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Velvet

Ganghoferstraße 1, Berlin, Germany
ClosedOpens Wed 19:00Concept BarModern Bar
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About

This is a cocktail bar for people who care about what is in the glass. Velvet is known for a hyperseasonal approach, with drinks that change often and draw on produce from around Berlin, which gives the menu a freshness and originality that feels grounded rather than showy. The room has a polished, intimate feel, but the bar never loses its sense of ease. In Neukölln, it stands out for combining serious craft with quiet confidence. It is a strong choice for a thoughtful drink and a more refined night out.

  • Intimate
  • International
  • Date night

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Awards and rankings

Falstaff Barguide
Germany · Sarah Swantje Fischer
The World's 50 Best Bars
No. 77 in 2023
Global
50 Best Discovery Guide
Mention
Global

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Menu

This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.

Celery€16.00Sip the Local Season

Blanco tequila, Clarified celery juice, Verjus, Cherry & quince eau de vie, Cachaça, Whey

Vegetal, savoury & fresh – Milk-clarified celery juice makes for a very elegant showing of its aroma here, with clear fruit brandies making the drink almost juicy!

Oct 11, 2026
Fig Leaf€17.00Sip the Local Season

Gin, Fig leaf tincture, White quinquina, Verjus, Almond, Quince, Cardamom

Green, fresh & mildly bitter – Fig leaves exude exactly that divine aroma, that you might know from standing under a fig tree. A staple for us every summer.

Oct 11, 2026
Hogweed€16.00Sip The Local Season

Pisco, Distilled Common Hogweed Seed, Cognac, Verjus, Grapefruit Oils, Raspberry Eau de Vie

Fruity, funky & fresh – Common hogweed seeds are definitely from Earth's rare album release 'Aromas that shouldn’t exist!'. Despite being closely botanically related to parsley and fennel, they burst with curious flavours of pepper and bubble gum.

Flavor profile:FruityFunkyFresh
Oct 11, 2026
Lavender€16.00Sip The Local Season

Riesling Spätlese, Distilled Lavender, Verjus, Gin, Vetiver, Cardamom

Light, ethereal & fresh – Wine-based, elegant shortdrink with a pleasant kick of acidity and the clean, carrying aroma of lavender blossoms.

Flavor profile:LightEtherealFresh
Oct 11, 2026
Pear€16.00Sip The Local Season

Gin, Pear Juice, Citric Acid, Gentian, Galangal, Peated Scotch, Soda

Fruity, fresh, with a hint of smoke – A juicy and refreshing gin highball that will easily have you crave another before you know it.

Flavor profile:FruityFreshHint of Smoke
Oct 11, 2026
Pumpkin€16.00Sip The Local Season

Pisco, Juiced Muscat de Provence Pumpkin, Verjus, Distilled Rosemary, Ginger, Crémant

Fruity, bubbly & fresh – The pumpkin varietal Muscat de Provence has a melon like aroma when juiced, making this an easy drinking sparkling wine cocktail.

Flavor profile:FruityBubblyFresh
Oct 11, 2026
Rue€16.00Sip The Local Season

Vodka, Distilled Rue, Cassis, Verjus, Woodruff Tincture, Gentian

Fruity & herbal – Rue with its unique aroma is a great match with cassis. Rue should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Flavor profile:FruityHerbal
Oct 11, 2026
Shiitake€16.00Sip the Local Season

Poppy seed spirit, Distilled shiitake, German shoshu, Golden vermouth, Vetiver, Verjus, Riesling spätlese

Complex, chocolatey & umami – Roasted rice koji flavours meet subtle mushroom umami and the nutty notes of a clear poppy seed spirit – very unique!

Oct 11, 2026
Shiso€16.00Sip the Local Season

Sake, Distilled shiso leaf, Manzanilla sherry, Yuzu curaçao, Velvet gin, Distilled verbena

Herbal, fresh & light – A Sake & Sherry Cobbler with a citrussy and herbal kick, served on crushed ice to cool you on even the hottest of summer days.

Oct 11, 2026
Tagetes€16.00Sip the Local Season

Gin, Distilled tagetes leaf, Quinquina, Citric acid, Cassis soda

Herbal, fruity & sparkling – A fruity Gin Fizz with the herbal kick of Tagetes minuta leaves, also known as Huacatay.

Oct 11, 2026

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