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Made from sparkling water, Prosecco and a bitter, there’s nothing quite like that first sip of spritz on a summer day. Aperol and Campari may have taken centre stage in the past, but there’s a whole world that goes beyond your typical spritz, and Berlin is home to plenty of options. We asked our Instagram audience for their favourite spots and got some great recommendations to add onto our list, and so here you have it: a comprehensive guide, picked largely by you, to the best bubbles in the city.

Your Top Three:

1. Orangerie Neukölln

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This was by far our Instagram audience’s favourite. Perched on the edge of one of Berlin’s most elegant parks, Orangerie offers seven spritzes, including a classic Venetian version garnished with an olive. For something more unique, opt for their bright and cheery Herzlich spritz, a classic Campari spritz topped up with tropical, citrusy juices. The freilich spritz is also a great choice if you prefer a refreshing alkoholfrei option.

Orangerie Neukölln, Schierker Str. 8, Neukölln, details

2. Jane and the Jam

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Cocktail and aperitivo bar Jane and the Jam have a dedicated spritz club on Sunday, so you’d better believe they have some creative spritzes on the menu. They’ve got all the classics like limoncello, Campari and Aperol, but if you’re ready to spice things up, give their jalapeño rosé spritz a try!

Jane and the Jam, Brunnenstraße 27, Mitte, details

3. Bar Milano

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If you want to enjoy a spritz the truly Italian way, Bar Milano is your ticket. Their no-frills spritz menu makes the best traditional spritzes, from a classic Venetian with vermouth to a spritz Bresciano, which uses white wine a sparkling water instead of prosecco. There are plenty of delicious Italian specialties to snack on while you’re enjoying your drink as well!

Bar Milano, Brunnenstraße11, Mitte, details

Honourable Mention

Theke, ORA and Michelberger

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If you’re a spritz fan and haven’t made it to one of these three spots yet, they should go to the top of your list. All three feature spritzes made with locally made liqueur form the MXPSM (Michelberger X Preussische Spirituosen Manufaktur) distillery in Wedding. You can taste the whole range of liqueurs at the Michelberger Hotel’s bar: lavender tonic, aperitivo tonic, blood orange spritz, rose spritz and the more elevated golden Spritz made with Danziger Goldwasser and finished with champagne Lucien Dagonet NV. Theke and ORA have rose, blood orange and a quince spritzes available.

Michelberger Hotel, Warschauer Straße 39/40, Friedrichshain, details

Theke, Seestraße 13, Wedding, details

ORA, Oranienplatz 14, Kreuzberg, details

Barbaro

Barbaro is an Italian apertivo bar, so you can expect the classics done right. If you want to try something new, order the amagéro spritz made out of an orange bitter from Mallorca.

Barbaro, Bleibtreustraße 5A, Charlottenburg, details

MARS at silent green

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Sometimes having a perfect spritz is all about the setting, and MARS at silent green is truly an idyllic spot to stop and have a drink. Sunday BBQs in their restaurant, a huge patio with occasional campfires, even DJ sets on Sunday night make having a spritz on MARS an event in and of itself. And the drinks themselves? On the menu is a spritz made with local bitters producers Abyme who provide the tangy herbal, floral bitter for for their Ambiq spritzes, which we can absolutely recommend.

MARS at silent green, Gerichtstraße 35, Wedding, details

Treppe

Right down the newly renovated steps to Tempelhofer Feld is a beer garden that also serves some delicious spritzes. Aside from the usual suspects, you can also get a Cynar spritz made with the classic aromatic Italian artichoke liqueur. It’s the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy a sunset on the Feld.

Oderstraße entrance to Tempelhofer Feld, Neukölln, details

Alimentari Totti

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People usually head to Alimentari Totti for the Roman-style pizza or focaccia, but this little shop and restaurant in Keuzkölln is also known for its spritzes. They have prosecco on tap, which makes the Aperol or Campari taste that much better!

Alimentari Totti, Schönleinstraße 12, Kreuzberg, details

Volume One

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Volume One makes a house aperitivo drink called the adonic that blends of sherry, vermouth and tonic. It’s the perfect bubbly pairing for the small plates they serve.

Volume One, Reuterstraße 47, Neukölln, details

Mr Susan

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If you really want to get experimental with your spritzes, Mr Susan is the place to go. With a rotating cocktail and drinks menu, their spritz flavours change often, but you can expect things like a spiced celery spritz or their grey garden spritz made from violette liqueur.

Mr Susan, Krausnickstraße 1, Mitte, details

Bar Clara at Fotografiska

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What better way to digest some great art than with a great spritz at Fotografiska’s Bar Clara? Their signature mandarine spritz elevates a classic Aperol spritz with some citrusy HNT Amalfi, a Sicilian lemon and clementine liqueur.

Bar Clara, Oranienburger Straße 54, Mitte, details

The Boat Kaffee

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Drinking spritzes is supposed to be as colourful and bubbly an experience as the spritz itself, which makes the Boat Kaffee a great option. They serve their spritzes in old-fashioned jars and drinking there is just, well, fun! They have a selection of the ever-more-popular Sarti, Aperol, Select and basil ginger spritzes on their menu, so plenty to choose from.

The Boat Kaffee, Falckensteinstraße 33, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, details

Lisbeth

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Next to Sophien II cemetery in Mitte, bistro Lisbeth is surrounded by garden greenery, offering a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. With its graveyard-side location, it may not be the first place you’d expect a great spritz, but rest assured you’ll encounter an array of quality options – especially if you’re a Campari fan, as they’ve got four variations on hand. Pair your glass with focaccia or a selection of cicchetti for a leisurely aperitivo.

Lisbeth, Bergstr. 29, Mitte, details.

Tempel Garten

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Tempel Garten serves up everyday beer garden bites and shareable one-litre spritz carafes – really, what more do you need? On the outskirts of Tempelhofer Feld, alongside classic Aperol, you’ll find Sicilian blood orange Sarti and rhubarb-vanilla Mondino, perfect for golden hour sipping.

Tempel Garten, Tempelhofer Feld, Columbiadamm, Gebäude 462, Neukölln, details.

100 Gramm Bar

Smack in the middle of the city lies some of the city’s most beautiful (and generously poured) spritzes. If you’re craving something on the sweeter side, we recommend going for the strawberry twist or fully leaning into Aperol’s citrusy aroma with a grapefruit mix-in. Mere steps from bustling Rosenthaler Platz, the terrace remains lively deep into the night.

100 Gramm Bar, Weinbergsweg 25, Mitte, details.