More Than Just a Pub: Save Das Gift!
A neighbourhood bar that grew into a creative refuge now faces an uncertain future — and its community is rallying to protect the space that has shaped friendships, art, and belonging for fifteen years. An interview with Lawrence Snelgrove and Raphael Korn of Das Gift Can you share the story of Das Gift – how it started? And what are your roles there? Raphael: Das Gift was started in 2010, when Rachel Burns, wife of Barry Burns from the Scottish band Mogwai, took over this little Eckkneipe and reinvented it. The two of them brought in more music events, turned it into a hangout for expats, and started an English-speaking pub quiz that runs every Monday to this day. My own role now is a mix of ownership and stewardship. Together with Lawrence, it’s also about trying to protect a space that clearly means a lot to people. Lawrence: I took over managing Das Gift at the beginning of September. I moved to Berlin four months ago and when I stumbled across Das Gift, I …
