Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg (BER) opened in October 2020, nine years late and €4 billion over budget. The drinking programme matches the airport's awkward debut — competent rather than ambitious, with most options being chain operators rather than the Berlin neighbourhood bars one might hope for. The Lufthansa Senator Lounge in Terminal 1 is the Star Alliance Gold play and the most polished public option; the Air Berlin/easyJet lounges are functional. Käfer (the Munich grand caterer) operates an outpost airside that serves a real Riesling programme.
Charlottenburg · $$$
A-Trane draws a steady local crowd in Charlottenburg. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
City centre · $$$
Amano Bar is the rooftop of Hotel Amano in Mitte. The view is good rather than spectacular — the central Berlin skyline including the TV Tower — and the cocktai
Mitte · $$$
B-Flat Acoustic Music & Jazz draws a steady local crowd in Mitte. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
Mitte · $
Bar 3 draws a steady local crowd in Mitte. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
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