Ä
Located at the corner of Weserstraße and Fuldastraße—the epicentre of gentrification in the once-sketchy borough of Neukölln—Ä is the kind of effortlessly hip, artfully divey bar that Berlin does so…
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Trad’r Sam’s
With roots in the Richmond long before the recent tiki movement, Trad’r Sam’s ignores the call for lavish decor and artisanal rum in favor of lowbrow cheap, sweet island-inspired cocktails. While…
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The Gold Cane Cocktail Lounge
Recalling the true definition of the term “no frills,” the Golden Cane has been a consistent standby for the Haight contingent for decades. Besides the odd tourist, it’s a fairly…
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Bar Tonique
Bar Tonique is the kind of secret, golden spot that teeters along the edge of neighborhood bar and craft cocktail paradise. The tiny space on the outer edge of the…
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Twelve Mile Limit
While the surrounding environs don’t look like much, Twelve Mile Limit draws in cocktail lovers and beer drinkers like moths to a boozy flame. The bar delivers the best cocktail…
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Barrel Proof
Boasting the finest selection of whiskey, bourbon and rye in the city, Barrel Proof is a nerd’s paradise. A number of international and imported options will keep even the most…
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Candlelight Lounge
The Treme stalwart is often packed after a featured roll on the HBO series Treme, but it doesn’t detract from any of its low-key charm. A minimal cover charge includes…
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Sandpiper Lounge
A serious hole-in-the-wall spot, be prepared for a cast of middle-aged regulars to swivel their heads when you walk in. Boasting one of the best mid-century neon signs in the…
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Bullet’s Sports Bar
This locals only, cash-only hangout deep in the heart of the 7th Ward is light on seating and heavy on a deep rooted neighborhood vibe. On Tuesdays, legendary bluesman Kermit…
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Lone Star Saloon
The slightly lower-key companion to the Eagle—which is only two blocks away—Lone Star is a leather bar that’s as equally popular with bears as it is with hipsters. The floor is…
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