Mitte is the first borough of Berlin and encompasses the historic core of the city. It is one of the most popular tourist sites of Berlin. Mitte was part of East Berlin with the Berlin Wall to its west, south and north. Mitte is a place that is filled with excitement and a variety of attractions. With a vibrant nightlife, Mitte is one of the most popular stops for tourists visiting Berlin. The area is filled with some of the best bars and cafes that Berlin has to offer. The following are a few of the top clubs and bars in Mitte.

Opernpalais

The Opernpalais cafe is situated right next to the Staatsoper unter den Linden. The building that houses the cafe was built between 1733 and 1737 by F.W.Diterichs and is one of the oldest buildings in Mitte. Today the building houses a café, providing customers a great opportunity to enjoy the design and luxury of the 19th century while having cake and coffee. The café serves fantastic coffee, cakes and pastries and is open Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; however, reservations are recommended.

Ossena

Ossena is another premier bar/café in Mitte where the quality of the food is excellent and the service is just great. Ossena is a great place to relax and have a drink. The café also has restaurant facilities that provides excellent dishes. Ossena is located at 42, Rosenthaler Straße and is open Monday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 a.m. Prior booking is advisable.

Jubinal

Located at 34, Tucholskystraße, Jubinal is a recent addition to the bars in Mitte. The bar caters to an upscale clientele and is very popular during summer where much of the activity takes place on the terrace. You can come here if you want to avoid the other crowed bars and cafés.

The Pips

The Pips is a bar that lets you drift back and enjoy the style and music of the 70s. Though its music is not the style that goes with the modern day, Pips is popular for its cocktail parties. Pips is located at 84, Auguststraße.

Café Orange

Café Orange is one of the hottest spots in Mitte. This is the perfect place to relax during the summer or in the afternoon and enjoy the special ‘Orange Coffee’. The café is situated at 32, Oranienburger Straße and includes a bar and a restaurant. It is open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Friday to Sunday frin 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.