Berlin has over 2,000 different watering holes of all shapes, sizes and themes. As a long time resident of the city, here are my recommendations to maximise your time and experience in one of the greatest drinking cities on Earth.
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Drinking In Berlin: A Guide
While You're Here
Drinking In Berlin: A Guide
With over 2,400 bars, where to even start? Well, this is as good a place as any ;-)
A blog I wrote on five of my favourite offbeat bars in Berlin
5 Quirkiest Berlin Bars: Start With My Blog Post Here
My article for Conde Nast Traveller on Berlin's raucous queer scene (including where to drink)
Best LGBTQ+ Bars in Berlin - CN Traveller
This tour actually gets you into the heart of the historical drinking culture of the city
Historic Pub Tour of Berlin - Highly Recommended
If you can't be arsed to go Google-trawling, just sign up for a pub crawl which gets you a great insight into the beet culture of the city
Berlin Pub Crawl - Does What It Says On The Tin
Fancy a pint for 3 Euro or less - Bierhaus Urban has you covered!
One Of The Cheapest Pubs in All Berlin
You wanted quirky? How about a beer served out of a urinal…
Klo - Europe's Only Toilet Themed Pub (Yes, Really)
Bei Schwlawinchen is an archetypal Berlin dive bar, famous for being open 24/7 since the 80s
The Pub That's Been Permanently Open Since The 80s
This place is remarkable - 1,500 ingredients and a cocktail menu the size of a bible. Let them mix you the best drink you'll have in your entire trip
The Best Selections of Craft Spirits In Germany - Beavis Bar
Every cocktail named after a Nick Cave song? Colour me intrigued…
Stagger Lee - My favourite Berlin cocktail bar
Great hotel, even better bar
The Best Hotel Bar in Berlin
Berlin's leader in craft beers - bloody great tour and tasting
BRLO BRWHOUSE Tour and Craft Beer Tasting
Because Berlin Isn't Just Beer - Come See For Yourself
Dive Into German Wines (With Paired Snacks)
Drink your way through 5 offerings at what's probably the most informative brewery tour in the city
Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour
Who loves a rooftop bar in summer? Plot spoiler - most of Berlin!
Top 6 Rooftop Bars in Berlin | Eating Europe
I can't be doing with normal beach bars but offer me a pool and I'm IN!
Badeschiff - Berlin's Only Beach Bar With A Pool
Quick tipple with the Berlin sky in the background? Go on then…
Hotel ZOE by AMANO, Berlin - best bar view in the city
While You're Here
My other recommendations to maximise your time in this fantastic city
My blog explaining all you need for an even better return visit to Berlin
Second Time in Berlin Itinerary
On a budget? I've got you - my guide explaining how to maximise your Euro (including where to drink!)
