Eating + drinking

Appetite for summer!

© Philip Koschel

A cosy barbeque, exciting dishes or nibbling on something sweet– in summer Berlin has the right menu for all appetites: classically virtuoso or unusual ice-cream specialities, picnicking spots or restaurants for a day’s outing – all in nature. If you would like to spend a special romantic evening, just go for a meal on one of the restaurant ships and watch the sun sinking in the Spree.

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A few paces from the Oberbaumbrücke, ice cream afficionados seek out this little gem of a café. The owner, Ismail Aldemir, regularly produces new varieties, since he...
The “Alte Liebe” was for many decades the favourite spot for West Berliners for their first date. Today the ship, which is, incidentally, the only restaurant ship in...
The restaurant ship “Freiheit Fünfzehn” is anchored right on the banks of the Köpenicker Altstadt. Here – where the rivers Dahme and Spree join up – and ringed by the...
The attraction of the summer is a swimming pool which is embedded in the Spree. You can relax in hammocks on the wooden footbridge or in deck chairs in the sand. In...
Friedrichshain’s reputation as an alternative district is mirrored in the atmosphere prevalent in its biggest and most popular park, the Volkspark (Peoples’ Park) –...
You might think that you’re somewhere out in the countryside instead of slap-bang in the middle of a city. The former Tempelhof airport, used as a park since 2010,...
Görlitzer Platz is not actually called Görlitzer Platz at all. The locals affectionately call it “Görli”. And that’s why they say “Now we’re going to Görli”. In summer...
Let’s get one thing clear immediately: Those people looking for a peaceful spot for a barbecue are in the wrong place in the Mauerpark (Wall Park). The Mauerpark is a...
This south-facing beer garden gets sunshine all day long and offers a stunning view of the Müggelsee. As well as the beautiful view, you can enjoy treats such as scampi...
A peaceful oasis in the middle of Kreuzberg—in the evening hours, at the pond, one can sit wonderfully in the hollow and enjoy ice cream alongside the sun rays and water...
This café-restaurant is located right on a lake in the middle of the Tiergarten and in the summer months it attracts with the typical Bavarian beer garden atmosphere....
Beach bar in close proximity to the central station and the government district. At the banks of the Spree river, bedded in deck chairs, you can peer at the passing...
Why fly to the Mediterranean, when palm trees, deckchairs, straw umbrellas, a sandy beach and cocktails are waiting for you right in the heart of Berlin? Captains Beach...
The Elbe barge “Capt’n Schillow”, built in 1909, is moored beneath the monumental Charlottenburg gate. It mainly offers fish delicacies from the Havel area, but also...
Traditional Italian ice cream-making skill is harnessed here to meet modern day requirments for quality and ingredients. Whether the dish is the exotic 'King Barbarossa...
The "Club der Visionäre" is not a classic beach bar. However still counts as one of Berlin’s hottest spots in summer. The sand is missing, but this party location not...
Situated above the roofs of Berlin, this beach bar offers a wonderful view over the city. Huge amounts of sand were heaped up, which make the holiday feeling complete...
The restaurant ship Deckshaus is anchored at the quay wall in from of the Märkisches Museum. It really lives up to its name: its deck is an outstanding place to gaze in...
The "Deichgraf" almost would have died at age hundred. Thanks to a new team, the "Deichgraf" belongs again to the firmly established in the Wedding since 2004. In the...
In 2009 the Tempelhof harbour (named after the district) )was launched as a new shopping and culture centre. The restaurant and event ship “Glauchau/Alte Liebe Tempelhof...
Popular restaurant destination at the bank of the River Spree in the Treptower Park. Built neoclassical style in 1822 by Langhans, it includes the music restaurant...
This shop has ice creams in over 130 different flavours, with more added all the time, like ‘Buffalo milk with balsamic dressing’. Silvia and Uwe Schwarzkopf have been...
The Eismanufaktur Berlin is one of the most famous ice cream chains in Berlin. The most centrally-located café is in Berlin-Mitte. The Eismanufaktur ice cream shop lies...
Delicious ice-cream without any artificial flavourings or colourings whatsoever. Apart from the traditional strawberry, vanilla and chocolate favourites, there are also...
Opened in 2010, the Estrel Beer Garden is one of the newer summer gardens where you can sit outside, relax and drink beer. In this beer garden, situated in Sonnenallee...
A getaway to the Schlachtensee always goes along with a visit of the idyllic located historic inn. The restaurant attracts with excellent traditional cuisine, good wine...
Directly opposite the Spandau town hall, ice cream has been made here by hand for 80 years using traditional methods. The selection of 40 flavours ranges from apple to...
This waterside restaurant on the Flutgraben in Kreuzberg is housed in a building once used for renting out boats. Its wooden furniture, old lamps and ornate picture...
The Golgatha lies in the middle of Viktoriapark am Kreuzberg. Here, in the comfortable beer garden with barbecue station, the Berliner students meet. At night, Disco...
“Inka-Eis”, the small Latin American café in Schöneberg, woos with many extraordinary flavours; there, ice creams are available from exotic fruits, such as mango and...
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Barbecue Area

Barbecues at the Tempelhof Freiheit.

You might think that you’re somewhere out in the countryside instead of slap-bang in the middle of a city. The former Tempelhof airport, used as a

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BBQ at Görlitzer Park.

Görlitzer Platz is not actually called Görlitzer Platz at all. The locals affectionately call it “Görli”. And that’s why they say “Now we’re going to

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BBQ at Mauerpark.

Let’s get one thing clear immediately: Those people looking for a peaceful spot for a barbecue are in the wrong place in the Mauerpark (Wall Park).

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Beach bars

Club der Visionäre.

The "Club der Visionäre" is not a classic beach bar. However still counts as one of Berlin’s hottest spots in summer. The sand is missing, but this

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Deck 5.

Situated above the roofs of Berlin, this beach bar offers a wonderful view over the city. Huge amounts of sand were heaped up, which make the holiday

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Fischerhütte at the Schlachtensee.

A getaway to the Schlachtensee always goes along with a visit of the idyllic located historic inn. The restaurant attracts with excellent traditional

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Beer gardens

Deichgraf.

The "Deichgraf" almost would have died at age hundred. Thanks to a new team, the "Deichgraf" belongs again to the firmly established in the Wedding

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Estrel Beer Garden.

Opened in 2010, the Estrel Beer Garden is one of the newer summer gardens where you can sit outside, relax and drink beer. In this beer garden,

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Loretta at the Landhaus Söhnel.

Idyllic restaurant destination with luxurious summer garden at the Griebnitzsee in the district of Zehlendorf.

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Boat restaurants

Alte Liebe.

The “Alte Liebe” was for many decades the favourite spot for West Berliners for their first date. Today the ship, which is, incidentally, the only

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Ars Vivendi.

The restaurant ship “Freiheit Fünfzehn” is anchored right on the banks of the Köpenicker Altstadt. Here – where the rivers Dahme and Spree join up –

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Capt’n Schillow .

The Elbe barge “Capt’n Schillow”, built in 1909, is moored beneath the monumental Charlottenburg gate. It mainly offers fish delicacies from the

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Country Inns

Café at the Neuen See.

This café-restaurant is located right on a lake in the middle of the Tiergarten and in the summer months it attracts with the typical Bavarian beer

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Eierschale Zenner.

Popular restaurant destination at the bank of the River Spree in the Treptower Park. Built neoclassical style in 1822 by Langhans, it includes the

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Fischerhütte at the Schlachtensee.

A getaway to the Schlachtensee always goes along with a visit of the idyllic located historic inn. The restaurant attracts with excellent traditional

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Ice cream

Aldemir Ice Cafe.

A few paces from the Oberbaumbrücke, ice cream afficionados seek out this little gem of a café. The owner, Ismail Aldemir, regularly produces new

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Café am Engelbecken.

A peaceful oasis in the middle of Kreuzberg—in the evening hours, at the pond, one can sit wonderfully in the hollow and enjoy ice cream alongside

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Caramello.

Traditional Italian ice cream-making skill is harnessed here to meet modern day requirments for quality and ingredients. Whether the dish is the

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Picknick areas

Picnic in the Tempelhofer Park.

This used to be a busy airport for many decades, also being the nub of the Allies’ supply flights - especially during the post-war airlift. After

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Picnic in the Tiergarten.

This is the classic park located right in the middle of Berlin. You’re sure to find a suitable spot in this enormous park, whether in the heat of the

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Picnic in Volkspark Friedrichshain.

The top address for outdoor activities of all kinds right in the heart of Friedrichshain. The spacious park has plenty of room not only for joggers

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