Zur letzten Instanz
Berlin’s oldest pub dates back to 1621, and former guests include Napoleon, the German artist Heinrich Zille and former Soviet leader Mikhael Gorbachev.
Waisenstr. 14–16
noon– 1am Mon–Sat
030 24 25 528
Brauhaus Georgbräu
Attracting Bavarians and tourist alike, this beer garden offers rustic fare and beer from both Berlin and Munich.
Spreeufer 4
summer: 10am–midnight daily; winter: from noon Mon–Fri
030 242 42 44
Aqualounge at SAS Radisson Hotel
A cool and understated, Asian-influenced hotel bar. Entrance is through Noodle Kitchen restaurant on the Spree River.
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 3
8pm–2am Tue–Thu, 8pm–3am Fri–Sat
030 23 82 80
Zum Nußbaum
A charming historic pub in Nikolaiviertel, serving draught beers and Berliner Weiße in summer.
Am Nußbaum 3
noon–11pm daily
030 242 30 95
Chefetage
This tiny place serves excellent coffee, sandwiches and soups, all cooked fresh from regional ingredients. Service is speedy.
Inselstraße
9am–midnight Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm Sat–Sun
030 24 72 36 55
Alt-Berliner Weissbierstube
This cozy replica of an old Berlin pub specialises in Berliner Weisse, the city’s classic summer beer doctored with shots of syrup.
Rathausstraße 21
from 11am daily
030 242 44 54
Café Ephraim’s
Coffee and cakes plus good views of the Spree River attract locals and tourists.
Spreeufer 1
noon–10pm daily
030 24 72 59 47
no credit cards
Telecafé Fernsehturm
Enjoy a snack in the skies above Berlin; the café does a full rotation every 30 minutes.
Panoramastr. 1a
10am–midnight daily
030 242 33 33
Zum Fischerkietz
Atmospheric pub-restaurant, serving beer and the speciality, Berliner Weiße.
Fischerinsel 5
11am–midnight daily
030 201 15 16
Historische Weinstuben
A tiny wine bar/pub serving beer and simple German food in historic surroundings.
Poststr. 23
noon–midnight daily
030 242 41 07
Brauhaus Georgbräu;www.georgbraeu.de
Reinhard’s
One of the most charming restaurants in the Mitte district. Savour the international food, surrounded by photos and paintings of famous contemporaries.
Poststr. 28
9am–midnight daily
030 24 25 295
HEat
The ultra-chic fusion restaurant at the SAS Radisson serving an imaginative blend of Oriental and European tastes.
6:30am–11pm daily
030 238 28 0
Zur Gerichtslaube
The former court building is a stylish setting for traditional Berlin specialities.
11:30am–1am daily
030 241 56 98
Le Provencal
Baked oysters, scallop soup and other seafood delicacies are served in this cosy family-run French restaurant.
Spreeufer 3
noon–midnight
030 302 75 67
Zum Paddenwirt
A mecca for fans of traditional Berlin food, including fried herrings and brawn, and a strong beer.
Nikolaikirchplatz 6
030 242 63 82
Zillestube
Named after the folksy Berlin painter Heinrich Zille, this tiny pub serves hearty Berlin food and traditional beers, in a rustic setting.
Propststr. 9
030 242 52 47
Marcellino
The best Italian restaurant in the area, with a terrace and a large inviting garden, offering shade on a hot summer’s day. Excellent pasta dishes and specials.
11am–1am daily
030 242 73 71
La Riva
A more upmarket Italian venue in Nikolaiviertel, offering delicious pasta dishes, which can be enjoyed outside in summer, with a view of the Spree River.
Spreeufer 2
11am–11pm daily
030 242 51 83
Kartoffelhaus No. 1
The menu is dominated by potato dishes and Berlin specialities.
Poststr. 4/5
030 24 72 09 45
Mutter Hoppe
Delicious traditional German food, served in gigantic portions, makes up for the service, which is not always the friendliest.
Rathausstr. 21
11:30am–midnight daily
030 241 56 26
All restaurants accept credit cards and offer vegetarian dishes unless stated otherwise.
