Sauntering into Dschungel Bar in Neukölln, one becomes immediately immersed in a room buzzing with an intense jungle energy. On the way to claim a table, you’ll brush past repurposed tree trunks collected from all over the city. Distressed mirror tiles cover the ceiling, infinitely multiplying the expanse of vines and leaves that dangle above. Wallpaper depicts lush, tropical rainforests and if you peer carefully through the crowds, you might glimpse glistening white frogs that swim about in an aquarium. Dschungel’s signature cocktail, the “Nordflügel”, is my favorite, featuring rosemary, lemon, orange juice and beer syrup with an exclusive, small-batch gin crafted by a German distillery. It has laid the groundwork for many seductive summer evenings over the years, and pairs perfectly with the animated, yet relaxed vibes you’ll find at Dschungel. (Text & Photos: Becca Crawford)
Dschungel Bar, Friedelstr.12, 12047 Berlin-Neukölln; map
Mon-Thurs 19:30-2h, Fri-Sat 19:30-4h, Sun 19:30-00h
Becca Crawford is a photographer and creative content-maker specializing in food and lifestyle imagery. She moved to Kreuzberg from Sydney in 2014 and regularly features her work on her Instagram account.