Melissa's Berlin
Go And See
04 February 2022
THE CLASSICS
Borchardt
A classic—a historic and trendy restaurant niched in a traditional townhouse near Gendarmenmarket, it has a lovely terrace and indoor courtyard. An address favoured by locals and internationals alike, its international cuisine is award-winning.
Franz. Str. 47, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Paris Bar
Born out of homesickness for French cuisine in the 60s, this cozy restaurant features walls and walls of art and famous diners: Iggy Pop and David Bowie's notorious 1979 interview took place here.
Kantstraße 152, 10623 Berlin, Germany
Schwarzes Cafe
A relaxed all-day café and bar (really, it's open 24/7) with a courtyard terrace and spanning two floors, Schwarzes is decorated as an upscale Berlin home.
Kantstraße 148, 10623 Berlin, Germany
Grill Royal
Nestled in an elegant setting overlooking the river, this establishment ranked amongst the top steak restaurants in the world. Walls of art populate the space that opened in 2007. A must-visit when in Berlin!
Friedrichstraße 105b, 10117 Berlin, Germany
NEW FAVOURITES
Goldener Hahn
A great spot for Italian cuisine staples, nestled in a cozy setting with exposed brick walls and tall lamps.
Pücklerstraße 20, 10997 Berlin, Germany
Funky Fisch
One of my new favourite finds: a contemporary seafood restaurant offering internationally inspired dishes, nestled in a vibrant interior.
Kantstraße 135-136, 10625 Berlin, Germany
Zenkichi
A fantastic and authentic Japanese in a minimalist and chic place, with an extensive sake selection.
Auguststraße 11-13, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Oh, Panama
A vibrant restaurant fitted with a stylish courtyard, with excellent wine pairings and elegant twists on regional dishes. Head to the Victoria Bar afterwards.
Potsdamer Str. 91, 10785 Berlin, Germany
Spindler
With a terrace overlooking the canal, this restaurant is the perfect spot for lunch or cocktails in the summer. A French-style brasserie, Spindler is a recent find that I'll definitely be revisiting.
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 42/43, 10999 Berlin, Germany
COCKTAILS
Victoria Bar
A sophisticated bar decked with dark wood and art-covered walls, leather sofas and hanging lamps, the perfect setting to sip cocktails in.
Potsdamer Str. 102, 10785 Berlin, Germany
Bar Becketts Kopf
A smart and intimate contemporary bar that offers a range of innovative drinks, under the watchful eye of Samuel Beckett. Even the list of cocktails is printed on old copies of the famed Irish playwright.
Pappelallee 64, 10437 Berlin, Germany
Buck and Breck
One of the top ranked bars in the world, Buck and Breck is a sleek speakeasy with a wide range of fantastic cocktails. Privacy is enforced at the door—they have a no mobile phones rule.
Brunnenstraße 177, 10119 Berlin, Germany
Prince Charles
Located in a former swimming pool, Prince Charles is a creative exhibition and events openspace. With great drinks and always something on, it's the perfect weekend spot.
Prinzenstraße 85F, 10969 Berlin, Germany
ART
Bauhaus Archiv
A state archive and museum dedicated to the influential art and design school of the 20th century. I frequently visited the Archiv to seek inspiration for my initial designs!
Klingelhöferstraße 14, 10785 Berlin, Germany
Boros Collection
A private collection of international contemporary art, from the 90s to the present day, housed in a converted bunker spanning across 3000 square meters.
Reinhardtstraße 20, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Hamburger Bahnhof
The former terminus of the Berlin–Hamburg Railway and now dedicated entirely to modern art, this museum is one of the largest in the world of its kind.
Invalidenstraße 50-51, 10557 Berlin, Germany
König Galerie
A fantastic gallery that holds art exhibitions and events within a Brutalist concrete church. It currently represents over 30 artists, emerging and established, from around the world.
Alexandrinenstraße 118-121, 10969 Berlin, Germany
KOW Galerie
A contemporary art gallery established in 2009 in a beautiful building, built atop the ruins of a failed investment, KOW focusses on socially orientated art.
Lindenstraße 35, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Neue Galerie
A museum focussed on modern art notably of the ealry 20th century, its impressive building and sculpture gardens were designed by the famed architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. There is an exhibition on Alexander Calder at the moment, while his masterpiece 'Têtes et Queues' sculpture has stood as a landmark there since the museum first opened its doors in 1968.
Ludwigkirchstraße 11, 10719 Berlin, Germany
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