The days are heating up again, the evenings are getting longer and the desire to share a cool aperitif with friends is pulling many Berliners out of their homes. The streets are filling up again with lively people, craving to catch up on the latest news from their friends, seeking the next delicious glass of Aperol Spritz. To give you some ideas on how to start the upcoming warm summer nights, we would like to introduce you to some great aperitif bars in Berlin.
Frau Luna
The atmospheric aperitif bar Frau Luna is located directly on the Paul-Lincke-Ufer and inspires with its rustic charm and nostalgic interior. Apart from the classic aperitif drinks like Aperol Spritz, Campari, Negroni and wine, they serve an East-German twist of the classic aperitif food: A slice of bread topped with delicious fresh ingredients – or as owner Jonas likes to call them: Stulle. If you want to enjoy your aperitif here, you can end the evening with a nice walk along the Landwehrkanal.
Frau Luna, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg
photos: Frank R. Schröder
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Bar Milano
The Bar Milano is a real treasure among Berlin’s bars and probably the most famous aperitif bar in Mitte. It is located at Brunnenstraße close to Weinbergspark, where it opens its doors for Aperitivo fans every day from 6 pm. Whether a Venetian spritz or a classic Negroni, an evening at the Bar Milano is always a pleasure.
Bar Milano, Brunnenstraße 11, 10119 Berlin-Mitte
photos: Frank R. Schröder
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MedEATerranean
Fancy an authentic Italian Aperitivo? The restaurant MedEATerranean in Friedrichshain offers Italian Spritz Aperitivo every day at happy hour from 12 to 17 o’clock! Enjoy an Aperol or Campari Spritz with two delicious Bruschetta for only 5€! Let’s go!
MedEATerranean, Gabriel-Max-Straße 19, 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain
photos: Roger Sabaté
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AltoAdige
Feeling like going somewhere a little fancy? AltoAdige in the beautiful Charlottenburg offers wines of all kinds in an elegant rustic ambiance. The name of the bar means South Tyrol and it is exactly from this area that the bar delights us with its special selection of Italian wine. Aperitivo time is from 3 to 8 pm, where you can enjoy small bites from the buffet with the wine of your choice!
AltoAdige, Windscheidstraße 22, 10627 Berlin-Charlottenburg
photos: Roger Sabaté
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La Premiata Ditta
The wine bar La Premiata Ditta in Mitte is another classic among the Aperitivo bars. The two owners Giovanni and Pino welcome you daily from 1 to 9 pm to taste their own fine selection of Italian wines, cheese, and salami. If you don’t know them yet, you should soon plan a cozy evening with them.
La Premiata Ditta, Weinbergsweg 4, 10119 Berlin-Mitte
photos: Roger Sabaté
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Bar Gallina
The Vineria Gallina is a quaint place in the Wrangelkiez, cozy, warm, and lively like Kreuzberg itself. Enjoy Italian antipasti, cheese, and sausage specialties from Veneto, Campania, and Apulia. This is the place for a delicious after-work aperitif with good music.
Vineria Gallina, Pücklerstraße 20, 10997 Berlin-Kreuzberg
photos: Roger Sabaté
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Altes Europa
The atmospheric cafe bar Altes Europa is located at the corner of the Gipspark and has been delighting their guests for many years with its unique, rustic, romantic ambiance. It’s not really a dedicated aperitif bar, but it made our list anyway because of its unique charm. Whether for an aperitif or as a prelude to a long, wild night, a visit to Altes Europa could turn into anything you want!
Altes Europa, Gipsstraße 11, 10119 Berlin-Mitte
photos: Roger Sabaté
