Maclaren's Pub

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.

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Bettenhaus

4.3(13 reviews)

1.2 km•Friedrichshain

This is a great bar in Ostkreuz. I went here with a friend and then yesterday again to watch a…read morefootball match. Their drinks list is absolutely amazing. They've also got a small food list. I had Chili con carne yesterday that was quite nice. They've got almost anything you could ever think of. The bar staff is quite nice! I will definitely go back. They've got a happy hour as well.

From the owner: Wer es gemütlich, aber nicht plüschig mag, ist hier genau richtig. Eine überdurchschnittliche…read moreAuswahl an Getränken bei moderaten Preisen bietet für jeden Geschmack etwas. Sonntags ab 20.15 Uhr sind alle Tatort-Fans herzlich eingeladen, gemeinsam die spannenden Geschichten auf der Leinwand zu verfolgen.

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Degendorff

4.4(7 reviews)

0.6 km•Friedrichshain

I went there when I was around Friedrichshain during the soccer world cup 2014. Since there was a…read moregame going on involving Germany the place was horribly crowded since they had several screens showing it. Nevertheless our beers came in time since the were additional waiters around. Since I'm not much into soccer I hadn't as much a hell of a time as my friends. I think Germany won. However, a couple days later we visited the Degendorff again which allowed me a more concentrated look around. Here's a brief description of the site: The front room looks like a classic bar room - lots of dark wood, dimmed lights and a long cornered bar surrounded by 5 tables for 4 to 10 persons. There's two other rooms from which one is a kind of lounge on viewing the small garden at the front side. The other room is sort of a playroom which contains a darts machine, foosball table, a tiny dancefloor and is outlined by a half-height shelf for your drinks and several bar stools. Between the three rooms there is a small hallway with a small table, shelfs and stools for a more intimate conversation. As mentioned, there is a small garden outside offering about 50 seats and a big screen for...screening purposes like soccer. The tap has several beers from Germany and Czechia and there are also quite a few cocktails on the menu which are done in a tasty manner. If you have to satisfy your hunger after a few drinks, the Degendorff offers a simple but well-working menu: different kinds of sausages, chili, some sort of hefty pizza, that kind of stuff you're craving after spending a time drinking. The prices are definitly ok from what I experienced going out in Berlin. I recommend this place to everyone who likes a good drink in a relaxed atmosphere

From the owner: Wir haben uns auf´s Feiern, Fussballschauen und Trinken spezialisiert ;-)read more

Aspall Cyder

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Paules Metal Eck

3.5(57 reviews)

0.4 km•Friedrichshain

I must admit that my memories of Paule's Metal Eck are definitely alcohol impaired and influence,…read morebut are non the less memories of a very enjoyable drinking evening. Having liked rock / hard rock and metal as well as many other styles of music for almost thirty years now I don't feel the need to visit cliché metal bars, but since I still like the music I find it fun when I visit somewhere like this that embraces the music but doesn't feel the need to resort to every metal cliché in the book to feel authentic. In short Paule's is a good bar that just happens to play rock / metal.

Being that Berlin is home of many skidly metal bands and that a good chunk of the male and female…read morepopulation still sport mullets and metal shirts, it seems unfair to make a trip to Berlin and not visit Paule's Metal Eck. We had a fun time... once we stepped outside to the patio. Inside was just a bunch of metalheads drinking beer and watching Metal videos on TV screens. Outside was the rif raf-- several German dudes who were very funny and lots of fun-- but of course Turbos always are. For all their lack of fashion sense, they remain unpretentious and quite frankly I prefer their company to that of hipsters. Maybe that's why my friends dubbed me "Skid Magnet" in high school. Despite what you might think, I don't think this bar even hosts metal bands. It's really just a quiet (really!) pub with long haired headbangers on all the TVs. Beers on tap? Don't remember. Jagermeister? Of course, but not since 2nd year Uni for me.This place is a classic case of the people you're with making your good time what it is. The bar itself isn't really much to write home about, but it is a niche market that might deserve a pop in to see who's there.

Nachschub

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Bierhof Rüdersdorf

4.1(26 reviews)

0.8 km•Friedrichshain

A pretty great beer garden to hang out for an afternoon…read more Even on those painfully hot summer days (like the one we had yesterday) it's still reasonably pleasant out here under the shade of the umbrellas and nearby trees. The beers are large and cold, the burgers freshly grilled with a nice char, and the proximity to Berghain guarantees quality people-watching throughout the day. The grill is a bit pricey, with burgers for 7 EUR (no cheese) and a small plate of fries for 2 EUR, but it's all high-quality and tasty as hell. The burger comes topped with grilled onions and a cranberry relish that is outstanding. The fries are so satisfyingly salty to counterbalance an afternoon of Radlers and Alsters.

From the owner: Bitte wetterbedingt abweichende Öffnungstage beachten…read more Please mind differing opening days due to the weather.

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Home World Beer Bar

4.0(2 reviews)

1.3 km•Friedrichshain

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Cool little bar in Friedrichshain, 40 plus different sorts of beer from various countries on tap…read moreand / or bottled. Also spirits, wine selection and cocktails to really moderate prices, a half-litre of beer starts at 2.90 Euro! Mismatched chairs and couches, lots of vintage look and feel. There is a pub quiz in German and English I have heard as well as DJs every once in a while. They also have snacks that are quite good.

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Barlou

3.3(20 reviews)

0.4 km•Friedrichshain

Went here a couple weeks ago and met some friends, etc…read more. Can't say I'm very impressed. Service got slower and more horrible the less people stayed at this place. I remember, when I came, the place was packed - but I got a beer right away. Later, when most guests had left (around 1:30 AM), it took like 20 minutes to get a waiter. Obviously the people trying to get a drink were interrupting the people (working and) chatting. Most service people were also not very friendly. And I saw one of the girls fix up a beer with a straw (to get a better looking "beer head"). Weird. Won't be back, I think.

Cocktails are cheap and the quality is enough (many other Indian restourants/bar are much worst)…read more The place it is also not to bad!

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The Happy Pig

3.3(13 reviews)

1.2 km•Friedrichshain

I went here to catch a champions league match. It's listed as an Irish bar, but the large union…read morejack in the front was the first clue that is' a uk/irish style bar rather than a proper irish bar. They have a decent selection of imported beers such as guiness, heineken, strongbow & newcastle brown ale, but unless you're really hurting for a familiar beer, I'd recommend you avoid, as the pint of heineken I wsa served was rancid. I would have complained but as the big screen was so blurry I left quickly to go to another bar where I could watch the match.

One of the few authentic pubs in Berlin, I generally drink the Murphy's when I do wander in. My…read moregripe with the place is the smoking, and the current bar staff is at best moody. Probably the best place in F'hain to enjoy St. Pats

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Zur Glühlampe

3.8(18 reviews)

1.1 km•Friedrichshain

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Die Apotheken Bar

5.0(3 reviews)

2.5 km•Kreuzberg

•€€€€

This place was beautiful, unique, and delicious. The decor was unreal- an old pharmacy turned…read morecocktail bar. This place was in a neighborhood where great drinking spots seemed hard to find, but it would be an excellent find in any neighborhood.