Must-see nightlife in Berlin & Brandenburg

  • The Castle

    Berlin

    Ben and Gekko's 'castle' is a comfortable lair that has just the right amount of contemporary cool without hitting the hipster needle. There's coffee and…

  • Bar Zentral

    City West & Charlottenburg

    A top libation station, Zentral is run by two local bar gurus who offer up a seriously crafted palette of classics and new-falutin' potions, amid decor…

  • Bonbon Bar

    Berlin

    Plop into a red-velvet armchair at this seductively lit art deco–inspired retreat for a civilised evening with a classic G&T or perhaps a highly…

  • Zum Starken August

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Part circus, part burlesque bar, this vibrant venue dressed in Victorian-era exuberance is a fun and friendly addition to the Prenzlauer Berg pub culture…

  • G&T Bar

    Berlin

    At this drinking salon devoted to gin-based libations, a black-and-gold colour scheme sets the mood for a night of civilised sipping. A vast selection…

  • Cafe Fatal

    Kreuzberg

    All comers descend on punk-rock-pedigreed SO36 for the ultimate rainbow tea dance that goes from ‘strictly ballroom’ to ‘dirty dancing’ in a flash. If you…

  • Yaam Club

    Friedrichshain

    A slice of the Caribbean on the Spree River, this reggae and dancehall institution attracts an all-ages, cross-cultural crowd to its live concerts,…

  • Polygon

    Friedrichshain

    New owners have given the former Kosmonaut a seriously pimped-up look and a slick new sound and light concept. The action spreads across three dance…

  • Bar Marqués

    Kreuzberg

    In this tiny shrine to spirits tucked beneath the eponymous Spanish restaurant, the emphasis is on drinks that have written cocktail history. From Old…

  • Herman

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Named for owner Bart Neirynck's German teacher, Herman offers up a bewildering range of Belgian beers, 100 in all, from abbey ale and wheat beer to Lambic…

  • Watergate

    Kreuzberg

    For a short night’s journey into day, check into this high-octane riverside club with two floors, panoramic windows and a floating terrace overlooking the…

  • Funkhaus

    Berlin

    What was once an East Berlin broadcast centre from the 1950s is now a recording studio but also hosts big club nights, festivals and concerts. Tours of…

  • Pavillon im Volkspark

    Friedrichshain

    An East Berlin institution since 1973, the reed-thatched Pavillon serves breakfast (€5-10) until 4pm and is best on sunny days, when you can enjoy the…

  • Coffee Star

    Berlin

    Walking up Müllerstrasse, coffee-nistas will be lured by the irresistible aroma of freshly roasted beans emanating from this little shop in the Wedding…

  • TheCoven

    Berlin

    Steel frames, industrial lamps, hard edges – this particular 'witch's lair' has a decidedly stylish, masculine look and feel. Strong and creative drinks,…

  • Lerchen & Eulen

    Kreuzberg

    One of the friendliest bars in town, ‘Larks & Owls’ plies an international crowd with cold Augustiner beer, kick-ass cocktails and fair-trade java – all…

  • Birra

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Birra is living proof that Italy does more than cappuccino and Chianti. In this rustic beer bar, the selection on tap includes Lambrate, which is…

  • Mauersegler

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Pram-pushing mummies, tablet toters and laid-back students all congregate at this funky-romantic beer garden for cold beers, cakes and barbecue. On the…

  • Bonanza Coffee Heroes

    Prenzlauer Berg

    The pioneers of third-wave coffee in Berlin, Yumi and Kiduk make a mean cuppa java from beans freshly roasted right in their tiny industrial-flavoured…

  • Greifbar

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Men-Drinks-Cruising: Greifbar’s motto says it all. This traditional Prenzlauer Berg gay bar draws a mixed crowd of jeans, sneakers, leather and skin,…

  • Aufsturz

    Berlin

    Mingle in the warm glow of this old-school German pub teeming with global DNA and serving some 100 beers on tap and in the bottle, alongside a line-up of…

  • Irrenhouse

    Kreuzberg

    The name means ‘insane asylum’, and that’s no joke. Hostess with the mostest, trash queen Nina Queer, puts on this nutty, naughty party on two floors that…

  • Chantals House of Shame

    Friedrichshain

    Now in new digs, trash diva Chantal’s louche lair has been a beloved gay party institution since 1999, as much for the glam factor as for the over-the-top…

  • F Bar

    Berlin

    Charmingly improvised decor, consisting of well-worn sofas and egg cartons tucked under the ceiling, characterises this neighbourly pub that's always…

  • Cafe Cinema

    Berlin

    This dimly lit cafe with its wooden tables and movie-themed memorabilia has lured chatty boho types with coffee and beer since 1990, making it one of the…

  • Bar-O-Meter

    Potsdam

    This vaulted cellar lounge is popular with grown-ups willing to peel off the bills for top-notch cocktails. Access is via the back courtyard. There's no…

  • Horse Meat Disco

    Berlin

    The Berlin version of the London original descends on Berlin bi-monthly with electro-house beats raining down on a party-happy crowd. See the website for…

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    Gainsbourg

    City West & Charlottenburg

    The spirit of French crooner Serge Gainsbourg hangs over this seductively lit lair beneath the S-Bahn arches. Round tables, candlelight, classic cocktails…

  • Liberate

    Berlin

    Flatteringly lit and dripping with black-and-gold glamour, the Liberate's decor even incorporates a mirror and a chandelier scavenged from the demolished…

  • Void

    Friedrichshain

    This basement club has a heavy drum ‘n' bass bent infused with techno, industrial and related sounds. Thanks to its tricked-out Kling & Freitag sound…

  • Apartment Bar

    Berlin

    Bar stools draped in petrol velvet wait for patrons at this chic, sultrily lit retreat on the 6th floor of the Hotel Amano Grand Central. An expertly…

  • Apotheken Bar

    Kreuzberg

    No prescription needed to get your hands on a potent Penicillin at this charming cocktail bar in a retired 150-year-old pharmacy. Shelves and drawers that…

  • Duncker Club

    Prenzlauer Berg

    Way off the beaten track, Duncker is a rare Prenzlauer Berg club survivor in a century-old brick building that's seen stints as a horse barn, a salt…

  • Place Clichy

    Friedrichshain

    Chapeau! Clichy brings a whiff of boho Paris to the lower end of Simon-Dach-Strasse. Candlelit, artist-designed and cosy, the postage-stamp-size boîte…

  • Pearl

    City West & Charlottenburg

    If you like VIP booths, bottle service and women in vertiginous heels, Pearl is your oyster for partying in western Berlin. Office jockeys loosen ties and…

  • Prinzipal

    Kreuzberg

    The sassy glamour of the Golden Twenties gets a classy reboot at Prinzipal, an apothecary-style burlesque bar right on funky-punky Oranienstrasse. The…

  • Zwiebelfisch

    City West & Charlottenburg

    With its clientele of grizzled and aspiring artists, actors and writers, this cosy pub has been Charlottenburg at its boho best since the patchouli…

  • San Remo Upflamör

    Kreuzberg

    Gather your posse at this laid-back hangout before heading a few doors down to the area’s celebrated clubs and concert venues. The odd name, by the way,…

  • Chalet

    Kreuzberg

    This electro club in a handsome red-brick, 19th-century customs house is warmly decked out in vintage furnishings, patterned wallpaper and a coffered…

  • Crack Bellmer

    Friedrichshain

    In the RAW compound, behind the requisite street-art-festooned facade, awaits this bar-club combo with vintage sofas, lofty ceilings and chandeliers…

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