Top Rated Nightlife in Berlin

Mano Café is the place for bohemians who love to swig cocktails, smoke and listen to groovy music till the wee hours of dawn. The interiors feature unusual decor with lime green walls, palm trees, floral arrangements, large windows and red curtains. Colorful chairs and sofas are strewn all over the floor and the shelves hold a few books, making it resemble a cozy living room. It is best known for novel cocktails with attractive garnishes and coffees with intense flavors. The food menu includes home-baked vegan cakes made using soy milk and Spanish delights. This bar regularly organizes musicals, poetry and book readings for adults and children alike.

Trattoria Libau is famous in Berlin for its pizzas prepared in a stone oven, which exhibit a very crispy and thin crust. This pizzeria is as well-known for its helpful staff as the authentic Italian flavors of its pizzas. Its outdoor seating is always bustling with a younger crowd, sipping a mug of chilled beer. The pizzas are garnished with toppings such as the blue cheese gorgonzola, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto and arugula. Guests can also savor pasta in varieties such as the Pesto Goat Cheese Pasta. This restaurant, with its cozy interiors and beer benches in the patio, can be hired for private functions.

Located on Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg, the Dicke Wirtin has been a Berlin institution for decades and a student stronghold since the heady days of the 1960's demonstrations. The clientele is a raw mix of students (the Technical University is just around the corner) and locals who come here to dig into hearty portions of traditional German grub. The menu has become more international, a selection of traditional casseroles, and entrees like Irish stew, Tsatsiki and Chilli Con Carne fill out the menu. And there's Guinness on tap, too.

Miss Saigon gives Berliners a taste of south Vietnam. This tiny restaurant is huge in flavors and is always brimming with eager diners. Its lime green walls adorned with photo frames give it a vibrant look. Their menu features rolls, dumplings, pho and noodle soups. These include Ha cao, Xin man (two variations of shrimp steamed dumplings), Bánh bao (minced meat and shrimps in a steamed bun), Gòi cuon thit Bò (beef rolls), Bò sot (beef noodle soup), Bò lá lot (noodles with minced beef in pepper leaves) and Bánh khot (chicken and prawns rice pancakes). They also have vegan and vegetarian options like the Tapioca Dumplings, Vegan Shrimps and the Spicy Glass Noodle Salad. Everything is made from scratch and has only fresh ingredients which just adds flavor to their fare. Complement your meal with cocktails like Mango Rumba or take a sip of their popular Vietnamese Coffee.

Housed in an old 19th-century brewery, Katz Orange is a bit off-the-tourist-track. This gem of a restaurant has a bohemian vibe that goes to their cuisine as well. Inspired by global food cultures, it takes you through a gastronomical journey which will satiate even the most discerning diner. Their seasonal menu is made up of fresh and organic ingredients. These include dishes like Grilled Wild Prawn, Free Range Beef Tartar, Potato Lime Rosti, Pan-fried Mackerel and Slow Roasted Duroc Pork. Round off your meal with decadent desserts such as Goat Yogurt Rhubarb and Philadelphia Cheesecake with Mango and Basil Sorbet. Their bar has an interesting mix of craft beer from small regional distilleries, fine spirits, specialty cocktails and European wines. Spread across two floors, you can choose to dine in the charming courtyard as well.

Sally Bowles is a vintage-style bar and events center. To match the theme, this venue has a lot of antique furnishings and fittings. It features a stage where artists can perform cabaret shows. Along with delicious meals, its well-stocked bar offers a wide selection of alcoholic drinks like cocktails, beers, wines and spirits. They also help host and cater to events like weddings, parties and celebrations.