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I went here for the first time over the weekend (1/11/08), the space itself was actually quite nice, and the music was ok for the most part. The service/bartender however, was far and away the worst i have ever encountered in Berlin. Obviously mistaking me for an American tourist (Im Australian), the bartender tried to tell me that I must tip him 1 Euro per drink just 'like they do in America’. 'This is also the custom here in Berlin’ he forcefully informed me. Being a a self service bar, and after 2 years of living in Berlin, I told him I thought he was making things up and that I didn’t believe a word he was saying. I was then banned from any further service, and he refused to speak to or acknowledge me again. So any English speakers should be VERY wary of getting ripped off here, and dont be intimidated if you are informed you MUST tip. I certainly wont ever be going back.