Travel Reference
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DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE
Bergmannkiez
BEER GARDEN
GOLGATHA
030-785 2453;
www.golgatha-berlin.de
; Dudenstrasse 48-64;
from 9am
Apr-Sep; Platz der Luftbrücke, Yorckstrasse)
This classic beer garden right in Viktoriapark gets a changing cast of characters depending
on where the hand of the clock points. Families invade in the daytime, lured by the adjacent
adventure playground. Laid-back locals catch the day's final rays on the rooftop terrace, and
wrinkle-free party folk arrive after 10pm when a DJ hits the decks.
BAR
LIMONADIER
7pm-2am Mon-Thu, 7pm-3am Fri & Sat, 7pm-1am Sun; Mehringdamm)
A big portrait of Harry Johnson, whose 1882 bartenders' manual is still the profession's
'bible', keeps an eye on imbibers at this neighbourhood-adored cocktail cavern. The drinks
menu shows tiki, apothecary and classic influences. Worth trying: locally inspired modern
drinks like Berlin at Night or Kreuzberg Spritz. Happy hour: 7pm to 9pm.
CLUB
GRETCHEN
030-2592 2702;
www.gretchen-club.de
; Obentrautstrasse 19-21;
hours
vary, always Fri & Sat; Mehringdamm, Hallesches Tor)
Berlin's drum-and-bass temple has set up in the brick-vaulted stables of a former Prussian
regiment, but Gretchen is no one-trick pony - other musical styles, from electro to indie and
jazz, get plenty of play as well. Pleasant door, unpretentious crowd.
Kottbusser Tor & the Landwehrkanal
BAR
SCHWARZE TRAUBE
7pm-5am; Görlitzer Bahnhof)
Mixologist Atalay Aktas was Germany's Best Bartender of 2013 and this pint-sized drinking
parlor is where he and his staff create their magic potions. Since there's no menu, each drink
