Freischwimmer
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Waterside dining space with wooden decking over the water, comfy rooms, serving an eclectic menu.
attractions: Görlitzer Park, Hotel nhow Berlin, Badeschiff, Oberbaum Bridge, The Wall Museum, Molecule Man, T'unas Gemüse Kebap, Shipotel-Berlin GmbH, Hotel Indigo Berlin - East Side Gallery by IHG, Elsen Bridge, restaurants: Burgermeister Schlesisches Tor, Pirates Berlin, Birgit, Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke, MOM’S Creation, ALEX Berlin Uber Platz, Restaurant La Cesta, Sadhu, Hopfenreich, HANS IM GLÜCK - BERLIN Uber-Platz
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Waterside dining space with wooden decking over the water, comfy rooms, serving an eclectic menu.
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My wife and I went to this place for a very long time, since it was far from the hotel, about an hour. We were tired, because before that we walked all day around the city. And hour was when we went back ...But we never regretted it later. This place is just magical. Incredibly atmospheric and comfortable restaurant. It is located near the water, along the canal. We came there late at night and it was shrouded in a little light from candles on tables and music from neighboring establishments. When I broke away from enjoying the atmosphere of the restaurant, they brought us our meal. I ordered fish with sweet potato and beer, and I really liked the way the fish was cooked. Well, beer and sweet potato were also normal. The portion is not very large, but the prices are generally appropriate. But one thing I’ll say, why I didn’t give it rating 5. On our visit, I realized for myself that the Purpose of this place is communication surrounded by tables and sofas in a pleasant atmosphere by the water. Sit and have a drink at the bar, which is also here... And the food itself is only in second place.
Alexandr OrlovAlexandr Orlov
00
Food Quality: the food was amazing. Shared the lamb rack and every bite was exquisite. Portions: very nice portions. Plates very well built Drinks: quite a few options to have. Aperol Spritz are well made. Price: $$-$$$ of course depending what you choose, there are some pricier plates, but also some very decent priced ones. The food will prove its worth. Service: very friendly staff and always making sure that everyone is happy and is well served. Atmosphere: from outside it doesnt look like much, even a bit hard to even think there is a restaurant down the sketchy alley, but once you get in, it is an amazing location. Just by the riverside, and even has seating outside for the better weather. Highlights: food and the terrace are a big plus here. Things to improve: maybe a little make over to the entrance and the sign outside.
Andres CapurroAndres Capurro
20
READ BEFORE YOU GO. This restaurant and the managers that is on the video tried to charge us illegally 15€ per piece for bringing outside food. Here is the story — since we arrived late and the kitchen was already closed, we decided to order a bottle of wine and two cocktails while letting the stuff know in advance that we will get food from outside. Minutes later, the manager that’s on the video, came and started demanding payment of 15£ per piece for the outside food that we ordered. We explained that this is because the kitchen was closed and that we really did not want to leave the restaurant considering that we already ordered a bottle of wine and some cocktails. The manager then started shouting on us and threatened us that if we do not pay 15€ per person for the outside food that we got, he will call the police and get us kicked. He then started shouting in front of all customers to another waiter “get them out” in German (we were non-German) while dialing the police to escort us which was very unnecessary as we have already finished our bottle of wine and the cocktails, and were on our way out. What he should have done is telling us in a nice pleasant manner in English that outside food is not allowed. He failed as a problem solver and a manager in our eyes - a real manager would have handled this differently. What a shame, really, as we had a reservation for tomorrow during lunch time as we really wanted to try the food. The restaurant’s staff and management needs training and to loosen up their tone with their paying customers as I see other have similar complaints, too..
Darian KolevDarian Kolev
50
View was nice and food was good. We had two very sweet servers (one female, one male with darker hair). However the reason we are giving only 1 star is because we felt very unwanted and unwelcome by one particular staff member with blonde curly hair. He gave off the very Berlin “better than you” attitude. He sat us at a large table in the back because he said they were keeping the tables along the water for reservations only (totally understandable if a restaurant is ACTUALLY busy!) but when we saw a table free up and kindly asked if it was possible to be reseated he very rudely told us no. For the duration of our meal the table remained empty and one by one more tables along the water freed up. The restaurant was anything but busy. (See the photos I posted) Customer service clearly wasn’t his strong suit. We also noticed he was quite rude to his fellow staff members. At one point he was even gossiping about some customers and rolling his eyes. Doesn’t make you feel very comfortable here. Won’t be returning.
Elle NeukammElle Neukamm
60
Ein wenig versteckt, zwischen der historischen Tankstelle und der Brücke über den Flutgraben, liegt der Freischwimmer. Die ehemalige Badeanstalt wirkt wie aus Treibgut, was die Spree so angespült hat, zusammengezimmert und genau das macht den Ort so wunderbar unperfekt, so gemütlich, so einzigartig. Es ist eben nicht alles so gerade, rund und clean. Ebenso ist das Personal leger, freundlich, fröhlich und sehr engagiert-und wenn zur, schnittfesten Lavendel-Panacotta (feines Aroma, obgleich ein wenig zu viel Gelatine!) Gabeln statt Löffeln gereicht werden, entbehrt dies nicht eines gewissen Charmes! Wir sind hier eben auch un Kreuzberg und nicht in Mitte!!! Als Vorspeise eine kleine Auswahl Tapas: eingelegte Oliven (die ordentliche Portion gereichte den ganzen Abend), frisches Brot und Kokos Garnelen mit Mangochutney zusammen mit "Lola", spanischer Rosado mit Minze, der ein wenig von den Eiswürfeln erschlagen, aber dennoch erfrischend, ein vielversprechenden Anfang machte. Als Hauptgang die Grillteller für Zwei: Verschiedene Bratwürste, zartes Rind, Rippchen, Fisch, Lammkottlettes und auf einem zweiten Teller diverse gegrillte Gemüse mit verschiedenen Soßen, Senf und Chiliöl. Dazu wählten wir eine Flasche Grauburgunder, Weingut Dr. Köhler, Rheinhessen. Wenn hier auch keine Flusspiraten ihren Samstagabend verbringen, so findet sich hier eine illustre Gesellschaft aus unterschiedlichen Nationen, Berlinern und Touristen zusammen. Das leichte wummern der Bässe aus den benachbarten "Clubs" muss man sich Samstagabend schon gefallen lassen ...wer es ruhiger mag sollte eher unter der Woche vorbeischauen, so der Tipp des Maitre de Plaisir. Wer sich nach einem besonderen und ungewöhnlichen Ort direkt auf und am Wasser sehnt, eine schmackhafte und vielseitige Küche sucht, fernab von "auf, an, vom, Essenz oder geschäumt" ist hier richtig! Aber: Pullover nicht vergessen! Abends weht von der Spree eine angenehme kühle Brise den Kanal herauf ...und wer weiß, vieleicht kommen ja doch irgendwann mal die Piraten, um sich Flammkuchen, Tappas und Grillspezialitäten einzuverleiben!
Jan-Christoph NeubertJan-Christoph Neubert
10
Been a year since we had a great cake experience here. At night, things change. The music is not hypnotic, it's basically a drum machine...it fits better in an art gallery, that you can pass through, and leave. The service is excellent. But the food waivers from acceptable to very much not. The chefs panick over "you can have BBQ later, sometime/you can't have BBQ ever/you can habe BBQ now" is indicative of most of what we eat. The fish is great, but unevenly cut and therefore unevenly cooked. And this was the best of all we tried. Soggy felafel, rock hard tofu (tempe?), inconsistently textured and flavoured mousse, cold, old roast potatoes just don't cut it.
Kitchen InsiderKitchen Insider
10
Nearby Attractions Of Freischwimmer
Görlitzer Park
Hotel nhow Berlin
Badeschiff
Oberbaum Bridge
The Wall Museum
Molecule Man
T'unas Gemüse Kebap
Shipotel-Berlin GmbH
Hotel Indigo Berlin - East Side Gallery by IHG
Elsen Bridge

Görlitzer Park
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Hotel nhow Berlin
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Badeschiff
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Oberbaum Bridge
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Nearby Restaurants Of Freischwimmer
Burgermeister Schlesisches Tor
Pirates Berlin
Birgit
Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke
MOM’S Creation
ALEX Berlin Uber Platz
Restaurant La Cesta
Sadhu
Hopfenreich
HANS IM GLÜCK - BERLIN Uber-Platz

Burgermeister Schlesisches Tor
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Pirates Berlin
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Birgit
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Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke
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