


When the Computerspielemuseum (Computer Games Museum) opened its doors at Berlin in 1997, it was the first of its kind worldwide. In the meantime the museum houses one of the most important collections of its kind.
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Computer games bring people together in Berlin, at gaming bars, arcades and events across the city. From retro arcades to modern eSports lounges, computer games here are a social scene as much as a solo hobby. This overview gathers Berlin locations for players of all kinds.
Gaming bars and lounges around Friedrichshain and Neukoelln offer consoles, PCs and tournaments with drinks on the side, while retro arcades revive classic cabinets. Shops stock new and second hand titles and hardware, and the city hosts regular gaming events and conventions. Board game cafes add an analogue alternative for group nights.
Browse the venues below to find computer games across Berlin, from retro arcades to eSports lounges.



When the Computerspielemuseum (Computer Games Museum) opened its doors at Berlin in 1997, it was the first of its kind worldwide. In the meantime the museum houses one of the most important collections of its kind.





The James June summer garden on Karl-Marx-Allee in Friedrichshain is a heritage-protected piece of East Modernism that, after extensive renovation, will reopen in summer 2026 as a retro beer garden with a restaurant.