Riva
This elegant and trendy bar is named after an Italian soccer player.
Dircksenstr., Arch 142
6pm–4am daily
030 24 72 26 88
Bellini Lounge
Head this way for some of the most authentic tropical cocktails mixed north of the equator.
Oranienburger Str. 42
4pm–5am Fri–Sat, 4pm–3am Sun–Wed
030 970 056 18
Betty F
A trashy gay and straight pub that pays an ironic homage to former US First Lady Betty Ford. Great cocktails.
Mulackstraße 13
from 9pm daily
0172 25 21 973 95
Reingold
A relaxed, fashionable bar with a 1920s atmosphere. Perfect for a nightcap after dinner in Mitte.
Novalistraße 11
from 7pm Tue–Sat
030 28 38 76 76
O & G
In a former socialist fruit store, O & G’s DJs create a flirtatious atmosphere for young Mitte lovers.
Oranienburger Str. 48–49
from 6pm daily
030 27 59 47 53
B-flat
Live jazz and occasionally dance are on offer at this small venue.
Rosenthaler Str. 13
from 8pm daily
030 283 86 835
Delicious Doughnuts
An old favourite among the hip new clubs of the district, promising to take you “back to the roots”. Hot funk and soul rhythms are played.
Rosenthaler Str. 9
from 10pm daily
030 28 09 92 74
Oxymoron
This small bar, club and restaurant in Hackesche Höfe, featuring chintz decoration, serves light German and international meals.
Rosenthaler Str. 40–41
from 9am daily
030 28 39 18 86
Yosoy
This attractively furnished Spanish restaurant serves tasty tapas, good wines and exciting cocktails – which is why it is crowded till late into the night.
Rosenthaler Str. 37
from 11am daily
030 28 39 12 13
Kaffee Burger
This pub and music venue is a favourite with East Berlin hipsters thanks to its quirky record release parties, readings and film screenings.
Torstr. 60
from 8pm Fri, from 9pm Sat, from 7pm Sun
030 28 04 64 95
Pan Asia
Asian dishes, many with seared fish and vegetables – not too spicy – in minimalist 1960s surroundings.
Rosenthaler Str. 38
noon–midnight daily
030 27 90 88 11
Kadima
The best Jewish/Russian restaurant in town with a relaxing, friendly atmosphere.
Oranienburger Str. 28
5pm–midnight Mon–Sat, noon–midnight Sun
030 275 942 51
Monsieur Vuong
This tiny Vietnamese snack joint provides delicious Asian dishes. Always crowded, no reservations.
Alte Schönhauser Straße 46
030 99 29 69 24
Maxwell
Gourmet restaurant in a New York-style loft; unfussy fusion food.
Bergstr. 22
6pm–11:30pm daily
030 280 71 21
Beth-Café
Small Jewish café of the Adass-Jisroel community, serving Jewish snacks.
Tucholskystr. 40
11am–6:30pm daily
030 281 31 35
no credit cards
Hackescher Hof
The best restaurant in Hackesche Höfe serves traditional German fare.
Rosenthaler Str. 40/41
7am–3am Mon–Fri, 9am–3am Sat, Sun
030 283 52 93
Nola’s am Weinberg
Healthy and wild fusion dishes drawing on Mexican, Asian, North and South American cuisine.
Veteranenstraße 9
10am–1am Mon–Sun
030 440 40 766
Alpenstück
The best of the restaurants serving traditional, hearty fare from Southern Germany and Austria in a kitsch setting, decorated in an Alpine style.
Gartenstraße 9
6pm–1am daily
030 217 516 46
Kamala
This hidden gem on touristy Oranienburger Strasse offers Thai cuisine and an impressive wine list. No kitschy thrills and good value for money.
Oranienburger Str. 69
noon–11:30pm Mon–Sun
030 283 27 97
Barist
A mixture of French, Italian and Austrian dishes are on offer here. There is always a good atmosphere under the S-Bahn arches; live jazz at weekends.
Am Zwirngraben 13–14
10am–2am daily
030 24 72 26 13
