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    Alexandra Barstalker

Vender Bar – Vendering Happiness in Taichung
Taiwan

Vender Bar – Vendering Happiness in Taichung

  • 18. Oktober 2023
Honestly, after my first bar experience in Taipei, which was one of the 50 World Best Bars disappointments, I was not really in the best mood. But the Vender Bar...
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Travel Taiwan | Sip, Savour and Sightsee
Taiwan

Travel Taiwan | Sip, Savour and Sightsee

  • 14. Oktober 2023
Intro | Exploring Taiwan – Culinary Delights, Scenic Wonders and a Warm Welcome Welcome to the enchanting island of Taiwan, a hidden gem in East Asia. Taiwan is a land...
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Discover Nørrebro’s Hidden Gems – A Tale of Two Modern Cocktail Pubs
Kopenhagen

Discover Nørrebro’s Hidden Gems – A Tale of Two Modern Cocktail Pubs

  • 29. September 2023
In the heart of Copenhagen’s vibrant Nørrebro district, two modern oases await those seeking more than just a drink. These bars are not typical drinking establishments, but places where the...
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Tata Cocktail Bar in Copenhagen – Raise the Curtain
Hotelbars, Kopenhagen

Tata Cocktail Bar in Copenhagen – Raise the Curtain

  • 18. September 2023
Copenhagen boasts an abundance of cocktail bars, with my wish list spanning old-school classics, trendy newcomers, and even hotel bars. Whether your preference leans towards classic or experimental drinks, there’s...
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Duck and Cover –  Seasonal Sips in a Modern Danish Interior
Kopenhagen

Duck and Cover – Seasonal Sips in a Modern Danish Interior

  • 9. September 2023
The phrase „duck and cover“ historically symbolised seeking shelter amidst conflict. Similarly, at Duck and Cover, a charming cocktail bar nestled in Copenhagen’s Vesterbro neighbourhood, you can discover your own...
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Bird in Copenhagen – Vinyl Groove & Harmonious Concoctions
Kopenhagen

Bird in Copenhagen – Vinyl Groove & Harmonious Concoctions

  • 2. September 2023
What awaits you at Bird is a place to indulge your senses, where delights await both your palate and your ears. At Bird the symphony of flavours is perfectly complemented...
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The Pharmacy 2.0 – Knokke’s Mixological Masterpiece
Belgium

The Pharmacy 2.0 – Knokke’s Mixological Masterpiece

  • 21. August 2023
Knokke-Heist, a Belgian coastal gem on the North Sea, boasts beautiful beaches, culture, and luxurious charm, drawing global tourists. It’s known for upscale villas, stylish architecture, and vibrant shops. Colourful...
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Toddy Tapper in Cologne – Discovering the Delights of Sri Lanka
Köln

Toddy Tapper in Cologne – Discovering the Delights of Sri Lanka

  • 11. August 2023
Since 2016, Toddy Tapper, nestled in the heart of Agnesviertel, has been infusing the bar scene with the vibrant essence of Sri Lanka – the iconic arrack. The menu at...
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MÚZSA Bar at Four Seasons Budapest – Sophisticated Sips and Superior Service
Budapest, Hotelbars

MÚZSA Bar at Four Seasons Budapest – Sophisticated Sips and Superior Service

  • 29. April 2023
In recent years, the realm of hotel bars has experienced a remarkable metamorphosis, presenting refined bar concepts not only for hotel guests, but also for local discerning drinkers and travellers...
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Hudson Bar Budapest – Hotsy Totsy’s unequal Twin
Budapest

Hudson Bar Budapest – Hotsy Totsy’s unequal Twin

  • 16. April 2023
Budapest is often described as “the Paris of the East”. Rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique cultural vibe have captured the hearts and imaginations of people from around the...
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My favourite not-to-be-missed bars in Belgium
Belgium, Top reasons to travel to ..., Western Europe

My favourite not-to-be-missed bars in Belgium

  • 24. März 2023
Travelling is an important part of my life and what I love the most about my bar adventures is that there is always a special relationship between a city and...
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Shopping for Düsseldorf’s Discerning Drinkers – Booze & Bubbles
Düsseldorf

Shopping for Düsseldorf’s Discerning Drinkers – Booze & Bubbles

  • 6. März 2023
Where can you shop for good spirits in Düsseldorf? A question many acquaintances and colleagues ask me now and then. Dear home bartenders, lovers of good spirits and champagne lovers...
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Muchacho – Cocktails with Latin American Flavour in Ghent
Gent

Muchacho – Cocktails with Latin American Flavour in Ghent

  • 24. Februar 2023
It’s time to pay another visit to Gent’s impressive bar scene. I had heard that a Mexican cocktail bar had opened a couple of months ago in one of the...
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My private diary of the world’s best bars.
High spirits, niche spots & pure craft.
Honesty over Hype.
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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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