About

Berlin combines state-of-the-art sound and hospitality with the charm and intimacy of a European-inspired jazz club.

In keeping with its namesake city, Berlin features a variety of experimental music, from jazz to electronic programming.

No reservations needed or accepted, with the exception of occasional ticketed shows (see calendar for more information).


Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 4pm - 12am
Fri & Sat 4pm - 1am
Closed Tuesdays. 

our team

CULINARY DIRECTOR

Jamie Malone

Jamie’s life has always revolved around food. She grew up cooking and baking bread with her dad in St. Paul, MN. She has traveled extensively through Europe and Asia studying cuisines. In 2017, Jamie opened her first restaurant, Grand Café, which was a semifinalist for the James Beard Award Foundation’s 2018 Best New Restaurant award. Grand Café was also named Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Restaurant. Jamie is a four-time nominee for the James Beard Award Foundation’s Best Chef Midwest award. Recently, Malone created Paris Dining Club, a luxe meal delivery service and private event studio in the North Loop. You can find Jamie hosting events at Paris Dining Club and creating new experiences for people who love food.

Chef de Cuisine

Nathaniel Hodne

When Nathaniel was deciding where to attend culinary school, the unique music scene of the Twin Cities ultimately made him choose to start his career here in 2010. Nathaniel worked for a few of the most highly regarded fine dining establishments of St. Paul and Minneapolis before departing for the Pacific Northwest in 2019. He returned to Minneapolis after the pandemic because of his deep appreciation for the community and culture of the Twin Cities’ hospitality industry. Nathaniel is excited to be part of Berlin’s leadership team because of its goal to provide an inviting space for everyone to enjoy live performances.

general manager

Jenna Schmidt

Born and raised in Minnesota, Jenna fell in love with the distinct style of hospitality that makes this state feel like home. Her background across roles in the industry informs her personal style of service and the way she adapts to guests from all walks of life. She loves the way music can shift the course of an evening or even a whole perspective, and she is excited at the prospect of providing a comfortable space for the exploration of music in this community.

BEVERAGE Program LEad

Ruby Langworthy

Ruby is passionate about good hospitality and good humor. As an established bartender in the Twin Cities, dedicated to creating a welcoming and service-forward environment, she has rubbed elbows with mayors and miscreants, displaying the breadth of her experience through guest service. With her knowledge of spirits and flavors and her passion for creation, she will find a way to satisfy your palate, all while making you feel like a member of the family. She loves the collaborative aspects of restaurant work and always wants everyone to have fun while cultivating a community that spotlights trust and continuity. She‘ll match a perfectly curated musical evening with a perfectly curated beverage.

Proprietor

Rich Henriksen

Rich Henriksen had long dreamed about owning a music bar before Berlin became a reality. His upbringing in a large, hospitable, and musical family laid the foundation for his lifelong loves of music and bringing people together. Rich is also the CEO of Nokomis Health—a position he calls his “day job”—and the music director at a local church. He can be spotted most often with his beloved 15-year-old Pomeranian, Honey. He is grateful to offer Berlin as a place for the community to gather and experience hospitality, connection, and music.

Music Programming Manager

Cecilia Johnson

Cecilia is an award-winning culture journalist who has written for Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current, Eater, Primetimer, Heavy Table, Springboard for the Arts, Racket, and beyond. She’s also a longtime restaurant worker, having tended bar and/or served in some of the finest establishments in town. Cecilia looks forward to booking everything from American jazz to German downtempo to South African amapiano.