Planet Wein
Mitte, Berlin
Bar in Berlin, Germany
Book with PearlWhy go
Planet Wein is worth choosing when the plan is a central Berlin wine stop rather than a cocktail night. The Star Wine List 2026 recognition gives it a useful credibility signal, the easy booking profile makes it a low-friction option for first-timers in Mitte. Go earlier in the week for a calmer glass, or use Friday if later hours matter.
About Planet Wein
Planet Wein is a Berlin venue with a straightforward planning profile: casual dress, published opening hours, Star Wine List recognition for 2026. It is most useful for readers who want a grounded snapshot for a wine-minded stop in the city.
The safest way to plan around Planet Wein is to start with the hours. It is open Monday through Thursday from 12–8 PM, Friday from 12–11 PM, Saturday from 12–8 PM, closed Sunday. Beyond that, check directly before going for specifics such as food format, reservations, pricing, seating, or a broader drinks program.
Choose it for a Berlin wine stop with published hours
Planet Wein has Star Wine List recognition for 2026, which is enough to frame it as a Berlin stop worth considering for wine-minded planning without making assumptions about a specific list, menu, atmosphere, ownership, or service format.
For broader planning, readers can compare the city's options through our full Berlin bars guide, then widen the evening with our full Berlin restaurants guide or our full Berlin hotels guide. Visitors planning more than drinks can also use Berlin guides more generally to build the rest of the day around published opening times.
First-timer plan: use the hours and keep expectations precise
For a first visit, the main practical difference is Friday: Planet Wein stays open until 11 PM, while Monday through Thursday and Saturday end at 8 PM. Sunday is closed. If timing matters, check directly before visiting, especially around holidays or special events, ask ahead about reservations, capacity, or service details.
If Planet Wein does not fit the plan, compare it with other options by mood and timing. The Berlin bars guide is useful for a wider scan, named alternatives such as Prince Charles, Regent Bar, Root Bar, Freundschaft, Elephant Bar may suit different kinds of evenings depending on what you want to prioritize.
Planning details
- Location
- Eingang, Mohrenstraße, Charlottenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Website
- planet-weinhandel.de
- Phone
- +49 30 20454118
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Planet Wein reads like a small emporium that quietly grew into a tasting room. Located at Charlottenstraße 30 beside the Hilton in Mitte, it keeps the feel of a curated shop rather than a polished, minimalist retail fit-out: think layered character, idiosyncratic displays and a sense of discovery. Over time it has added seats, a modest food offer and a glass-pour program, so the space now balances serious collector focus with approachable drinking-by-the-glass hospitality. The result is a sophisticated, charming spot that rewards slow browsing and casual tasting alike.
Best For
This is a place for people who come to explore wine deliberately: curious local drinkers, collectors and restaurant buyers who value depth of range, and the aperitivo/after-work crowd who want good wine by the glass. Its hotel-adjacent location also makes it convenient for guests in Mitte. The hybrid setup—retail backbone plus poured-by-the-glass service and small plates—suits visitors who want to sample before they buy or linger over a few thoughtful pours after work rather than a formal, multi-course evening.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the glass-pour program: order a few different by-the-glass selections to compare styles and regions rather than committing to a bottle right away. Pair those pours with the small food options the shop added—light dishes help highlight contrast across wines. If you find something you like, the retail element makes it straightforward to take a bottle home. For focused exploration, ask about standout or unusual producers from the curated selection so you can sample outside familiar grape varieties.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and pleasant atmosphere with warm hospitality from owners.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
Eingang, Mohrenstraße, Charlottenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin, Germany · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Regent Bar, Notable alternative
- Freundschaft, Notable alternative
- Elephant Bar, Notable alternative
- Root Bar, Notable alternative
- Prince Charles, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with Berlin peers
Planet Wein is the pick when wine is the priority and booking friction needs to stay low. Freundschaft is the more direct comparison for a serious wine-bar mood, but Planet Wein is the easier, more central-feeling choice for a first stop near Mitte offices, hotels, dinner plans. Choose Freundschaft if the whole night is built around wine; choose Planet Wein if wine is one part of a broader evening.
For cocktails, look elsewhere. Regent Bar is a better fit for a polished hotel-bar experience, while Elephant Bar and Root Bar make more sense when the drinks program, room feel, mixed-drink range matter more than a wine list. Planet Wein wins on simplicity and low-pressure planning; the cocktail-led peers win when the bar itself is the main event.
Prince Charles is the wrong substitute if the goal is a quiet glass, but the better call for a higher-energy night. In value terms, Planet Wein is safest for guests who want to avoid overcommitting before dinner. For ambiance, pick Regent Bar for polish, Prince Charles for late energy, Freundschaft for a wine-first night, Planet Wein for an easy central glass with credible wine focus.
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Compare Planet Wein
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Wein | Berlin | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Regent Bar | Berlin | No published awards |
| Freundschaft | Berlin | No published awards |
| Elephant Bar | Berlin | No published awards |
| Root Bar | Berlin | No published awards |
| Prince Charles | Berlin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Planet Wein?
Use the hours to plan: Planet Wein is open Monday through Thursday from 12–8 PM, Friday from 12–11 PM, Saturday from 12–8 PM. It is closed Sunday. Friday is the later evening.
Is Planet Wein open late?
Only on Friday. Planet Wein is open until 11 PM on Friday; Monday through Thursday and Saturday it closes at 8 PM, Sunday is closed.
What is Planet Wein known for?
Planet Wein has Star Wine List recognition for 2026. For details such as menu format, pricing, seating, or service style, check directly before going.
