Awesome place! We went on a cold November night (it got dark at 4:30 so it felt like night even…read morethough it was only 8 pm). It is old with lots of character. The bar tender was super friendly and spoke English. My friends ordered their beers and I was deliberating. He gave me samples of two and I picked one. They had 22 craft beers in tap and 3 kinds of non-alcoholic beers. No food or snacks. Just beer. They have a full bar too.

Awesome low key craft beer spot with friendly staff and nice candlelight ambience. Tasty tasty…read morebeer. So, glad I found it while here for work. It's become my regular haunt and their mascot is a hedgehog!

This place could not be more perfect for me - great beer, good prices, and even whiskey! The…read moreatmosphere is good, even though seating is somewhat limited (not by the number of tables but by how popular it is) and I like that there is a separate smoking room. The beers are always very solid, tasty brews; not the most unique styles but they satisfy my craft beer cravings. The menu also includes some small food plates (I haven't tried them yet) and some liquor and non-alcoholic drinks. If you like whiskey, they have a few good options for pretty cheap prices. I think I had a double of Glen 12 for €4? A definite must if you're a beer lover in Friedrichshain!

Excellent beers, great cider and a warm welcome from the Aussie crew. We tried the cider and the…read moreunfiltered lager which were both excellent. Was here a few years ago and it seems to get better.

Nice outdoor patio. They offer blankets if it is cold. This is a good place to sit, have a drink,…read moreand watch people go by. Some panhandlers to deal with.

Came about this place as were went the wrong way on the U-Bahn but decided to look above the ground…read moreto see what was around. Good decision. We just wanted a quick beer to get out of the cold but ended up staying for quite a while. Would have been longer but they went ahead and closed on us! :o) Great atmosphere, friendly service and customers. Oh, and the beer is good! Amusing to watch the customers of Mustafa's Kebab hut queue in the freezing cold for hours to eat sh*t. (Not a fan of kebab's, obviously) If you like pubs, you'll love this.

As a California transplant, John Muir is a wonderfully welcome piece of home in my kiez. The inside…read morefeels like a San Francisco bar-the decor and atmosphere are cozy and hip. The owner is an Irishman who dresses the John Muir part and is friendly and knowledgable. I am not much of a cocktail person, but the drinks here are good. Admittedly, I would like my €7 cocktail to be a bit stronger, but the flavours are still unique. The beer selection is small but the focus is on quality and not quantity, so expect some good German brews on tap, as well as Anchor Steam. LOVE! They also have vegan root beer floats, although the vegan ice cream was out when I was there last. But I will be back. Pro tip: Show up early to secure a good spot, especially on weekends. The place can get pretty packed by about 10 p.m.

Best new bar in Kreuzberg. I love this place! It's so well appointed and the drinks are LEGIT!…read moreDefinitely try the Honey Rye. Try 7 of them. AND they serve Anchor Steam, quite a treat for this San Franciscan... San Franciscite? San Franciscoanese? A lot of love and care was put into making this place look and feel special, not just some couches and the same ol' pilsener you see everywhere else. PROPER!

From the owner: Der BierLaden ist Heimat für alle Berliner Carft Beer Brauere, sowie Brauspezialitäten aus…read moreDeutschland und Europa. Neben über 150 Flaschenbieren, haben wir auch 6 Biere vom Fass, die ständig wechseln.

Great little spot! Quirky, great whiskey choices and sausage at the bar ;-)…read more Good fun, bookmarked so I can revisit!

Cute little Kneipe in Kreuzberg, I was invited to this place by the lovely Yelper Ki-Won to have a…read morebeer with some friends... If your ignore the cigarette smell which I always find horrible (hate going back home smelling like an ashtray) - it's a really fun place to sit down, have a beer and chat a little. Kneipes (plural for Kneipe haha) really feel like sitting in a living room or a dining room, most likely your grandma's. Three things that are different though - 1. You can't smoke at my grandma's 2. You most likely won't have beer at my grandma's and if you do, there will only be one kind. 3. My grandma doesn't have a pool table! Oh Kneipe, how happy you made me that evening, I love finding random pool tables around town! Service is ok, prices are fair, music is fine Cool place! Probably will come again ;)

We stopped by this bar one night in Berlin while looking for a cool place to hang out -- we were…read moredoing some bar hopping and this was our first stop. The bartender was super nice and welcoming, we chatted a bit about where we were from, had two whiskies, and sat outside on the benches they have. The atmosphere was really pleasant and relaxed. Definitely recommended!

Perfect if you are looking for a Star Wars cantina. (Not for Kinder). There might have been a…read moretense moment getting in, but the beer was delicious and the ambiance was memorable.

Oblomov is a place that offers a warm atmosphere with beautiful, relaxed people who like .... fun…read moreby drinking a beer/cocktail/wine and unknown to me tasty Italian soft drinks and spirits. The music varies depending on the bartender of the day. What makes this bar special to me is the communication that grows there a lot of nights. :)

Fun Open Mikes on Wednesday nights (look on Facebook for event details; the last one I went to had…read moresignups at 7:30 and started at 8). Archetypical cozy dive bar atmosphere. Relatively cheap drinks, no food served. One of my favorite bars that I've been to in Berlin.

A must-visit bar in Berlin if you're into punk, rock, and places where you can still smoke inside…read more It's the kind of spot where you're not allowed to take photos -- you just come to hang out and have real conversations. It's small but has just enough space to relax with a couple of friends and enjoy the vibe. No one bothers anyone here. You'll find people of all kinds and all ages. The walls are covered with super cool photos and posters, telling the story of everyone who's passed through and the great music that's played. If you're in Berlin, you have to check it out.

I was lucky enough to live around the corner from this bar when I had a short stint in Berlin…read more Amidst the bustle of Oranienstrasse, Franken is a no-frills but surprisingly jumping bar. Filled to the brim with punk rockers of all ages and cheap beer, it's a great place to knock back a few before a gig, a good precursor to an all night clubbing stint, or the kind of place you can chill out in all night. Beers are the usual Berlin fayre - Astra, tons of big bottles of Weiss beer, Edelweiss etc etc. It's unpretentious, comfy, as bedraggled as a stray cat and I loved it. We started to frequent this place since, despite its grimy interior, the bar staff and locals are actually very friendly. Had some great unexpected nights out in here and would definitely return.