Wine Bars & Cellars in Berlin
Every Berliner loves the Weinerei, that kitsch little bar by Weinbergspark, where the so-inclined can drink endless glasses of cheap rosé and then throw €5 in a fishbowl and stagger home. But what about the wine connoisseur more interested in quality than quantity? Germany's vineyards are well known for producing Eiswein, a labor-intensive delicacy made from frozen grapes and Riesling dessert wines with peach, pear, apricot, and apple aromas. But wine bars and cellars in Berlin also stock vast quantities of French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese wines that pair perfectly with even the heaviest entrées. So skip the beer, and save trips to the Weinerei for the end of the month. Many of these locales also offer tasting events, where wine lovers can sip Pétillant and discuss the prädikat. Here's a quick roundup of wine cellars and bars around the Weinerei for all you oenophiles.
Weinwirtschaft 28
Zionskirchstraße 28
10119 Mitte, Berlin, Germany
This wine cellar and restaurant offers wine from Portugal and Austria and has tastings every Thursday. Also on the menu are Mediterranean dishes and cheese platters. … Located around the corner from the Weinerei, Weinwirtschaft is a treat for wine experts and novices alike. (photo) [link]
Undici
Schwedter Straße 11
10119 Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany
This wine store only offers wine from the Friaul region in Italy, and when I stopped by, the Italian owner screamed at me for standing in front of the antenna and … obstructing the Italy-Scotland soccer game. However, his German business partner was much friendlier (and sober) and gave me some wines to sample while we discussed his store. It's definitely a great wine outpost -- just don't show up during an Italy soccer game. [link]
Rutz Weinbar
Chausseestraße
10115 Berlin, Germany
This is one of Berlin's most revered wine bars, offering no less than 1,001 different choices and fine cuisine in the adjacent restaurant. It also caters, offers … delivery, and was honored with a star in the Michelin Germany guide for 2008. [link]
Muret la Barba
Rosenthaler Straße 61
10119 Mitte, Berlin, Germany
This wine bar and cafe has Saturday menus of three-course meals with recommended wine parings for less than €30. The restaurant specializes in Italian wine and also … sells olive oil, cheese, sausages, and pasta. [link]
Locanda pane
Ackerstraße 17
10115 Mitte, Berlin, Germany
This Italian restaurant and wine bar sits parallel to Berlin's budding gallery district on Brunnenstrasse. Classy entrées and a wide selection of wines from Italy's … vineyards make this dining experience a gem amongst the döner stands, kneipen (pubs), and Asian fast food locales that dominate surrounding streets. [link]
Lilli Divine
Torstraße 218
10115 Mitte, Berlin, Germany
This cellar bar on Torstrasse offers a wide selection of German and international wines in a cozy atmosphere. The service is friendly, and the low-lit ambience, mirrored … walls, and glowing bar create the perfect environment to relax under busy Torstrasse's traffic and enjoy fine wines and hors d'oeuvres. [link]
Buonvino
Steinstraße 2
10119 Mitte, Berlin, Germany
This upscale store on Steinstrasse specializes in fine Italian wines and is the place to find Incrocio Manzoni and Wildbacher, as well as a wide selection of Prosecco. … Pop in after a day of window shopping along Steinstrasse's numerous galleries and designer boutiques. [link]
Ascona
Fürstenberger Straße 14
10435 Mitte, Berlin, Germany
After a Sunday morning roaming the flea market at Arkona Platz, stop by this small cafe and market to sample various wines and snack on fresh cheese and sausage. A … klein aber fein wine market just off the beaten path. [link]
