Murphy's Irish Pub at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin

A warm atmosphere with a real Irish pub vibe.

If you are looking for a real, authentic pub atmosphere in the center of Berlin, with a great selection of beer and food and excellent service, this is the right place for you.

Good food, Guinness, Murphys and other great beer. Nice staff and live music.

Great atmosphere food simple but delicious reasonable price

Brilliant night went st Patrick's night. Packed but service was still good. Went back following day

Very good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Food is very reasonably priced and delicious. Beer is also delicious.

Mega, mega, we were there on a Saturday with live music, service very good, great location, highly recommended

The atmosphere is very fun, but it can sometimes be a bit noisy. If you're looking for a place to have a conversation, this might not be the best choice. However, it's a great spot for entertainment. I especially like coming here when there’s live music—it creates a warm and friendly ambiance.

They gave real coke instead of Coke Zero or Diet Coke, meant it was undrinkable. Guinness was flat. Rude staff saying we could not drink at a certain area of the bar, despite it being packed on St. Patrick’s Day. Unfortunate experience.

Good place to drink right next to this iconic venue! We went to watch the six nations match and the staff quickly found us a seat as the place was full! Many thanks to Sarah for her attention and for making the game so enjoyable!

Only alright. Not a great place to watch a match. Staff not so friendly

Nice place, had live music that night. Service was lacking kindness. Kitchen was closed about an hour/hour and a half before actual closing time.

Nice Irish style pub. Right on the corner of Checkpoint Charly. Large selection of beers. Cocktails are also offered. Gladly again.

Irish pub - as it really is Crowded, loud, English and good pub food

My go to pub while staying in Berlin. Across the street from the Berlin wall. Great beer selection, and food, with live music on weekends, down the street from checkpoint Charlie.

Bad service. After 30min they discovered that the beers were finished and they didn't bring one hamburger. It ended up that I cannot have dinner

Very busy bar ,service was friendly and attentive ,food lets the place down ,very small portions for the price and came out cold

Great pub, great service, fair prices!!

amazing amazing place to hang out and eat really worth the visit . The staff and the atmosphere was brilliant i can’t say anything more but it’s a great place to go . the food is amazing . Go

As an Irish person I went to watch the rugby then enjoyed some live music the service was great too plenty of friendly staff would definitely visit again! The Guinness was also very good!

Nice place. Good selection of drinks. Good prices. Kind staff

This is a great bar/pub. It is located right by Checkpoint Charlie. It is an oasis when walking around. The staff are great.... Sarah, Thomas, Andy, Andrew, Magda and the other staff I can't remember their nameals are brilliant. They are polite and friendly and work hard to make your visit good. It gets busy in here. But when it has been when we (8 of us) arrived we were looked after great. The beer is good. The food is good and the live music is damn good too. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a break for walking around. Nice food stop and if your just looking for beers and/or sport on the TV. Perfect place. I don't get to Berlin often but I will be back.

Great place to watch a rugby match in Berlin

In the centre of Berlin a pub with very variety of drinks amazing service and good prices.

Nice and cozy pub with a friendly atmosphere. The furnishings are stylish and appropriate. There was even live music, which sounded really good and added to the atmosphere. Unfortunately it was a bit too loud, so it was difficult to have a conversation. The prices are very fair, especially considering the central location of the bar. There is a large selection of different beers and food is also offered. For a fun evening, a visit here is definitely worth it!

I came in late at night and Sarah and Jesse were very accommodating! The kitchen was closed and I came in on the tail end of a soccer match I got fast service And lovely conversation and I highly recommend this Oasis in the middle of Berlin for lovers of Irish whiskey and traditional Irish and British menus.

Great pub with great service and sports coverage.

This Murphys was once a truly magnificent pub with no major exceptions for improvement. This is no longer the case today, which is a real shame as friends and I have enjoyed visiting this pub on Saturday evenings for 7 years and were regulars. This is now a thing of the past. Here you are literally harassed for your choice of drinks and as a customer you have to justify yourself to an often unfriendly manager. This is the third time this has happened. This is particularly the case when choosing non-alcoholic drinks, and yesterday (where our last visit took place) also when ordering shots with vodka and Berliner Luft. The statement was: "If air is too hard for you, then order something else." This is not only very presumptuous, because as a guest I don't need to justify my choice or be judged by my choice of drinks. Furthermore, the service often tries to do justice to the pub and its guests, which is not easy due to the large crowds of tourists. However, despite ordering, you wait up to a good 90 minutes for your drink or you just don't get served at all. The mockery here is that in the heat of the moment, drinks were pooled with other tables when billing or even expanded to a number that was not ordered. This has happened to us for a long time and there have been discussions. However, this problem is not new to us and due to the wonderful nostalgic evenings, we have so far laughed at it, as this could be clarified by a self-maintained tally sheet on our part. In my opinion, this should not happen on an evening where you should have confidence as soon as you look deeper into the glass and cloud your perception. As already described above, counting and, in the best case, keeping a tally list of your choice of drinks is a recommendation based on our experiences. All in all, we are very disappointed. This Murphys Pub will no longer serve us as customers any time soon, or at all. During the latter visits, which were increasingly frequent and longer apart, we hoped for improvement, but this turned out to be a nil, much to our disadvantage. So there remain beautiful nostalgic moments and great evenings with friends, now we will experience them somewhere else.

Very friendly and helpful staff. They double checked for allergies and made us feel very welcome. They even have the best beer from Hamburg. Highly recommend!

Waiting for beer 30 minutes!!!!

A real old fashioned bar in a city with loads of restaurant/bars. Found it by chance then planned our next day to end up in the vicinity of the bar at beer o'clock. Nice big bar, good few seats, table service. TV for sports even a projection of football onto a bare wall. Background music at a decent level. Can reserve tables. Drink a good price, one of the cheapest we seen, and no compromise on quality. Food cheap as chips, (you pay for what you get) you don't pay 4.90 for a burger and chips and expect to get a premium burger and chips. We had currywurst and chips, food for the price. Liquors are decent prices, shot of Moonshine only 3.90 and for 4cl. Overall a good bar, good easily while away a few hours without breaking the bank.

Be very careful they add a round to your drinks

If you want to watch sports, including NFL football, this is the right place for you. Really crowded on the weekend. That's why it sometimes takes a little longer.

Classic fish and chips but good, the plate is more or less garnished but lacks more fries. Well fried fish but I don't know what it is. Plate served without bread (just two triangles of toast) too bad. Otherwise atypical atmosphere and decoration. Reasonable price.

Unfortunately, it's a real shame because it's a good pub with live music, came in at 9:20 p.m. and had to wait 25 minutes for an order and it wasn't full and so there was nothing to eat, the kitchen had just closed, sorry, that's not allowed happen. The waitress didn't care, she probably didn't feel like it. Work on it... Otherwise gladly again. Yesterday January 27th, 2025 and thank you for your reaction

Very rude!! Popped in for a glass of wine and nothing but rudeness from staff ref my drink and where to sit!!

I’ve been to lots of Irish pubs before and this one is my favorite, fish and chips was delicious and the beer was cold and the prices are decent for Berlin

Absolutely diabolical service, rude arrogant. . I have NEVER EVER been anywhere like this. AVOID. IT IS DEFINITELY NOT AN IRISH BAR!!!

It's easy to see why this pub is so busy and full with both tourists and locals. The food is fabulous, the beer is great and the service is so friendly and helpful. Live music and a great atmosphere make this a must visit in Berlin.

Great atmosphere in this place.good selection of drinks Will be back

Quaint pub with a great atmosphere. The waitresses were super nice and very attentive. The orders also arrived very quickly. One star deducted for the “Incredible Burger”. It's not really worth the extra charge, hence the recommendation for the "Murphy's Special"! It's really good and worth the money! The musician was also great and adds to the atmosphere! It was a lovely evening! =)

Pub with NFL football on Sundays

Crackin' bar right around the corner from Checkpoint Charlie. Some of the cheapest prices in Berlin and attentive and friendly staff. Visited a couple of times for these reasons!

Spent a few hours between 2024 & 2025 in this excellent bar, in Berlin, drinking Budvar,

Un bar irlandés de fichas con un muy mal servicio, solo un hombre bar trabajando cuando visitamos. Solo tomamos una copa y nos fuimos porque esperábamos mucho tiempo para esa copa. No sé cuántos grupos vi entrar y salir porque no podían ser servidos, las mesas ni siquiera se limpiaban platos y vasos amontonados. No son un bar irlandés que se hace llamar irlandés porque Newcastle Brown Ale y Strongbow cider no son irlandeses. También Bulmers fuera de Irlanda no es lo mismo que el Reino Unido hizo sidra y no saben nada como Magners que no vendieron Magners. En general muy decepcionado con el bar y no volvería.

This is a nice place for a drink. Good atmosphere and great service. Fairly reasonably priced as well considering the location

While we were in the bar, our wallet with money and documents was stolen. Take care of your belongings when visiting this establishment. You may be left without money and without documents.

One star because a wallet with money and documents was stolen right in the cafe. There are no cameras anywhere. The safety of visitors is not ensured. I do not recommend visiting. Beer is also so-so.

A great Irish pub vibe located two minutes from historic Check point Charlie. Popular with locals and tourists seeking Guinness or other Irish beverages.

Lugar empacado pero solo un barman detrás del mostrador y 2 chicas tomando órdenes. Morirás de sed esperando un trago. Vete a otra parte.

A nice little Irish boozer right on Checkpoint Charlie. Service is excellent, the fish and chips were tasty and the Warsteiner was cold and refreshing. It can get busy at peak times but we had no problem getting a seat and served a drink which is a testament to the efficiency of the staff. It won’t give you anything you can’t get in any Irish Bar outside Ireland but it does it as well as any and better than most. Its greatest asset (other than the beer, the atmosphere and the staff) is that it’s one of the few bars in this fair city that opens so you can get a beer before 5pm in evening! All in all a good place that became our go to bar for the time we were here.

Just a cool pub. Nice staff. Live music 🎶

Bad service, a single poured Guiness and no atmosphere or for that matter Tayto crisps. Only an Irish bar by name. Do yourself a favour and go somewhere else.

Me oriné en el cubo y se limpió gracias por estar tan limpio Precioso pub Personal encantador Muy bueno en la limpieza Volverá de nuevo y orinar en el suelo siguiente

Was outright RACIST. Waiters deliberately ignored us. One white person from our group got up to pay and the main waiter with the big beard said “ I can tell the others aren’t British, f them” because we were coloured

Waited 40 minutes to have our order taken, and when we tried to flag a waiter down he told us he didn't have time for us, food was bland to top it off

A quaint pub in the middle of Berlin. Directly at Checkpoint Charly. The prices are more than good (actually hardly believable given the location) and the food is good. Unfortunately, the only thing missing from the menu is an Irish Helles. Otherwise there are hardly any wishes left! Top! Thanks for the friendly service on several evenings now when I'm in Berlin.

Racist, did not take orders from us and was vocally racist about us to the only white member of our group. Terrible service.

Great pub very close to Checkpoint Charlie. Good prices for stable food. Clear recommendation!

I only went there to grab a couple of beers on my last night in Berlin. A place is a typical pub with good selection of tap beers and drinks. They also sevre food, bitmI didn't have any. Staff was helpful and attentive. I would definitely come back.

The food was severely disappointing, store bought hockeypuck like burgers. Service was good and was the atmosphere. Just the food was not good.

Decent beer, cheap snacks, awesome atmosphere

Service was 2nd to none. Food was delicious. The staff were super friendly and worked very hard indeed to make sure all your needs were taken care off. Highly recommended this place for food and drinks.

Extremely nice service, the whole team exudes warmth and warmth! The two wonderful women Sarah and Magda always enchant me with their lightness and good nature. No matter how busy the store is and how much there is to do, I always come back and wish the whole team a great holiday 🥰.

Great Irish pub to duck into from the rain while exploring around Checkpoint Charlie. Their scotch selection is big and surprisingly inexpensive considering its location.

Came here to watch the football. And planned on having some food here. The young girl who served us originally was lovely, very attentive and friendly. We ordered drinks initially, and then when she brought the drinks over, we asked her if a specific game would be shown there. She said she would ask her boss. As she didnt come back with any info, my partner tried to catch the attention of the man, who i assume is the owner, by saying “excuse me” as he walked past. He initially didn’t acknowledge my partner, but then came back 30 seconds later with a blank look on his face, my partner asked if this particular game would be on. The man then flapped his hands and said something in german and immediately walked off. Very dismissive and extremely rude. We also watched him shouting at one of his young staff and pointing in his face as soon as he’d started work. We obviously decided at this point, to pay our bill and not spend anymore time or money in there. And judging by this mans replies to reviews on here, he clearly isnt very qualified to work in a customer facing business. Awful man. And i fully expect an immature reply to this review, as he seems not to be able to take any criticism at all. So hi hun 🙋🏻‍♀️

Estoy 13 años en Berlín y trabajo en la gastronomía! Sugiero por mucho el lugar, debido al medio ambiente pero la razón número uno es el servicio! Nos sentimos como en casa, bienvenido y totalmente cómodo! ¡Nunca olvidaremos a nuestro camarero, Gregory por sus increíbles habilidades y su cálido corazón! ¡Volveremos pronto, especialmente el viernes o el sábado solo por Gregory! Bien hecho Gregory, bien hecho el equipo Murphys... Gracias por la increíble velada! Hasta pronto 🙏🫂❤️

No idea if the place is any good as our visit was spoiled by the miserable staff member with the moustache and adidas tracksuit. Came over to take out drinks order with a face like he’d been told his dog had just died. We ordered two drinks which were noted down by him and he walked off. 25 minutes pass by and no drinks whilst everybody else around us had their orders taken and drinks provided in minutes. Moody guy walked past again finally and I said “excuse me” four times to try to get his attention, at which he side-eyed me and walked past me. We stood up and left after that. Awful service.

Fantastic place, good atmosphere and great drinks!

The food is good, but nothing extraordinary. The atmosphere is very cozy and calm, but the service is the worst I have ever experienced in my life, they give such bad service that it even made me laugh. They don't deliver the orders what they are, they take hours to serve you and with an attitude that leaves a lot to be desired. If you want something else you have to harass the waiters to bring it to you. People get desperate waiting for the bill to be brought, they better stop and harass the waiter to pay. If you are not in the mood to put up with the waiters, it is better to find another option.

Murphy's is a nice Irish pub. We were in Berlin for a few days and met up with friends here. We had hamburgers and fries that tasted good. One evening a young artist sang along to the guitar. That was absolutely top. (You can also throw a small donation into the bucket *wink*). The team is great, the food and drinks were always at the table quickly. My conclusion: a rustic pub with charm that you should try.

Good whiskey, food and drink selection at good prices. You can't go wrong with the decision. Live music was great.

The waiter was very unpleasant and would get angry if you paid with a card when there was no sign saying that it was not accepted.

Cheap local beers and the food is spot on.. Loads of English speakers also.. Can't wait to come back

The overall service package was good. The side salad could be more generous. Pleasant atmosphere as you would expect from i.pubs.

Good atmosphere, friendly staff and the singer gave his all

Cozy atmosphere, typical pub flair. However, a completely superficial and bored female service. It's a shame actually.🤷‍♂️

Service was quick and drinks were coming fast except for the last order that we put in. Had the shepherds pie - not too bad at all. The fish in the fish n chips came a bit soggy, which was a bit questionable. Other than that enjoyed a few beers with a friend

Nothing special at all. The food was not freshly prepared and the schnitzel meat was full of veins. That's probably why almost everyone at the table had nothing but beer. The only positive I noticed - the cafe is pet friendly.

I've been here a few times and will always come back!

Nice and busy pub Food really good... Price performance is unbeatable and hard to expect in a tourist hotspot like this I go there twice every week for lunch... Fast service, cheerful staff… Conclusion: I can really recommend it

The beer and the music is good. The food is very bad.

It took an hour to drink 1 cocktail. This was because of the very slow "service". Constantly being ignored, grumpy staff and not saying anything after paying. The reactions of the pub say enough about the reviews.

I would classify the staff as slow and unfriendly. Anyone who describes the ambience as great has never been to an Irish pub. No thanks.

Very long wait for our drinks and food. These were also just mediocre. The last of the Guinness never came. The ambience is not really appropriate for an Irish pub. Missing musical background. Little loving decoration. The entire service from the kitchen to the bar was so bored and annoyed. You don't feel welcome here. I absolutely cannot recommend it.

The bartender totally unprofessional..made me wait forever to pay for the drink and got an attitude when I was moving to the cash register to pay for that drink... Believe me I got better things to do that trying to steal a drink plus the answer from the owner make absolutely clear what kind of treatment you can receive here.....be a pleasure not to come back ever again

As soon as we arrived a member of staff was rude and frankly sarcastic. After queuing to order and then waiting for the drinks they were served in plastic cups. The drinks advertised 0.5 we got 0.4. The Guinness was ok but the gin and tonic was so bad it was undrinkable. The so called tonic tasted like soda water. Awful place. Never again.

My partner and I dropped in to this bar for a drink today, as a welcome break from the busy tourist bustle outside. The barman was so rude to me that I cancelled my order. Being Irish and also having worked in an Irishbar in my twenties meant that I understood what it's like when it is busy, but in all my years. I have never met such rude people.

Great pub just as you would imagine. There was even live music. (Thursdays) The waitress was very friendly and considerate.

Cute place, but my god fix the service yall.

The atmosphere is good, the food is passable but the service is terrible.

Great little find to have a few drinks in between all the site seeing

I asked if they would be showing the el Classico game to which I got the reply “how the **** could I know”, food was horrible too

Lovely friendly place, irish stew ..amazing 😋

Absolutely brilliant bar... The food is amazing.(try the argentinian beef.. You will not be disappointed its amazing).. The service is second to none.. All the sports you want to watch and live music too... If you go to berlin then this pub is a must visit pub.. Cheaper beer than most other places and an excellent choice

Great live music that made the atmosphere special. Unfortunately, the barkeeping staff was rude. They ignored un on multiple occasions when trying to order

The stuff is very rude. specially weiter too rude. I will never visit again.

The portions are generous for the price it costs. Fast service and good atmosphere on site. Large selection of beers.

One of the most unfriendly service I've ever experienced, if you want to relax with a drink, don't choose this place. The kind clerk also talked about paying by card.

Great service and ice cold beer! Can't go wrong when you have both!