A gin-focused cocktail bar housed in a former police station on Cottbus's Stadtpromenade, with a large gin selection and creative cocktails in a converted-jailhouse setting.
Der Käfig -- German for 'the cage' -- takes its name and setting from the building it occupies: a former police station on Mauerstraße, right on Cottbus's central Stadtpromenade. The bar has built its reputation on an extensive gin selection alongside a broader creative cocktail menu, served in a room that keeps a nod to its jailhouse past without leaning into gimmick. The crowd is a mix of Cottbus's university students, theatergoers heading to or from the nearby Staatstheater, and local regulars, generally dressed casually. Cocktails typically run €8-12 (~$8.64-$12.96), and staff are known for talking newcomers through the gin list. Der Käfig opens at 4 PM Monday through Sunday, running until 1 AM on Sunday to Thursday and until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday, making it one of the latest-closing bars in Brandenburg outside Potsdam. There is no cover charge and no dress code.
| Price | €€ |
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| Address | Mauerstraße 6, 03046 Cottbus |
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Location
Mauerstraße 6, 03046 Cottbus
Highlights
- Housed in a former police station on the Stadtpromenade
- Extensive gin selection alongside creative cocktails
- One of the latest-closing bars in Brandenburg (until 3 AM weekends)
- Central Cottbus Altstadt location near the Staatstheater
- Casual, no dress code atmosphere
Tips for visiting
- Ask staff for a gin recommendation -- the selection is large and rotates
- Easy to combine with a Staatstheater Cottbus performance given the short walk
- Weekends run until 3 AM, later than most Brandenburg venues
- Open from 4 PM daily, so it works for an early evening drink too
When to visit
After a Staatstheater Cottbus performance, or Friday/Saturday from 9 PM onward for the busiest atmosphere.
Accessibility
Street-level entrance on Mauerstraße with step-free access.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Der Käfig open?
It opens at 4 PM every day of the week.
How late is it open on weekends?
Until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday; 1 AM the rest of the week.
What is the bar known for?
A large gin selection alongside creative cocktails, served in a converted former police station.
Is it near the Staatstheater Cottbus?
Yes, it is a short walk from the Staatstheater on the Stadtpromenade, making it easy to combine with a theater evening.