Fred's Top Picks
This are my don't miss pubs. Each is worth a special effort to visit.
Fred lives in Los Angeles but visits Germany three or four times a year. Berlin is usually one of the destinations.. You can follow him on twitter as @FredWaltman or read his twitter feed below
Note that we regularly update what constitutes a top pick so places can be relegated from the list if their beer range dips or there are other significant changes.
Italian Craft Beer Bar recently opened by Manuele Colonna of the famous Rome pub Ma che siete venuti a fa Also has a beer from Brauerei Knoblach in Schammelsdorf (Franconia) |  |
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Corner pub with a great beer selection. |  |
New craft beer bar (from October 2016) with an eclectic selection of beers. |  |
Modern craft beer bar with a mix of German and imported craft beer. |  |
Small brewpub with a wide range of generally good beers. No food but nearby restaurants will deliver. |  |
Honorable Mention
These pubs just miss being a "Top Pick" but are well worth visiting.
New bar by the Biererei bottle shop across the street. |  |
Brewpub on a quiet street in Prenzlauer Berg. |  |
They have moved, now in Mitte across from Nordbahnhof, It is now beer and coffee so they open early. Fifteen taps of interesting beer plus a few you'd expect from this history as a British pub, |  |
30 bottled craft & good traditional beers with freshly prepared Chinese dishes. |  |
Brewpub in the Market Hall |  |
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Whisky, Rock & Roll and Craft Beer. |  |
