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    Alexandra Barstalker

CLOSED | B/2 – The Bside of Athens
Athens, Having a drink

CLOSED | B/2 – The Bside of Athens

  • 2. December 2017
The Athens bar scene is evolving constantly and the standard of fine drinking is very high. In Athens city centre there are two of The World’s 50 Best Bars. Athens...
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Spoiled – Free your mind
Athens, Highly recommended, Spoiled

Spoiled – Free your mind

  • 25. November 2017
I did it again and travelled to Athens for the annual Athens Bar Show. The sincerity and the warm welcome you receive in the Greek bar world makes a difference...
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Think Flavour – Whisky in its purest form
Edinburgh, Spirits

Think Flavour – Whisky in its purest form

  • 18. November 2017
I’m often asked how I started being a barstalker. Before I started going to bars, I discovered my love for Scottish single malt whisky. The variety of tastes, the art...
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London – Drink Sleep & Repeat
Bar Termini, Happiness Forgets, London, Swift

London – Drink Sleep & Repeat

  • 12. November 2017
Here comes the last couple of bars. Overall, it was a successful drinking experience. Two bars didn’t touch me at all but all the others absolutely delighted me. My focus...
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London – High tech equipment for better drinking
Black Rock, Duck & Waffle, Highly recommended, London, Scout, Untitled

London – High tech equipment for better drinking

  • 5. November 2017
Nowadays, bars are equipped like laboratories. Producing and refining your own drinks seems to be the order of the day. Taking a material and turning it into something drinkable, extracting...
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London – A place of pilgrimage for cocktail lovers
Closed - Peg + Patriot, Coupette, Highly recommended, London, Mint Gun Club, Satan's Whiskers

London – A place of pilgrimage for cocktail lovers

  • 1. November 2017
No matter if you like your drinks classic, crazy, experimental, or molecular, or if you would like to interact with the bartender, sip your drink alone, or want to be...
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Baba Au Rum Pop Up – A dream becomes reality
Athens, Baba Au Rum, Berlin

Baba Au Rum Pop Up – A dream becomes reality

  • 1. October 2017
Once upon a time, or how the idea was born When I travelled to Athens to attend The American Dream Bar project by The Clumsies, where six of the greatest...
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Herbarium – A Perfume Bar at Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers
Herbarium, Hotelbars, Paris

Herbarium – A Perfume Bar at Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers

  • 26. September 2017
Recently, I travelled home to celebrate the first school day of my niece in the Palatinate region. The trip from Berlin takes around five hours by train. Instead of going...
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Nightcap – a cosy rabbit hole with cocktails and food
Edinburgh, Nightcap, Restaurant and Bars

Nightcap – a cosy rabbit hole with cocktails and food

  • 23. September 2017
This was my last night out in Edinburgh and it was time for my last nightcap. Nightcap, an apt name for a bar with long opening hours, amazing drinks and...
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Bryant & Mack Private Detectives – Confidential drinking
Bryant & Mack Private Detectives, Edinburgh

Bryant & Mack Private Detectives – Confidential drinking

  • 18. September 2017
Edinburgh is such a beautiful city and so full of fantastic bars and restaurants that I will never get tired of repeating it. There are loads of high class cocktail...
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The Devil’s Advocate – Bar & Kitchen
Edinburgh, Restaurant and Bars, The Devil's Advocate

The Devil’s Advocate – Bar & Kitchen

  • 10. September 2017
Edinburgh has a fantastic bar scene and there are very famous brains behind the different bars. Stuart McCluskey is the owner of The Bon Vivant, El Cartel and The Devil’s...
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C L O S E D :( – The Bon Vivant
Edinburgh, Restaurant and Bars, The Bon Vivant

C L O S E D :( – The Bon Vivant

  • 28. August 2017
Edinburgh is also known as “The Athens of the North”. Definitly not because of the weather. One reason is the architecture. Many buildings have been constructed in the style of...
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Bramble – Hip Hop Not Only on the Tastebuds
Bramble, Edinburgh

Bramble – Hip Hop Not Only on the Tastebuds

  • 24. August 2017
You will find Bramble close to The Lucky Liquor Co on Queen Street. Both bars belong to the same owners. While The Lucky Liquor is a lighter bar with large windows,...
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𝙼𝚢 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚌𝚔𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚝, 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎 & 𝙿𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊 𝚍𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝙸𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢. 𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚊 𝚗𝚘𝚗-𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚒𝚝 𝙱𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙳𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔𝚏𝚕𝚞𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛.
#𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐

Taiwan’s cocktail culture is more than just drinks Taiwan’s cocktail culture is more than just drinks—it’s storytelling in a glass. In the latest instalment of my series Sip by Sip | My Cocktail Journey Through Taiwan, I return to Kaohsiung, where creativity brews quietly and confidently beneath the tropical heat. This chapter explores two unforgettable bars: @voiceover158 and @bar.dip_tw 
🍸 Curious? Read the full story and sip your way through Taiwan’s rising spirits. Link in bio.
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🍸 Curious? Read the full story and sip your way th 🍸 Curious? Read the full story and sip your way through Taiwan’s rising spirits. Link in Profile
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Beyond the neon glow, Korea’s bar scene is a sophi Beyond the neon glow, Korea’s bar scene is a sophisticated tapestry of craft and creativity. Witness the artistry in every glass – from classic concoctions to innovative Korean twists. Intrigued? Discover the full story, exclusive bar recommendations, and more beautiful cocktail imagery on my website: barstalker.de | link in bio
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Just visited one of Kaohsiung’s creative bars—Voic Just visited one of Kaohsiung’s creative bars—Voice Over. I’m writing a full piece about this unforgettable cocktail experience.
If you love great drinks and better stories, follow me & check out my site. This is just a taste. 🍸
Handcrafted and distilled bar adventures await 🍸✨D Handcrafted and distilled bar adventures await 🍸✨Dive into the art of cocktails—with high-proof stories that leave you stirred, not shaken. Only the places that pour with purpose earn a place on my site. 
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Why These Bars Mattered to Me | What connected the Why These Bars Mattered to Me | What connected these bars wasn’t just ownership or aesthetic—it was intention. Each venue explored what it means to be Japanese through the lens of flavour: fermented rice, roasted tea, smoke, soil, ritual, and restraint. They made space for silence and ceremony in a city that never stops buzzing. They reminded me that a great cocktail isn’t just a combination of ingredients. It’s a conversation—between cultures, histories, and people. And Tokyo? Tokyo has a lot to say. Here’s what I have to say about it on barstalker.de
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What I Look for in a Bar—And Why Tokyo Surprised M What I Look for in a Bar—And Why Tokyo Surprised Me | When I walk into a bar, I want more than a drink. I’m looking for something that lingers—a creative spark, a ritual, a moment that stays with me long after the glass is empty. I want cocktails that tell a story. Japan is famous for elevating bartending to an art form, especially in Tokyo, where precision and tradition meet experimentation and quiet innovation. But it wasn’t the whisky highballs or perfect Manhattans I was chasing this time. I wanted to explore something more local—not just geographically, but spiritually. And what I found? A trio of bars that reimagine Japan’s native ingredients—tea, shochu, sake—and blend tradition with cutting-edge technique. These were not just drinks; they were conversations in a glass. Read my bar adventure on barstalker.de | link in bio
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Spotlight on the Mixology Group | At the cutting e Spotlight on the Mixology Group | At the cutting edge of Tokyo’s cocktail innovation is the Mixology Group, helmed by acclaimed bartender and drinks creator @shuzonagumo . His portfolio of concept-driven bars fuses traditional Japanese ingredients with modern mixology techniques, resulting in some of the city’s most talked-about drinking destinations. Each bar explores a unique angle—from aged cocktails and tea-based creations. I visited three of these standout bars— @folklore_okuroji , @mixology_salon , and the classic @mixologyheritage . Let’s dive into the drinks and discoveries from each of these remarkable places. Be my guest on barstalker.de | link in profile
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Kaohsiung, Taiwan – a city kissed by sea breeze an Kaohsiung, Taiwan – a city kissed by sea breeze and neon light. Hidden in an unassuming building lies Bar Dip: a modern cocktail sanctuary woven with Hakka heritage. One sip of their Indigo Forest—herbal, floral, whispering of blue dye traditions—and you’re transported. Every drink here tells a story. Subtle. Unexpected. Local.  Kaohsiung is full of contrasts—lush parks, brutalist buildings, vibrant food stalls. And cocktails that think beyond the glass. Read more on barstalker.de | Thank you @bar.dip_tw for the warm welcome, the instant recognition, and the very cool T-shirt.
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