KINK Bar & Restaurant

History & Context

Established in 2019 within the Pfefferberg complex, a 19th-century brewery turned cultural hub. Founded by Oliver Mansaray and Daniel Scheppan as part of the area's post-Wall regeneration.

Architecture & Design

• Original 1841 ballroom structure with high ceilings
• Swiss artist Kerim Seiler's neon tube installation
• Glashaus balcony accessed via steel stairs
• Open-plan kitchen visible to diners
• Two-story restaurant space with gallery level

Technical Innovation

• Culinary laboratory visible through observation window
• Integration of experimental cooking techniques
• Monthly Lab Day for gastronomic research and development

Cultural Programming

• Multidisciplinary performance space hosting:
  • Electronic and classical music concerts
  • Dance performances
  • Theatre productions
  • Culinary workshops

Culinary Direction

Italian head chef Ivano Pirolo leads the kitchen, while the bar team (awarded by Mixology 2023) develops experimental cocktails like the Lucky Flaeming: a combination of whisky, clarified mango juice, curry, and orange-blossom honey.