Low lights, comfortable seats and a relaxed vibe make Zur Fetten Ecke a first choice among the myriad bars around Schlesisches Tor. The skull-and-blackletter logo on the sign of this refurbished Ecke Kniepe might suggest a punk or a pirate theme, but the interior is a tastefully low-key mixture of dark wood and candlelight. As with most bars in Berlin, it tends to get busy on Friday and Saturday nights, but it’s enough of a local favorite that it maintains its mellow buzz throughout the week. Its location, across the street from Lido—a good mid-sized venue for rock and indie gigs—makes it the ideal place for a pre- or post-concert drink.
