Pubs & Bars
Newton-Bar One
of the trendiest bars in town. Sink into the deep leather armchairs and
sip your cocktails, surrounded by Helmut Newton’s photographs. Charlottenstr. 57 10am–3am daily 030 202 95 40
Opera Court Afternoon
teas, coffee and cake are served daily at the historic Opera Court,
with its original glazed ceiling, in the luxurious Hotel de Rome.
Opera Court
Operntreff Completely
furnished in leather, this small but elegant bar in the historic
Opernpalais is an ideal stopping-off point for night owls looking for a
place to go after an evening at the opera. Unter den Linden 5 8am–midnight daily 030 20 26 83
Theodor Tucher A nice restaurant/bistro and café next to the Brandenburg Gate. Hosts readings and art events. Pariser Platz 6a 9am–1am daily 030 22 48 94 63
LebensArt A
café rather than a pub or bar, offering breakfast and afternoon cakes,
this is one of the few places open at night on Unter den Linden. Unter den Linden 69a 9am–8pm daily 030 44 72 19 31
Café Einstein Small and cosy branch of the Café in the western city, serving excellent wines and Austrian specialities. Unter den Linden 42 7am–10pm daily 030 204 36 32
Ständige Vertretung The name harks back to the permanent West German representation in East Berlin, but the drinks are bang up to date. Schiffbauerdamm 8 10am–1am daily 030 282 39 65
Label 205 im Q 205 An elegant underground bar with cool drinks and piano music. Brauhaus Lemke Atmospheric pub under the S-Bahn arches; courtyard. Windhorst Trendy jazz bar – classy, elegant, good.
Restaurants & Cafés
Margaux A stylish yet affordable gourmet restaurant, the Margaux serves sophisticated French-German nouvelle cuisine. Unter den Linden 78 7pm–10:30pm Mon–Sat 030 22 65 26 11
San Nicci This glitzy Italian restaurant at the Admiralspalast is all about stars, fashion and excellent food. Friedrichstraße 101 10am–midnight daily 030 306 454 980
San Nicci
Grill Royal If you like great steaks, you can choose your cut at this flashy steakhouse. Friedrichstraße 105b 6pm–midnight daily 030 288 79 288
Tadschikische Teestube A well-kept secret specialising in traditional Russian-Asian tea ceremonies as well as providing authentic snacks to nibble. Dressler Unter den Linden In
season, this French brasserie is an excellent place to come for
oysters. At other times, the inexpensive three-course set menu is
recommended. Unter den Linden 39 8am–1am daily 030 204 44 22
Lorenz Adlon A first class French-German restaurant offering a formal, rather stiff atmosphere. Unter den Linden 77 7–10:30pm Tue–Sat 030 226 119 60
Guy A romantic, tiny courtyard winebar and restaurant serving gourmet food. Malatesta Gourmet Italian food served in stylish, minimalist surroundings. Charlottenstr. 59 6pm– midnight Tue–Sun 030 209 450 71
Refugium A cosy cellar restaurant next to the French cathedral. International and German dishes. Gendarmenmarkt 5 noon–11pm daily 030 229 16 61
Aigner Original Viennese restaurant serving typically Austrian food. Französische Str. 25 noon–1am daily 030 203 75 18 50
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