Great Date Night Bars In East Kreuzberg Berlin

Berlin is both praised and lamented as a city of singles. According to city records, over 50% of Berliners are registered as partnerless and living alone. Dating in the traditional sense involves commitment, and the act of going on a ‘date’ implies conforming to a plan. Berliners don’t like either, so tend to prefer open-ended, casual drinks at one of city’s many bars. We’ve shortlisted the places in East Kreuzberg which are especially romantic in one way or another – offering cosy conversation or, if needed, valuable privacy.

Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

1. Kirk Bar

Bar, Pub Grub, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, German

Kirk is an institution lying at the eastern end of Skalitzer Straße. Although the bar provides the same hazy, bare-walled and candlelit atmosphere as many other places, table service provided by black-shirted servers adds a subtle element of class. The real romantic value of Kirk is found in its lounge at the back, lined on three sides by a deep, U-shaped sofa, and invigorated by a stylish fireplace in the corner. Secluded and trendy, Kirk can be a beautiful setting for a date night. Consider this a venue for a slightly more sophisticated occasion.

2. Kaiser Bar

Bar, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, German

Kaiser Bar offers its mostly older clientele a bastion of tradition in an area increasingly defined by global hipster culture and party tourism. Although the place occasionally gets busy, it’s rarely packed. This means that many ‘prime’ seats are often available; the booths in the raised section are perfect for intimate conversations. Drinks are modestly priced, and owner Alex attends the bar with leisurely but watchful table service. Although a perfectly good place to spend the night, Kaiser Bar also serves as a great location to to start the evening off before visiting the heavy-duty clubs nearby.

Bohnengold

Despite its bawdy weekend reputation, Bohnengold is a brilliant early-week date venue. For conversation, the foyer and main bar area are full of shadowy nooks and crannies. Walk through the corridor to reach the games room, which features a peppy mix of social table-top classics like foosball as well as various arcade games. Finally, the dance floor itself is in a separate, musty club area in the back. On a quiet night, you may often find this space empty giving you the area to yourselves.

Bohnengold, Reichenberger Str. 153, Berlin, +49 30 78958410