Queer

Berlin's Improv Cult Venue: Home of The Gorillas and a hotspot for spontaneous, international theatrical art.

The Salon zur wilden Renate in Friedrichshain is far more than just a club – it resembles an intricate labyrinth in a former residential building. After its surprising salvation from closure at the end of 2025, this institution of Berlin's club culture remains preserved, continuing to invite to excessive nights across several lovingly decorated floors in 2026.

Melitta Sundström bar in Berlin's Kreuzberg district is a fixture in the LGBTIQ* scene, blending a vibrant queer history with a charismatic atmosphere. Guests will find a place where cultural commitment and communal celebration form a successful unity.

In Volkspark Rehberge, in the heart of Berlin's Wedding district, a listed open-air stage from the 1930s transforms every summer into one of the city's most atmospheric open-air cinemas. Here, you sit under the open sky, surrounded by old trees, watching films on an inflatable screen.

Grosse Freiheit 114 in Friedrichshain has been an integral part of Berlin's LGBTIQ* scene since 2005 and is the only bar in Friedrichshain to offer a darkroom. With the motto "Queer & Friends," it creates an open safer space that welcomes queer people of all genders.

The bar Zum Schmutzigen Hobby in Friedrichshain is housed in a former fire station near the RAW grounds. A queer audience, vibrant 90s parties, and old Berlin charm make it one of the most popular hotspots of the Berlin scene.

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.

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 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.

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.

Möbel Olfe in Berlin-Kreuzberg is a lively scene bar that, as a former furniture store, now offers an alternative LGBTIQ* drinking hall with charming raw construction character. Here, a diverse community gathers, with Tuesday's women's evenings and Thursday's gay nights especially ensuring a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere.

“Anders als die Andern”, the first sympathetic portrayals of homosexuals in cinema.

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.

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.

Der Schokoladen is a live music venue in a former chocolate factory on Ackerstraße in Berlin-Mitte. The musical range extends from Reggae to PowerPop and Ska to Rock. Even karaoke parties take place here.

The Himmelreich hosts both DJ events and wild parties.

The interior or Barbie Deinhoff's is mainly pink with the typical queer LGBT charme, making the bar one of the queerest in the Wrangelstraße neighbourhood.

The small O-Ton Art Theater is a classic Berlin backyard stage with a program mix of chanson, song evenings, concerts, cabaret, and comedy.