Bamberg bar miracle: The black sheep clears two prizes!

Bamberg bar miracle: The black sheep clears two prizes!

While many concentrate on the well -known bars in metropolises such as Berlin, Munich or Hamburg, a small jewel in Bamberg caused a sensation at the 2025 Mixology Bar Awards. "The black sheep", which comes from the charming Upper Franconian city, gained two significant awards in my opinion.

The award ceremony, about which the German press agency (dpa) reported, took place this year under the observation of the bar industry. Bamberg is often perceived as a city of beer enjoyment, but now it turns out that it also has a flowering scene in the area of the cocktails. The awards mark a climax in a bar development that has taken place in the region in the past ten years and which is referred to as the "Bamberg bar miracle".

awards for the "black sheep"

The "Black Schaf" was able to inspire the jury, so that operator Sven Goller was honored as "host of the year" and his barefoot Alina Bazen as "newcomer of the year". These are not only titles, but also a valuable recognition for the hard work and the commitment that flowed into the design of this bar.

In the main category, the "Bar of the Year", the "Green Door Bar" was awarded in Berlin. This bar recently went through a modernization and is led by the talented Maria Gorbachova, who was not only referred to this year as a bearder, but was also honored as the first woman in this category. Nils Wrage, editor -in -chief of "Mixology", praised the extensive improvements that she made without endangering the original character of the bar.

The "Green Door Bar" is a truly legendary place that is located in a lively district of Berlin, which has been known for its exciting nightlife since the 1920s. The bar offers a creative ambience that is reminiscent of a private salon, and many guests appreciate the unique interior that comes from New York and was designed by the artist Thomas Hauser.

other winners and trends

The competition also distinguishes trend bars, and this year the specialist jury awarded the "Collab Bar" in Hamburg as the "New Bar of the Year". This innovative bar follows the trend of only accepting maps as a means of payment and not accepting reservations in order to promote spontaneous visits. It is a clever move that arrives at the younger generation who appreciates it as an experience.

In addition, the "Jing Jing" in Hamburg was voted "Restaurant Bar of 2025". This bar combines culinary delights with creative cocktails and thus addresses gourmet lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Finally, the renowned "Le Lion" also received an award as a "bar institution", which shows that some establishments in the scene are considered solid sizes.

The award ceremony is characterized by the variety of creative concepts and ideas that come from eastern Germany as well as from Austria and Switzerland. For example, the Viennese “Truth & Dare” was awarded “Bar of the Year” for the third time in a row and thus confirms the excellent reputation of Austrian bar culture.

The comparison of the bar scene and its awards shows how dynamic and innovative gastronomy in Germany, Austria and Switzerland is. The awards from "Mixology" offer an exciting overview of the best places where cocktail lovers can spend their time. Even if Bamberg may not be the first city that comes to mind when it comes to cocktails, the "black sheep" proves that large talents can also be found in smaller cities. More details on the current developments in the bar scene are also on www.infranken.de to be found.