Drinks in Berlin
Cocktail bars, wine bars and curated bottle shops — where Berlin grabs a serious drink.
Anima
Bar and café in the Locke Hotel on the Spree with a terrace, right next to the East Side Gallery in Friedrichshain.
Barra
Refined small plates and natural wines in a relaxed, minimalist restaurant with bar seating and communal tables.
Berta Restaurant
Israeli-Mediterranean cooking in Kreuzberg with an open kitchen, counter seats, and dishes people come back for.
Beuster
Fine foods, beefsteak tartare and mussels alongside creative cocktails in a retro-styled spot in Neukölln.
Bostich
French-Swiss bistro in Charlottenburg with classic cooking – tartare, fillet, rösti.
Bottega Seppel
Charlottenburg wine bar with creative cooking, a relaxed atmosphere, and small plates for sharing.
Buya Ramen Factory
Spacious spot for Japanese soups with housemade noodles, vegan options, sake, and small plates.
CODA Dessert Dining
Refined spot for artfully crafted and plated desserts, with menus paired to wine and cocktails.
Caligari
Rotating creative antipasti, pasta, and Italian mains in a cool, rustic-elegant setting.
Estelle
Wine bar in Prenzlauer Berg with experimental cooking, natural wines, and a vegetarian sharing menu at fair prices.
FABELEI Cocktailbar
Stylish, smoke-free cocktail bar with bar snacks and refined small plates.
Freundschaft
Relaxed, welcoming bar with seafood and charcuterie boards and a solid selection of wines.
Julius
Wine bar and restaurant in Wedding: breakfast, dinner, and an idiosyncratic wine philosophy in a considered setting.
La Cantine d'Augusta
Brunch, French cheese and wine, plus fondue and Raclette served at a long communal table or at the counter.
La Côte
Relaxed restaurant with southern European cooking, including meat and fish, and dishes designed for sharing.
Le Balto
Wine bar in Neukölln with a rotating menu, personal guidance, and a solid atmosphere.
MINA Ristorante East Side Gallery
Stylish ristorante on the Spree serving Italian-Levantine cuisine with a terrace facing the East Side Gallery.
ORA Restaurant & Wine Bar
Seasonal European dishes and an extensive wine list in a converted 19th-century pharmacy.
Pinci
Italian bistro in Mitte with pasta and wine — unfussy, but prices lean upscale.
Pluto
Wine bar in Prenzlauer Berg with an opinionated wine selection and solid snacks to go with the bottle.
Restaurant Jolesch
Restaurant serving Austrian food and pastries in a red dining room with large artworks on the walls.
SWAY
Natural wine bar in Neukölln with knowledgeable service, snacks, and a tiramisu worth ordering.
Sardinen Bar
Modern delicatessen bistro in Schöneberg specialising in tinned sardines, with an online shop.
Spumante
Bistro with soft serve, Schmalzbrot, and good drinks on Reichenberger Straße.
St. Bart
Modern gastropub dishes and oysters in a bar-kitchen with understated tile decor.
Victoria Bar
Refined cocktail bar in Schöneberg with dark interiors, leather sofas, and a quiet atmosphere.
jaja
Wine bar in Neukölln with creative cooking, a rotating menu and a solid selection of open wines.
onette
Diner-wine-bar in Schöneberg with well-considered dishes, good-looking interiors, and a vibe that just works.
