gallery
Sexauer Gallery
Kerim Seiler's exhibition in a white cube inside an unrenovated former East German factory in Weißensee. The floor piece Tschutschu invites visitors to sit among its shapes, so the viewers become part of it.
Date ideas in Berlin you probably haven't tried.
Not the usual dates
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Z-Bar
A bar in Mitte run by a cultural association, with a programme of unusual films, readings and small stage shows, and outdoor seating.
- gallery
Galerie Kuchling
Solo show by Svenja Schüffler that reworks old masterpieces by Liotard and Dürer, with some works pierced, scratched or painted over. One piece is hidden from view.
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Guelman und Unbekannt
A Mitte gallery showing art made by human artists with AI assistance, with numbered prints for sale.
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Hoa Rong
Vietnamese restaurant in Mitte whose menu is inspired by the Sapa mountains, with a carp-and-dragon legend behind some new dishes.
- gallery
IKONO
An immersive art and play space with 14 rooms at Alexanderplatz, including a balloon room and an 8-bit retro arcade.
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Illuseum Berlin
A museum in Mitte that presents ocean and marine protection through illusions, technology and art rather than conventional displays.
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Kaffee Kurbel
Café in Schöneberg that shares its room with a bicycle workshop, serving hand-brewed specialty coffee, homemade cakes and daily dishes like quiche and open sandwiches.
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Katzentempel Berlin Mitte
Plant-based restaurant where rescue cats wander between the tables under a glass dome. Seats about fifty, with step-free access.
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Kumami
A gastronomy and design atelier on the Köpenick old town island, serving food with a Japanese sensibility and Berlin forest flavours. Reservations are made by email.
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Museum der Unerhörten Dinge
Berlin collection of small, odd objects, founded in 1997 and grouped by weight from very light to heavy. It runs exhibitions, readings, films and talks, some postponed, so check dates before visiting.
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Samurai Museum Berlin
Samurai museum in Mitte with over 4,000 historical objects and holographic and interactive displays covering about 1000 years.
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Schau Fenster
A non-commercial Kreuzberg art platform with monthly rotating group exhibitions, where openings often bring DJs, performances and readings.
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The Crazy Little Greek
A fully vegan and gluten-free Greek restaurant in Mitte, with plant-based dishes built on beans, vegetables, rice and olives, inspired by Ikarian home cooking.
- museum
U144 Untergrundmuseum
A walk-through art and curiosity cabinet in an 1794 cellar labyrinth under Mitte. Nine rooms hold finds from over 50 companies closed in the 1990s, told with a humorous eye on East German history.
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Billardaire
Berlin's self-described oldest billiards salon in Schöneberg, with 12 pool tables, three snooker tables and one carom table. Tables are shared by up to four players, so a game is a natural way to pass the evening.
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Die Henne - Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus
An old-style Berlin tavern in Kreuzberg, open for over a century, known for crispy roast young chicken. Original period furniture gives the room an old-Berlin character.
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Fischerhütte
Historic 1723 inn by the wooded Schlachtensee, with a large lakeside beer garden serving Bavarian-style food and beer. Rowing boats for one to four can be rented on the lake in warmer months.
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Metzer Eck
Family-run pub in Prenzlauer Berg with a history back to 1913, its walls hung with photos and letters from famous guests, including musicians, actors and film directors. Serves Berlin pub food such as Hackepeterstulle, with food only in the evening.
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Nante-Eck
Traditional Berlin restaurant on Unter den Linden styled after Berlin around 1900, serving hearty local specialities from old recipes.
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Gaststätte zur S-Bahn
A German home-cooking restaurant in Kaulsdorf decorated with S-Bahn memorabilia: 1920s benches, old doors as room dividers, photos and maps. Family-run in the same building since 1897, with a seasonal menu.
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Mittmann’s
A long-established Mitte restaurant serving hearty Berlin cooking, with German and seafood dishes and outdoor seats.