Let’s be honest: Was your week so packed that even your coffee is burned out? You’ve earned a drink right about now, but the latest rent hike in your neighborhood has shrunk your budget for luxuries down to the level of instant soup?Don’t panic—we’re here to save your weekend! Before you cry yourself to sleep at home with a bottle of convenience store beer, here’s the ultimate solution: our Happy Hour Walking Tour through Prenzlauer Berg. We’ll show you how to make the most of your remaining euros amidst chic historic building facades and stroller traffic jams.
Explore the charming streets of the neighborhood, soak up the Berlin air, and skillfully maneuver your way from one happy hour to the next. Discover affordable drinks that taste like you just won the lottery, all while enjoying the unique vibe between Kollwitzplatz and Mauerpark. Your bank balance stays in the black while your buzz rises—that’s gentrification the fun way!
Bad Fish
Let’s kick off the tour smoothly at 5:00 PM. That’s when the Badfish Bar on Stargarder Straße opens its doors . If you’re looking for New York charm in Berlin and want to enjoy a neighborhood vibe at the same time, this is the place for you. Happy hour runs from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and includes discounted beer prices: A large draft beer costs just €3 during this time . Perfect for kicking off the evening .
X-Bar
After your last beer at Badfish, a ten-minute walk through Prenzlauer Berg takes you straight to X-Bar on Raumerstraße. As you stroll past charming historic building facades, the scene shifts from a rough-and-tumble pub vibe to a relaxed cocktail atmosphere.
The X-Bar is a true neighborhood institution and the oldest cocktail bar in the area, impressing with dark leather armchairs and a massive selection of spirits. Craftsmanship is a top priority here. Happy Hour runs from 6:00 p.m . to 8:00 p.m. sharp: top-notch cocktails often cost just around €5.50 during this time . If you can’t decide and are up for an adventure, you can even roll the dice to choose the ingredients for your drink!
My place or yours?
From the X-Bar, you’ll stroll across bustling Helmholtzplatz straight into Lychener Straße to “Zu mir oder zu dir.”
While there’s no traditional happy hour here, the bar impresses with consistently low prices, especially on long drinks. The iconic 70s living room vibe with red sofas and laid-back beats creates a unique atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to pick up the pace and get in the mood for a wild Berlin night with reasonably priced drinks.
Tipsy Bear
From “Zu mir oder zu dir,” you’ll head to the finale at Tipsy Bear. The ten-minute walk takes you through Lychener Straße at night toward Mauerpark.
Tipsy Berlin blends chic cocktail artistry with exuberant party vibes. Here, a highlight awaits night owls: the Late Happy Hour from 11:00 PM to midnight. Just before midnight, you can snag discounted drinks here while the beats get louder. It’s the perfect spot to seamlessly transition your bar night into a wild club night.
