Rooftop bar in west Berlin with panoramic view of the city. The menu includes inventive and classic cocktails, tiki drinks, wines, a liquors list, and a non-alcohol page. One side overlooking the Berlin Zoological Garden and directly above the monkey enclosure. Another side has a deck with a view of the skyline. The live DJ spinning beats was great. The upscale interior and bar feels swanky with lots of natural lighting. Comfortable seating all around like at lounges with ottomans and benches. read more

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Date: Sunday, June 21st, 2026 Time: around 3pm Party of: 4 *Monkey Shoulder (€11) *Monkey Spicy Margarita (15€) x2 *Paloma *Soda x2 After brunch, my group of 4 had a free day. We decided to just go bar hopping. First up was Monkey Bar due to the views. It was a chill day, so wasn't super busy here. We sat at an area by the window so we could enjoy the views. I'm pretty sure I got a spicy marg and the hubby got a pour of monkey shoulder. I'm not sure if this spot is known for cocktails, but it I did not think it was good. It was very sweet and kinda weak. We didn't get an itemized bill, but the total ended up being (€71.50). That may have included the tip tho. Go for the view and maybe just a pour. The cocktails weren't really up my alley. REVIEW #4101 read more

Monkey Bar - Monkey Shoulder (€11), Monkey Spicy Margarita (15€) x2, Paloma, Soda x2 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Berlin, BE

It wasn't overalls crowded. The barmaid was super nice. She crafted a wonder whiskey sour. I didn't see what it cost. Chill place for drinks. read more

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I was there for the hype, but I must say I was disappointed. DON'T BUY THE MOJITO AND OTHER COCKTAILS. I think the bartender just googled it, and made the drink look like it, which was basically ice, a piece of mint leave, water and too much sugar. The waiter was too distracted, as he was talking to people from his country, and I had to put out his ADHD before paying. Good to help people when they can't focus Also we changed places, and another waiter and was acting more like a security guard. When we told him that we already ordered and will order later, he just played dumb and didn't understand any languages He was like come on guys you must buy with his a2 English, which was cute coming out of his mouth. Good to never stop learning, I was motivated by his courage to utter the words. Anyways as I was fed up with the overprices tasteless sugary cocktails, I didn't wanna waste any more money. So when I finally told him that we will be out in 30 minutes, he was out. And later when we actually wanted to order (decided to waste more money) he was searching for something in his computer, and he kept saying 1 minute when we called him 4 times for 20 minute. I am sure that he will soon enough learn more numbers to give customers an exact measurement of the time, but hey age is a number. The people were trying, and it was motivating, but the drinks and the whole experience sucked as hell. read more

Came here for a drink and small bites with my cousin. Nigel was our server and he was awesome. Monkey Bar is a rooftop bar with views of the Berlin zoo. I was able to see an orangutan. We bought a round of cocktails and had the sweet potato fries and Korean chicken bites. Thought it was a cool bar to check out while in Berlin! read more

Trendy bar at top of 25hrs hotel. Relatively small place extending to a rooftop terrace with great drinks, great music and before darkness kicks in (eg happy hour) great views onto the zoo!! read more

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Monkey Bar offers a lively experience with stunning panoramic views of the city and the Berlin Zoo (right over the monkey exhibit). Their cocktails are expertly crafted and have a wide range of food options as well. Whether you are seated indoors or out on the terrace, the bar provides a chic spot to unwind and enjoy the Berlin skyline. read more

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Giving this place max for location/ ambiance alone. Truly a one-of-kind experience for me. Not only is it above the city with a great 270° view, we could also see the zoo from our seat. Make sure you ask when you walk in. The bar has a cool vibe in general. I'm a big fan sof espresso martinis and their espresso banana martini met the mark. I ordered a second. Waiter was very friendly, and accommodating as well. Must access lift at ground level to reach the bar. read more

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One of the best rooftop bars you can go to, because of the view. You usually can get in there, seating with a view is often possible, and the service isn't bad at all, in a town not famed for its service. The rest of it you can forget - the staples are mediocre, the originals are abominable, and the ones "borrowed" from other bars (see attached image) are botched. In every case, the flavor was out of balance: a whiskey sour with amaretto tasted indistinguishable from a shot of amaretto. A nice exception was the buttermilk margarita, which would have benefitted from the inclusion of even a little bit of lime, but it shockingly worked. Still, the view. Did I mention the view? read more

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The service is bad. Like actively bad. They are so understaffed there and the staff they do have are so overworked and overwhelmed you'll be waiting forever for your drinks. The food is good (the dip trio is excellent) but it also takes forever because it comes from the restaurant attached. The views are good of the city. read more

My favorite place for a drink with a view in Berlin! I love sitting on the stairs during a cloudy day, sipping a rosé, watching animal antics in the zoo below. Pick up a drink at the bar before sitting, otherwise you'll notice the lackluster service. read more

This is one of my favorite rooftop bars that I was able to visit while on short vacation in Berlin. I liked the hype. We waited downstairs for about 15 to 20 minutes before we were able to access the rooftop. We were told to order at the bar only, which was fine and worked out well. The indoor and outdoor seating is 1st come 1st serve. We went outside 1st and then sat inside near the DJ ( playing house music). The interior is eclectic and colorful. I lived for the vintage photography.The vibe and energy is warm and there is unique seating. The drinks were perfect and the view was nice because it ran halfway around the building. There is a restaurant right across the hallway that also looked interesting and fun, but we opted for a traditional German dinner that night . On the day that we went, the weather was great so it was definitely crowded. This is a must check out if visiting Berlin. Views: 4/5 Drinks: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Dies ist eine meiner Lieblingsbars auf dem Dach, die ich im Kurzurlaub in Berlin besuchen durfte. Ich mochte den Hype. Wir warteten etwa 15 bis 20 Minuten unten, bevor wir auf das Dach konnten. Wir sollten nur an der Bar bestellen, was in Ordnung war und gut geklappt hat. Die Innen- und Außenbestuhlung ist 1st Come 1st Serve. Wir gingen nach draußen und saßen dann in der Nähe des DJs (Hausmusik). Das Interieur ist vielseitig und farbenfroh. Ich habe für die Vintage-Fotografie gelebt. Die Stimmung und Energie ist warm und es gibt einzigartige Sitzgelegenheiten. Die Getränke waren perfekt und die Aussicht war schön, weil es auf halber Strecke um das Gebäude lief.   Es gibt ein Restaurant auf der anderen Seite des Flurs, das ebenfalls interessant und unterhaltsam aussah, aber wir entschieden uns an diesem Abend für ein traditionelles deutsches Abendessen.   Am Tag unserer Abreise war das Wetter großartig und es war definitiv überfüllt. Dies ist ein Muss, wenn Sie Berlin besuchen. Aufrufe: 4/5 Getränke: 5/5 Ambiente: 5/5 read more

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don't get the hype. View: average Drinks: average Service: poor Staff: horrendous I had to walk past a server, it was a narrow passage so I said 'excuse me' twice before I did, quite loud to ensure he doesn't turn back. This guy still did and instead of being polite, screamed at my face 'what the F* is wrong with you' caught me by surprise but whatever it was, I felt screaming and F word a bit too excessive Rough night perhaps but bro an advice, if you can't handle the pressure, don't work in this industry. I will get over it and not visit your not so worthy overrated bar again but you'll ruin many experiences. Food: 1 | Service: 1 | read more

The views and atmosphere are hard to beat. However, the staff's willingness/need to serve you is another thing. I suggest going to the bar yourself and not waiting on a waitress. You wait in line to get in but all in all I would say it's worth the good drink and vibe! read more

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I loved Monkey Bar, even though I'm only giving it a 3 star review. The 3 star reviews comes from the fact that yes, it is touristy. It's attached to some hotel, and it's in a pretty boring area of Berlin -- touristy, typical American shopping, none of that cool/artsy/Berlin vibe. The hotel it is in looks really cool, even though I found the area kind of 'meh', I'd stay at the hotel next time I'm in Berlin. The service situation also sucks. Boyfriend and I rode lime bikes from where we were staying through the Tiergarten to get to this place. You enter in this artsy kind of lobby area with a girl directing you to go to the bar or, the 25hours hotel it was in. We hopped in the elevator and rode up to the 10th floor the bar is on. The elevator doors open to a hallway with the bar towards the end. I loved the whole pretentious, neon, artsy, NYC vibe it has going on. Yes, it is jungle themed, but in an upscale manner. I enjoyed the menu filled with drinks with names like "King Kong", "Bananarama", "Rafiki", etc. We found ourselves seats at the very crowded bar (this was about 4:30pm on a Saturday) and each decided on a tequila based drink which were really, really good. I don't drink rum (try to stay away from too much sugar), but if I did, I would have had one of their rum based drinks. It took, however, at least 20 minutes to get our drinks (first go around). People (Americans, of course) were literally fighting to get their drinks first! Our second round of drinks took equally as long and don't even bother ordering food... we almost left by the time our french fries came out. They play good music, lights are dim, and when it's daylight, there's supposed to be an incredible view. We ventured outside when we were ready to leave on the rooftop, which was decorated to the theme really well, but we didn't stay outside long because it was quite chill being the beginning of November. I'd come back during Spring/Summer. They did have fire lamps though. So, all in all: PROS - great selection of fun, craft cocktails - love the vibe and tropical theme - great view - outdoor rooftop CONS - boring area of town - touristy - extremely busy - slow service read more

Why would you want to prepay 28€ for two drinks and be treated like shit. Along the lines of "Be happy you are served at all", no smiles, no basic courtesy, just primordial attitude commensurate with the bar's name?? Never again, now we understand why it is called the Monkey Bar. read more

Love that bar!! The interior design, the food and drinks. And the atmosphere..especially in the evenings. read more

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Amazing cocktails and a chill place to kick back with a drink. Lots of different types of seating indoors and a beautiful view outside. There are several rows of seating that overlooks the Berlin zoo (maybe the monkey enclosures?). It can get a bit chilly outside at night so some blankets are provided to keep you warm- no problem with that indoors of course. It can be very crowded here, especially in the evenings so service can be a bit slow. You can't go wrong with the drinks though! Definitely pricier than most establishments in Berlin, but you can still get a beer for a decent price of about €5. read more

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Very nice view from this bar. Good price and variety of drinks. Staff was okay friendly. Would recommand it for one time to go. read more

The view over Berlin is amazing. Even in the rest rooms, you have a panorama view over the City The cocktails are great, and the music , ambients and lights are perfect.... It can get crowded on weekend days, so make sure you make a reservation. The prices are not completely crazy but a bit over the area average, so make sure you have a healthy wallet ;) In my opinion the coolest bar in the western part of the City. A pleasure to visit at day or night time. read more

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....this place is done...tourist trap...drinks poor quality...prices 4 them higher as @victoria bar (where you get probably the best drinks in berlin) ... and even if you got a nice view you just need 2 come here if you want 2 work and walk through your tourist guide...i was born in berlin and i tell you there a bars and places even with a view here, where you get good drinks plus a view without kids from around the world throwing up in plastic bags (no joke just happened 5 min ago)....dont know what else 2 say...its a shame 4 the city... 2 stars just 4 the view...nothing else read more

Monkey Bar - the only reason 4 going to the monkey bar is the VIEW - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Berlin, BE

The ONLY thing this place "Sort of" has going for it, is the view. Touristy trap, Crazy Overpriced Joke; $$$! If you're exceptionally patient, you may actually be "served" a drink. Otherwise, prepare to stand in line at the bar and wait Forever. Consider yourself Lucky provided you actually get a drink; pathetic service. Unless you have nothing but time, patience, & money $..., Look elsewhere ! read more

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Having coffee overlooking the zoo? Go to the Monkey Bar! A nice place on the 10th floor of the Bikini Building, next to the zoo. Good coffee and good vibes. $$ read more

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I find 1-star reviews peculiar. Friends, Yelpers. Lend me your ears. A 1-star review should be reserved for "I slipped in vomit" or "got in a fight with the bartender and lost" incidents. Queue or no queue, Monkey Bar provides a fine view and satisfactory cocktails. Service tends to be slow, yes, but one can avoid this by choosing their arrival time wisely. Place gets crowded, good seats can be hard to find otherwise. A solid 3.5 star experience. read more

You will have to wait to go up to the Monkey Bar but it's worth the waiting. You will be able to enjoy the view on Tiergarten, in a nice atmosphere. The drinks are a little bit expensive but the beers are affordable. read more

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The Monkey Bar is a very popular new bar that sits atop the recently opened 25 Hours hotel near the Zoo station (and across from the Memorial Church and Europa Center). The bar offers a list of good craft cocktails and has an excellent view over the Tiergarten (there is a small outside seating area). If you stay at the hotel, you're entry is guaranteed - you just take the hotel elevator to the top floor. If you're not a guest, there is 'face control' at the ground entrance to the hotel and bar. Kind of weird. If they let you in, there is a separate elevator to the top floor Monkey Bar and to the restaurant. The staff is aloof and not very friendly. But the view and drinks make up for it. read more

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The Monkey Bar is a great lounge with a great view of the zoo and downtown. We stopped here for drinks after a day of hitting the Christmas markets, and it was exactly what we needed. read more

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Fun vibe that makes you feel like you're transported to somewhere special. Loved the rooftop with great views and the cocktails are tropical and inventive. Loved our visit and only wish we stayed here longer. read more

A really cool, but a little pretentious, cocktail bar overlooking the zoo. The line was about 40 mins long when we arrived, but worth the wait. They played great music and the cocktails and wine were very good. We'll be back, a little earlier this time, in order to watch the sunset over the zoo! read more

Monkey Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Berlin, BE

This place was recommended by a friend/colleague and I'm guessing they had never been here when it is busy. This is, perhaps, the most inefficient bar I have ever been to. They have some ridiculous ticket system for every drink and only a couple making drinks on a busy, sunny Saturday afternoon. Looking at other reviews (now!) it's clear this place does not care about efficiency or customer service. It should never. Ever. Take 30+ minutes for people to get a drink. They are able to exist because of the amazing view and the cool design/feel inside and that is it. But here's my advice if there's a line to go up in the elevator: 1. Do not go; they will not be friendly or accommodating and it is not worth waiting to only have to wait even longer to get a drink. 2. If you want to sit outside when you're upstairs, bring your own beverages! They pay No. Attention. to the guests outside, letting bottles and glasses collect on tables and refusing to bring anything from the bar outside. My advice to the management: at busy times open up an express lane for people to get the easy drinks and/or simplify your drink menu options. I have to say, the over experience, even with a Phenomenal view of the Tiergarten and zoo, is just really poor all around. read more

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Looking for a place that is not stuck in the 1990s? With clean air, where plastic works for food and drink? Monkey Bar comes to the rescue. It offers a very different, perhaps slightly more upmarket experience, that comes close to contemporary standards abroad. Drinks are very nice, if a bit expensive, expect a two figure price. At seat service is available, if a bit slow and you might not get the most chattiest staff. The bar area itself is smoke-free and smokers will have to attend the outside terrace which is strictly self-service. The food selection isn't very huge but good. The menu is German/International influenced by Middle Eastern culinary traditions and a subset of neighbouring restaurant Neni's menu. I had the €18 pulled beef burger and sweet potato fries very recently. Both were, in some way, "easy to eat" and smooth. The burger was very tasty and well-balanced on the spice side with a blend of cilantro, lemon, and other tastes. Credit cards and contactless payments are accepted. (Be aware of the DCC tourist trap though that is so common in other countries already - the future does not only bring niceties with it. If you use a foreign currency card here and in many other places, always insist on having the transaction done in local currency, which is EUR, and don't accept any conversion to your home currency which would take place at a very bad exchange rate set by the merchant's acquiring bank.) The long queue speaks for itself. Be early if you want to enjoy an after work drink without the place reeking of a crowd. You may have to wait for quite a while after 7pm on school nights. The clientele is quite mixed and slightly touristy. Then again I visited this bar to spend time with friends, I have yet to use it as an, erm, recruitment playground. read more

Been this place a lot last year and recently it's quite upsetting how the service is very slow when i mean slow don't think an average berlin slow waiting for a round of drinks should never take more than 20minutes ever i was trying to convince everyone to stay for the view but this horrible service timing for stupid cocktails is so wrong lol. read more

It's rare to find an amazing rooftop bar in Berlin with excellent views, decent drink prices and interior decor, but only to be let down by the most atrocious customer service in the city (even by German standards). There is absolutely no reason why it should take 15-25 minutes to wait in line for an elevator up to an half-empty bar and deal with the most ignorant bouncer and servers. It makes even less sense to wait the same amount of time for a glass of beer that realistically takes less than 10 seconds to pour or hand over in a bottle. I'm not sure exactly how they prioritize the system, but it's clear they need an overhaul in their processes. I've been coming to Monkey Bar for at least a dozen times since I've moved to Berlin two years ago and I only tolerated their terrible service because of their outside terrace and the impressive views of Tiergarden and Kurfürstendamm from the indoor section. However, today will be the last time i am visiting this place. It is simply inexcusable to have a waitress slam your change on your table and give you the worst attitude simply because a friend wanted to pay by credit/debit card and can't meet the minimum demanded. I covered for him and the other friends at the table, but apparently this misunderstanding was enough for a server to rage at customers. I explained this to one of the staff member at the bar and she just said "talk to the manager" who is NOWHERE TO BE FOUND, and "thank you for your feedback". Well, you're very welcome. read more

The line was not too long and it had exceptionally beautiful views. As expected, the drinks are pretty expensive but sadly the service was slow and the drinks weren't good either. read more

Tucked up high on top of the Bikini Hotel, this place has an amazing view of Berlin, not to mention the zoo! Now, that's pretty much the only good attribute about the place. The drinks are mediocre and ridiculously overpriced, the service is deplorable (I literally waited over 35 minutes for my drink!), it's always way too crowded and you're left practically sitting on top of people or looking for a table. Great place for a view but not much more. read more

It had great vibes but it could not make up for the rude service staff! We waited in line to get in and the view of the zoo was pretty nice! Set down for 2 hours and the guy would not help us with our drink orders after I made several attempts to get his attention! read more

Meh. First of all: I've recently been in New York so I am used to different rooftop views. Plus I am the last person who wants to have a drink at a fancy place because... I don't like that attitude of "dress to impress" and "to see and be seen". I was here because of a date and I have to admit that the bar is damn fancy. The interior is classy black, the light is well set. Not to bright, not to dark. The drinks are ok. I'm not a big cocktail fan but yeah they were fine. The price is another matter though. Cocktails are around 12-15€ but on the other hand: You are in a frickin rooftop bar with shit ass fancy interior. How can you be surprised by these prices? Come on! The music is ok I guess. Not my taste but not too loud to talk with your friends. The bar was crowded that night. Not crazy stuffed but you have to fight your way a bit. Since this kind of bars are not my cup of tea I don't need to come back here but might be since there is a good restaurant on the other side. :'D read more

I said before that I will go to 25 hours hotel and to their bars everywhere I go before... I did it in Berlin as well! Perfect decoration & concept. This time you enter a jungle... From the entrance to its restaurant NENNI to its bar monkey. Beautiful coctails, beautiful decoration, beautiful music, cool people around.... Watching the Kudam and beautiful sight seeing... A must see in Berlin read more

It's a nice bar with a pretty view. Drinks are slow and service is just okay. Drinks, if made properly can be good.

Cool idea for a bar with a view of the zoo and the tiergarten. Cool atmosphere and mid-sized outdoor terrace perfect for good weather. Oddly the terrace is bordered by plants, giving a jungle feel but blocking the view. The best view is from the interior north wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. The earl grey gin and tonic with orange peel was great, good beer on tap, but mediocre bar food. The baba ghanoush lacked salt and smokiness, the caramelized nuts were stale and we had to send them back, and the sweet potato fries were good - hard to go wrong there. Great rooftop bar to take visitors or just or have a good drink. read more