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

I have a fondness for this bar. It's a real neighborhood type bar with a very eclectic local…read moreclientele which includes a lot of musicians.

I was there yesterday at a singers jam session - it was great :)…read more the only problem is that smoking is allowed inside :/

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 great cozy neighborhood bar in F'hain. The interior is decorated in a cool & somewhat whimsical…read morestyle with low light to create a very chill atmosphere. The loft is a perfect space for having drinks with a group of friends! The bartender was really friendly and helpful. They only had a few beer taps but had a good selection of bottles, as well as liquor, for very reasonable prices. The only downside about f.u.c. is that it is close to my flat so I will be tempted to go for a drink far too often. :)

This was a great dive bar with a mix match of sitting areas and decently priced beer. I payed 7…read moreeuro for 2 half litters of pilsner. Best prices I've seen! Bathrooms were clean and bar staff was friendly. It was very smokey which led to me leaving earlier than I wanted to. Great place over all.

Okay, coming to a bar before world cup (AKA for Germans: WM) with bunch of friends (who were with…read moreyou in Oktoberfest) and heaar from the bar-keeper that we are "too load" and they have "other atmosphere here", not really makes you feel welcome, ah? The loo were really dirty (I mean, I'm not expecting that much from Berlin's bar, but still) and the it took the only waiter that were there ages to serve us the beer)which was actually quite good... If you in a jolly mood - avoid.

I walked in and the seat were almost all reserved. I dont know how they expect anybody to sit when…read moreall of the restaurant is empty but all of the tables say reserved. They didn't have an English menu or the workers did not speak English. The smoking room was side open so I wanted to barf when my food came. I didn't stay too long, needless to say. Their drinks were not good, the service wasn't good. the only cool thing about the place was the ambiance.

Located right on Frankfurter Tor, this is a more laid back rock and roll bar. Its nice to come here…read moreduring the middle of the week, when there is the sound of rock music playing softly in the background. I really like the atmosphere and its a good place to bring a larger group of friends. Its quite easy to have conversations here, unlike most other rock bars, where the music is cranked to level 11. A plus is that they also have food so if you have a midnight craving, you dont have to stumble to the nearest kebab. You can grab some pub grub right there!

Cool casual bar we stumbled upon randomly walking around one night kinda off a main st. Cheap…read moredrinks, friendly service and the food looked good although we didn't eat. Seemed like a lot of locals come here. I do appreciate that they have a separate room for smokers so the smell doesn't permeate the non smokers' clothes/hair. Would come back if I was in the area.

A good little place with native süd deutch food. The beer is good as well.read more

Primitiv is my go-to drinking spot in Friedrichshain…read more It has an intimate feel, and the crowd is noisy enough where you can still catch up with a friend - or maybe loudly whisper secrets to a date? Cash only, last I checked. On my last visit, my friend and I paid for many rounds of vodka shots, and on the last round, we had ALMOST enough Euros for two shots. The barman gave us the shots anyway. (I then ran out to get money from an ATM so we could continue the evening.) A big DANKE to Alessio, Morgan, and Roman for the attention.

If you are drinking in Friedrichshain, this is definitely a go to! Since the music is loud, it is a…read moregood place to start into the night

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.