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Last updated on 07/02/2026

The 10 best LGBTIQ* Bars in Berlin

New in the city and looking for like-minded people? Berlin has a lively queer bar scene where you can feel at ease from the very first drink. The Melitta Sundström in Kreuzberg combines queer history with a charismatic ambience and is a firm fixture of the community. The Heile Welt Bar around Schöneberg’s Nollendorfplatz has been a meeting point for years for pre-partying, for the after-work aperitif or for sociable get-togethers. And the Möbel Olfe at Kottbusser Tor brings a diverse, relaxed crowd together with women’s evenings and gay nights. From elegant to gloriously trashy, there is something here for every taste. Ten bars that offer more than prosecco and pop. Which one is next on your list?

Francesca Cerza

Francesca Cerza

For this list I drank my way through Berlin’s queer bar scene and looked for places where you feel welcome right away. What mattered to me was an open, warm-hearted atmosphere, good drinks and that special mix of partying, flirting and community feeling. Whether elegant, plush or charmingly trashy: there is something here for everyone.

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Place 4
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4.4

The Betty F Bar in Berlin's Scheunenviertel is an institution of the LGBTIQ* scene, captivating with its deliberately chosen trashy decor and cozy, compact basement atmosphere. For years, this small cellar bar has established itself as a meeting point for gays, lesbians, and queer people who want to have a last drink before going out or spontaneously stay to dance.

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4.3

Heile Welt Bar in the Schöneberg district around Nollendorfplatz has been an institution for gay and lesbian guests in Berlin for years. In this cozy scene bar, queer people meet for an aperitif after work, to pre-drink before going to the club, or simply for a convivial get-together with friends, while high-proof cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere ensure unforgettable evenings.

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4.3

The Coven is a stylish scene bar for LGBTIQ* in Berlin's Mitte district, consciously distinguishing itself from traditional gay bars with elegant design, excellent cocktails, and a diverse clientele. Through its refined aesthetic with dark colors, industrial elements, and mystical furnishings, the bar creates a place where open-minded people of every gender and sexual orientation feel welcome.

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The bar "Zum schmutzigen Hobby" is located in the Friedrichshain district on the legendary RAW grounds and has established itself as a staple in Berlin's scene bar landscape. Founded by drag queen Nina Queer, this cult pub welcomes everyone – whether gay, queer, trans, bi, or heterosexual – providing a place where the LGBTIQ* community and local bohemians can celebrate and connect.

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3.8

Roses Bar in Berlin-Kreuzberg is a charming LGBTIQ* scene bar that promises unforgettable nights with its pink plush walls and quirky decor. The intimate atmosphere on Oranienstraße invites lively evenings where scene connoisseurs and curious newcomers alike feel comfortable.

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