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MacLaren's Pub

Restaurant Bar Pub European restaurant Irish pub

Burgers, beers & cocktails lie in store at this themed hangout for 'How I Met Your Mother' fans. People often mention HIMYM, nice, beer, drinks, atmosphere, great, staff, fans, good, mother,


Address

Boxhagener Str. 16, 10245 Berlin, Germany

Website

speisekartenweb.de

Contact

+49 30 31172608

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.8K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 6 PM to 2 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 6 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 6 PM to 1 AM
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 6 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 6 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: HIMYM (20) nice (15) beer (15) drinks (12) atmosphere (11) great (11) staff (11) fans (10) good (10) mother (9)
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  • 5/5 Krasi P. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite bar in Berlin. Not only does the bar have an amazing HIMYM atmosphere, but the Burgers are tasty and the cocktails are great! Love everything about it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Catarina de Bettencourt e �. 1 year ago on Google
    The burgers were amazing. The decoration is super nice as well, specially if you are a HIMYM fan. Just the potatoes were extremely salty and the staff was not that nice. I was not feeling welcome at all which ruins a bit the experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Celina M. 2 months ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    Friendly Staff Nice cocktails :) I booked for a big group of 14 ppl and it was no problem (2 weeks in advance), even added 2 more chairs (I told them 1 week before). Good music playing. Not too loud and you can easily talk to the person next to you :)) The wooo girl cocktail is very tasty
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nhi V. 1 year ago on Google
    Can not describe my love for this beautiful and awesome pub!!!! If you are a huge fan of HIMYM, you MUST visit this place 🤩Because it's gonna be legend... wait for it... daryyyyy 👔
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Carotte Q. 1 year ago on Google
    We stumbled upon this bar by chance and, being huge HIMYM fans, were super excited cause it looked like a really cool theme bar with lots of references to the show and a funny menu. The service was rather slow with the drinks. At some point we ordered three burgers, waited for them for more than an hour, and when (after queueing!) we got the chance to ask the waiter who took the order when we would get them, he said that the kitchen is closed and suggested that we buy some chips. To be honest this kind of ruined the whole experience for us. If your cook is overloaded and you know they won't have time to prepare an order, don't take the order. And if this happened, admit that you made a mistake, apologize and offer a complimentary drink or something. I think all of this could've been avoided if the place was not understaffed (even thought the waiter we had to deal with could definitely learn some manners). As of June 2022, I would not recommend this pub, despite all the HIMYM awesomeness.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monika B. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the nicest pubs I've ever been to. Amazing place to visit for every HIMYM fan.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nik H. 2 months ago on Google • 144 reviews New
    Must Go Place to feel like you are in the HIMYM Universe. Great food and a variety of beer, also in pitcher. You can rent show related games and books. The whole bar is full of decorations and easter eggs. So you might need to go there more than once.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexandra B. 4 months ago on Google • 416 reviews
    Pub created by 2 young men inspired by the series "How I met your mother". Suited for a drink in the night rather than a place to serve food because the food diversity is not that big. But it is good indeed. Also a bit cold because the outdoor is kept open even if late October. But the general atmosphere is nice and the service is very good.

  • 5/5 Advait P. 2 months ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    Nice, cozy Irish pub with wooden decor, HIMYM references. And tap Guiness. Also a good selection of light food, including burgers. Staff is also super attentive and quick. Great for a drinks night with friends!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Silvia I. 3 weeks ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    Very cool atmosphere for a drink or two with friends 🤩 The burgers are great - I will come back soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michel R. 5 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Awesome bar! Friendly service, delicious food and drinks plus the prices are very fair. The place to be for himym-fans!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noah H. 1 month ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Just really good! We were there on Tuesday evening, had reserved a table in advance and just got a small booth. The atmosphere is very nice and authentic, with a lot of insiders from the series, which is of course very cool. I would like to see a bit more of those diner-style signs on the wall, as the walls at the back of the bar are a bit bare compared to the front, but that's just a small suggestion. We also ate something, the prices were ok, 14.90 for a burger with fries and a bit of salad isn't cheap, but it's not very expensive either - it's within reason. The fact that you don't have to pay extra for a vegan patty is definitely a plus! We had the Marshall Chilli Burger with vegan patties and it was really delicious, much better than we expected and one of the tastiest veggie burgers I've eaten so far. The prices for the beer are also absolutely normal, €4.90 for a 0.5l beer is certainly absolutely average for a bar. With the Pitcher it becomes a little cheaper (€4.30 per 0.5l) and gives you even more HIMYM feeling. You can borrow Barney's "Playbook" and "Bro Code" and watch them during your stay at the bar; All you have to do is give your identity as a deposit. That was also very cool. :) There is a small merch display case, with a keychain with the blue French horn and a yellow umbrella, there are yellow umbrellas and much more. We chose Barney's "Awesomeness" poster, it is A3 sized and framed. 15€ for this is absolutely fine! We were very happy, it was very comfortable and we will definitely come back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angeliki T. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Perfect place for How I Met Your Mother fans. Themed drinks and great snacks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 milena 6 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    An absolute must for HIMYM fans! I would recommend reserving a table, especially if there are more than 2 people. There is no review for the food because we didn't eat. Drink selection was good and price was also okay. Unfortunately, the waiters are not very attentive and there is sometimes a long waiting time for the order.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaya L. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and interior! Also enjoyable for people who are not HIMYM fans:) The waiter was very friendly and competent, definitely 5 stars for the service! The food was okay, big variety of cool drinks- I would recommend the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ac0lyt3 2 years ago on Google
    For fans only. Good quality but also very expensive compared to other bars in this area. Like it or hate it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Arjun R. 9 months ago on Google
    The seats are bit tightly packed! The burger was quite good and filling! Burgers are available until 11PM only. Must visit place for HIMYM fan!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Really awesome place for how I met your mother fans, has so many small details that makes you smile whenever you spot it. Drinks are priced normally and you can pay by card, looks quite crowded but overall great place. Also the staff is very nice we were a group of 8 and our table was set up perfectly, they made sure we all have enough space
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George W. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful pub with nice prices and the stuff is so kind and everything you need you can just ask....well done guys
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ellie E. 1 year ago on Google
    A fantastic bar that doesn't only impress by its how I met your mother themed interior but also by its drinks. I had a great time. The music is also enjoyable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sayuri o. 2 months ago on Google • 218 reviews New
    Really crowed in a friday night 23h. No places to sit due to the crowed... but we waited for s place... Nice price for beer and food, Bit i havent tried anything to eat, the kitchen ist Open until 11pm. they Accept card

  • 1/5 jan455m 3 weeks ago on Google • 167 reviews New
    Falsche Gerichte bekommen, Burger viel zu klein und trocken, Cocktails minimalistisch. Vom Personal will ich gar nicht anfangen. War überfordert, unverschämt und konnte nicht mal deutsch sprechen. Einfach nur traurig. Alles in allem nur ein billiger Touri Abklatsch für ne Serie…

  • 4/5 Nana Ama G. 1 month ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    The location is well worth the visit. Loved the drinks and beer. The burgers were ok but wouldn't order them the next time. I really enjoyed the time with my friends. HIMYM fans will love it!!

  • 5/5 Ewen V. 3 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Lovely pub based on the TV-Show "How I met your mother". Loads of references to the show such as some of the drinks on the menu. Nice choice of drinks, a bit pricy but overall not too bad. Food choice isn't great as it isn't very large.

  • 4/5 Emre A. 1 month ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    The atmosphere is nice for a person who is interested in HIMYM. Otherwise, pretty much like an average Irish pub experience.

  • 2/5 Roy 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    The bar is beautifully decorated and has an amazing atmosphere. Although our waitress was very nice our food took over 1 and a half hour to arrive! We ordered the food at 19:50 and received it at 21:30 after complaining 3 times. We have only ordered 1 burger and 1 plate of chicken wings, why would that take over an hour and a half? and we haven't even received any compensation. The food comes in very small portions, my burger came with exactly 6 fries, definitely not worth 16 euros. If you like How i met your mother you should definitely give it a try but my own personal experience was very disappointing.

  • 5/5 Tom M. 1 year ago on Google
    Being a massive fan of HIMYM, I was like a little kid in a candy shop here. So many little details done really well, any fans will love it.

  • 5/5 Matteo C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really cool pub and the perfect place for any how I met your mother fans!! The food is amazing and the beer is superb!

  • 3/5 Lidiane T. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent beer and very friendly staff. However, in a city like Berlin, where vegan demands are so high, it's a bit frustrating that this place has no vegan options in the menu. It even contains a vegetarian burger, but nothing for vegans. Besides this point, I have to say that the environment is pretty cool!! UPDATE: Thanks to the owner for the quick response, I really appreciate it. When I was there, the only meatless burger in the menu was the veggie burger. I asked if it was vegan and I was told that it's only vegetarian. I asked if there were any vegan options and I was told that unfortunately, there were none. Happy to know there is a vegan option and I definitely want to come back then!! :)

  • 5/5 Matteo T. 2 years ago on Google
    A must go for any HIYM fan, honest prices and good beer. Nothing bad to say, 5 stars well deserved!

  • 5/5 Yarden G. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff, wifi indoors and a lot of special and tasty cocktails

  • 4/5 Sanjana W. 2 years ago on Google
    One stop destination for the lovers of “how I met your mother” series! Good cocktails for fair price! Recommended to everyone!

  • 5/5 simon de b. 2 years ago on Google
    To macLaren's Pub!! Amazing bar for anyone who likes going to bars and even more so if you're a fan of HIMYM (duhh). The walls are riddled with fun anecdotes and stuff from the series. The menu is also filled with drinks and burgers that are named after the series. You can buy memorabilia from the series as well (yellow umbrella, the duckies tie, blue french horn keychain, ... . And last but not least, all for reasonable prices! Just go and see for yourself!

  • 4/5 Edel C. 2 years ago on Google
    From the perspective of someone who didn’t watch the TV show regularly, this is regular pub with some interesting decoration. But for those who are big fans of HIMYM every corner is a reference to be discovered. The menu is especially cool since everything to eat is named after something from the show – a nice touch. The attendants were really nice and the overall atmosphere was cozy – no smell of cigarettes even thought we were close to the entrance door. The beer was great, but the fries were too dry, but that’s just my taste.

  • 5/5 Emira Z. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was amazing and funny. The interior is a dream come true for any fan of How I met your mother show. Even the ones who haven't watched it, they enjoyed the bar nonetheless. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Rishi 4 months ago on Google
    Just happened to be walking around for a bite to eat and found this pub. As a fan of HIMYM I found the interior and atmosphere as usually what I want from a pub and the music they had playing was the right vibe for the place. The burgers were pretty good and the sides as well but as the night progressed and the place got a little crowded the staff was struggling to keep up with the orders and it took us 30 mins of waiting for a couple just of beer refills as the waiting staff kept forgetting we ordered and we had to remind them 5 times exactly and I would think they would have had issues with the food orders as well at least during the peak hours. Will still be going there but I hope they can work on this issue. All in all a nice cozy pub and you'll like it even more if you love HIMYM and you give it a shot.

  • 5/5 Mat D. 10 months ago on Google
    Great music. Rock. Indie. Indus. I like. Hot chips are thick and I like it. The burger is nice, it’s not a restaurant so, hey, just take it like an easy food. Nice staff. Handsome boss. And definitely great sound. Special hiya to the laser sabre. Maybe they need a pic of Her Majesty Leia Organa-Skywalker. Thank you !

  • 5/5 A B. 2 years ago on Google
    I liked it so much that I'm making the effort to leave a review.

  • 1/5 Sahil G. 4 months ago on Google
    We are, a group of 10 friends come here, and I would like to share our experience. One of the male waiter - I am having two hands, i cant bring your all food together and said us shut up and fuq out of here when we are end up with our drinks, payed the bill, standing outside. Thank you for make us feel so daam good.

  • 5/5 Keerthana R. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place for beer. Cozy ambience and prices are on the lower end. Liked Guinness and Strongbow beers.

  • 5/5 Chiara K. 3 months ago on Google New
    The drinks were very good. I had the Barney’s Sour and my friend had a Robin Scherbatsky, both were very nice. The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was great! It was very crowded and it’s probably best to reserve a table.

  • 3/5 Johan Y. 10 months ago on Google
    I came to MacLaren for a beer and I left dissapointed. I liked the place, even though the Star Wars parafernalia clashes with the traditional irish elements. The vibe was great and the service too, BUT, when I ordered a Guiness they brought it in a dirty (for beer) glass. As any beer aficionado knows, bubbles forming on the sides or the bottom of the glass is always a bad sign, and means that the glass was either dirty or wet. Anyways, it was not apt for serving beer.

  • 5/5 Adriana A. 4 months ago on Google
    Lots and lots of HIMYM references + great cocktails. Nice music and friendly staff. I didn't try the food but the drinks were nice 👍🏻

  • 2/5 callin s. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    As an avid how I met your mother fan I was thoroughly excited to attend this bar. The decor is excellent however to call themselves an irish bar because they serve guiness is a stretch. As well as this, I ordered a half pint of their house lager to test it out before I ordered a 1.5 litre jug of it. Once I placed my order I waited and waited, i was then informed, an hour before closing, that my order could not be fulfilled because the bar is closed when we were not informed of this. This was meant to be the highlight of my trip and I was devastated to find out the staff cares more about going home early than customer experience

  • 5/5 anita p. 4 weeks ago on Google • 1 review New
    The waitress was very friendly, she was super nice and when the coleslaw was finished, she gave us extra fries with our hamburgers AND three free shots as an “apology”. the atmosphere is incredibile, they got all the details of the show and it was just amazing!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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