Scene

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

Breakfast whenever you want: Benedict in Wilmersdorf and Prenzlauer Berg serves international all-day brunch classics that go far beyond coffee and rolls. Originally from Tel Aviv, the cafe has long solidified its reputation as one of Berlin's most famous breakfast spots.

One of Berlin's trendiest scene restaurants resides in Kreuzberg's Wrangelkiez: The Long March Canteen elevates Cantonese cuisine to a level that justifies its Michelin Bib Gourmand. Dim Sum, dumplings, and sharing menus in a cool atmosphere that has nothing in common with classic Chinese restaurants.

Kreuzberg, right by the lock to the Landwehrkanal: Birgit is a beer garden, open-air club, and fairground all in one. Relaxed during the day, at night dancing under the open sky until morning.

Located on the RAW grounds in Friedrichshain, the Cassiopeia Sommergarten is a beer garden, open-air dancefloor, and cultural venue all in one, where regulars and international visitors gather under string lights.

In Berlin-Mitte, just around the corner from Alexanderplatz, lies one of the few locations that doesn't just metaphorically roll out the red carpet. The Grand combines a club, bar, and upscale event spaces across approximately 1,000 square meters – and has been attracting celebrities from sports, TV, and music for years.

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.

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 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.

In Kreuzberg, directly at Schlesisches Tor, one of Berlin's most unique bars is hidden in a former brothel: Madame Claude literally turns everything upside down. Sofas, lamps, and tables stick to the ceiling, while every evening live music, DJs, and open-mic nights lure guests into the cellar.

Right on the trendy Kastanienallee, there's a place that revives old East German times: the Vokuhila hair salon.

Schnittstelle has made a really good name for itself in Berlin.

Hairspray is definitely a must in this salon! Because spiky punk hairstyles and rock'n'roll quiffs are the specialty here.

The FAME Restaurant is part of the posse of the former legendary Bar 25. After a brief intermezzo on the other bank of the Spree, the members of Bar 25 have returned with the FAME and the club "Kater Blau" to their old venue since summer 2014.

Located in the heart of Berlin-Mitte, just steps from the former Checkpoint Charlie, Gat Point Charlie bridges the gap between the Cold War and contemporary minimalism. This design hotel resides in the former STASI headquarters, combining industrial architecture with clear, modern interiors. History sleeps particularly deeply here.

At Zeit für Brot (Time for Bread) at Alte Schönhauser Straße in Mitte the bread is handmade and organic.

In Schöneberg, right by Kleistpark U-Bahn station, awaits a bar that literally stands out: The Train Cocktailbar is located in a restored 1920s tram carriage, complete with a gilded ceiling, chandeliers, and heated seats. Behind it opens up a covered pavilion with a lounge terrace.

The Michelberger Hotel on Warschauer Straße in Friedrichshain is arguably Berlin's most renowned design hotel with character: a former factory building from 1903, combining raw materials, handcrafted furniture, and an organic gastronomic concept with genuine Berlin coolness.

The Humboldthain Club in Wedding stands for Berlin club culture with a neighborhood vibe, where techno and house meet table tennis, and the garden becomes the heart of the night on warm summer evenings.

Located at Kollwitzplatz in Prenzlauer Berg, Café Anna Blume has been a staple for over 15 years for those who want to combine Berlin coffee house culture with the aroma of a flower shop. Guests who have breakfast here are served homemade spreads, home-cured salmon, and opulent breakfast platters.

Since 2013, Berlin's most famous cultural rooftop garden has been located on the top parking deck of the Neukölln Arcaden. The Klunkerkranich combines an open-air club, rooftop bar, and cultural venue with panoramic views over the city.