wine bar
wein.doch.nicht
Small wine bar in Steglitz with a rotating list focused on German wines, sold by the glass or bottle. It serves flammkuchen and cheese plates and hosts tastings.
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Weyers
Bistro-style neighbourhood restaurant on Ludwigkirchplatz serving seasonal German-leaning dishes from local produce, with a terrace out front. Wines are poured at a good temperature, and regulars keep coming back.
- cocktail bar
Windhorst
A cocktail bar in Mitte serving cocktails from a menu, with an online booking contact and a gallery of the drinks on its site.
- restaurant
Wintergarten
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- workshop
Wirtshaus Alpinia
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- restaurant
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- restaurant
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A German restaurant open since 1978, themed on the Max und Moritz story and known for its chicken dishes, with a menu in German and English.
- club night
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- cinema
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Arthouse and international films, with filmmaker talks and themed series such as Palestine Cinema Days, which give you a screening to discuss afterwards.
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- restaurant
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- restaurant
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- restaurant
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- theatre
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- live music
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- cinema
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- restaurant
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- restaurant
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- restaurant
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