First time being in Berlin? Interested in locating some of the best places for a night out and at the same time, experiencing a touch of the city’s history and tradition? That is why you should consider visiting Berlin’s historical taverns and gastropubs!
Here, in this walking guide, friendship and a little trekking will help you discoverিনつく Berlin with its new faces of pretty neighborhoods, enjoy a cold beer, being surrounded by Berlin’s special atmosphere. Put on your comfortable pair of shoes, roll out your map and here we go!
Friedrichshain
1. Simon-Dach-Straße
Start your bar-hopping tourist guide of Berlin at Simon-Dach-Straße in Friedrichshain neighborhood. Boasting a number of gastrobars, bars and pubs, this particularly lively street is sure to satisfy anyone. From a comfortable and welcoming local tavern or to the latest modern bar with up and coming band or DJ, there is no let down.
When picking the places of interest within this area, you should definitely check Bierhof Rettungshund out – it is a beer garden with one of the widest options of beers and a very laid back atmosphere. Relax on the patio in the outdoor courtyard and try a Berliner Weisse or some good old German pilsner with friends or new acquaintances.
2. RAW Gelände
Proceed to another place – RAW Gelände; it is a versatile complex that was a railway repair yard at one time. Here, you’ll find an attractive combination of graffiti, nontraditional lofts, and beer gardens located inside of industrial structures.
Visit Hops and Barley, craft brewery operating inside the RAW Gelände. This micro brewery provides a variety of good beers that are brewed fresh on the spot. Amble up to one of the wooden tables and start a conversation with passers by or other beer fans.
Kreuzberg
1. Oranienstraße
Take yourself to Kreuzberg which makes of history and houses variety numbers of popular night clubs. Your search should begin on Oranienstraße –this is where many bars, pubs, and secret beer gardens are located.
A familiar location that interest tourists is Prater Garten, which is one of the oldest beer gardens in Berlin. Founded in 1837, it has managed to keep its historic look and feel and will provide a very real ‘Old World’ ambiance. Meet the locals and enjoy the fresh beer in the freshly created garden under the chestnut trees.
2. Bergmannstraße
Next head down to Bergmannstrasse, an avenue filled with many food joints and numerous pubs that are quite small.
Visit Villa Neukölln a friendly pub with a lovely setting and an exciting draught beer selection. Sip on German craft beer, or choose something from their great variety of beers from all over the world. If the weather is warm, have the beer on their terrace and you can watch the people go by while taking a break.
Conclusion
This traditional part of the culture is still alive and vis-à-vis can be enjoyed in numerous Berlin’s pubs and beer gardens. Spiritually, that transition is from Friedrichshain to Kreuzberg and each of the sections of Berlin has its own mood and secrets of its own.
In short, do not drink and drive and be polite to the Ghanaians and embrace their culture. Prost (cheers)!
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