The Best Beer in Berlin Guide: Breweries, Bars & More
Last Updated on January 16, 2026
When you think about German beer, you probably first think about Münich. But Berlin holds its weight in the beer category, practically heaving over with craft beer bars, breweries, classic kneipes, beer gardens, and more.
If you’re after the best beer in Berlin, we’ve got you covered with everything from drag queen beer brunch to classic Beerhalls and modern craft breweries.
I know you’re thirsty, so let’s get right into it!
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Best Beer in Berlin Guide: Breweries, Bars & More
Berlin Beer Guide: What To Order
While Pilsner remains the ubiquitous everyday choice across the city, Berlin has also seen a vibrant explosion in its craft beer scene, offering a diverse array of modern styles from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, often found in the city’s numerous independent breweries and lively taprooms.
When it comes to beer, Berlin is most famously known for its unique and refreshing Berliner Weisse. This traditional sour wheat beer, often called “the Champagne of the North,” is characterized by its tart, effervescent profile and is typically served with a shot of raspberry (himbeer) or woodruff (waldmeister) syrup to balance its acidity.
Beyond the iconic Berliner Weisse, Berliners also enjoy a vast selection of crisp Pilsners and increasingly, smooth Helles lagers. The city’s dynamic beer landscape truly offers something for every palate, blending centuries-old traditions with a contemporary craft brewing movement. Whether you’re sipping a tart Weisse in a historic pub or exploring a new IPA at a bustling craft beer bar, Berlin’s beer scene is as diverse and exciting as the city itself.
Berlin Beer Map
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Bavarian-Style Beer Halls in Berlin
If Berlin is your only stop in Berlin, then you probably want to check out something that Germany is known for: the classic Bavarian-style Beer Hall. While they’re not native to Berlin, Berlin still boasts a long-standing tradition of beer halls.
Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt
If I’m taking out-of-towners through Gendarmenmarkt, this is almost always our next stop. Yes, it definitely caters to the tourist crowd but not exclusively. You’ll also find many Berliners on a business lunch here as well as locals who are after an Augustiner Edelstoff that flows directly from wooden casks. Popping in during the day is usually not a problem but if you want to come in the evening, be sure to book ahead.
There’s also a second location in Prenzlauer Berg, but I’ve heard mixed reviews about it.
- Where: Charlottenstraße 55, 10117 Mitte | Map
- Prenzlauer Allee 242, 10405 Prenzlauer Berg | Map
- Hours: Daily 12-00:00
- Augustiner an Gendarnmenmarkt Website
- Reservations
Hofbräu Wirtshaus
For an even larger beer hall experience in Mitte, head to Hofbräu Wirsthaus, near Alexanderplatz. Yes, it’s touristy. (I’ve seen people with suitcases waiting for a table!) It’s also big and loud, especially during the evening when they also have live music. (I recommend booking ahead!) But the beer is cold and the service is efficient, even at peak business. If you’re after that Munich-style beer hall experience, it’s a great choice! It’s also much more chill during the day or their family-friendly Sunday brunch.
- Where: Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 30, 10178 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 11-00:00 Friday & Saturday 11-01:00 Sunday 10-00:00
- Hofbräu Wirtshaus Website
- Reservations
Maximilians
Maximilians serves Hacker Pschorr beers, including the notably delicious Edelhell poured from traditional wooden casks. While perhaps not exuding the quintessential traditional beer hall atmosphere, it’s a spot well worth checking out.
- Where: Friedrichstraße 185-190, 10117 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Daily 11:30-23:30
- Maxmillians Website
- Reservations
Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
If you’re near Potsdamer Platz and you’re after a traditional German beer, Lindenbräu is your best bet. They serve up traditional German food (and Austrian schnitzel) alongside large pours of beer. Decorwise, it’s a bit more modern than the others on this list, but still retains that bustling, loud beer hall atmosphere.
- Where: Bellevuestraße 3-5, 10785 Tiergarten | Map
- Hours: Daily 11:30-01:00
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz website
Berlin Beer Gardens
Germany is well-known for its beer gardens. So during the warmer months, it makes sense to quench your thirst in one of them.
Prater
Prater is Berlin’s oldest beer garden (since 1837!) and still one of the best in town. (It’s a personal favorite to take visitors!) With seating for 600 and an array of snacks to accompany your beer, this is the perfect place for your next sundowner. (Be warned: it does get busy!) Prater has been partially under construction for the past few years, but now it’s back to its former glory.
There’s also a more upscale restaurant on the property if you’re after a proper meal.
- Where: Kastanianallee 7-9, 10435 Prenzlauer Berg | Map
- Hours: Daily 12-23:30
- Prater Garten Website
Zenner
If you’re taking a stroll through Treptower Park or visiting the nearby Soviet Memorial, Zenner is a great place to stop in for a bite and some beer. The biergarten sits in front of a stately building and offers up typical beer garden food alongside a separate pizza stand. There’s also a wine bar if you need a change of pace. This one is child-friendly and often has DJs or music during the warm summer evenings.
- Where: Alt Treptow 15, 12435 Alt-Treptow | Map
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-20:00 Friday 12-21:00 Saturday 11-21:00 Sunday 11-20:00
- Zenner Website
Birgit
Birgit brings a younger, fresher twist on the classic beer garden. As part of the nightclub Birgit, it’s located near the canal next to a number of night life venues. During the day, it’s got a casual family-friendly vibe. You can also get freshly tapped beer as well as food like pizza and würst.
Where: Schleusenufer 3, 10997 Kreuzberg | Map
Café Am Neuen See
Café Am Neuen See hits all the right notes during the summer season. Not only do they have all the traditional beer garden favorites, but they also offer pizza and a more formal indoor restaurant if that’s what you’re after. Take a seat under the tall trees and relax with a tall pint. When you’re replenished, consider renting a boat to paddle on the pond. (It’s one of our favorite places to take photographs!) I take out-of-town guests here frequently!
- Where: Lichtensteinallee 2, 10787 Charlottenburg | Map
- Hours: Daily 9-00:00
- Cafe Am Neuen See Website
Berlin Breweries & Taprooms
Berliner Berg Brauerei
There’s nothing quite like fresh beer straight from the barrel! At Berliner Berg Brewery, you can savor a cold one in their relaxed beer garden or head indoors if the weather isn’t cooperating. This brewery truly stands out with its packed events calendar, ensuring there’s always something happening. You’ll find everything from a street food market to pub quizzes and public viewing events.
- Where: Treptower Str. 39, 12059 Alt-Treptow | Map
- Hours: Wednesday 17-22:00 Thursday-Saturday 14-22:00 Sunday-Tuesday Closed
- Berliner Berg Brauerei Website
Berliner Marcus Bräu
Not far from bustling Alexanderplatz, you’ll find the small Marcus Bräu brewery, serving up their beer in impressive tall glass mugs, including hoose a one-meter-tall giant! (Great for the ‘Gram!) Whether you prefer light or dark, the hallmark of Marcus Bräu is the full-bodied taste of their home-brewed, all-natural beer. This traditional pub also offers hearty Berlin specialties, prepared with old-world charm.
- Where: Münzstraße 1-3, 10187 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Monday-Friday 12-00:00 Saturday 14-00:00 Sunday 16-00:00
- Berliner Marcus Bräu Website
Berliner Republik
If you’re just as hungry as you are thirsty, Berliner Republik is a great option. This one has a great location near the Spree by busy Friedrichstraße. It also gets bonus points for serving food later than most. However, the real star of the show is their Broker’s Bier Börse, which starts at 5pm. That’s when the prices for 18 German beers on tap begin “trading” with variable pricing, like a stock market. Buy low!
- Where: Schiffbauerdamm 8, 10117 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11-01:00 Friday & Saturday 11-03:00
- Berliner Republik Website
Biermeisterei by Lemke
Located just opposite Alexanderplatz, you’ll discover the passionate brewing specialists at Brauhaus Lemke. They craft their own beer right on-site, offering an impressive selection of 22 handcrafted beers. (You can even take a guided tour of the brewery.) From hop-forward IPAs and classic Pilsners and Weizens, to true Berliner Weiße and robust stouts and wood-barrel-aged noble beers – there’s a brew for every palate. To go with it, they offer BBQ including their famous ribs, direct from the smoker. During the summer months, you can take a seat in their beer garden.
- Where: Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 13, 10178 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday 12-22:30 Thursday-Saturday 12-23:00 Sunday 15-22:30
- Biermeisterei by Lemke website
Brauhaus Georgbräu
Brauhaus Georgbräu is nestled in beautiful Nikolaiviertel (Nicholas’ Quarter). This spacious and charming establishment sits on the banks of the River Spree, and is a particularly great place to sit outside in the summer. In this classic Berlin atmosphere, you can clink glasses of GEORG-Pils, fresh from the tap. They offer both dark and light beers, served in glasses, bottles, directly from the tap, or even in a beer keg to take home!
- Where: Spreeufer 4, 10178 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Daily 12-22:00
- Brauhaus Georgbräu website
Brauhaus Spandau
Experience an authentic brewery atmosphere at Brauhaus Spandau! Every month, they feature a new specialty beer to enjoy alongside delicious their German home cooking. Be sure to check out their regular themed events, which come with their own special treats. They also operate a hotel, making this a great home base for the beer lovers and they offer brewery tours as well.
- Where: Neuendorfer Straße 1, 13585 Spandau | Map
- Hours: April-October Daily from 10:00am November-March Daily from 11:00am
- Brauhaus Spandau website
Brauhaus Südstern
Brauhaus Südstern is a small brewery and brew pub located near Hasenheide in Kreuzberg. It’s a cozy place with great service, offering up four kinds of beer made in-house, as well as a selection of bottles. This is a great place to watch a game and it also offers brewery tours and courses.
- Where: Hasenheide 69, 10967 Kreuzberg | Map
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 16-00:00 Friday 16-01:00 Saturday 14-01:00 Sunday 14-00:00
- Brauhaus Südstern Website
BRLO Brewhouse
Nestled beside Park am Gleisdreieck, the BRLO Brwhouse is a vibrant hub where brewery meets bar, restaurant, and beer garden. Crafted from 38 repurposed shipping containers, this unique spot showcases its 20-hectolitre brewing setup through a window overlooking the bar. While you can always enjoy BRLO’s own creations, they also feature a rotating selection of exciting guest beers.
- Where: Schöneberger Str. 16, 10963 Kreuzberg | Map
- BRLO Website
DogTap Berlin
The biggest outpost of BrewDog in Berlin is the DogTap brewery out in Mariendorf. This sprawling location makes beer on site, as well as offering the solid pub food and service you can expect from the other BrewDog locations (quiz night, dog night, etc.).
- Where: Im Marienpark 23, 12107 Mariendorf | Map
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 16-23:00, Friday 14-00:00 Saturday 12-00:00 Sunday 10-22:00
- DogTap Website
Eschenbräu
Eschenbräu is a German-style brewpub in Wedding known for its seasonal beer offerings. Patrons can bring their own food, with the pub thoughtfully providing plates and cutlery, alongside reasonably priced, simple snacks such as pre-packaged Obazda, freshly baked (from frozen) pretzels, and tarte flambée. Highlighting their seasonal approach, Eschenbräu features special brews like the “Maibock” for the May festival, “Red Wedding” in summer, “Panke Gold” in autumn, and the warming “Old Swede” in winter, with their fresh juices made from regional fruits also being a notable recommendation.
Where: Triftstraße 67, 13353 Wedding | Map- Hours: Saturday 15–01:00 Sunday-Tuesday 15–00:00 Wednesday-Friday 15–01:00
- Eschenbräu Website
Fuerst Wiacek
Fridays are the night at Fuerst Wiacek in Spandau. Unlike other breweries that stay open all week, Friday evening is your best bet for visiting. The place is modern and gorgeous, the staff are welcoming and you can take some more beer with you to drink at home.
- Where: Wohlrabedamm 3, 13629 Spandau | Map
- Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 13-17:00 (shop) Friday 13-23:00 (bar)
- Fuerst Wiacek Website
Heidenpeters
Johannes Heidenpeter logically progressed from sausage and bread to beer, establishing a microbrewery in the basement of this popular Berlin food hall. There, he and his team craft a diverse range of delicious beers, including Pale Ale and Thirsty Lady, alongside at least ten other varieties and innovative seasonal creations brewed with fresh ingredients like citrus peels and elderflowers. This impressive selection, featuring both Heidenpeter’s brews and guest beers from 16 taps, can be sampled at his inviting bar tucked away in the corner of the busy market.
- Where: Eisenbahnstraße 42-43, 10997 Kreuzberg | Map
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 12-20:00 Thursday 12-22:00 Closed Sundays
- Heidenpeters Website
Leibhaftig & Wanke-Bräu
How does Bavarian tapas sound? If you want to try a few dishes or share, head to Leibhaftig in Pankow. The beer here is technically not brewed on site but rather shipped directly from Spreewald. They offer fruity wheat beers (Weizen), strong Doppelkorn or full-bodied bitter Pilsners all served up in the small (30-seat) space. You can also sign up for a tasting.
- Where: Metzer Straße 30, 10405 Prenzlauer Berg | Map
- Hours: Thursday-Saturday 18-23:00
- Leibhaftig & Wanke-Bräu
Privatbrauerei Schalander Berlin
At Schalander Brewery in Friedrichshain, you’ll consistently find their light Pilsner, dark beer, and wheat beer on tap, complemented by seasonal specialty brews. The brewmaster here focuses on handcrafted beer produced in a 150-liter brewing system centrally located in the dining room. All their beers are fresh, unfiltered, and natural.
Beyond the brews, Schalander offers a surprisingly well-stocked selection of German wines and food like schnitzel, tarte flambée, or their famous dark beer beef goulash with spaetzle. While the surrounding RAW Gelände can be loud and gritty, their leafy beer garden is downright idyllic.
- Where: Revaler Str. 99/haus 9, 10245 Friedrichshain | Map
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 15-01:00 Friday & Saturday 15-02:00 Sunday 14-00:00
- Schalander Berlin Website
Schankhalle Pfefferberg
After a hiatus of over 90 years, beer is once again being brewed at the venerable Pfefferbräu Mountain Brewery & Schankhalle. Here, brewmaster Thorsten Schoppe crafts bottom-fermented beer using local ingredients, honoring the tradition of founder Joseph Pfeffer. These brews are perfectly paired with seasonal dishes, served in the restaurant or beer garden, depending on the weather.
- Where: Schönhauser Allee 176, 10119 Prenzlauer Berg | Map
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 16-22:30 Closed Sunday & Monday
- Schankhalle Pfefferberg Website
Schoppe Bräu | BKK Bierkombinat Kreuzberg
Bierkombinat Kreuzberg offers a classic Berliner bar experience combined with excellent beer. Try out their home-brewed BKK Forte, available in pale, dark, bock, and wheat varieties. They also feature beers from Thorsten Schoppe, known as Schoppebräu. Both are freshly brewed, giving the ales a fuller, stronger, and more intense flavor. On Mondays, they offer tastings, but book ahead if you have a larger group.
- Where: Manteuffelstrasse 53, 10999 Kreuberg | Map
- Hours: Monday 18-23:00 Tuesday-Wednesday 18-23:00 Thursday 18-00:00 Friday 18-02:00 Saturday 19-02:00
- Bierkombinat Kreuzberg website
Two Fellas
Two Fellas is an American-style micropub, housed in a former Irish pub and almost hidden away up in Pankow. They offer beer and a small selection of food, including delicious pizza, made with their own yeast. There’s also a small outdoor area that fills up fast during warm weather. Visit on a Sunday for live music and a fun family-style pub atmosphere.
- Where: Mühlenstraße 30, 13187 Pankow | Map
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 17-23:00 Friday & Saturday 16-00:00 Sunday 16-23:00
- Two Fellas Website
- Reservations
Vagabund Brauerei Kesselhaus
Vagabund has grown from a small offering in the Berlin craft beer scene to the large brewery it is today. Housed in a former turn-of-the-twentieth-century electrical station, this sprawling space is an industrial beauty. Driven by a passion for offering alternatives to industrial brews, they continuously innovate with a diverse array of beers crafted at their original Wedding nanobrewery.
- Where: Oudenarder Str. 16-20, 13353 Wedding | Map
- Hours: Monday-Friday 17-02:00 Saturday 14-02:00 Sunday 14-23:00
- Vagabund website
Zollpackhof
With over 300 years of gastronomic history, the Zollpackhof is a true institution. Located between the Office of the Federal Chancellor and the Hauptbahnhof, this establishment welcomes guests with a rustic restaurant and two terraces, plus a beer garden perfect for warmer weather. They also have lively events so check out their website for updates.
- Where: Elisabeth-Abegg-Straße 1, 10557 Tiergarten | Map
- Hours: Daily 11-23:00
- Zollpackhof website
Berlin Craft Beer & Bars
BrewDog Berlin Mitte
BrewDog is a Scottish brew pub import, offering a huge array of 100 types of beer. Take your seat at a long pub table or on the outside patio and order a pizza if you get hungry. They have two-for-one pizza lunch specials as well as pub quiz nights and more.
- Where: Ackerstraße 29, 10115 Mitte | Map
- BrewDog Berlin Website
- Reservations
BrewDog Berlin Friedrichshain
After the success of the first location, a second outpost of BrewDog opened up in Friedrichshain, located right at Frankfurter Tor. So if you prefer your brew pub to be slightly less busy, this one is a solid option. You might want to try out their Wings Wednesday or Bottomless Brunch.
- Where: Frankfurter Tor 7, 10243 Friedrichshain | Map
- Hours: Monday-Tuesday 16-00:00 Wednesday-Thursday 12-00:00 Friday-Saturday 12-01:00 Sunday 12-23:00
- BrewDog Website
- Reservations
Biererei Bar & Vintage Cellar
Biererei is one of my favorites in the city and part of that is because I personally watched their success story unfold. The son of one of the spätis on Oranienstr started branching out from the usual selections and stocking craft beer. It didn’t take long to see that the beer was a winning strategy! They now have a beer-focused shop as well as their craft beer bar, all run by owner Chihan, a man who seriously knows his beer. (His mother seems to be happily retired from späti life!)
The bar boasts a modern glass-fronted beer room with 20 taps. You can even take some home in a growler if you wish. (It’s also fun to go pick out a few flavors at their späti/store across the street to drink at one of the small tables out front.)
- Where: Oranienstraße 185, 10999 Kreuzberg | Map
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 16-01:00 Friday 16-02:00 Saturday 14-02:00 Sunday 16-01:00
- Biererei Facebook
Bier Laden Berlin
Bier Laden is a tiny beer shop with only about 20 seats. It mostly functions as a storefront, where you can choose from over 200 types of bottled beer to go. However, they also offer about 6 taps with indoor seating and a few patio seats, if you can snag them. Stop here for a pint, then grab a few bottles to drink in nearby Templehof.
- Where: Kreuzbergstraße 78, 10965 Kreuzberg | Map
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 15-23:00 Friday & Saturday 15-00:00
- Bier Laden Berlin website
BRLO Gastropub Charlottenburg
BRLO brings their famed beer to Charlottenburg. Once a traditional Irish pub, it has now been thoroughly redesigned by Studio Karhard (the team famous for designing Berghain). The resulting space is a great combination of that British pub feel with a modern Berlin twist. Twenty taps, a sprawling outside space and a “späti” with drinks to go complete the makeover. Pop by for a pub quiz, Drag Queen brunch (with bottomless mimosas!), or their popular Sunday Roast.
- Where: Giesebrechtstraße 15, 10629 Charlottenburg | Map
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 17-02:00 Saturday 11-02:00 Closed Mondays
- BRLO Charlottenburg website
The Castle
The Castle stands out with its spacious industrial-style interior, featuring an eye-catching bar, and ample seating both inside and in the beer garden.
On a cold December evening, my twin brother and I enjoyed perfectly served pale ales from Stone Brewing Co., soaking in the lively atmosphere of this popular spot. My golden, hoppy pale ale with hints of toffee was truly delicious. This brilliant craft beer bar in Mitte, with its lived-in charm and interesting craft beer features, relocated a few years ago but remains as excellent as ever, offering a superb and well-priced selection of beers. Located in an area with many other great beer spots, The Castle is definitely worth a visit.
- Where: Invalidenstraße 129, 10115 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 15-01:00 Friday 15-02:00 Saturday 13-02:00 Sunday 13-00:00
- The Castle Website
Foersters Feine Biere
While a little outside the city’s hustle and bustle, this family-run bar richly rewards those who venture out with an exceptional array of German beers. Their focus is squarely on traditional styles from independent breweries, particularly those hailing from the south of Germany. Try a perfectly poured Schönramer Hell or one of their ever-changing draught specials. To complement the fantastic beer, indulge in some classic German fare, like the hearty Knacker mit Kartoffelsalat (sausage and potato salad) or the Leberwurst Brot (liver pâté on bread).
- Where: Bornstraße 20, 12163 Steglitz | Map
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 17-23:00 Closed Sundays
- Foersters Feine Bierer Website
Hopfenreich
Hopfenreich is Kreuzberg’s first (and perhaps best?) craft beer bar, offering a selection of 20 international beers. It’s rare to get authentic Kreuzberg bar vibes with friendly and helpful staff. Don’t forget to say hi to the little hedgehog: Ferdinand, the bar’s mascot.
- Where: Sorauer Str. 31, 10997 Kreuzberg | Map
- Hours: Daily 17-01:00
- Hopfenreich website
Hops & Barley
Located in a former historic butchery, Hops & Barley has been brewing beer since 2008. In addition to traditional varieties like Pilsner, Amber, Dark, and Wheat, they also craft special beers such as IPAs, Pale Ales, Bock beers, and Stouts with various hop profiles. If you’re looking for locally made, super fresh, traditional German beer, Hops & Barley is the place to go.
- Where: Wühlischstraße 22/23, 10245 Friedrichshain | Map
- Hours: Monday-Tuesday 17-00:00 Wednesday-Thursday 17-01:00 Friday 16-02:00 Saturday 14-02:00 Sunday 14-00:00
- Hops & Barley Website
Kaschk by BRLO
Kaschk was an independent small craft beer bar that got hit hard during COVID. However, the BRLO team came to the rescue and kept it going, almost the same as it always did. It still has the same industrial vibe and beer-minded clientele. They have an amazing beer selection, alongside solid coffee and snacks. But they also stand out for their shuffleboards, located downstairs. (It’s the only bar in Berlin I can think of with this feature!)
- Where: Linienstraße 40, 10119 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 12-02:00 Friday 12-03:00 Saturday 10-03:00
- Kaschk by BRLO website
Mikkeller
Mikkeller stands out as a truly excellent craft beer bar in Berlin. Originally from Copenhagen, this minimalist yet stylish bar located on Torstraße attracts a crowd of beer aficionados and people on a break from their shopping adventures. Try out one of the beers (including IPAs, Pale Ales, and seasonal picks) from the 24 taps or grab one of their ice-cold cans of their superb craft beers, all served up by genuinely friendly staff.
- Where: Torstraße 102, 10119 Mitte | Map
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 17-00:00 Friday & Saturday 15-01:00 Sunday 15-23:00
- Mikkeller Berlin website
Muted Horn
I’m originally from Vancouver, a city with a huge craft beer scene. So are the owners of Muted Horn, who opened up their craft beer bar in 2016. Muted Horn offers 22 regularly rotating taps (including two Nitro options) alongside an extensive and impressive bottle list.
If you’re a fellow Canadian, they do a Canada Day celebration here and also offer Canadian beer. Once I had a Nanaimo Bar stout here and it was amazing!
- Where: Flughafenstraße 49, 12053 Neukölln | Map
- Hours: Monday + Tuesday 17-00:00 Wednesday + Thursday 17-01:00 Friday 17-03:00 Saturday 15-03:00 Sunday 15-00:00
- Muted Horn Website
Prager Frühling 1968
Yes, you’re in Berlin, but maybe you’re ready for a change of pace in taste? Head over to Prager Frühling: a Prague-during-springtime-themed bar, located in Pankow. They offer several Czech beers on tap (several Svijany beers, Pilsner Urquell, changing tap of local Czech breweries you’ve usually not heard of before) alongside classic Czech bar snacks (marinated Hermelin cheese and the likes) and tons of Czech memorabilia. If you’re not heading to Prague on this trip, this makes the perfect stand-in.
- Where: Florastraße 62, 13187 Pankow | Map
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 17-00:00 Sunday 17-23:00
- Prager Frühling Facebook Page
Protokoll Taproom
Protokoll has truly hit the sweet spot, nailing the essential trifecta of a top-notch craft beer bar: a thoughtfully designed and executed space and concept. Against a backdrop of oh-so-Instagrammable bright yellow tiles, Protokoll commands attention with its impressive lineup of 24 taps. They have an expertly curated beer list and a team of patient, knowledgeable staff who are happy to offer recommendations without making newcomers feel out of their depth.
- Where: Boxhagener Straße 110, 10245 Friedrichshain | Map
- Hours: Monday-Friday 17-02:00 Saturday 16-02:00 Sunday 16-00:00
- Prolokoll Website
Straßenbräu
Steeped in Berlin’s creative brewing culture since 2015, Straßenbräu at Ostkreuz is a modern craft beer bar offering a vibrant atmosphere and a diverse selection of brews. Its illuminated counter block draws you in to discover ten taps, featuring a mix of dependable house favorites and at least five weekly rotating specialties from their own kettles or partner breweries. Located on a tree-lined street, it’s an inviting spot to sample a flight of their often Berlin-themed beers, or enjoy wine, cider, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options, with the added convenience of being able to order food from nearby establishments.
- Where: Neue Bahnhofstraße 30, 10245 Friedrichshain | Map
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday 16-00:00 Thursday 16-01:00 Friday 16-02:00 Saturday 12-02:00 Sunday 12-00:00
- Straßenbräu Website
Victoria Stadler
This very Friedrichshain bar offers a taste of Bavaria with Schönramer beer on tap and in bottles, a point of pride for the owner who hails from the region. In winter, one of its rooms becomes extra cozy thanks to a wood-fired oven.
- Where: Neue Bahnhofstraße 7B, 10245 Friedrichshain | Map
- Hours: Daily 18-02:30
- Victoria Stadler Bar website
Berlin Beer Stores/ Bottle Shops
If you’re after some great brews for the park hang or to line your fridge with, head to one of these shops for a great selection.
Biererei Store
Bathed in the glow of a neon “CRAFT BEER” sign, Biererei Store’s window acts like a siren call to beer aficionados. Inside, a truly impressive array of beers awaits, boasting over 500 varieties from Berlin and beyond. Whether you’re a devoted craft beer enthusiast or a curious newcomer, you’re bound to find something intriguing (and delicious). (Read about their bar here.)
- Where: Oranienstraße 19, 10999 Kreuzberg | Map
- Hours: Sunday-Friday 14-01:00 Satuday 14-02:00
Bierlinie
If you’re after an assortment of craft beers in Prenzlauer Berg, Bierlinie is your best bet. While they stock beer from all over the world, their selection of Belgian beers is the standout. They also regularly host tasting events, if you want to learn more about beer in general.
- Where: Schliemannstraße 2, 10437 Prenzlauer Berg | Map
- Bierlinie Website
Brauerei Flessa
Brauerei Flessa is its own brewery. However, it doesn’t have an onsite taproom. However. they do offer a storefront, where you can grab a few of their delicious beers to-go.
- Where: Petersburger Str. 39, 10249 Friedrichshain | Map
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 11-16:00 Thursday Closed Saturday & Sunday
- Brauerei Flessa website
Honorable Mention: Any Späti
Not every späti will have an impressive array of craft beer. However, grabbing a wegbier (translation: way beer meaning a beer for the road) is a German tradition. Lots of spätis stock local beer and will carry many German favorites. (Look for a beer from Bavaria, which still follows the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516!) Then take a seat at the table outside (most shops will have them) or sit yourself down in one of Berlin’s many parks. Pröst!
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