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25. Marooush
30. Blacklight Minigolf
This minigolf venue has quickly become one of the city’s favourite word-of-mouth successes, a glowin-the-dark world of UV lights and surreal designs where even the balls shine out of the blackness. The course is divided into five different rooms with 18 holes, each with its own fantastical feel. Located in Kreuzberg’s Görlitzer Park.
34. Alessandro International
Marooush is the first Egyptian-oriental restaurant, gourmet grill, shisha lounge, cocktail bar and club in Berlin. Enjoy an incredible dinner, great entertainment, cocktails & shisha and then dance on into the night to great oriental tunes in a mixed crowd. Reservations recommended.
Mehringdamm 33, Kreuzberg Mon-Thu 8-22, Fri 8-23, Sat-Sun 9-23 www.eastlondon.de
Knesebeckstr. 48, Charlottenburg Tel 030 887 118 335, Mon-Sun from 15 www.marooush.de
Görlitzer Str. 1, next to Edelweiß, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6162 1960, Mon–Fri 12–22, Sat-Sun 10-22 www.indoor-minigolf-berlin.de
Joachimstaler Str. 25, Charlottenburg Tel 030 2121 2261, Mon-Sat 10-20 www.alessandro-berlin.de
2. Melbourne Canteen
14. Sfizy Veg
Sfizy Veg 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 and coffees.
26. Café Morgenland
This cafe’s legendary Saturday, Sunday and holiday brunch serves a beautiful buffet complete with gourmet cheese, fresh fruit and veggies, crepes and other vegetarian dishes, cold cuts, shrimp cocktails and much more. Daily menus from €5, happy hour cocktails for €3.50 after 20. Reservations suggested.
31. Marooush
Pannierstr. 57, Neukölln Tel 030 6273 1602, Mon-Sun from 9 www.melbournecanteen.com
Treptower Str. 95, Neukölln Tel 0151 26966839, Wed-Sun 12-23 www.sfizyveg.de
Skalitzer Str. 35, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6113 291, Mon-Fri 9-1, Sat-Sun from 10 www.morgenland-berlin.de
Knesebeckstr. 48, Charlottenburg Tel 030 887 118 335, Mon-Sun from 15 www.marooush.de
3. Brachvogel
15. Ponte Verde
27. Kiez Gourmet
Carl-Herz-Ufer 34, Kreuzberg Tel. 693 04 32, Mon-Sun 9 www.brachvogel-berlin.de
Kirchhofstr. 41, Neukölln Tel 0179 4640 978, Mon-Sun 10-23 www.ponteverde.de
Manitiusstr. 23-24, Neukölln Tel 030 232 55439, Mon-Sat 10-20, Sun from16 www.kiezgourmet.de
4. Schwarzes Café
16. Louisiana Kid
Kantstr. 148, Charlottenburg Tel 030 3138 038, Mon-Sun all day www.schwarzescafe-berlin.de
Alte Schönhauser Str. 2, Mitte Tel 030 2061 5334, Mon-Fri 12-24 www.louisiana-kid.de
1. 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.
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 take on an East London eatery – no cockney required!
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.
Located along the Landwehrkanal, enjoy a variety of seasonal delights. Join them for breakfast, Sunday brunch or business lunch Monday to Friday. Relax in the heart of Berlin and if the sun is shining, enjoy a round of minigolf. The perfect place for your private or corporate events!
Enjoy well balanced organic specials from an exclusively vegetarian & vegan menu. Ponte Verde offers fantastic breakfast & coffee, fresh homemade pasta as well as pizza. They also offer a rich variety of superb wine. It goes without saying, their products are also GMO free, MSG free, & have no artificial flavouring. Healthy & delicious – a different spin on vegetarian!
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.
Traditional Cajun cuisine offering all the classics including jambalaya, gumbo, fish soup, smothered beef, BBQ ribs and even Cajun-style gator filet. Top off your meal with a classic Sundae or a Miss Mississippi, vanilla ice cream in a coconut jacket with pineapple chutney and chocolate sauce. Y’all come back now ya hear!?
5. Rio Grande
Located directly on the river Spree - right at waterlevel – 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. May-Ayim-Ufer 9, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6107 4981, Mon-Sun from 10 www.riogrande-berlin.de
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Revaler Str. 99, Friedrichshain Tue-Sat from16 (kitchen until 3 Fri-Sat), Sun from 12 (bar from 21) www.emmapea.com
Oranienstr. 29, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6110 1313, Mon-Fri 9-19, Sat 10-16 www.koka36.de
Wilsnacker Str. 61, Tiergarten Tel 030 3020 8890, Wed-Sat 17-24 www.lei-e-lui.de
Zionskirchstr. 5, Mitte Tel 0157 7334 6020, Wed-Sat 19-22:30, Sun 17-22 www.facebook.com/robertakocht
7. Café im Literaturhaus
19. Roberta Bar
Fasanenstr. 23, Charlottenburg Tel 030 8825 414, Mon-Sun 9-1 www.literaturhaus-berlin.de
Zionskirchstr. 7, Mitte Tel 030 440 555 80, Sun-Thu 19-1:30, Fri-Sat 19-3 www.roberta-bar.de
8. Wind & Wetter
20. Gallo Pinto
Brunnenstr. 196, Mitte Tel 030 4920 5196, Mon-Sun 12-16/19-23 www.wind-wetter.com
Kaiser-Friedrich Str. 9, Charlottenburg Tel 030 6094 9055, Tue-Sun 7-22 www.gallo-pinto.eu
9. Bastard
21. Chez Dang
Reichenberger Str. 122, Kreuzberg Tel 030 5482 1866, Mon-Sun 9-17 www.bastard-berlin.de
Friedelstr. 31, Neukölln Tel 030 5305 1205, Thu-Tue from 11:30, Sat-Sun from 16 www.chez-dang.com
10. Sachiko Sushi
22. Viasko
Jeanne-Mammen-Bogen 584, Charlottenburg Tel 030 3132 282, Tue-Sat 12-24, Sun 16-24 www.sachikosushi.com
Erkelenzdamm 49, Kreuzberg Tel 030 8849 9785, Tue-Sun 12-23 www.viasko.de
Whet your taste buds with Wind & Wetter’s 100% vegan cuisine offering a weekly rotating menu including mouth-watering items such as chilli non-carne, seitan skewers with peanut sauce, mock tuna casserole and delicious desserts from vegan ice-cream to raw citrus cheesecake. So good you’ll be begging for more.
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!
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 offered for the same price on Sundays.
This beautiful little kitchen serves southern German and Austrian home-style cooking. Discover authentic dishes made from the best ingredients, traditional production and tons of love. Watch the passionate chef prepare your meal in the open kitchen while you sip on one of their Bavarian beers.
Looking for concert tickets in Berlin without the insane processing fees? Be it techno, indie rock or cabaret, local institution KOKA36 has got you covered. Order your tickets online or stop by the friendly Oranienstraße shop.
Marooush is the first all-in-one Egyptian-oriental restaurant, gourmet grill, shisha lounge, cocktail bar and club in Berlin. It offers spectacular entertainment every Friday and Saturday with a stunning belly dance show sure to leave you ready to dance the night away to hip-moving oriental tunes. Dinner reservations recommended.
Berlin’s first-class beauty nail/foot spa and lounge offers massage, acupuncture, aroma therapy, makeup, waxing, manicure/pedicure, wellness packages, detox procedures, body shaping applications and much more. Stop in and indulge yourself while shopping at a Berlin landmark, the KaDeWe.
Shopping 35. Herr Nilsson GODIS
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Herr Nilsson brings the world of Scandinavian candy to Berlin. Choose from over 111 sweet, sour & liquorice sorts from Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Mix as may different godis as you like in a cute paper bag, or fill a glass jar or a gift bag with your selection. Check out the website & online shop to get your favourites mailed right to you. Wühlischstr. 58, Friedrichshain Mon-Fri 11-19, Sat-Sun 13-18. www.herrnilsson.com
32. The Wostel
36. Ausberlin
Hobrechtstr. 66, Neukölln Tel 030 6900 4435, Mon-Fri 9-18 www.wostel.de
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 17, Mitte Tel 030 4199 7896, Mon-Sat 10-20 www.ausberlin.de
Need a place to get things done? Wostel offers a unique co-working and seminar space for any onthe-go work needs you may have. Rent a desk for the day for only €10 and enjoy high speed internet, use of a printer/scanner/copier and coffee or tea in the kitchenette in one of the hippest districts in Berlin.
This unique store offers items from over 180 local designers and over 3000 products in total, all created and made in Berlin. From fashion, design and music to gifts and literature, Ausberlin has something for everyone who is addicted to Berlin.
33. Heart of Gold
37. Das Schwarze Glas
Johannisstr. 11, Mitte Tel 030 2900 3300, Fax 030 2904 4717 www.heartofgold-hostel.de
Jonasstr. 33, Neukölln Tel 030 5471 5000, Mon-Fri 15-20, Sat 12-19 www.das-schwarze-glas.de
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!
Das Schwarze Glas (“the black glass”, used by pros to hide the colour) stocks French wines from organically or bio-dynamically grown grapes, most of which are sold exclusively there. They also offer seminars that cover a range of topics for beginners and wine buffs alike.
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Roberta Kocht’s bigger sister has been serving nice drinks since 1999. Lots of regulars mix peacefully with the more adventurous visitors that make their way to Roberta. Sometimes music is played from old records, but mostly the famous 70’s tape decks are on duty.
Latin American food at its best! Gallo Pinto offers classic favourites including its signature dish with rice and beans, plantains, avocado and beef. All meals are homemade using only fresh ingredients. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere, warm service and great food, all at very reasonable prices.
Experience a culinary tour of 3 South East Asian countries deeply rooted in the Dang family history: Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. This family-owned business knows how to offer home-style cooking at friendly prices. Don’t miss the lunch special for €5.90 on weekdays from 12-17!
Tucked away in a leafy corner between Kottbusser Tor and the Landwehrkanal, Viasko offers 100% vegan, fresh and environmentally conscientious cuisine in a contemporary basement restaurant. Drop in for lunch, Sunday brunch, select beers on tap and to enjoy their weekly-changing menu while sunning yourself in their cosy beer garden.
11. Rosa Caleta
23. Hashi Izakaya
Muskauer Str. 9, Kreuzberg Tel 030 6953 7859, Tue-Sat 18-23:30, Sun 14-1, kitchen until 23:30 www.rosacaleta.com
Rosenthaler Str. 63, Mitte Tel 030 6796 1459, Mon-Sat 12-24, Sun 18-24 www.hashi-kitchen.de
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.
Music & Entertainment 28. Koka36
This vegetarian restaurant and bar serves a daily menu of fresh vegan and vegetarian dishes including burritos, tortillas, quesadillas, wraps, soups, tapas, cakes, desserts, coffee and even cocktails in the centre of Friedrichshain’s vibrant club district.
18. Roberta Kocht
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 stroll through the Ku’damm area and a lovely destination for afternoon “coffee and cake”.
Kiez Gourmet stands for local, tasty and fresh. They care about food! 100% organic food, wine and beer. Freshly prepared cakes and daily specials from the kitchen. Enjoy exceptional coffee in their comfy café.
17. Emma Pea
6. Lei e Lui
Certified all-organic food at the lovingly decorated Lei e Lui. A variety of tasty and creative MediterraneanOriental 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.
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Herrfurthstr. 5, Neukölln Tel 030 6796 2701, Mon-Tue/Thu 12-22, Fri 12-23, Sat 15-23, Sun 15-22
The Matrix Club Berlin will always offer you a varied programme with special events, the best DJs and live acts. It’s open 7 nights a week from 22:00 – 365 nights a year! Check it out to experience a cracking good night.
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Albrechtstraße 14b, Mitte Tel 030 2828 548, Mon-Sun 11-1 www.kartoffelkeller.com
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This specialty restaurant offers specially chosen meals from German and French cuisine. Everything is homemade from the Flammkuchen and Spätzle to the quiche, soups, salads and desserts. Freshly baked Kuchen anyone?
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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.
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Hashi Izakaya offers authentic Japanese ‘tapas’ inspired by traditional Japanese family style sharing with an open kitchen for you to enjoy the chef’s performance. Hashi also offers a wide selection of Japanese spirits, including “schochu”.
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