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1. Obst & Gemüse
A classic among the new drinking establishments in Berlin Mitte, this pub is always full to bursting with its never-ending stream of guests. Obst & Gemüse (fruit & vegetables), which thrives on nostalgia for life in the former East Germany, is based in a former grocer's shop selling "southern fruits". Most of the patrons sit at long tables outside or stand in large crowds in the street.
- Oranienburger Str. 48 - 49
- (030) 282 96 47
- from 8:30am daily
2. Mitte-Bar
Despite its name, this bar is a Kneipe, where in the summer you can enjoy a cold beer or one of the inexpensive cocktails outdoors. Frequented by a young and trendy crowd who love to make a noise, the bar serves some of the best cocktails in Berlin.
- Oranienburger Str. 46 - 7
- (030) 283 38 37
- summer: 10am - 6am; winter 1pm - 6am daily
3. Hackbarths
Friendly Hackbarths is a corner pub frequented by trendy students, local artists and tourists. From 6pm, the locals gather here in jovial mood and are always ready to strike up conversation over a glass of Berliner Weie (sour beer with a shot of raspberry or woodruff syrup). In the summer, the pavement serves as a makeshift extension of the pub.
- Auguststr. 49a
- (030) 282 77 06
- 9am - 3am daily
4. E. & M. Leydicke
This slightly dated winery is still a big hit with tourists as well as groups of pupils and students. Try the sweetish strawberry and raspberry wines.
- Mansteinstr. 4
- (030) 216 29 73
- 4pm - midnight daily
5. Morena-Bar
With its walls completely covered with Spanish tiles, this bar draws an upmarket Kreuzberg crowd as well as students who like to meet here for a beer. At weekends it is full to bursting and gets livelier by the hour.
- Wiener Str. 60
- (030) 611 47 16
- 9pm - 4am daily
6. Zum Nußbaum
One of only a few traditional pubs in the historic Nikolaiviertel worth checking out, the Nubaum serves draught beer and traditional Berlin food.
- Am Nubaum 3
- (030) 242 30 95
- from noon daily
7. Zwiebelfisch
A classic of the ageing Charlottenburg scene, this is where the last survivors of the 1968 generation prop up the bar and reminisce about the great days of the revolution in West Berlin. The artists in the photographs on the walls are all past clients, many of them from the 1968 generation. In the summer, there are tables outdoors on Savignyplatz - great for people-watching and taking in the scene.
- Savignyplatz 7 - 8
- (030) 312 73 63
- noon - 6am daily
8. Diener-Tattersaal
An atmospheric pub popular with local actors, serving draught beers and traditional German and Austrian fare. The pub bears the name of Franz Diener, the legendary boxer who knocked out the erstwhile boxing world champion, Max Schmeling.
- Grolmanstr. 47
- (030) 881 53 29
- 6pm - 3am daily
9. Café am Neuen See
The only Berlin Kneipe that is also a café. The "Italian breakfast" is opulent and delicious. In summer, crowds gather in the vast beer garden. Customers bring their own food to grill and sit at the long tables, chatting over a local beer.
- Tiergarten, Neuer See, Lichtensteinallee 2
- (030) 254 49 30
- Mar - Oct: 10pm - 11pm; Nov - Feb: 10am - 8pm daily
