{"id":4079,"date":"2019-02-11T13:26:46","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T12:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yun-berlin.com\/journal\/?p=4079"},"modified":"2019-03-06T12:08:19","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T11:08:19","slug":"how-to-shed-the-winter-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yun-berlin.com\/journal\/how-to-shed-the-winter-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO SHED THE WINTER BLUES"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>In some of Berlin&#8217;s cosiest cafes, bars and restaurants&#8230;<\/h1>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">(3 minute read)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">From endless gray skies and swaths of rain to blustery, bone-chilling winds, winter in Berlin is far from serene. If you can\u2019t find the time (or, let\u2019s face it, the money) to escape the dull days of the dregs of winter, but you simply refuse to let the weather compel you into becoming a homebody, find solace and refuge here\u2014in Berlin\u2019s most intimate bars and restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BottomCredits\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/st-bess.business.site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Saint Bess<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sprengelstra\u00dfe 41<\/li>\n<li>13353 Berlin Wedding<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A sanctuary in Sprengelkiez, step through the front door at Saint Bess, get a glimpse of the huge white-washed pizza oven, then tuck yourself away downstairs in their wonderfully cozy dining room. Lined with exposed brick and decorated with sweeping branches and simple candles, it\u2019s a sleek and refined space that still manages to feel easygoing and comfortable. Paired with a pizza and a pint of Brooklyn Lager from the tap, your trip up to Wedding will be generously rewarded.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BottomCredits\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dashotel.berlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Das Hotel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mariannenstra\u00dfe 26A<\/li>\n<li>10999 Berlin Kreuzberg<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tucked just off the main drag between Kotti and Paul-Lincke-Ufer, Das Hotel is a tiny bar that tends to pack people in with its commendable selection of music and tasty cocktails. The maroon velvet curtains keep out the cold wind as people start to make their way into the candlelit hideaway, flowers swaying softly from the ceiling as wooden barstools scrape the floor in an effort to make space. If the main bar is too packed, jump next door for the same vibes and extra room\u2014to dance? Sure, why not.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BottomCredits\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jajaberlin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">jaja<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Weichselstra\u00dfe 7<\/li>\n<li>12043 Berlin Neuk\u00f6lln<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s almost nowhere I\u2019d rather be than the wine bottle, brick-lined cove that is jaja. Simple pendant lights emit a warm glow and the neon sign shines, reflecting off the simple white and green subway tiles lining the small bar. Delicious nibbles accompany natural wines by the glass or bottle and, as the night grows darker, the space becomes only that much more appealing.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BottomCredits\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gedeih_und_verderb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Gedeih &amp; Verderb<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Prinzenallee 72<\/li>\n<li>13357 Berlin Wedding<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Muted tones cover the walls and ceiling of what used to be a classic Berliner Kneipe but is now the latest addition to Berlin\u2019s ever up-and-coming Wedding, Gedeih &amp; Verderb. With glass block windows, tall ceilings, and plenty of seating space, what keeps it cozy is not only the dark wooden booths, dim lighting, and candlelight aura common in bars across Berlin, but the lighthearted atmosphere of a neighborhood retaining its past while slowly coming into its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BottomCredits\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/st.bart.pub\/?hl=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">St. Bart<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Graefestra\u00dfe 71<\/li>\n<li>10967 Berlin Kreuzberg<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of my favourite restaurants in Berlin, St. Bart also happens to be one of the coziest. With a real English gastropub vibe, the plates are perfectly portioned for sharing which promotes a distinctively jovial atmosphere both at the individual tables and throughout the restaurant itself. Whether perched at the bar or settled in among the long wooden booths, at the stroke of midnight, a seamless transition from restaurant to smoking bar occurs\u2014so feel free to stick around before bundling up to face the cold.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BottomCredits\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BarHerrLindemann\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Herr Lindemann<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Richardplatz 16<\/li>\n<li>12055 Berlin Neuk\u00f6lln<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In the middle of Neuk\u00f6lln\u2019s Rixdorf, Herr Lindemann is a cozy bar serving up earthy cocktails with a medicinal twist. Subdued shades of chartreuse wash the walls and color the furniture, adding a distinctly relaxed feeling to the laid-back bar. Whether you opt for an herb-forward cocktail or a simple glass of wine, settle in\u2014the colder the weather, the longer you\u2019ll want to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BottomCredits\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/geistimglas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Geist im Glas<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lenaustra\u00dfe 27<\/li>\n<li>12047 Berlin Neuk\u00f6lln<\/li>\n<li>&#8211;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t be scared off by the bold yellow paint covering the outside wall of Geist im Glas, it\u2019s far from what you\u2019ll find inside. With walls that provide a meeting place for a variety of textures, from exposed brick and whimsical depictions to bare concrete and remnants of wallpaper shorn long ago, the golden light that emanates from a few key places (the bar and booths among them) and replicates the warmth and comfort of a setting sun. Don\u2019t worry about finding a space, an eclectic mishmash of furniture a plenty provides a seat for every wandering soul. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In some of Berlin&#8217;s cosiest cafes, bars and restaurants&#8230; (3 minute read) From endless gray skies and swaths of rain to blustery, bone-chilling winds, winter in Berlin is far from serene. 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