
Mauerwinzer
Scheunenviertel, Berlin
Bar in Berlin, Germany
Why go
Mauerwinzer is worth booking for a wine-led Berlin evening, especially if the plan is a small-group catch-up or date rather than a full dinner. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 gives it a stronger trust signal than many casual neighborhood options, while easy booking makes it a practical fallback when tighter cocktail rooms are full.
About Mauerwinzer
Mauerwinzer in Berlin has Star Wine List recognition for 2026 and is open daily from 5 PM to 12 AM. Those two points are useful, especially for anyone trying to make a Berlin evening plan around a recognized venue and a clear late-day window. For a fuller restaurant plan, check food, chef, pricing, seating, service details directly before building the night around it.
Use it as a Berlin evening option when those basics fit the plan. Mauerwinzer is relevant for people prioritizing Star Wine List recognition and late daily hours, while other specifics should be checked directly before you build a night around them. That matters because a recognition signal and an operating window can help narrow the field, but they do not answer every practical question a guest might have before committing to a full night out.
Book it for recognition and hours, not a full dining brief
For someone considering a visit, the clearest reason to keep Mauerwinzer on the shortlist is its Star Wine List recognition and daily 5 PM to 12 AM schedule. In practical terms, that makes it most useful as a Berlin option for the evening part of the day, rather than as a venue to define through dishes, room style, cost, or a specific type of service. If you are comparing other Berlin options, Buck & Breck, Dr Maury Wine Bar, Edel & Faul, Pluto, Konnopke's Imbiss are names to evaluate separately based on their own details.
Before treating Mauerwinzer as a detailed dinner plan, check menu, pricing, seating directly. It is best considered when the priority is a Berlin venue with a Star Wine List signal and evening hours. If the decision depends on whether there is a particular food offering, a certain budget range, a preferred seating setup, or a specific kind of service rhythm, confirm those points before relying on the venue as the centerpiece of the evening.
Use it as a Berlin anchor, then cross-shop by mood
For a broader night out, compare it against other Berlin venues by what the evening needs and by the details each venue shares directly. Mauerwinzer can function as an anchor because its Star Wine List recognition and daily 5 PM to 12 AM hours are clear; the rest of the plan should be shaped by practical needs such as food, city logistics, or format as you research them elsewhere. For more Berlin options, scan our full Berlin bars guide, then widen the plan with our full Berlin restaurants guide, our full Berlin hotels guide, our full Berlin wineries guide, or our full Berlin experiences guide.
If the brief is specifically a Berlin evening with a Star Wine List signal, Mauerwinzer is a relevant pick. That is a focused recommendation rather than a sweeping one, it is strongest when the deciding factors are already limited to recognition, city, hours. The verdict: choose Mauerwinzer when Star Wine List recognition, daily 5 PM to 12 AM hours, a Berlin setting are the priority; choose another venue when the brief depends on food, pricing, or a more specific service format.
Planning details
- Location
- Wolliner Str. 20, 10435 Berlin, Germany
- Website
- mauerwinzer.de
- Phone
- +49 30 48491501
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mauerwinzer presents as a quietly assured, wine-first destination tucked into the residential fabric of Prenzlauer Berg. The bar grounds its concept in Berlin’s local history — the name evokes Wall-era imagery — and deliberately emphasizes curation over casual bottle-shop conviviality or full restaurant formality. The tone is serious without being showy: the list itself functions as the editorial statement, and recognition from the Star Wine List underscores attention to sourcing, presentation and knowledgeable service. Overall, it reads as a focused, sophisticated stop for people who put wine expertise at the center of the experience.
Best For
This is a venue for anyone who comes primarily for the wine: collectors, curious drinkers and those who appreciate careful curation. Because the program is treated as the principal asset rather than a margin opportunity, it suits quieter evenings where tasting and conversation matter. The write-up highlights staff knowledge and list breadth as criteria, which means the bar works well for customers who want to learn about bottles or explore thoughtful-by-the-glass selections. Food, when present, plays a supporting role, so evenings here center on tasting and discovery rather than a multi-course meal.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as the main event and lean on the staff: Star Wine List criteria explicitly call out staff knowledge and sourcing effort, so recommendations are a reliable route through the menu. Expect a curated selection that rewards questions about provenance and presentation; staff can contextualize bottles and help match options to your tastes. Keep in mind the venue positions itself as a wine specialist rather than a kitchen-first restaurant, so frame orders around wines and light pairings rather than a large, dinner-driven menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, romantic, and comfortable atmosphere praised for its intimate setting and quiet ambience.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the plan is wine first, cross-shop Dr Maury Wine Bar. If the group wants cocktails instead, choose Buck & Breck and accept that the evening will feel more bar-specific than relaxed wine-bar casual.
Bar context
How it compares in Berlin
Mauerwinzer is the safer pick when wine credibility matters and the evening needs to stay flexible. Buck & Breck is the stronger choice for a cocktail-focused night, but it is the less forgiving option if the group is casual or booking pressure is the concern. Dr Maury Wine Bar is the closest cross-shop for wine-bar intent.
For ambiance-led plans, compare it with Pluto and Edel & Faul. Those make sense when the room and crowd are the main decision drivers; Mauerwinzer makes more sense when the wine list is the reason to choose the venue. For a fast, food-led Berlin stop, Konnopke's Imbiss serves a different purpose entirely and should not be treated as a substitute for a sit-down wine night.
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Compare Mauerwinzer
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mauerwinzer | Berlin | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Pluto | Berlin | No published awards |
| Edel & Faul | Berlin | No published awards |
| Konnopke's Imbiss | Berlin | No published awards |
| Buck & Breck | Berlin | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #4002020 World's 50 Best Bars · #372018 World's 50 Best Bars · #482016 World's 50 Best Bars · #502015 World's 50 Best Bars · #162014 World's 50 Best Bars · #212013 World's 50 Best Bars · #17 |
| Dr Maury Wine Bar | Berlin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mauerwinzer have happy hour deals?
For happy-hour deals, check with Mauerwinzer directly. Mauerwinzer is in Berlin, has a casual dress code, holds Star Wine List (2026) recognition, is open daily from 5 PM to 12 AM.
Is Mauerwinzer good for a date?
It may work if the plan is casual and the timing fits, since Mauerwinzer is open daily from 5 PM to 12 AM in Berlin and has a casual dress code. The Star Wine List (2026) recognition gives it a clear signal, but other details should be checked directly.
What's the crowd like at Mauerwinzer?
For the crowd and atmosphere at Mauerwinzer, check with the venue directly. It is a Berlin venue with a casual dress code, Star Wine List (2026) recognition, daily evening hours from 5 PM to 12 AM.
Is Mauerwinzer open late?
Yes. Mauerwinzer is open every day from 5 PM to 12 AM in Berlin. Dr Maury Wine Bar is another option to consider if you are comparing plans.
Is the food good at Mauerwinzer?
For food details, check with Mauerwinzer directly. The main signal is Star Wine List (2026) recognition, along with daily 5 PM to 12 AM hours.
Is Mauerwinzer good for groups?
For seating and group-size arrangements at Mauerwinzer, check directly with the venue. It has a casual dress code, is located in Berlin, is open daily from 5 PM to 12 AM.





























