For this edition of Bar of the Week, we’re stepping back in search of the old Weimar Berlin: a lost city that for a brief moment between the two World Wars, was the most decadent and dazzling of all the cities in Europe. Berlin “had a jewel-like sparkle, especially at […]
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When Germany Nearly Blew Up the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is perhaps America’s most iconic monument. Thousands come everyday to walk around the outside, climb the pedestal and make the long ascent into the crown to enjoy the spectacular views of Manhattan. What most people don’t know, is that once you were able to climb even […]
The Eagle’s Nest
Quite possibly one of the most unsettling bars in the world can be found on top of a beautiful mountain in Bavaria. The setting is majestic: spectacular sweeping views over the mountains looking towards Austria should provide the perfect backdrop to a cold glass of Müchner Sommer pilsner. But the […]
Dicke Wirtin, das Alt Berliner
In a city that has seen such tumultuous upheaval, it is always enjoyable to find an authentic taste of the old Berlin. In Charlottenburg there is just such a place: a charming, old fashioned bar & restaurant called Dicke Wirtin, that’s been serving pork knuckles, pilsner & schnapps since the […]
Auerbachs Keller – Goethe’s Favourite Bar
Here at the SGE, we always enjoy bars that have a literary twist. So when we were exploring Leipzig recently, we were delighted to find nothing less than Goethe’s favourite bar! The Auerbachs Keller is the second oldest establishment in the grand old city, and has been serving fine wines […]