Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Berlin worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

BRLO Brwhouse ★ 4.5

Berlin craft IPA, lager and sourgleisdreieckTue-Fri 17:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:00

BRLO Brwhouse sits in 38 upcycled shipping containers in the Park am Gleisdreieck, brewing a full range of craft lagers, IPAs and seasonal sours. The beer garden looks onto the U-Bahn bridge.

Schoneberger Strasse 16, 10963 Berlin

Vagabund Brauerei ★ 4.3

American-influenced craft ales and Berliner WeisseweddingMon-Sun, check website for current hours

Vagabund Brauerei in a Wedding Kesselhaus (boiler house) brews American-influenced ales alongside a proper Berliner Weisse; the taproom pours ten handles and runs regular brewery events.

Oudenarder Strasse 16-20, 13347 Berlin

Berliner Berg Brauerei ★ 4.2

Lager, Berliner Weisse, pale aleneukoellnWed-Sun, beer garden open Apr-Sep

Berliner Berg Brauerei in Neukoelln brews a Berliner Weisse and a pale ale from a landmark 1920s building; the courtyard beer garden opens April to September and the taproom runs year-round.

Treptower Strasse 39, 12059 Berlin

Schneeeule ★ 4.4

Traditional Berliner WeisseweddingSalon open for tastings, check website

Schneeeule in Wedding is the brewery that rebooted Berliner Weisse as a serious craft category in 2016. Brewer Ulrike Genz uses wild fermentation and no added syrups; the Salon pours the vintageed range.

Ofener Strasse 1, 13349 Berlin

Brauerei Heidenpeters ★ 4.3

Craft lager and seasonal aleskreuzbergThu-Sat from 17:00, Sun from 14:00

Heidenpeters brews inside Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg and pours through a taproom window in the same hall. The lager is dry-hopped; the seasonal releases change monthly and sell out fast.

Eisenbahnstrasse 42-43, 10997 Berlin

Braugier Craftbier Brewpub ★ 4.0

Hop-forward craft ales and IPAsprenzlauer-bergTue-Sun from 15:00

Braugier in Prenzlauer Berg brews hop-forward craft ales behind a small brewpub where the tanks are visible from the bar. The IPA range rotates monthly; bar food is simple and good.

Prenzlauer Allee 242, 10405 Berlin

Breweries in Berlin, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Berlin?

Peak food season in Berlin is year-round.

What time do people eat in Berlin?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Berlin?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Berlin?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Berlin rewards trust.

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