Finding a pleasant bar in this part of Neukölln can be a challenge. The hipster mile of endless…read morebars stops a few blocks north of Poropati and if you find yourself in this part of town longing for a few beers with friends without a long walk - this is your perfect choice. The place has an admittedly strange vibe and is definitely a dive bar. In terms of music, the bar plays whatever the bartender/anyone-who-stands-behind-the-bar feels like playing, so it can be the weirdest of combinations. I've never seen the bar packed - it's usually filled with just a few people chatting, drinking beers and playing board games. That's right - the bar has a wide assortment of board games you can choose from. My friends and I opted for an unexpectedly exciting round of Jenga, which went on for much longer than expected and attracted the attention of most people at the bar. The bartender was a super relaxed, friendly and welcoming who made us feel right at home. As a bonus, the place has PacMan, Darts and foosball for entertainment.

Compared to the ubiquitous Schultheiss Eckkneipe which dominated Neukölln a couple of decades ago,…read morecraft beer took a while to make a beachhead. If the cheapest prices and a bog standard Pils are what counts, you should probably give this place a miss. If however you like the idea of 9 beers on draught and more bottled, then this is definitely worth your time. You can taste before you order if you're not sure: on this winter evening I tried their spiced ale "Lebkuchen" (not to everyone's taste); Wet-Hopped IPA (which was so popular it sold out before the end of the evening); and finally a very good Irish stout wittily named "Schwarzfahrer". It's not large and filled up by 8pm, so might be an idea to reserve a table or get here when they open. No sign of food other than crisps. We'll be back. Beer heaven!

From the owner: Berliner Berg Brewery Taproom, we serve up to 9 different beers from tap + excellent beer cocktails…read moreevery friday.

(From berlin.unlike.net) This one-time butcher shop transformed into a theater-café in August 2008,…read moreoffering children's theater, puppet shows and a small performance space available to rent. The perfect place to perch, swap bon mots with your neighbor or just watch dramaturges and stage mothers have at it, this snug space ensures that entertainment accompanies your latte macchiato. A little irreverence is always appreciated, too: sowieso means anyway in English

Fantastic owner and staff. Incredibly friendly and hospitable. I loved the old world layout and…read moremodern charm. Serves alcohol and food.

So this place has undergone a complete makeover from a typical Berliner Kneipe to a hip Neuköllner…read morebar. All it took was leaving hunting-themed pictures on the walls, using a beautiful wardrobe as a liquor cabinet - and there you have it. The place is impressive from it's sheer size: you feel like you're in a saloon. Though the place still goes by the old name (although there are no signs to be found), it already attracts a very talkative, open and international crowd to this little-known part of Rixdorf. Personally, I love the ambiance, complemented by a wonderful staff of bartenders and waiters that are laid back, yet good at what they do. If there ever was a bar in Berlin that I would call my own, this definitely would be it!