Address
Dresdener Strasse 122, 10999 Berlin, Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg, Berlin
Kreuzberg, Berlin
Best For
Classical cocktails, Kreuzberg neighbourhood, late evenings
Opening Hours
Daily19:00–04:00
Reservations
Walk-in
Dress Code
Casual
Price Range
$$ · Cocktails from €10
Our Take
Kreuzberg's Heritage Cocktail Bar
Würgeengel — meaning 'Exterminating Angel' after the Buñuel film — is a heritage Kreuzberg cocktail bar that has been pouring on Dresdener Strasse since the 1990s. The room is wood-panelled, dim, and intentional — and the cocktail programme has been consistent for decades.
The drinks are classical and precise. The bartenders are formally trained and work without theatre. The Negroni, Manhattan, and Old Fashioned are all benchmark. The bar runs late — until 4am most nights.
The crowd is older Kreuzberg professionals and visiting cocktail enthusiasts who want something other than the modern Berlin scene. Pair with the wider Berlin cocktail scene for a complete evening.
What to Order
Negroni
Built classically. Stirred 60 seconds. Reliable.
Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura. Stirred 60 seconds.
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, Angostura. Built without ceremony.
Sidecar
Cognac, Cointreau, fresh lemon. The 1920s classic.
