No drugs & nuclear weapons allowed inside – this is the witty slogan of the trendy cocktail bar in Berlin Mitte called THE WASH BAR. It opens its doors a little away from the hustle and bustle at Brunnenstraße 163 and combines a successful mix of stylish ambience, art installations and unusual cocktails. The walls feature lettering and graffiti, along with some large-format photographs, while smoke rises artfully from the wall projections. A nostalgic disco ball casts its glow on the counter, tables and bar stools and awakens the desire for long party nights and good conversation.
The lascivious atmosphere is underscored by the imaginative interior, with an elongated counter and large, bulbous and discreetly illuminated glass balloon bottles above the bar. Exclusive, colorful cocktails are served with exciting flavors created in-house, ranging from deep blue and poisonous green varieties to neon yellow, turquoise and purple drinks, refined with ultrasonic infusion and high-proof tinctures. Experimental flavors are achieved by adding honey, dill, rose petals, sage, cinnamon, watermelon, white peach, cornichons or specially grown woodruff.
The menu of the innovative cocktail bar focuses on a clear selection of drinks, with a special collection of delicious drinks, including the classic whiskey sour or a glass of white wine. The focus is naturally on a creative combination of spirits and liqueurs that are easy to drink and easy on the palate. Variations such as the “Wood Ruff”, a highball with woodruff, imported coca leaf liqueur, matcha tea, tonic and soda, or the “Sexy Crocus”, a frothy gin sour with lavender, Riesling, cherry and vanilla, adorned with a crown of egg white foam, are fascinating. The James Bond motto here is that the cocktails are stirred rather than shaken, which means that guests also benefit from the eye-catching creation.
The relaxed atmosphere of the rather dark THE WASH BAR extends to the outdoor area in summer, where the bar opens up completely at the front and offers several outdoor tables. Elegance is combined with a modern concept that not only reflects Berlin’s art scene and zeitgeist, but also an exquisite taste for originality and quality. Locals and Berlin tourists alike are in good hands here. Let the party begin.
