restaurant
Tzom
A Kreuzberg restaurant serving Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes on house-made enjera, with vegan, vegetarian and meat options, shared platters and Eritrean coffee. Art exhibition in the room this summer.
Date ideas in Berlin you probably haven't tried.
Not the usual dates
- cinema
UCI Kinowelt
A luxury multiplex in the Gropius Passagen shopping centre with reclining armchairs, a premium large-screen option and restaurants and shops nearby.
- cinema
UCI Luxe East Side Gallery
Multiplex cinema with 14 screens in Friedrichshain, including an IMAX auditorium and a premium-sound room with reclining leather seats, close to the East Side Gallery.
- restaurant
Umai Izakaya
A Japanese izakaya in Kreuzberg serving ramen, small plates and gyoza, with dine-in and takeaway.
- restaurant
Umi Berlin
Modern sushi and Japanese-international fusion restaurant in Wedding, with vegetarian and vegan versions and art by several artists on the walls.
- open-air cinema
umsonst&draussen
An outdoor cinema in Moabit showing films on summer weekend evenings, starting at sunset.
- theatre
Umspannwerk Ost
A restaurant in Friedrichshain that also hosts theatre and standup comedy shows, with lunch and dinner served and private events held.
- bar
Union Jack The Whisky Pub
A traditional English-style pub in Charlottenburg with a large whisky range, British and Irish beers on tap, simple pub food, and regular and private whisky tastings.
- bar
Unkompress
Vinyl-focused listening bar in Kreuzberg where full albums play on a high-fidelity system, with natural wine, beer, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks, plus listening sessions and label launches.
- bouldering
urban apes Basement Berlin
Indoor bouldering gym in Kreuzberg with a family area for children, adult routes from age 14, and trainer-led courses for all levels.
- restaurant
Van-Long
A modern Vietnamese restaurant in Mitte serving lunch and dinner, with noodle soups and marinated baguette sandwiches, and private party menus on request.
- restaurant
Vera
A gastro bistro in Pankow's Flora Kiez serving international dishes made from seasonal, mostly organic ingredients, open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
- restaurant
Verbano
An Italian restaurant in Charlottenburg serving pizza and pasta, with outdoor seating, reservations and no smoking, open daily from afternoon to midnight.
- theatre
Verlängertes Wohnzimmer
Theatre in Friedrichshain staging a dark comedy musical about a flower shop assistant and a talking man-eating plant. It also runs comedy plays, readings and open mic evenings.
- restaurant
Viet Bowl
A modern Vietnamese restaurant at Hermannplatz serving whole fish and soup bowls with fresh herbs, in an open kitchen with dark wood and candlelight.
- restaurant
Villa Rodizio
A Brazilian churrasco grill restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg where meats are carved at the table, with an all-you-can-eat buffet of salads and starters.
- restaurant
Viti
Modern Asian fusion restaurant serving sushi, starters, warm dishes and non-alcoholic drinks such as lemonades and smoothies, in a stylish room suited to a sit-down evening.
- cocktail bar
Voima Cocktailbar
Schöneberg cocktail bar with a Finnish theme, named after a Finnish word for power. Classic cocktails are made with Finnish ingredients, alongside Finnish beers, spirits and non-alcoholic options.
- restaurant
Volver
Spanish small-plates eatery in central Mitte, serving traditional home-style dishes alongside a Spanish wine list, with booking by phone or online.
- cocktail bar
Voulez Vouz
A Prenzlauer Berg bar with a terrace and a fireplace lounge, serving cocktails, beer, wine and small dishes for drinks with friends.
- cabaret & drag
Wein-Salon
Friedenau-style living-room bar in Friedrichshain focused on natural and organic wines, with craft cocktails, local beers and themed evenings.
- wine bar
wein.doch.nicht
Small Steglitz wine bar with a rotating list of mostly German wines by the glass or bottle, plus small bites and regular tastings.
- wine bar
Weinverein am Berg
A wine bar in Kreuzberg selling mainly German wines from Rheinhessen by the glass, with simple charcuterie, cheese, smoked salmon and flammkuchen, and outdoor seating.
- restaurant
Weyers
A bistro-style neighbourhood restaurant serving seasonal German-influenced dishes, with wine, draft beer and an outdoor terrace.