The 16 Best Berlin Beers

Lager Lager pairs craft beers and natural wines with bar snacks such as cheese, almonds and olives. Its quiet, casual setting suits an evening spent over drinks with a few friends, while outdoor seating gives you another place to settle in when the weather allows.

Heidenpeters brews its craft beers on site in the basement, with Hazy IPA and Hell among the options. There is a bar at the brewery where you can sit with a drink, making this a choice for anyone interested in trying beer at the place it is made.

Eschenbräu makes its own beers, with California sunset, Rotter Wedding and seasonal options among the choices. The outdoor beer garden offers space to gather with friends over a drink in summer. It suits a visit centred on the brewery’s own output, with seasonal beers adding something else to explore.

Hops & Barley offers craft beers alongside cider, giving a group a choice beyond beer alone. The brewery’s cosy setting lends itself to an evening spent sitting with friends over drinks. For anyone choosing a stop around those two drinks, both are part of the offering here.

Berlin Craft Beer Experience combines guided tours with beer tastings and an introduction to the city’s craft beer history. Cultural insights sit alongside the drinks, giving the outing an educational focus. It suits people who want some context for what they are tasting as they explore the local beer scene.

Biererei Store stocks beers from microbreweries and classic brands at Oranienstraße 19 in Berlin. Sours, stouts and IPAs are among the styles available, including cold beers. The shop suits anyone choosing bottles across different styles, whether they have a particular type in mind or want to explore the selection.

Flaschbierschop stocks German beers alongside beers from other countries, with some wines also available. Its selection gives shoppers room to explore different origins in one shop. It is a useful option when you are looking for beer to take away and want to consider both domestic and international choices.

BrewDog Berlin Mitte combines craft beers with pizza and bar games in a casual setting suited to groups. Outdoor seating adds an option for gathering over food and drinks. The bar also welcomes children and pets, which may help when choosing somewhere for a mixed group to spend time together.

Bräugier Taproom Ostkreuz has rotating craft beer taps and house-brewed beers, including Common Ground, with food such as a pulled pork sandwich. Live music and bar games give groups something to build an evening around. You will find the taproom at Sonntagstraße 1 in Berlin, with outdoor seating also available.

Brauerei Lemke Berlin offers craft beers and tasting boards alongside traditional German food, with beef short ribs among the dishes. The pub setting makes it an option for combining a meal with an exploration of the beers. A brewery beneath the streets is another distinctive part of the place.

BrewDog DogTap Berlin occupies an old industrial estate and pours classic and newer BrewDog beers on tap. Burgers, chicken wings and ribs make it an option for a meal as well as drinks. Bar games and live performances add activities for groups spending time in the beer hall.

Das Haus der 100 Biere pairs German cuisine and generous portions with a substantial beer selection. Wine, cocktails and spirits offer alternatives for companions who want something else with their meal. The casual restaurant setting suits a sit-down meal centred on food and beer, with outdoor seating also available.

Marcus Brewery Berlin serves craft beers and has an on-site bar where visitors can settle in with a drink. Traditional German dishes and substantial food portions make it an option for a meal too. The cosy setting suits people who want to combine brewery drinks with something to eat.