Berlin's Most Instagrammable Bars

Berlin is an old, historic city born again thanks to a torn-down Wall, a reunified country, and an injection of young, trendsetting people from around the world. A mecca for artists and bohemians, here are the photo-perfect bars that reflect the city’s creative cool.

1. Madame Claude

Bar, Pub, Pub Grub

This self-proclaimed “bar for common people” located in a former brothel in Kreuzberg, invites punters to see this differently. The décor of Madame Claude is upside down, so you can expect to find a table and all your cutlery hanging from the ceiling. It is reminiscent of the scene in Mary Poppins when the gang laughs themselves into an upside down fit towards the ceiling. This topsy-turvy venue hosts live music and DJs everyday from 7pm and has great little chill areas with forested wallpaper and a basement downstairs for live shows.

2. Monkey Bar

Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Fusion, Cocktails

The bar staff at Monkey Bar often base their cocktail recipes on inspiring places around the world

Monkey Bar bar has it all – great views over the city, hipster lighting, indoor plants, explosive looking drinks and cocktails, a clever name, and neon signage, making it tick every photo op box. It also happens to be located on the 10th floor of the devastatingly cool 25hours Hotel, and offers breathtaking views of Berlin and a terrace built for sundowners.

3. Klunkerkranich

Bar, Cafe, Pub Grub

Klunkerkranich is situated on the rooftop of a shopping centre

This bar-cum-permaculture garden is undoubtedly Berlin’s best summertime bar. Klunkerkranich is located on a rooftop of a shopping center’s parking garage in Neukölln, and boasts incredible views over the city. Having a beer among the quirky, up-cycled decor and furniture and plants is a perfect way to end a day watching the sunset. They also host live concerts and bring in some of Berlin’s best DJs. Usually, a small donation that goes towards their efforts will get you inside. The bar is custom-built each season, and only opens from March through December.

5. The Liberate

This plush drinking hole is made from décor salvaged from the palace of The Republic, the parliament of the GDR. The furniture and finishings were liberated from the repressive Reds, to become The Liberate, where you can toast the present with a fine cocktail. It’s chic but never forbidding, as with the best of Berlin bars. Located in the touristic center of town, it’s a high-class selfie shoot, if there ever were such a thing.

The Liberate, Kleine Präsidentenstraße 4, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 88677778

https://www.instagram.com/p/-bJDH-KvAy/?taken-at=17307926&hl=en

6. Dschungel

Bar, German, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

Got lost in a fairytale of woodland and forests, soft lighting, and good alcohol at this enchanted little bar in the epicenter of cool, Kreuzkölln. Open everyday from 6pm, the bar is decorated with trees, plants, wild animals, and just enough grim to keep it edgy. Apparently it is also good for life advice and philosophical musings – just like any good bar. When you go to the bathroom you can ponder (and Instagram) sentiments such as “explore your vulnerabilities” and “we will have a generation of idiots when technology surpasses social interaction,” probably written by punters who found a stroke a genius in the bottom of their beer glass. So photograph all you like, but don’t forget to do it with friends!

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.