The Best Bars In Charlottenburg, Berlin

Perched on the very top of Bikini Berlin, not far from the infamous Bahnhof Zoo station in Charlottenburg, Monkey Bar offers unparalleled views across the city. From the sun-drenched terrace, guests can watch the sun dip below the horizon and the Fernsehturm slip into the evening. Monkey Bar is relatively pricey, especially the cocktails, but this is an excellent spot for drinking in the view whilst indulging in something sweet. The bar is paired with NENI restaurant next door, and there are regular DJs playing over the weekend.

Doubling as a restaurant, Paris Bar is a legendary part of Charlottenburg’s history. Having long served as a meeting point for West Berlin’s artists and filmmakers, it maintains its reputation as the home of chic food, excellent drinks, and a deeply creative crowd. The walls are decked out with the work of local artists, and guests are as likely to meet a local art student as they are to bump into a gallery director. The venue boasts a sophisticated atmosphere, from the starchy table cloths to the dark paneled walls.

Weighing in at a whopping 23 pages, the drinks menu at Juleps sets the bar high for excellent drinks. Juleps is laid out as a classic New York bar, all high stools and glittering optics. Peruse the extensive menu to find the exact combination that suits your needs. While the restaurant serves a cheery combination of American classics (including a truly decadent cheesecake), it’s the cocktails that people come for. Happy hour (daily from 5pm – 8pm) is enormously popular, and of course, any bar that offers cigars and cigarillos has got the whole who-gives-a-damn vibe solidly nailed down.