MITTE. Upscale, trendy, and ... well, long and attenuated: Bar Am Lützowplatz has no problem attracting Berlin's young professionals, thanks to its extensive drink menu. Of course, it lays proud claim to an attractive, blond-wood bar (the city's longest), which promises ample opportunity to rub elbows and chat while waiting for your favorite cocktail. Comfortable leather-backed chairs line the wall in the back, providing spots for intimate conversation. Take note: thanks to its popularity and narrow confines, Bar Am Lützowplatz tends to get crowded and stay packed until closing time. U-BAHN: Nollendorferplatz

MITTE. The Bellini Lounge is located on one of Berlin's popular party-strips ­ Oranienburgerstrasse ­ and serves up a comprehensive list of cocktails, including the namesake peach and champagne concoction. Sink into the leather tub chairs under warm lighting, and relax to chilled-out beats spun by local DJs. The snack menu includes antipasti plates for night owls who are feeling peckish. U-BAHN: Oranienburger Tor

TEMPELHOF ­ SCHÖNEBERG. Founded in the late 1800s, this is one of Berlin's oldest pubs. E & M has a wide selection of wine and liqueurs and a nice ambience. U-BAHN or S-BAHN: Yorckstrasse

TEMPELHOF ­ SCHÖNEBERG. Hot bodies and hot tunes are the mainstays at this popular alternative hangout. Sporting a pseudo-psychedelic decor with red accents, it is crowded to the brim on weekends.

MITTE. Known for its international drink menu, consisting of nearly 200 choices, this is one of the most popular hotel bars in town for businessmen. Located in the Grand Hotel Esplanade, Harry's decor consists of portraits of U.S. Presidents and pop art, as well as live piano music. U-BAHN: Wittenbergplatz, Kurfürstenstrasse or Nollendorfplatz