nightlife

At ://about blank at Ostkreuz, a politically engaged collective meets bass-heavy nights and one of the city's most beautiful gardens. In its intricate corners and on two floors, night owls celebrate to house, techno, and bass, while in summer, the expansive outdoor area transforms into a relaxed sparkling wine garden.

In the Bergmannkiez, in the heart of Kreuzberg, resides one of Berlin's largest record stores: Spacehall combines an impressive vinyl assortment across three rooms, focusing on electronic music from House to Techno to Minimal, and has long achieved the status of a true Berlin institution.

A real insider tip for anyone who appreciates cozy pubs and good, loud rock music is the Sheriff Teddy in Berlin-Friedrichshain.

Three floors, a pool, BBQ, cosy lounging areas, table top soccer and rocking live converts - that's the Sage in a nutshell.

Fanfares resound, the bartender strikes the bell - stock market crash! The "stock exchange system" of Berliner Republik permanently calculates the price of the individual beer brands.

"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.