I wanted to check this place out per a NYT article's recommendations on things to do in Berlin…read more Unfortunately didn't make it far beyond the entrance as the bar was fairly full even on this Monday night. The bartender wasn't particularly welcoming, when I asked if I could sit at the bar, he pushed the reservation sign at the seat I was pointing at towards me from what I remember... point taken that yes there was a reservation sign but I just wanted to check since I wasn't sure... perhaps I was perceived as rude since I asked in English, or coz I wasn't local and didn't know, or may be that's in keeping with the vibe of the bar, no idea. Obviously can't comment on the drinks, but yep, there was no effort made to accommodate me, though I also didn't ask. Oh well, too bad.

Great communist memorabilia, good selection of German beer I have never heard of, and a great local…read morevibe

Cool little East-German flavoured bar under the railway tracks in Mitte. It's very red and it has…read moreportraits of Lenin.. Beer is decently priced at EUR2.70 for 500ml of Berliner Pilsner. Not much else that I can say other than I was only there briefly as part of a pub crawl

An underground communist bar. Lenins, Marxs and Castros everywhere. All decorations are…read morememorabilias from East Germany. Good music (revisiting its even better this time) is very quite so you can chat with your friends without effort (politics is the topic naturally). Feels much more like a pub sometimes. Beware its a smoke free bar (YAY!!). Even if you are a light smoker you'll find it hard to breathe in winter. Definetely my favorite in Berlin!

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.

A unique place with crazy art - a must for every tourist. Heiner is part of the peace community and…read morealways has an open ear for his guests. Also great to get some tips on where to discover alternative gems in the city. Everything is very reasonably (cheap!) priced (Beer 1,50 / Cocktails 3,00). You can now also get some Pizza starting at 2,50! If you care for it, politics is an important part and you can buy/review good independent documentary DVDs and books. If you miss to visit here then you really haven't seen the real Berlin! Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZuuu3eOjZ4

This little cafe made our trip to Berlin totally worth it. Not sure what to expect, we cautiously…read moreentered. The owner, Heiner, immediately made us feel welcome. We sat for a cup of tea which turned into two more cups due to the interesting conversations we had with Heiner and other patrons about politics, religion, philosophy and life. This little dive is full of kind, caring people with sincere humanity and courage to change the world.

Eehhh Decent vibe for young folks…read moreReally not much on tap Plus not a very Germsn experience Back lounge is very cozy though

This place rocks. Yes, literally. They play terrific music that makes me think, "shit, if I had a…read morebar this is the kinda music I'd play as well." The beer assortment makes me smile, although I've never had all the beers I wanna drink here because of the price. They have loads of beer from England, which are expensive to export, so I can forgive that. Anyway, the only beer they have on tap is Guinness and they pour a decent pint. The owner's usually there making friends with everyone. This place is a dive with class. Is that possible? Well, if so this place is it. I took one star out because it's a smoker bar and be happier than a lamb in the month of Ramadam if I they had a non-smoker's section where I could enjoy my pint in the winter months.

Wild at Heart was exactly what I was hoping for. A proper punk/dive bar. It delivered in spades…read more The decor was perfect, messy, dark, a little dank. The peeps were friendly in their own way. Took a little bit of time but eventually they seemed to warm to me. One huge biker dude took a shine to me and kept joking with me all night in broken English. At the end of his night (which was quite early) he swooped in and gave me a kiss on the cheek and wished me a lovely vacation. The bathrooms were cleaner and nicer than the cobalt/funkys/astoria from my dives back home in Vancouver - seriously Vancouver, get your shit together - LITERALLY. Drink prices seemed super reasonable to me. But really anywhere in Europe they seem reasonable to me. Bartender didn't really know how to make a whiskey sour and what I ended up drinking wasn't that fantastic, but I think that's my fault, what the hell was I doing ordering a whiskey sour at this place? Beer seems to be the best bet. The place filled up quick and seemed very popular with the locals and tourists alike.

Wild at Heart is one of the best rock bars in the world. It's exactly like the sort of places I…read morelike to hang out back home... only better! Grab a beer and enjoy great DJs, awesome bands and even a regular burlesque show! I had been told to go here by various people who had travelled there to perform with their bands and I'm glad I listened to their advice. The crowd were all great too, you felt really comfortable and among like-minded people. My favourite night in Berlin was the night I spent at Wild at Heart. GO. I urge you. One final tip - make sure to go next door and eat at Tiki Heart.

A very cool and relaxed place close to the metro station. I was there on Thursday night and it was…read morepretty crowded. They don't accept cards. A regular tap beer is 3 euros. Unfortunately smoking is allowed, but I guess it's normal in Berlin.

I used to visit the "August Fengler" at least twice a month back when I was still living in…read moreGermany, and had countless unforgettable evenings / nights in there. Their prices are pretty cheap and the music is great, even though it does tend to be a bit too loud from time to time.