Casual, lively and constantly evolving, Klunkerkranich offers a uniquely local experience. The rooftop that was once a parking garage is now is transformed into a relaxed space where you can kick off your shoes, settle into the comfy sofas and enjoy a chilled beer. The rooftop hosts several local events and concerts, local bands come in to play a lively set or the atmosphere is charged up by a DJ spinning the latest tracks. Everyone is welcome to stop in, relax and enjoy the gorgeous view across the city. You can even enjoy a local seasonal market in spring, while the community garden project offers a welcome burst of green to the concrete cityscape. A great place to enjoy an evening out with friends or simply watch a sunset, your time at Klunkerkranich is bound to be a memorable one. Timing is seasonal, hence it is better to check the website for the hours.
Zollpackhof Restaurant Und Biergarten is a quaint restaurant located by the banks of river Spree. The restaurant has a large indoor dining area, in addition to a patio, where one can sit out under the shade of trees, and a pleasant covered terrace. The wine gallery and bar is the main highlight of this place, and the food is quite good as well, consisting of dishes such as tomato consommé and weinerschnitzel. One can also enjoy fondue in the winter sitting along their fireplace, or book the place for private events.
Situated conveniently, right next to the Hackeschen Höfen, Yosoy is the place you go to experience the very famous food culture of Spain. This bar gives its guests the taste of the traditional snack of Spain- tapas. With an assortment of wines and beers on their menu, Yosoy ensures that their guests not only eat the traditional snack, but eat it exactly the way the Spainsh do. With its beautiful interiors and soft lightning, this is just the place to digest the day's deals and a plate of tapas before going home.
This Schöneberg French restaurant is a local favorite for not only its classic fare but also for its romantic ambiance. La Cocotte with its candlelights, earthy tones and artworks is a nice spot to get an essence of France in Germany. Their seasonal menu has only the freshest of ingredients available. These include dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon, Fois Gras, Oeufs Crocette, Potato Gratinee, Porcelet a la corse, Steak Tartare and Escargots de Bourgogne. Complement your meal with wine.
Pauly Saal is the venture of restaurateurs Stephan Landwehr and Boris Radczun. Housed in the former 1928 Jüdische Mädchenschule (Jewish girls' school), the setting is reminiscent of a 1930s gent's club. Decked up with Murano chandeliers, dark green velvet cushioned chairs, huge windows and a large decommissioned, horizontal, red and white rocket, it has a refined elegance. Their private dining room features butter brown leather seats, Persian carpets and has lovely artworks on its walls. Their contemporary German menu features the freshest of local ingredients and is made from scratch. These includes dishes like Consommé of Duck, Pomeranian Beef filet with Onions braised in Pinot Noir, Brussels Sprouts and Savoy Cabbage, Wild Duck with Hazelnut Crust, Pig Suckling and Tartar of Baltic Sea Salmon with Potato Pancake, Pickled Gherkins and Red Onions. Their bar has an extensive selection of 600 wines and a fine list of other liqueurs. Reservations are a must at this late night dining destination and you can be assured of a memorable culinary experience.
Relish Restaurant & Bar in The Westin Grand Berlin is an upscale diner. This elegant restaurant is decked up in rich wood, lovely light fixtures and huge glass windows. You can choose to dine near the sweeping staircase, beneath the glass roof or at the cozy dining hall. The kitchen is headed by chef Peter Hampl who is behind the innovative cuisine with French and Asian flair. Their seasonal menu with fresh ingredients from Brandenburg includes dishes like Pickled Fjord Trout, Marinated Ox Cheeks, Saddle of Suckling Pork, Entrecôte of Uckermark Beef, Wiener Schnitzel and Roast Guinea Fowl. Complement your meal with a wine from their globe-spanning list. They also have a separate menu for business lunches which changes weekly. Relish promises an impressionable dining experience.
Lebensstern is an upscale cocktail bar and lounge, located on the first storey of the famous Café Einstein Stammhaus. It is situated in a historic villa, which exhibits the Italian Renaissance style of architecture, and the interiors resemble those of an early 20th Century bar. Soft fur upholstery, wood-decked flooring and oak panels create a deluxe ambiance. It attracts the who's who of Berlin, especially renowned politicians, intellectuals, artists and liquor connoisseurs. The menu boasts of 200 gin varieties and 800 types of rum such as Bombay Sapphire East gin and Mount Gay Eclipse Silver rum. It also offers a selection of cachaça, tequila, whiskey and cognac. Guests can sip cocktails like the gin-based 1878, the cognac-infused Prince of Wales and Ciel de Paris, a blend of Champagne Legras et Haas and Créme de Violette. Smoking is permitted within this lounge and it can be hired for corporate functions and stylish parties.
The glamorous hotel and lounge bar at the corner of Prenzlauer Allee and Torstraße is the new home for the rich kids of Berlin's creative elite. While having a reputation among artists and the media crowd, Soho House looks much more like a business lounge that could be found anywhere in the world. The rooftop bar has a pool and a spacious terrace, which serves expensive and assorted drinks. To enter the club you have to have a club card, which has a high yearly fee. If you want to enjoy a glass of champagne without becoming a member, watch out for special events where you may have a chance of getting in. Needless to say, everything at the Soho House is pricey, but of good quality. -Fabian Saul
Bryk is the venture of Carsten Schroeder and Frank Grosser and is tucked away on Rykestraße in Prenzlauer Berg. Its glazed black walls are adorned with vibrant artworks of Charles Forsberg, a Canadian artist and the vintage furnishings along with the soft light fixtures give it a chic look. All their drinks are creative and designed in-house. They have a good stock of premium spirits as well. Nosh on tasty tidbits for your hunger pangs and unwind with delightful concoctions till late in the night.
Casual, lively and constantly evolving, Klunkerkranich offers a uniquely local experience. The rooftop that was once a parking garage is now is transformed into a relaxed space where you can kick off your shoes, settle into the comfy sofas and enjoy a chilled beer. The rooftop hosts several local events and concerts, local bands come in to play a lively set or the atmosphere is charged up by a DJ spinning the latest tracks. Everyone is welcome to stop in, relax and enjoy the gorgeous view across the city. You can even enjoy a local seasonal market in spring, while the community garden project offers a welcome burst of green to the concrete cityscape. A great place to enjoy an evening out with friends or simply watch a sunset, your time at Klunkerkranich is bound to be a memorable one. Timing is seasonal, hence it is better to check the website for the hours.
Homes Bar has a chic retro look with its low seating, light fixtures and funky art and photos. You will find a commixture of hip, young, creative and old people in here. This cocktail bar has a fine selection of beer and liquor as well. Take a sip of Inga's Elderflower Martini, Negroni, Cheese Cake, Cherry and Hazelnut Daiquiri, Lynchburg Lemonade or Old Fashioned.
Kreuzberg is an upscale neighborhood and a creative base for cultural movements and development in the city. FluxBau is set in this neighborhood and is a part of the FluxFM. It is not only a hub for music lovers, but also a friendly place to hangout with your gang. Overlooking the Spree, this watering hole serves cold beer and some tasty snacks. It hosts concerts, DJ nights, readings and exhibitions regularly. You can also unwind in their large terrace.