Embraced by a mellow soundscape and complexion-friendly lighting, well-mannered patrons pack this narrow burrow named for American jazz giant Thelonius Monk. Owner Laura Maria, who travelled the world before returning to her Neukölln roots, is the consummate host and creator of the drinks menu that ticks all the boxes, from classics to the adventurous.
Thelonius
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