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    Alexandra Barstalker

DSTRCT.ART in Düsseldorf – A Bar that Blends Art and Indulgence
Düsseldorf

DSTRCT.ART in Düsseldorf – A Bar that Blends Art and Indulgence

  • 10. Dezember 2024
There’s a bar missing from my website—a place that started as a pop-up concept and has now found a permanent home for its vision. DSTRCT.ART began as a creative experiment...
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Bar Garçon in Munich – Redefining Cocktails with European Spirits, Sustainability, and Soul
München

Bar Garçon in Munich – Redefining Cocktails with European Spirits, Sustainability, and Soul

  • 26. November 2024
Nestled in Munich’s vibrant Gärtnerplatz district, Bar Garçon offers more than just great drinks—it’s a celebration of European spirits, sustainability, and warm hospitality, all driven by the creative vision of...
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Le Quatrième Tiers – The Art of Quality and Consistency in Montpellier’s Hidden Gem
Montpellier, Revisited, wärmstens empfohlen

Le Quatrième Tiers – The Art of Quality and Consistency in Montpellier’s Hidden Gem

  • 12. September 2024
Montpellier, a city that seamlessly blends its rich history with a vibrant, modern energy, is home to an exceptional bar. Tucked away in its medieval alleys, this bar not only...
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Cocktails, Coffee, and Cardamom Buns | Rediscovering Berlin’s Magic
Berlin, Central Europe

Cocktails, Coffee, and Cardamom Buns | Rediscovering Berlin’s Magic

  • 29. Juli 2024
Summer in the capital is the motto of July, and the vibrant streets of Berlin are calling me back. I missed the city, its people, and the incredible freedom and...
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The View – Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen der Berliner Bar Fabelei
Berlin, Fabelei

The View – Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen der Berliner Bar Fabelei

  • 31. Dezember 2023
Diesen Artikel habe ich für die DBU und das Drinks Magazin geschrieben.
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Voice Over –  A Hidden Gem of Nostalgic Elegance and Creative Cocktails in Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Voice Over – A Hidden Gem of Nostalgic Elegance and Creative Cocktails in Kaohsiung

  • 10. Dezember 2023
Kaohsiung, a vibrant port city nestled in the south of Taiwan, is a true gem known for its breathtaking harbor and rich maritime heritage. As Taiwan’s third-largest city, it gracefully...
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Bar Dip – A liquid journey through Hakka Heritage in Kaohsiung
Taiwan

Bar Dip – A liquid journey through Hakka Heritage in Kaohsiung

  • 10. Dezember 2023
During my bar adventures, it’s not just about savouring good drinks but also connecting with fellow enthusiasts. In one delightful encounter at Kaohsiung’s Voice Over Bar, I struck up a...
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PS Sake in Taipei – A romantic encounter between sake and food
Taiwan

PS Sake in Taipei – A romantic encounter between sake and food

  • 15. November 2023
PS Sake came highly recommended by a fellow guest I chatted with at Draft Land. The entire experience was fantastic, and the owner personally looked after me, providing guidance throughout...
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The Draft Land in Taipei- Cocktails on Tap
Taiwan

The Draft Land in Taipei- Cocktails on Tap

  • 11. November 2023
What thrilled me at Draft Land were the high-quality and perfectly balanced drinks served straight from the tap. And the best part? If you happen to miss the delightful clatter...
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Bar Otani in Taipei – No menu, very classic, just like that!
Taiwan

Bar Otani in Taipei – No menu, very classic, just like that!

  • 11. November 2023
Discover Otani, a hidden gem of a cosy Japanese-style bar with a focus on reserved service. Its black walls and absence of background music create an atmosphere that lets the...
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Moonrock in Tainan – Escape Earth’s Surface for a Moonlit Retreat
Taiwan

Moonrock in Tainan – Escape Earth’s Surface for a Moonlit Retreat

  • 24. Oktober 2023
Moonrock is tucked away in a quiet residential neighbourhood, marked by a traditional dark red iron door that blends seamlessly with its surroundings. The luminous logo adorning the entrance is...
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Kohaku in Tainan – You can taste sound and hear flavours
Taiwan

Kohaku in Tainan – You can taste sound and hear flavours

  • 23. Oktober 2023
Kohaku recently celebrated its first birthday while bravely operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The establishment offers a relaxing ambiance with a unique color scheme and minimalist decor. Upon entering, you’ll...
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Bar Home in Tainan – Bar Bistro that feels like Home
Taiwan

Bar Home in Tainan – Bar Bistro that feels like Home

  • 21. Oktober 2023
This charming bar is renowned for its craft cocktails and welcoming atmosphere. It takes pride in incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients into the drinks. Bar Home has earned a stellar...
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alexandra_barstalker

My private diary of the world’s best bars.
High spirits, niche spots & pure craft.
Honesty over Hype.
Request to join my adventure. Read my reviews:

Some bars become favourites. Others become somethi Some bars become favourites. Others become something more. @bar.prep in Gyeongju is one of those places for me. A comfortable counter overlooking an ancient tomb paired with thoughtful, beautifully balanced drinks. But what stays with me most is the strong female energy, the warmth, the teamwork and the conversations that pick up where we left off. I don’t write bar reviews. I write love letters to bars and the people who make them special. And Prep is a very personal one. Come along for a sip or two. Read the full story in my K-Pour Chronicles on barstalker.de
Thank you so much 💕 @like.park @gajigaji_1 

#seriousbarstalking #craftcocktails #KoreanBarScene #hospitality
Sometimes the quietest bars leave the strongest im Sometimes the quietest bars leave the strongest impression. Bar Sozi in Daegu surprised me with its serene atmosphere and thoughtful tea-inspired cocktails. A beautiful reminder that a bar concept is more than what’s in the glass. It’s about how a place makes you feel. More in my K-Pour Chronicles on barstalker.de 🇰🇷

#seriousbarstalking #DaeguBars #TeaCocktails #koreanbarscene
Some bars build their identity around elaborate co Some bars build their identity around elaborate concepts. Others simply know exactly what they want to be. At @bar_soodam in Daegu, it’s about whisky, classic drinks, a Japanese-inspired atmosphere and calm, professional hospitality. Nothing needs to shout for attention. And perhaps that’s the point.
A few thoughts from my visit to Soodam — and more from my Korean bar journey — now on Barstalker. 🇰🇷 Read the full story on barstalker.de
Thank you @bartenderkhai for the warm welcome.
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#seriousbarstalking  #Daegu #DaeguBars #ClassicCocktails #whiskybar
Back in Daegu, back at Bar Sisu. Some bars you vis Back in Daegu, back at Bar Sisu. Some bars you visit once. Others become a reason to return. @bar_sisu was already one of those places for me — so of course, this is where my second Daegu bar adventure had to begin. An old favourite, new discoveries, and a city I’ve grown unexpectedly fond of. The next chapter of my Korean Bar Adventures is now on Barstalker.de

#Daegu #KoreaBars #seriousbarstalking #cocktailbars #cocktailculture
From Busan, the K-Pour Chronicles continue to Ulsa From Busan, the K-Pour Chronicles continue to Ulsan — a city of shipyards, Hyundai, whales… and a small bar. @bar.aviary is intimate, whisky-minded and quietly confident. No need to shout, no need to overcomplicate things — just carefully crafted, flavourful drinks in a tiny space that feels almost like the opposite of the enormous industrial city outside.
Sometimes the smaller stops in between are exactly what make a journey interesting. The new story is now on Barstalker. 🥃
#seriousbarstalking #Ulsan #UlsanBars #KoreanCocktails #koreanbarscene @attadrink
Some bars you discover. Others you return to. Almo Some bars you discover. Others you return to.
Almost one year later, I’m back @makezero.bar in Busan — and once again reminded why this is one of those places I keep coming back to. This time, I caught the last days of the summer menu. Seasonal ingredients, quiet creativity, beautifully balanced drinks — always rooted in that wonderful Make Zero philosophy: from nature to glass. And perfect timing, because the autumn menu arrives next week. A beautiful bar, warm hospitality and a place that never needs to shout to leave an impression. If you’re drinking your way through Busan, Make Zero should not be missed.
🍸 My full story about Make Zero on barstalker.de
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#bartenderslife #seriousbarstalking #BusanBars #KoreanCocktailCulture #mixology
Slow down. Have a drink. Listen. 🎶🍸 @slomo.hifi.ba Slow down. Have a drink. Listen. 🎶🍸
@slomo.hifi.bar in HafenCity, vinyl takes centre stage — so much so that even the cocktail shaker stays quiet. Pre-batched drinks, serious sound and Japanese listening-bar inspiration.
Discover SLOMO and my full Hamburg drinking trail on barstalker.de | Link in Profile
#seriousbarstalking #ListeningBar #HamburgBars #HafenCity #vinylculture
Neighbourhood bar. Serious skills. No big fuss. @n Neighbourhood bar. Serious skills. No big fuss. @nou7bar in Winterhude, classic cocktails meet Asian flavours, clever technique and genuinely warm hospitality. High standards without the Gedöns. Discover NOU 7 and my full Hamburg drinking trail on barstalker.de | Link in Profile
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#seriousbarstalking #HamburgBars #Winterhude #cocktailculture
At Nick & Nora in Hamburg, I came for the cocktail At Nick & Nora in Hamburg, I came for the cocktails, vinyl and beautiful atmosphere — and found something I didn’t expect: Mohngeist, created with Freimeisterkollektiv, sitting on the back bar. One discovery turned into a conversation, a very personal cocktail and an evening to remember. Sometimes the best bar stories aren’t the ones you plan. Read the full Nick & Nora story as part of my Hamburg Barstalker journey on barstalker.de | link in profile
@nickandnora.bar @freimeisterkollektiv
The Hamburg story continues 🍸 Next stop: @theloca The Hamburg story continues 🍸 
Next stop: @thelocal.bar — where an extraordinary counter, beautifully clear drinks and warm hospitality quietly ruined all my sensible plans for an early night. I came for a drink. I stayed for quite a few more. And a final Bamboo unexpectedly took me all the way back to Japan. Sometimes a bar just lives up to its name. Full story now on barstalker.de | Link in Profile
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The Hamburg story continues… 🍸 Next stop: @collab_ The Hamburg story continues… 🍸 Next stop: @collab_bar A few steps below St. Pauli, an unusual counter, the idea of Equal Drinking — and the unexpected joy of finding a familiar face behind the bar. Sometimes you discover someone new. Sometimes you find someone again. My full story is now on barstalker.de | link in profile
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#seriousbarstalking #HamburgBars #StPauli #CocktailCulture
Some bars sit on your list for far too long. Barte Some bars sit on your list for far too long. Bartender friends kept telling me: “You’ll love Bā Nomu.” They were right. Bold East-meets-West flavours, a wonderfully low counter made for conversation, and warm hospitality that made me stay longer than planned. My favourite? The beautifully fragrant Sake House Sour. I should have listened sooner. 🍸 More about Bā Nomu and my Hamburg bar adventures on barstalker.de | link in bio
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