We showed up without a reservation and maybe :05 before they were open (forgot the damn "open now"…read morebutton, again) but the nice lady seated us outside, and took amazing care of us. One of the best meals I had in Europe, the special, "truffle-pasta with tomato and parmagiano" was so good we had it as a main and again as dessert, lol. If you're in the neighborhood, look for the sweet vw bus and get some wine and nibbles.

Lovely wine cafe with even better food. We loved the family feel, and the menu was so large - tough…read moreto decide what to get when everything sounded and smelled incredible. Ended up trying a local Riesling & multiple cheese/meat boards. Can't wait to be back. Service was also lovely.

The scene was decent (middle school hits), until I tried to dance on the platform by the DJ, which…read moreI like to do. The DJ didn't let it happen. He grabbed my shoulder with full force and pushed me off the platform. When I told him it hurt, he made a mocking sad face and then waved his had bye-bye. I will never come here when I'm in Berlin again. Also, it will be good to note that I tried to take a picture of the DJ, but the bouncers kicked me out right away.

The new location in Friedrichshain (RAW grounds) surely is an improvement in terms of heading out…read moreto other places afterwards. The new interior design is questionable. As much as glitz and glamour is still persistent, the actual bar is too far behind, always crowded and as much as I tried to find positive attributes: it is a cube. A fairly soulless cube that was decorated nicely. Nevertheless - the beergarden is amazing, the downstairs when open fantastic and even the toilets will make you encounter a different view on things... Despite all that: IT ROCKS. Gotta love Nina Queer, gotta love Germany's Next Top Model and (German classic) Tatort Public Viewing and go crave for the Glamourquiz! Just keep in mind NOT to argue with Nina... unless you fancy public humiliation. Hehe. Oh also, if you show your man or lady bits on the little stage, don't worry about drinks for the night - you'll get them for free! With some fixed dates and changing special nights it'll always be worth to pay the Hobby a visit.

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!

love this place! I have been looking for used books in English for 2 weeks, that don't cost the…read moresame as a new book and found this gem. Tons of books, yes, you have to search a bit, but after 15 minutes I walked out with 3. and best part is they are on loan, meaning I have two months to read them and when I return them I get all my money back -€1.50 for each book. Which is great for a traveler who doesn't want to carry around a bunch of books and weight but loves to read. I can't wait to finish my books and get more.

This was my second time at Another Country; the first time we tried to visit on a Monday without…read morerealizing they were open Tuesday-Sunday. Blerg. Anyway we finally made it in tonight. The staff seemed pretty enough, as in we were greeted, given general directions on their purchasing/lending rules, then free to browse without interruption. I'd describe this store as a shitshow in the best sense of the word. I've never been in a building like this, in Germany or otherwise. The rooms were massive with 18-20 feet high ceilings and STACKED with books. The sections were categorized by fiction, crime novels, biographies and so on. In my opinion, the books were 70% basic run of the mill garage sale type books, so you really have to dig deep to find anything worthwhile. We purchased 5 books for the whopping cost of 25.50€, and if we return them we get all of our €€€€ back, minus 1.50€ per book. Not a bad deal and for this reason, I'd definitely return!

Legendary Berlin bar unchanged for over 100 years, expect a warm welcome from host Raimon…read more Occasional concerts and performances, unparalleled selection of fruit wines and liquors. Superb!

Despite operating pretty hit and miss opening hours (when there's not a gig on it's purely pot…read moreluck) no visit to Berlin is complete without a visit. The inside of a building dating back to the 19th century is stunning - loads of wood panelling and ingriguing nooks and crannies. A Berlin classic.

One of my favorite things to discover in Europe is multi-function cafes, so I was thrilled to come…read moreacross this cafe that also serves craft beer! I stopped in with a friend after lunch to warm up with a chai latte - I noticed that many of the cafes in Berlin only offered oat milk as a non-dairy option which is delicious but also a bit heavy for me. Nonetheless, the chai was delicious! My friend also tried the peach beer and loved it. I wish I'd made it back here a second time because the craft brew list by BRLO looked so good and interesting. The vibe here is perfect - a little industrial but with homey touches such as plants and shelves of books. The outside space looked super cute as well, but it was chilly so I didn't get to experience it. For those looking to play games, they have shuffleboard in the basement!

Cozy, dark and cool Nordic craft beer bar in Berlin. Sold…read more There's many international suds available on tap and in bottles. I only had one drink here (a blueberry saison) but likely could've stayed for hours. They had hooks, free wifi, and ample seating. I didn't get to talk to the bartenders but they seemed nice enough as well. Kaschk also serves as a coffee bar...an interesting combo that makes perfect sense! Prices are a bit hefty (my saison was like 9 euro) but also they're imported so it makes sense. I was glad to see Victory in stock. Apparently they just took over all of Europe. I see them EVERYWHERE. Totally didn't expect that. But anyway, yeah, visit this bar if you have the time.

We had lunch at this pizzeria with a group of 7 people (my family) and 2 children. In my opinion,…read morethe food was quite mediocre. The fish was overcooked and dry. A dish for my daughter was initially forgotten and only brought later after we reminded the waiter. Overall, I was surprised by the high rating of this place, as the quality we experienced did not match those expectations. I also need to mention that the owner has already tried to remove my review on Google three times, and each time I had to restore it through an appeal. This is my genuine opinion, supported by both photos and a receipt from our visit. Unfortunately, such practices seem to artificially keep the restaurant's rating higher by accusing anyone who gives less than 3 stars of being dishonest. I noticed from other reviews that I am not the only one who experienced this.

We stopped here on our last night of vacation. We had a nice night. Good wine, yummy food,…read moresatisfactory service. Great location, and there was a concert right behind the restaurant, so we got to listen to free music lol

The room itself is interesting. It is big but partitioned in a way that adds intimacy, including a…read morepartial second floor over the foyer. The fabric arm chairs, floor lamps, lighting, and couches add to the conversational atmosphere. Which is not to say that the place doesn't get spirited on weekends. It did on the Friday night of my first visit. People were clearly enjoying themselves, wave after wave. The staff is friendly and English speaking. I was recognized on my second visit. As with many bars and restaurants in Berlin, the expectation seems to be to pay in cash -- and include a tip. I had a good Cabernet the night before and beers on my second visit. This time I had nachos, with chicken and cheese. I am not sure that was a German thing but it tasted like home. Most places in Berlin don't fuss much about varieties on tap and so, like elsewhere, I wasn't offered a choice and was not sure what I was drinking. I liked it and I like the Volksbar.

Super cosy place. Different looking comfy armchairs and sofas, dim lighting. Perfect for a romantic…read moredate, book reading (when sitting next to a lamp) or just chilled hangouts with friends. They have a big bar where they serve alcohol but also coffee and hot chocolate (~3€). Forgot to take photos, but will do next time, as I am surely coming back many many times.

Visited at about 11 on a Monday night for a drink with my boyfriend. The ambiance is really nice…read moreand they have dim lighting along with booth seating. We both ordered a daiquiri (mine was a Paper Plane and his was the walnut daiquiri). Both of them were very good but I highly recommend the walnut one, very interesting flavor. They also come around and give you water which I thought was really nice. Would definitely go back. Plus it's right next to the tram station!

Booze bar is back in all its glory. I missed their First Class Cocktails so badly. You can order…read morewell-known cocktails, but bar team is always ready to come up with new and fresh combinations. Great selection of gins. No cocktail card. Be open and ready to ask for recommendations. The price is higher that average in the area (~10€/cocktail), but it is worth it. Music is also great.

I was told this place is classic German, so was thinking the menu would be mostly meat and…read morepotatoes, but there were surprisingly a big variety of dishes. All were very good. Even my vegetarian friend liked the meal. I highly suggest you come here with a large group so you can sample a little bit of everything. Here were my favorites (it's a long list): * Buffalo burrata, yellow beetroot, chanterelles, and kale pesto * Salmon trout ceviche * Freshly cut French fries with various dips: very simple dish, but we all loved munching on them * "Candy on bone" pork with pickled vegetables (their signature dish) * Beef brisket with fennel, ponzu, and plum * Yellow peas puree with apple chutney * Roasted cauliflower with smoked potatoes * Flank steak tagliata with chimichurri sauce * Gingerbread crème brûlée, pear, and plum sorbet * Honey parfait and pear These dishes were decently good, but probably would refrain from ordering if the above dishes were available: * Pumpkin salad, dill, and Jerusalem artichoke * Potato-onion tart with lovage cream * Mango sorbet * Shaved milk ice cream Not-a-fan dishes that others might like: * Duck tataki, pak choi, and kumquats: overall flavor was good, but there were mounds of duck pate not listed on the ingredients list and I was not a fan of pate * Mushroom tartar, egg yolk, and cauliflower cream: having both egg yolk and cauliflower cream made the dish too wet Service was top-notch. Our table size increased last minute (completely our fault) and the host scrambled to switch our table with another party's, even though the other party already seated a guest! They nicely asked that guest to switch and she agreed. Our waitress was attentive and made good suggestions without upselling. Despite ordering most of the menu, our food came out reasonably quickly. After dining with slow service in Berlin, this place was a breath of fresh air.

Excellent food and service. I had their signature sous vide pork, which was a lot like BBQ but more…read moremeaty and with a subtler tang. The petitis fours for dessert were just perfect. Nice ambience (you can eat outdoors or indoors). Creative cocktails as well. Note that the restaurant is in a sort of courtyard just off the street and is entered through a small passageway.