Berlin – Around Town : Central Berlin: Around Alexanderplatz (part 3) – Pubs, Cafés & Beer Gardens, Restaurants

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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

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.

• Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 3

• 6:30am–11pm daily

• 030 238 28 0

Zur Gerichtslaube

The former court building is a stylish setting for traditional Berlin specialities.

• Poststr. 28

• 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

• noon–midnight daily

• 030 242 63 82

• no credit cards

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

• from 11am daily

• 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.

• Poststr. 28

• 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

• noon–midnight daily

• 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