Nightlife

"No drugs & nuclear weapons allowed inside" is the slogan of the trendy cocktail bar in Berlin Mitte called THE WASH BAR.

The Pearl enriches Berlin's club landscape with a Black Music party on Fridays and an After Work party on Thursdays.

Hidden in Berlin-Mitte is a record store that takes its name literally: Record Store Berlin is an address for vinyl lovers seeking original pressings, signed rarities, and shellac records from the thirties – enjoying cult status worldwide.

If you want to end your week's start with some sporty fun, just roll into SO36 on Oranienstraße in Kreuzberg. The legendary punk and rock club transforms several times a month into a roller disco, with funk, hip-hop, and roller boogie providing the soundtrack. Roller skate novices and pros share the same venerable dance floor during this after-work event.

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.

The lounge ambiance of Reingold in Mitte attracts both true connoisseurs and the upscale business scene. Particularly striking is the 17-meter long bar counter, which stands in front of a golden wall.

Since 2007, Maxxim Club Berlin has been a staple for Black Music parties in West Berlin. Here, night owls regularly gather for exclusive Hip-Hop and Old School Black Music events.

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.

If you like to drink a beer with friends in a surf, tiki and rock'n'roll atmosphere, meet new people and listen to rock and roll music in style, then the Moja is the place for you.

In terms of nightlife, the Festsaal Kreuzberg (ballroom Kreuzberg) was an institution in Berlin. The shock was great when the club burned down in 2013. It has reopened in 2017, under the same name, but at the premises of the now-Geschlossen White Trash in Treptow.

Hafen in Berlin-Schöneberg is a vibrant scene bar for LGBTIQ* and has been an established meeting point in the queer-friendly Motzstraße district for many years. The bar offers a cozy atmosphere where diverse people gather to celebrate, dance, and socialize.

Punk is not dead – at least at Clash in Kreuzberg.

The HHV Store in Friedrichshain is Berlin's interface between record culture and street style: Those browsing for vinyl here will find around 2,500 records from Hip Hop to Jazz, Techno to Reggae, flanked by sneakers and streetwear on 200 square meters in Grünberger Straße.

Berlin's high quality Abyme Vodka is an inherent part of the capitals nightlife.

Hardwood floor, green velvet stores, comfortable armchairs, sparkling chandeliers and a large cristal mirror.

Soultrade Recordstore in Neukölln is Berlin's go-to spot for black music on vinyl: Soul, Funk, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats, expertly curated by people who truly understand their craft. If you're looking for rare originals, limited reissues, or quality used records, Sanderstraße is the right place.

Ther Bang Bang Club is back! Its new location was used as Schwuz in Kreuzberg 61.

Kleopatra in Berlin Mitte rolls shisha bar, lounge and café all into one, for both locals and tourists!

Kreuzberg's Bi Nuu is owned by the same people as the Lido and the Astra. Their third venue stands out with Indie Rock concerts of unknown bands and the "Rap on Wednesday" event.

Angela Merkel, Gerhard Schröder, Guido Westerwelle and Ursula von der Leyen have been here - die Ständige Vertretung, short: StäV, is the in-place for well-known politicians.

The Schokoladen is a live music location in a former chocolate factory in the Ackerstraße Berlin-Mitte. The spectrum ranges from Reggae to PowerPop and Ska to Rock.

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.

Zum Starken August translates to “The Strong August” and is an event café and craft beer bar with circus atmosphere in Berlin. August” hosts extraordinary shows and creates circus moments for everyone.

The "Privatclub" (private club) in Berlin-Kreuzberg stands for handpicked, up-and-coming bands away from the trends. Musically everything is represented from the eighties over Hip Hop, Soul, Funk up to honest Rock'n'Roll.

This friendly small club at Prenzlauer Berg will blow your drumskins with hot Indie tunes every Friday and Saturday.