Want to explore Berlin's nightlife without ending up with smoke-stained clothes? No problem! The capital offers numerous bars where enjoyment, not smoke, is the focus. Discover innovative cocktail labs and cosy living room bars where you can breathe deeply. We'll show you 11 places where you can enjoy excellent drinks in clean air and a great atmosphere.
Tip 1: Bellboy
When the Berlin evening sky darkens, the city awakens to its legendary nightlife. But an unforgettable night doesn't always have to be loud and smoky – sometimes it can be pure glamour. For those who want to enjoy excellent cocktails without clouds of smoke, the Bellboy on Gendarmenmarkt is an absolute must.
As soon as you step through the door, you leave modern Berlin behind and immerse yourself in a world of velvet, dark wood and surreal beauty. Bellboy is more than a bar, it is a loving homage to the Roaring Twenties, spiced with a pinch of eccentricity. Here, drinks are not simply served, they are staged: whether in a miniature bathtub, a shell or mystically steaming – every order is a little theatre piece for your senses. Enjoy the pure air and let yourself be enchanted by the creative magic of the mixologists.
Where: Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße 30, Mitte
Tip 2: Beavis Bar
Berlin is loud, colourful and fast-paced – but sometimes you long for a place of tranquillity and pure enjoyment. If you're looking for real craftsmanship, the Beavis Bar in Mitte is the place to go. Here, it's not about appearances, but pure taste.
Imagine a library, except that the shelves are lined with over 1,000 hand-picked craft spirits instead of books. In this small, smoke-free "liquid library", you can embark on a culinary journey around the world. Whether it's rare whisky, fine fruit brandy or gin that you mix yourself with tonic syrup – here, drinking becomes an education for the palate. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, perfect for deep conversations without loud music. Let the passionate team guide you through a tasting menu and discover flavours you never knew existed.
Where: Veteranenstraße 11, Mitte
Tip 3: FABELEI cocktail bar
Berlin is exciting, and sometimes your soul needs a retreat that feels like a warm hug. In the middle of charming Schöneberg, you'll find just that at FABELEI: an oasis that proves that world-class drinks and a living room atmosphere go wonderfully together.
As soon as you step into this cosy neighbourhood spot, you'll feel like you're visiting good friends. FABELEI eschews pretension and smoky twilight in favour of bright, stylish design and warm hospitality. Here you can sample seasonally changing cocktail creations that are perfectly crafted and often surprising. A special highlight: FABELEI also serves excellent bar food that is specially tailored to the drinks. As the air here is fresh and smoke-free, you can enjoy the fine aromas of the drinks and food completely unadulterated.
Where: Kyffhäuserstraße 21, Schöneberg
Tip 4: Monkey Bar
Berlin likes to show off its wild side – and sometimes you have to go high up to see it. If you want to combine the vibrant life of City West with a touch of the exotic, this hotspot in Charlottenburg is just the thing for you. Up here, the boundaries between urban hustle and bustle and green oasis blur.
Take the lift to the 10th floor of the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin and enter a world where the "urban jungle" is taken literally. At the Monkey Bar, you'll find not only creative highballs and relaxed beats, but above all a breathtaking panoramic view. Through the huge windows, you can look directly onto the monkey enclosure at Berlin Zoo and the iconic Gedächtniskirche. This is where Berliners and guests from all over the world meet in a stylish atmosphere to celebrate the evening without cigarette smoke, but with plenty of views.
Where: Budapester Straße 40, Charlottenburg
Tip 5: THE GIN ROOM
Sometimes good things are so close – or in this case, so wonderfully hidden in the heart of Wilmersdorf. If you love classic West Berlin flair, where old-building charm meets modern bar culture, then THE GIN ROOM is your new living room. Here, enjoyment is celebrated, completely smoke-free, but with all the more aroma.
As soon as you enter, you'll feel the special atmosphere: high stucco ceilings, elegant parquet flooring and an impressive back wall where more than 500 different types of gin sparkle like little treasures. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced connoisseur, the knowledgeable team will take you by the hand and guide you through the jungle of botanicals. Here, you don't just order a gin and tonic, you get a tailor-made recommendation that is precisely tailored to your taste.
Where: Pariser Straße 38, Wilmersdorf
Tip 6: The Gibson Bar Berlin
Berlin is known for writing the best stories – and sometimes this city feels like a film set. If you're in the mood for a change of scenery where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, then the perfect setting awaits you in Kreuzberg.
Behind the unassuming façade of the Gibson Bar , you enter a dark but fascinating parallel world. The interior is reminiscent of a mix of film noir and steampunk: dim lighting, heavy curtains, copper details and an atmosphere that invites whispering. Here, the bartenders are the true directors of your evening, mixing complex drinks that taste as exciting as a good thriller. As this is also a smoke-free zone, you can discover the subtle nuances of the often unusual ingredients undisturbed and surrender completely to the moment.
Where: Stresemannstraße 95, Kreuzberg
Tip 7: Wax On
Neukölln is known for its vibrant nightlife and unconventional style. But in the middle of the bustling Weserstraße, Wax On proves that absolute top class and neighbourhood casualness harmonise perfectly. If you're in the mood for drinks that are causing a stir internationally without having to sit in a stuffy atmosphere, this is the place for you.
At first glance, Wax On looks like a cosy neighbourhood bar with lots of wood and warm lighting. But behind the bar, magic happens: with almost scientific precision and state-of-the-art technology, the team creates cocktails that often look crystal clear but explode with flavour. This isn't about colourful umbrellas, but pure, perfectly balanced taste. The air is fresh, the service warm and unpretentious – a place where cocktail nerds and neighbours alike feel at home.
Where: Weserstraße 208, Neukölln
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Tip 8: Truffle Pig Bar
Berlin loves hide and seek. The city's true gems are often not on display, but waiting to be discovered. If you like the thrill of the unknown and are ready to look behind the façade, a very special adventure awaits you in Neukölln.
Behind an inconspicuous door at the back of another bar (Kauz & Kiebitz) lies the Truffle Pig Bar – a speakeasy that lives up to its name. Like a truffle pig digging for the best, you'll find excellent cocktail artistry hidden away here. The atmosphere is mystical, intimate and wonderfully dark, but thanks to the smoking ban , the air remains clear. Here you can concentrate fully on the complex, often surprising flavours that the creative bartenders conjure up in your glass.
Where: Reuterstraße 47, Neukölln
Tip 9: Bar Clara
Berlin is a city of constant change, where history meets modernity. Nowhere is this more evident than at the legendary Tacheles site, which now shines in new splendour. If you want to combine culture and lifestyle, head straight to the spectacular roof of the Fotografiska Museum.
High above, Bar Clara awaits you – an architectural gem that is literally closer to the sky. Here you can end the evening in style after visiting the current photo exhibitions. The atmosphere is elegant and airy, completely smoke-free, and offers one of the most beautiful views in Berlin: through the glass façade or from the terrace, you can see the golden dome of the New Synagogue and the TV tower. The drinks are as artistic as the surroundings and perfectly designed to invigorate the senses.
Where: Oranienburger Straße 56, Mitte
Tip 10: Kink Bar
Berlin is a city of constant reinvention. Where brewing kettles once steamed, pure creativity now bubbles. A shining example of this can be found on the historic Pfefferberg site: Kink impressively demonstrates how perfectly old industrial architecture and avant-garde design can harmonise.
As soon as you enter this spacious, high-ceilinged room, your gaze is inevitably drawn upwards, where a spectacular red neon installation seems to float through the air. But Kink is more than just a visual hotspot. Here, bar and culinary laboratory merge. The bartenders experiment with homemade infusions, fermentation and unusual textures to serve you drinks that are as unique as the art on the ceiling. In this airy, smoke-free hall, you can take a deep breath, let the modern aesthetics sink in and taste how exciting a drink can be.
Where: Schönhauser Allee 176, Pankow
Tip 11: Lamm Bar
Berlin is huge, and each district has its own unique rhythm. If you're in the north of the city and looking for a place that combines urban coolness with absolute warmth, then Lamm Bar on the corner of Wisbyer Straße is your destination.
Here, where Prenzlauer Berg meets Pankow, you'll find a real neighbourhood gem that proves you don't always have to go to Mitte for excellent drinks. The interior captivates with its timeless design – chic, but so cosy that you won't want to leave. The atmosphere is wonderfully relaxed: the bar team serves you first-class highballs and creative house specialities with passion and without pretension. In the pleasant smoke-free air, you can take a deep breath, have good conversations and simply enjoy the moment. It's the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day.
Where: Wisbyer Straße 1, Pankow
