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Berghain resides in a former power plant hall in Berlin and is considered a permanent fixture in techno and club culture. High ceilings and concrete walls characterize the industrial look, plus a strict door policy and a consistent no-photo rule. In addition to the main floor, the Panorama Bar upstairs attracts visitors with a more intimate atmosphere, long DJ sets drag through the night.
The Dreizehn is a small trendy pub in Berlin-Schöneberg, near Fuggerstraße. In the intimate space with old-fashioned charm, the staff serves beer, wine, spirits and more. On weekday afternoons, Happy Hour runs with 13 drinks at €1.30 each, and is open daily from noon until late at night.
At the beginning of Motzstraße in Berlin-Schöneberg is the Heile Welt, an LGBTQ* bar with bright, colorful décor. Strongly mixed drinks and drinks for every taste will be served. On weekends, a pianist regularly plays in the lounge, and there are seats to linger inside and outside.
Located on Fuggerstraße in the gay district of Schöneberg, the Prinzknecht is a male-only bar with dimmed lights and cozy seating areas. The menu includes classic cocktails, beers, caffeinated drinks and light snacks, plus cheap happy hours. In the evening, a mixed audience gathers, and other queer hotspots are all around.
Woof Berlin at Fuggerstraße 37 belongs to the gay district of Schöneberg and is primarily aimed at bears and their friends. In a masculine, friendly atmosphere, there are classic cocktails, beers and other drinks at fair prices, plus seating areas, bar and dance area. Foam parties, leather evenings and nights with live music or DJs bring variety.
40seconds is located in the Schöneberg scene and combines café and bar under one roof. During the day there are coffee specialties, in the evening cocktails and wines with their own signature drinks. The LGBTQ+ community considers the restaurant a relaxed meeting place with its dim lighting and seating areas, as well as events such as live music and quiz nights.
The about party is located on Markgrafendamm in Berlin-Friedrichshain and focuses on an urban-industrial ambience with raw walls. International DJs play techno, house and queer specials on two floors, plus themed nights and collaborations with local artists. The queer parties attract an inclusive community. A bar with creative cocktails rounds off the offer.
At Greifswalder Straße 227 in Prenzlauer Berg lies Adele, which mixes café charm with bar business. Vintage furniture and warm lighting characterize the space, where coffee, tea and homemade cakes are available during the day. In the evenings, cocktails, regional beer and wines take over; the inclusive clientele includes many from the LGBTQ+ community.
Al Petrocelli can be found at Winterfeldtstraße 34 in Schöneberg, intended as a bar-café for day and evening. The menu includes coffee, fresh juices, cocktails as well as homemade lemonades and light snacks such as crostini or salads. A small terrace and events such as live music or quiz evenings attract the queer community.
In Berlin's Neukölln district, the Alaska Bar scores with its casual décor and informal atmosphere. The range of drinks is wide-ranging, the opening hours flexible, so that spontaneous drinks are just as suitable as long evenings. Thanks to its central location in Neukölln, the bar is easily accessible and attracts guests who appreciate a relaxed atmosphere.
In the center of Berlin, the Amano Grande Central combines a lobby area with rooftop elements. From the roof terrace, the view reveals the skyline, it is suitable for cocktails at sunset. An experienced team of bartenders mixes creative drinks, accompanied by coffee specialties and light dishes. Unobtrusive music accompanies after-work rounds and evenings alike.
The Mercedes Benz Arena pier is located directly on the Spree next to the Arena, at the East Side Gallery and near the Oberbaum Bridge. On the open shore areas, people dance in the open air, plus cocktails, street food and drinks from mobile bars. The program ranges from gay CSD parties to mixed events. Accessible by boat, metro or on foot.
The Velvet52 Café & Bar is located in the ARCOTEL Velvet on Oranienburger Straße, in the middle of Berlin-Mitte. During the day, freshly roasted coffee, cakes and sandwiches are available, along with cocktails, local beers and snacks around the clock. A summer terrace overlooks street life, free Wi-Fi also makes the place convenient for remote workers and travelers.
The B:EAST Party is a monthly techno event for queers and friends in Berlin. It takes place in well-known clubs and often extends over several hours and areas with indoor and outdoor areas. International DJs, high-quality sound and light shows characterize the nights. The large capacity holds thousands of guests, and the atmosphere is considered inclusive and open.
At Rosenthaler Straße 49 in Berlin-Mitte, the Bagel Station Berlin combines New York bagel tradition with café culture. During the day, there are freshly baked bagels from classic to creative, along with coffee, juices and vegan options. In the evening, it becomes a bar with cocktails, craft beers and bagel sliders; the audience mixes locals, tourists and the LGBTQ+ community.
The Bar jeder Vernunft in Berlin-Wilmersdorf is a mirror tent on a parking deck in Schaperstraße near Ku'damm. Candlelight, mirrored walls and red velvet frame a daily programme of chanson, cabaret, comedy and musical. Up to 230 guests enjoy seasonal dishes at the table, supplemented by a beer garden in summer.
The Bar Rakete in Schönhauser Allee in Prenzlauer Berg is considered an insider tip for relaxed evenings. The menu includes carefully mixed cocktails and cool Augustiner beer at fair prices. On Thursdays and Fridays from 8 p.m., ladies nights beckon, plus good playlists and friendly staff create the atmosphere between pub and bar.
In Berlin-Charlottenburg, the Bar Royal is aimed at cocktail lovers and night owls. Experienced bartenders prepare classic drinks as well as their own creations, and there is also a curated selection of spirits and wines. Modern design meets cozy elegance; small dishes and snacks round off the offer.
The Bar Saint Jean in Berlin-Mitte is a trendy bar for LGBTIQ* people with French charm and minimalist aesthetics instead of retro decoration. The restaurant is located in the basement, focuses on high-quality service and electronic music and is especially popular with gay men. In good weather, there are aperitifs and snacks outside; the bar is barrier-free.
Gay bars and clubs in Berlin can be found mainly around Nollendorfplatz in Schöneberg, the so-called rainbow neighborhood. In Motzstraße and Fuggerstraße, pub after pub has been lined up for decades, from the cozy corner bar to the leather and fetish shop. If you like it quieter, you can get stuck at the Nolle; Those who want to celebrate move on. Spread all over the city and by no means limited to one neighbourhood is Berlin's club scene. In addition, the lesbian and gay city festival around Nollendorfplatz is the city's largest queer street festival in the summer.
Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain are home to the big techno clubs that have made the city's queer nightlife internationally famous. SchwuZ, long at home in Neukölln, gave up its permanent location at the end of 2025 and has been holding its parties at changing locations in the city ever since. Often the doors open late, and on weekends it goes well into Sunday. From a relaxed bar for the evening to a club for the long night, the following addresses range from the relaxed bar for the evening.