Beavis Bar

The craze for craft continues with the opening of Beavis, a stylish saloon in central Berlin that's entirely dedicated to artisanal spirits. Owners Jon Cooper and Rik Lusing have roamed the earth to put together an intoxicating selection of handcrafted libations, mostly from small producers and including many rare and unusual gems. Studiousness is an asset when perusing the menu that's as long and complex as a Dostoyevski novel. Around 500 bottles are artfully displayed in a wall of illuminated shelves - a library of spirits of sorts - complete with sliding ladder to access the upper reaches. It's a great place to expand your sipping horizon and discover unexpected new favorites. Ease into the night with a flight of three related spirits before perhaps moving on to a Z&T, an intriguing gin tonic featuring plum gin, tonic syrup and fizzy mineral water. And in case you're wondering: the bar's name was inspired by the owners' beloved cat, not the 1990s animated sitcom Beavis and Butt-Head.