Berlin Trip : Murphy’s Irish Pub

Yes, yes, I know, it’s not authentically local, but its location by the River Spree was handy (since I was standing by the River Spree) and I needed a little rest. It was a little awkward at first as I had a wait of over four minutes for a team member to arrive. Four minutes doesn’t sound long, but it does when you’re in a pub that I’m not sure is actually open.

The surroundings were pleasant, but it didn’t feel like a busy lunchtime destination and they were serving food when I visited. The food looked like it was mainly Irish specialities and hearty meals, with the prices looking reasonable. It was just a little cold when I visited, so there was no-one seated outside, but there’s a handy area for when it is warm enough to sit and enjoy the weather.

The beer that I went for, it’s the König Ludwig Weissbier and it’s light and well behaved, like everything brewed to the purity laws….. Here’s to rebellion though on that score, but I’ll try not to go on about them too much.

The service was friendly, the environment was clean and it was a comfortable place to sit for a while. I think that the atmosphere gets somewhat more lively in the evening though and there’s often live music, but I’m not built for all that frivolity. They also have a sister pub of the same name located near to Checkpoint Charlie.