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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.
The Prinzknecht is located in Fuggerstraße in the middle of Schöneberg's rainbow neighborhood, only a few minutes' walk from Nollendorfplatz with its subway connections. Around Motzstraße and Fuggerstraße there are other bars and pubs of the scene, so that a pub crawl can be easily combined. If you're new to Berlin, you'll find a down-to-earth crowd and an easy introduction to the neighborhood's gay pub culture.
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.
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.
The BarbieBar in Kreuzberg focuses on a pink camp aesthetic with Barbie dolls, accessories and a lounge area. The trans-friendly bar serves homemade cakes, cookies and a wide selection of cocktails for mixed LGBTQ+ crowds. It is easily accessible via the Platz der Luftbrücke and Mehringdamm underground stations and is suitable for quiet drinks as well as for boisterous nights.
In Prenzlauer Berg, the Bärenhöhle is a bar-café with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Friendly service and fast bartenders characterize the charming ambience, which attracts a diverse clientele. In addition to drinks, there is typical bar-café food. The place is just as suitable for meetings with friends as it is for getting to know the lively scene of the district.
At Potsdamer Straße 139 in Schöneberg, the Beguine is a cultural centre and café exclusively for women. The programme ranges from live music to cabaret, theatre and readings to films, exhibitions and workshops, as well as parties and regulars' tables. The women's pub also serves as an information point for lesbian events and rents out rooms; a ramp entrance ensures partial accessibility.
Located on Alexanderplatz near Rathausstraße, the Besenkammer is located in Berlin-Mitte and is considered a meeting place for the LGBTQ+ community. Narrow rooms with dim lighting and seating areas create an intimate flair. Classic cocktails, beers and wines are served, as well as light snacks for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Thanks to its central location, the place is good for spontaneous visits.
In the Scheunenviertel in Berlin-Mitte is Betty F***, a small, straight-friendly gay bar. Mirrored walls, a sparkling ceiling and red leather seats characterize the room, and a large disco ball hangs above the dance floor. Kölsch on tap, cocktails and beer are served at fair prices, accompanied by 80s and 90s pop as well as DJ sets.
The Bierhof Rüdersdorf in Friedrichshain mixes classic beer garden atmosphere with modern flair. At picnic tables and on sofas, there is fresh beer, coffee and finger food, plus hearty German cuisine. The informal atmosphere appeals to young and old. When the sun is shining, the beer garden beckons, in cool weather you sit inside.
The Bleibtreu Berlin in the street of the same name in Charlottenburg combines café and bar. During the day there is coffee, fresh breakfast and homemade cakes in the bright room, in the evening cocktails, wines and beers with light dishes such as salads and sandwiches. Comfortable seating areas and an open approach to the diverse Berlin scene, including the LGBTQ+ community, make it a meeting place for locals and visitors.
In the Nollendorf-Kiez in Berlin-Schöneberg is the Blond Bar, a queer cocktail bar in a colorful retro style. During the day it runs as a pink coffee bar with coffee and cake, in the evening over 80 cocktails await. A flirt jukebox, karaoke and BINGO evenings provide the program, and the outdoor terrace provides a view of the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood. Heterofriendly and inclusive.
Café Aedes is located in the center of Berlin and focuses on coffee quality and friendly service. The offer includes coffee specialties, fresh baked goods and pastries, plus a curated wine selection as well as aperitifs and other drinks. With high-quality products and a cozy ambience, the restaurant is aimed at guests who value quality and hospitality.
In Maaßenstraße in Berlin-Schöneberg, Café Berio is a café by day and a bar by night. During the day there is coffee, homemade cakes and light dishes, in the evening cocktails, beers and wines. Brick walls provide a cozy ambience, regular live music, drag shows and themed evenings for the program. The open meeting place is popular with the LGBTQ+ community.
At SO36 in Kreuzberg, Cafe Fatal will take place and combine classic ballroom dance with disco night. At the beginning, there will be standard dancing, later DJs such as Andrea and Martian girls will play pop, hits and 80s and 90s hits. Singing along is expressly encouraged. The drink prices are fair, the audience mixes gays, lesbians and friends.
Café ILOstan is a breakfast café in Berlin-Schöneberg. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Georgian dishes are served in a cosy atmosphere. In addition, there are coffee specialities and cakes as well as a large selection of Georgian wines and other alcoholic beverages.
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.