands for the sophisticated counterpart to a pub.

On Weserstraße in Friedrichshain, Bariton serves Mexican cuisine with a real fireplace. Mismatched armchairs, homemade salsas, and margaritas quickly turn an evening into a longer affair.

Located on Maaßenstraße, NachBAR has been serving drinks between Nollendorfplatz and Winterfeldtplatz since 1994, offering over 100 cocktails, from classics with freshly squeezed juices to the 'Hexerei' (Witchcraft) section. On Fridays and Saturdays, themed nights with DJs are added. During Happy Hour, selected cocktails cost 7.90 Euros, plus a changing cocktail of the day.

Directly below the TV Tower, Knutschfleck combines a variety stage, experience restaurant, and cocktail bar in one venue. The menu features East German classics like Solyanka and Königsberger Klopse for 18.90 Euros, plus over 150 drinks starting from 12.90 Euros. Among Berlin's iconic scene addresses, Knutschfleck is the loudest and most vibrant.

Gallery or bar? In Berlin-Mitte, 'meisterschueler' does both. Located directly on the Spree, not far from Friedrichstraße, this spot combines contemporary art with craft cocktails and a terrace with water views.

The Wohnzimmer Bar on Lettestraße north of Helmholtzplatz is furnished with sofas and flea market furniture, and not without reason is it called that. During the day it operates as a café, known in the neighborhood for its latte, and in the evening as a bar with sours, fizzes, and frozen daiquiris. During happy hour, every cocktail costs 8 euros.

The 11n Lounge on Grünberger Straße features two separately designed bars and a shisha offering that ranges from hookah selection to tobacco consultation. The space is decorated in white and cream tones, and on weekends DJs play everything from dance classics to club sounds. Happy hour starts in the early evening, before the Simon-Dach-Kiez gets crowded.

Located on Grolmanstraße in Charlottenburg, just a few steps from Kurfürstendamm, Van Gogh is a dimly lit piano bar filled with modern art and Van Gogh reproductions. Daily live piano music, cocktails until 3 AM, and a pleasantly down-to-earth price level.

In Kreuzberg, directly at Schlesisches Tor, one of Berlin's most unique bars is hidden in a former brothel: Madame Claude literally turns everything upside down. Sofas, lamps, and tables stick to the ceiling, while every evening live music, DJs, and open-mic nights lure guests into the cellar.

In Schöneberg, right by Kleistpark U-Bahn station, awaits a bar that literally stands out: The Train Cocktailbar is located in a restored 1920s tram carriage, complete with a gilded ceiling, chandeliers, and heated seats. Behind it opens up a covered pavilion with a lounge terrace.

High up on the 13th floor at Strausberger Platz in Friedrichshain, the PlaceOne Panorama Bar offers a complete 360° view over Berlin. Situated between the TV Tower, Karl-Marx-Allee, and Alexanderplatz, this bar is one of the few rooftop locations in the city that truly delivers on its promise.

The Carambar is located directly at Alexanderplatz with a large glass facade and spans three floors, serving as a restaurant during the day and a party lounge in the evening. The menu features around 90 cocktails. Happy Hour runs daily and has its own price column on the menu; Classic Cocktails then cost 8.50 instead of 10.00 Euros.

In Prenzlauer Berg, hidden in the heritage-protected Hotel Oderberger, a bar awaits where history literally crackles: a massive fireplace made from stones of the old public bath, velvety wingback armchairs, and cocktails that oscillate between classics and seasonal creations.

In Neukölln, the most beautiful view of the Berlin skyline is atop the parking deck of the Neukölln Arcaden. Klunkerkranich is a cultural rooftop garden, rooftop bar, and club all in one – with a 360-degree panoramic view over the city's rooftops and an atmosphere no architect could have imagined.