Hafenküche

Berlin


The erstwhile staff restaurant of the adjacent bus operator is now a top address for seasonal and regional cuisine in a dreamy location right on the Spree River. It’s a great lunch destination while on riverside bike rides. Dinners are more elaborate and best enjoyed on the romantically lit terrace. In good weather, the waterfront beer garden has cold drinks and grilled meats.

From Ostkreuz take tram 21 to the Gustav-Holzmann-Strasse stop, then follow Gustav-Holzmann-Strasse to the river and turn left. You can also arrive with your own boat.


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