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1. Matrix
The Matrix Club Berlin will always offer you a varied programme with special events, best DJs and live acts. It opens 7 nights a week from 22:00 - 365 nights a year! Check it out to experience a cracking good night.
22. Varadero
27. Helter Skelter Hostel
May-Ayim-Ufer 9, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6107 4981, Mon-Sun from 10 www.riogrande-berlin.de
Vorbergstr. 11, Schöneberg Tel 030 7871 6667, Mon-Sun from 17, www.varaderobar.de
Kalkscheunenstr. 4-5, Mitte Tel 030 2804 4997 www.helterskelterhostel.com
11. Lei e Lui
23. Sfizy Veg
Located directly on the river Spree - right at water-level – with the best view of the Oberbaumbrücke, Rio Grande is the ideal place to take a break from the busy city. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with changing menus featuring contemporary Austrian and international food. Check out their exhibition room and arrive by boat if you want.
Certified all-organic food at the lovingly decorated Lei e Lui. A variety of tasty and creative Mediterranean-Oriental specialties for your dining enjoyment. Some regular specialities are fruity vegan vegetable cream soups, curry and couscous meals, pasta, risotti and homemade cakes and desserts.
Sfizyveg is the first 100% Vegan pizzeria in Europe. Located in a cosy, libertarian minded atmosphere in Neukölln, they offer a wide range of traditional Italian dishes adapted into a vegan style. Their impressive menu offers more than 100 varieties of vegan pizzas, calzones, pastas, paninis, homemade ice cream, fresh juices/ smoothies, & coffees from local collectives. They’ve also got a selection of English language books in their trust based library.
One of the few real backpackers’ places in Berlin with an international staff. Newly renovated in November 2007, Helter Skelter is centrally located and has a self-catering kitchen to make you feel all the more at home. Get back to the roots!
ShopPING
Warschauer Platz 18, Friedrichshain Mon-Sun from 22 www.matrix-berlin.de
Wilsnacker Str. 61, Tiergarten Tel 030 3020 8890, Tue-Sat 17-24, Sun 16-23 www.lei-e-lui.de
Treptower Str. 95, Neukölln Tel 0151 26966839, Wed-Sun 12-23 www.sfizyveg.de
2. Blue Man Group
12. Sorgenfrei
24. Merle‘s Roti & Rum
28. Memory
Goltzstr.18, Schöneberg Tel 030 3010 4071, Tue-Fri 12-19, Sat 10-18, Sun 13-18 www.sorgenfrei-in-berlin.de
Yorkstr. 22, Kreuzberg Tel 030 7556 5809, Tue-Sun 15:30-22 www.trinidad-cuisine.de
Schwedter Str. 2, Prenzlauer Berg Tel 0160 6501 4348, Mon-Sat 8:30-17
BLUE MAN GROUP is a fascinating mix of a rousing concert atmosphere, high-class comedy and incredible effects. This bilingual show in German and English is unique in Europe! Experience it only at the Stage BLUEMAX Theater in Berlin. Join these three men in blue in their extraordinary adventure and dive into a new dimension in live entertainment: interactive, inspiring, simply brilliant. Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 4, Mitte Tel 01805 4444 www.bluemangroup.de
This cosy café & vintage shop offers organic coffee, homemade cakes and pies, ice cream, Hawaii toast & other hot treats from Mother’s kitchen. Accessories and furniture of the 50s & 60s. Buy, sell and exhibit.
13. Café im Literaturhaus
Language 3. Tandem
Tandem makes you speak - German, English & several other languages. Students from all over the world enjoy their dynamic classes & enthusiastic teachers. Classes are held in small groups (max. 11 students). Courses run all year round & are available at every level - at reasonable prices. The school is in Prenzlauer Berg, close to Volkspark Friedrichshain. The tramways M4 & M10 stop just around the corner. Bötzowstr. 26, Prenzlauer Berg Tel 030 4413 003 www.tandem-berlin.de
Enjoy an excellent coffee in one of Berlin’s nicest cafés, the elegant and much-loved Literaturhaus. The staff is extraordinarily courteous and the atmosphere pleasant. A perfect stop on a summer stroll through the Ku’damm area, and the perfect destination for afternoon “coffee and cake”. Fasanenstr. 23, Charlottenburg Tel 030 8825 414, Mon-Sun 9-1 www.literaturhaus-berlin.de
Restaurants & Cafes 4. Hirsch
At first glance you might be excused for overlooking this pub, but upon entering you’ll be glad you didn’t. This bar combines the intimacy reminiscent of an English pub with traditional southern German food, like Spätzle and Maultaschen, and a huge selection of beers.
Knaackstr. 37, Prenzlauer Berg Tel 030 4429 229, Mon-Fri from 16, Sat-Sun from 10 www.gugelhof.de
Berlin’s first cupcake shop! Since 2007 they have been serving up freshly baked cupcakes, vegan apple pie, N.Y. cheesecake, vegan banana bread & brownies. They also offer bagels, coffee, tea, chai, American style soft drinks & much more! Vegan, veggie & gluten-free friendly! Krossener Str. 12, Friedrichshain Tel 030 2576 8687, Mon-Sun 12-20 www.cupcakeberlin.de
From Bastard with love: whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, this restaurant is not just for those who are born out of wedlock. Choose from the changing seasonal menu created with love for fresh ingredients and fine food. Our tip: try the homemade stone-oven bread!
5. Melbourne Canteen
17. Sachiko Sushi
Pannierstr. 57, Neukölln Tel 030 6273 1602, Mon-Sun from 9 www.melbournecanteen.com
Jeanne-Mammen-Bogen 584, Charlottenburg Tel 030 3132 282, Tue-Sat 12-24, Sun 16-24 www.sachikosushi.com
6. Brachvogel
18. Dirty South
Carl-Herz-Ufer 34, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6930 432, Mon-Sun from 9 www.brachvogel-berlin.de
Krossener Str. 18, Friedrichshain Tel 030 2936 0555, Tue-Fri 17-24, Sat-Sun 12-24 www.facebook.com/dirtysouthberlin
7. Schwarzes Café
19. Rosa Caleta
Kantstr. 148, Charlottenburg Tel 030 3138 038, Mon-Sun all day www.schwarzescafe-berlin.de
Muskauer Str. 9, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6953 7859, Tue-Sat 18-23:30, Sun 14-1, kitchen until 23:30 www.rosacaleta.com
8. Rita
20. Kartoffelkeller
Pannierstr. 12, Neukölln Tel 030 2432 5901, Mon-Sun 10-3
Albrechtstraße 14b, Mitte Tel 030 2828 548, Mon-Sun 11-1 www.kartoffelkeller.com
9. EssBar
21. East London
Schwäbische Str. 16, Schöneberg Tel 030 2191 7228, Mon-Sun from 9 www.essbar-berlin.de
Mehringdamm 33, Kreuzberg Mon-Thu 8-22, Fri 8-23, Sat-Sun 9-23 www.eastlondon.de
Since the 1970s, Schwarzes Café on Savignyplatz has been a cult favourite among artists, anarchists, foreigners and Charlottenburgers. It’s open 24/7 and they have English menus and serve organic meat.
Rita offers an excellent brunch and great coffee throughout the day. By night, enjoy music while sipping on an Aperol Sour or a nice wine selected from their fabulous cocktail and wine menu.
This restaurant offers a diverse selection of food and drink – from Flammkuchen to steak. Tasty breakfast served daily from 9. Every weekday an affordable business lunch is served from 12-16. U-Bahn Eisenacher Straße, Schwäbische Straße exit. Sports events on the big screen!
It’s easy to see why Kylie Minogue shops here: a haven for vintage lovers, the small boutique offers an extensive range of 1950s to 1970s treasures from handbags and suitcases to jewellery and evening dresses… at affordable prices! And like Kylie, drop by the café next door for a tasty snack.
29. Karizma
Enjoy well balanced organic specials from an exclusively vegetarian & vegan menu. Ponte Verde offers fantastic breakfast & coffee, fresh homemade pasta, afternoon cake as well as pizza in the evening. They also offer a rich variety of superb wine, also available to go. It goes without saying, their products are also GMO free, MSG free, & have no artificial flavouring. Healthy & delicious - a different spin on vegetarian!
Looking for beautiful, extravagant and rare items in Berlin? Without ruining your budget? Karizma Berlin awaits you with clothes, scarves, Brazilian and American shapewear, interior decoration, accessories and invidual designs by the owner!
Kirchhofstr. 41, Neukölln Tel 0179 4640 978, Mon-Sun 10-23 www.ponteverde.de
Brunnenstr. 169, Mitte Tel 0176 3289 1200, Mon-Fri 12-18, Sat 11-17 www.karizmaberlin.com
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AccomModation 26. Heart of Gold
Don’t panic – it’s the starship of Berlin hostels. The first and only themed hostel inspired by the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by D. Adams. Read the book and have fun!
Johannisstr. 11, Mitte Tel 030 2900 3300, Fax 030 2904 4717 www.heartofgold-hostel.de
Herr Nilsson brings the world of Scandinavian candy to Berlin. Choose from over 111 sweet, sour & licorice sorts from Sweden, Finland & Denmark. Mix as many lösgodis as you like - your bag’s weight sets the price. Check out the new website & online shop to get your godis mailed right to you! Wühlischstr. 58, Friedrichshain Mon-Fri 12-20, Sat 13-18 www.herrnilsson.com
31. Toast & Jam
Fed up rummaging through bins of smelly second-hand jeans and stained blouses? Berlin’s one and only vintage fashion fair is decking the halls of Umspannwerk Kreuzberg with the finest vintage items Berlin has to offer - from pre-war clothing and sixties sunglasses to eighties accessories and retro tattoos. Umspannwerk Kreuzberg, Ohlauer Str. 43, Kreuzberg July 7-8, Saturday 10-22 (fashion show from 19), Sunday 10-19 www.toastandjam.de
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Reichenberger Str. 122, Kreuzberg Tel 030 5482 1866, Mon-Sun from 9 www.bastard-berlin.de
Enjoy a variety of seasonal delights right on Landwehrkanal. Join them for breakfast, Sunday brunch or business lunch Monday to Friday. Relax in the heart of Berlin & enjoy a round of minigolf. Perfect for your private or corporate events. Sports events on the big screen!
25. Ponte Verde
Gugelhof has been serving great Alsatian cooking to the people of Prenzlauer Berg for 12 years and serves the original tarte flambée. Enjoy the friendly service and cosy interior of this family-owned restaurant.
Kopernikusstr. 3, Friedrichshain Tel 030 2966 3296, Mon-Sun from 16 www.hirsch-friedrichshain.de
The friendly atmosphere of the Melbourne café scene transported to Berlin. Good flat white or latte, Melbourne style breakfast featuring poached eggs or corn fritters. They also serve delicious dinners - from small share plates to satisfying main meals and fantastic cocktails.
Stirred up with 500 years of colonial history in a cultural melting pot, one of Trinidad’s most popular dishes is the Roti – a delicious baked flatbread. Served with split peas and cumin, you can use it to scoop up dishes like curry chicken, beef stew, mango talkari and more. Take a trip through the world of Trinidadian cuisine – you can even break with the tradition and use cutlery!
14. Gugelhof
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Varadero serves authentic Cuban food and cocktails since 2002 in a friendly and laid back atmosphere. Weekly, the back of the restaurant is rearranged to leave space for Salsa classes. All coctails €4,50; Mondays and Sundays main courses €5,50.
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10. Rio Grande
Berlin’s original Kaiten sushi bar: each piece of sushi floats past you on a wooden boat. Situated in an S-Bahn arch, the bar is a design and culinary delight. Business lunch daily from 12-15. All dishes cost the same on Sunday.
Comfort food & cocktails. Fusion tacos, quesadillas, burritos, chili, nachos, meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, Louisiana Tofu, American brunch, breakfast burritos, bloody marys, mimosas & Pabst Blue Ribbon beer! Vegan, veggie & gluten-free friendly!
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Without a doubt Berlin’s finest Jamaican food. Located conveniently on the U1 at Görlitzer Bahnhof. Live music, art exhibitions, catering and intimate dining atmosphere with creative dishes with a European touch. Great homemade cake selection.
fahrradstation Potsdam Gutenbergstraße 52-53 14467 Potsdam Tel. 0331 280 38 16 potsdam@fahrradstation.de
Bring this ad and get a 5 EUR discount ANY item or service valid once p. person Call +49(0)30 20 45 45 00 www.fahrradstation.com
Every one of your favorite potato recipes is here for your enjoyment in their cosy cellar restaurant. From typical Berlin potato soup with Wurst and bacon to potato puffers, roast, pureed, fried or baked and many casserole dishes from around the world.
East London serves you the best that British cookery has to offer. The restaurant creatively trumps the standard bland and stodgy image of food from the British Isles. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in Berlin’s spin on an East London eatery - no cockney required!
Enjoy the ride Bike rentals & guided city tours First class & 2nd hand bicycles Sunday service & friendly people
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