Where to drink beer in Berlin
From microbrews to classics, TripExpert brings you the ten best spots for Bier in the German capital.
Whether you’re a craft beer aficionado or a stickler for tradition, there are plenty of places in the German capital to enjoy a cold one just the way you like it. From dive bars to trendy brewpubs to old-fashioned beer gardens, here are some of the very best spots to drink beer in the German capital, according to our local expert.
A traditional beer garden overlooking a lock in the Landwehrkanal in Tiergarten, Schleusenkrug is a favorite with locals and students — especially on warm summer days. A laid-back spot with regular live music concerts, it’s a great place to down a cold one before hopping on (or off) a train at nearby Zoo Station. If you’re hungry, there’s an informal German-Mediterranean restaurant inside with a menu that changes weekly.
One of the pioneers of the Berlin craft beer movement, Hops & Barley has been brewing their own pils, weizen, cider, and stout since 2008. An inviting space housed in a former butcher shop, it gets packed on weekends and on Bundesliga game nights, but the staff is friendly and super-efficient, and their locally-made Knackerwurst sausage goes great with any brew you pick.
