In the 1920s, Berlin was the world capital for gay nightlife, boasting a flourishing and cosmopolitan scene that attracted queer individuals from around the globe. A century later and the city continues to claim a number of the world’s most exciting gay bars and clubs. Industrial and decidedly subversive, most of the gay venues are located in the Schoneberg district, and with excellent public transport, you're never far from an unforgettable night-out.
We've sorted Berlin's gay bars by area:
Schöneberg - Blond, Prinzknecht, HAFEN, Redgold1, Pinocchio, Toyboy Bar, Heile Welt, TABASCO, Dreizehn, Blue Boy Bar, Tramp's, K6
Kreuzberg / Friedrichshain - BarbieBar, CLUB, Möbel-Olfe, Silver Future, Rauschgold, Roses
Prenzlauer Berg / Berlin Mitte - Bärenhöhle, Betty F*** Bar, FLAX, The Coven, Marienhof, Bar Saint Jean, PERLE
Berlin Gay Bars
Subversive and very liberal, Berlin is one of the world's best cities for gay bars and clubs.
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Schöneberg
HAFEN
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Motzstraße 19, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 24 votes
Located in the heart of Schöneberg's gay district, HAFEN remains a trendy and popular gay landmark with regular events, parties and quiz shows.
Casual atmosphere and cool staff are among its selling points. The bar gets extra cult status for allegedly being visited by the real life Sally Bowles back in those days of cabaret.
Casual atmosphere and cool staff are among its selling points. The bar gets extra cult status for allegedly being visited by the real life Sally Bowles back in those days of cabaret.
Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz
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PhoneBlond
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Eisenacher Straße 3A, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 23 votes
2024 Audience Awards
5 Star Winner
2020 Audience Awards
5 Star Winner
Friendly gay bar and casual neighbourhood hangout. Fairly small inside but there's a large seating area outside.
Blond attracts a mixed, young crowd. Open long hours, from breakfast to cocktails and beyond. Karaoke on Tuesday nights. Jukebox allows you to pick your favorite pop tunes.
Blond attracts a mixed, young crowd. Open long hours, from breakfast to cocktails and beyond. Karaoke on Tuesday nights. Jukebox allows you to pick your favorite pop tunes.
Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz
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Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Music
Karaoke
Restaurant
Heile Welt
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Motzstraße 5, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 4 votes
Gay café bar & lounge, located right next to the Nollendorfplatz train station. Popular with both locals and tourists.
This is one of the classier gay bars in Berlin - doesn't have to be whips and chains every night. Heile Welt is a good place to go on a date. Also great for pre-clubbing. You'll be able to hear your conversation over the music.
This is one of the classier gay bars in Berlin - doesn't have to be whips and chains every night. Heile Welt is a good place to go on a date. Also great for pre-clubbing. You'll be able to hear your conversation over the music.
Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz
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Bar
Cafe
Music
Prinzknecht
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Fuggerstraße 33, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 47 votes
"Come as strangers, leave as friends" is the motto at Prinzknecht.
The large, brick-walled bar is popular with a slightly more mature men - an interesting mix of blue collar, showbiz and leather-friendly crowd.
Always busy the weekend. Located next to Club Connection and Mutschmann's.
The large, brick-walled bar is popular with a slightly more mature men - an interesting mix of blue collar, showbiz and leather-friendly crowd.
Always busy the weekend. Located next to Club Connection and Mutschmann's.
Nearest station: U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz
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Bar
Dark Room
Cruise \/ Fetish
Internet Access
Music
TABASCO Bar
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Fuggerstraße 3, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 35 votes
"Where boys meet men and men meet boys." TABASCO is one of the oldest gay bars in Berlin, with dark and seedy atmosphere.
The friendly staff and customers will get even friendlier if you pay them. Located opposite from Blond bar.
The friendly staff and customers will get even friendlier if you pay them. Located opposite from Blond bar.
Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: 6pm - 3am
Weekend: 6pm - 3am
Last updated on: 15 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 15-Aug-2023
Dreizehn
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Today: Happy Hour 2pm-5pm - Every Friday
Welserstraße 27, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 29 votes
A cosy alternative to the loud gay bars in Berlin. We like the relaxed, warm atmosphere of Dreizehn (13).
This pub-style gay bar has plenty of beer, wine, spirits and more on offer. Old-fashioned in style, it does tend to attract a more mature guys. Happy hour 2pm-5pm, Monday to Friday only.
This pub-style gay bar has plenty of beer, wine, spirits and more on offer. Old-fashioned in style, it does tend to attract a more mature guys. Happy hour 2pm-5pm, Monday to Friday only.
Nearest station: U: Wittenbergplatz
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music
Weekday: 14:00 - late
Weekend: 14:00 - late
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
K6
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Today: Happy Hour, 4pm-5pm - Every Friday
Kleiststraße 6, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 18 votes
Local gay bar with dance floor and karaoke. Music ranges from German pop and Schlager. Happy hour every day.
Located 500 metres from KaDeWe department store.
Located 500 metres from KaDeWe department store.
Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Karaoke
Music
Weekday: 14:00 - 01:00
Weekend: 14:00 / 12:00 - 01:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Tramp's
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Eisenacher Straße 6, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 14 votes
Tramp's is very much a friendly local gay hangout bar and one of the few that is open 24 hours a day.
Located in the Schöneberg gay village, a short walk from TOM's Bar, Romeo & Romeo, etc.
Located in the Schöneberg gay village, a short walk from TOM's Bar, Romeo & Romeo, etc.
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Bar
Music
Weekday: 24 hours
Weekend: 24 hours
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Vielharmonie - closed
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Motzstraße 8, Berlin, Germany
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Stylish cocktail gay bar/lounge in Schöneberg. Music at Vielharmonie ranges from chill-out, lounge, jazz, swing to pop, soul, R&B, Latin and house. Happy hours from 6pm - 9pm (all cocktails for €5). Vielharmonie also serves food. U: Nollendorfplatz
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Bar
Music
Restaurant
Weekday: from 18:00
Weekend: from 18:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Cafe Neues Ufer
Hauptstraße 157, Berlin, Germany
Show on mapCafe Neues Ufer is one of Berlin's oldest gay bars in Berlin.
Located in Schoneberg, this bar was a frequent hangout for David Bowie and is now both a cafe and bar.
Located in Schoneberg, this bar was a frequent hangout for David Bowie and is now both a cafe and bar.
Weekday: 5pm - 12am CLOSED: Tue
Weekend: 5pm - 12am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke
Warschauer Str. 34, Berlin, Germany
Show on mapMonster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke is a gay karaoke bar and club, that hosts various group events every Friday and Saturday.
Private Karaoke cabins are also available for rent. Check out their website for more information.
Private Karaoke cabins are also available for rent. Check out their website for more information.
Weekday: Thurs: 6pm - 1am CLOSED: Mon-Wed
Weekend: Fri,Sat: 6pm - 3am Sun: 6pm - 1am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Bar Zum Schmutzigen Hobby
Revaler Str. 99, Berlin, Germany
Show on mapBar Zum Schmutzigen Hobby is a gay bar that sits in the place of an old fire station.
This bar is intimate and is the perfect place to meet and mingle with people, as it is often very busy. They have a dance every Wednesday night and a 90s party every Thursday.
This bar is intimate and is the perfect place to meet and mingle with people, as it is often very busy. They have a dance every Wednesday night and a 90s party every Thursday.
Weekday: Mon,Tue: 6pm - 1am Wed-Fri: 6pm - 3am
Weekend: Sat: 6pm -4am Sun: 6pm -1am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Curly Cafe
Adolfstraße 17, Berlin, Germany
Show on mapCurly Cafe is a gay cafe and bar that exhibits the work of up and coming queer artists, as well as various events including a queer knitting club.
They have a 2 drinks for the price of 1 deal on Tuesdays.
They have a 2 drinks for the price of 1 deal on Tuesdays.
Weekday: Tues-Thur: 6pm - 1am CLOSED: Mon
Weekend: Fri-Sun: 6pm - 2am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Privatleben Bar
Rhinower Str. 12, Berlin, Germany
Cocktails fixed up in a snug, red-hued space with a hip vibe & sidewalk seating. Everybody is welcome.
Weekday: 6pm - 1am
Weekend: 6pm - 3am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Blond
Eisenacher Str. 3a, Berlin, Germany
Show on mapBlond Bar is a popular retro gay cafe by day and bar by night.
Serving an impressive 80 different cocktails for you to choose from, and hosting various regular events and themed nights, including bingo and sing-a-longs.
Serving an impressive 80 different cocktails for you to choose from, and hosting various regular events and themed nights, including bingo and sing-a-longs.
Weekday: 3pm - 4am
Weekend: 3pm - 4am
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
Kreuzberg & Friedrichshain
Capture Bar
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Wühlischstraße 32, Berlin, Germany
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Capture Bar, located near the Alte Turnhalle, is a neighborhood gay bar.
Capture has a a great rotation of DJs that will have you dancing the night away, as well as various events like an exhibition collage and dance parties.
Capture has a a great rotation of DJs that will have you dancing the night away, as well as various events like an exhibition collage and dance parties.
Weekday: 6pm - 2am
Weekend: Fri,Sat: 6pm - 3am Sun: 6pm - 2am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Rauschgold
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Mehringdamm 62, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 10 votes
Small, funky bar in Kreuzberg with a little stage for big personalities in drag who host dancing, karaoke and drag shows. Music at Rauschgold ranges from pop, Schlager to disco.
A fun, liberated place, and the drinks are inexpensive. Very popular on weekends. Mixed crowd. Located within easy reach of dance club SchwuZ.
A fun, liberated place, and the drinks are inexpensive. Very popular on weekends. Mixed crowd. Located within easy reach of dance club SchwuZ.
Nearest station: U: Mehringdamm
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Karaoke
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BarbieBar
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Mehringdamm 77, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 5 votes
Fun, camp bar that takes its pink fetish to the extreme with all the Barbie dolls interior. BarbieBar serves homemade cakes, cookies and cocktails.
Closed on Sundays.
Closed on Sundays.
Nearest station: U: Mehringdamm; Bus 19, N4,N46: Bergmannstraße
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Bar
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Möbel-Olfe
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Reichenberger Straße 177, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 14 votes
Once a furniture store, Möbel-Olfe offers a very hip bar experience with interesting decor designed by well-known Berlin artists.
The place draws an eclectic mix of crowd, but Thursdays are very gay and trendy. Drinks are reasonable, and the music leans towards indie and alternative.
Quirky vibe and friendly, cosy atmosphere. Closed on Mondays.
The place draws an eclectic mix of crowd, but Thursdays are very gay and trendy. Drinks are reasonable, and the music leans towards indie and alternative.
Quirky vibe and friendly, cosy atmosphere. Closed on Mondays.
Nearest station: U: Kottbusser Tor - enter on Dresdner Straße
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Bar
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Silver Future
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Weserstraße 206, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 18 votes
This fun, lively bar in Berlin-Neuköln welcomes "kings, queens and criminal queers" of Berlin and beyond.
Silver Future serves drinks and food 7 days a week and hosts regular exhibitions about queer culture and LGBT-related events.
Silver Future serves drinks and food 7 days a week and hosts regular exhibitions about queer culture and LGBT-related events.
Nearest station: U: Hermannplatz
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music
Weekday: 17:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 17:00 - 03:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Roses Bar
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Oranienstraße 187, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 21 votes
Roses here aren't red, they're very pink! This is the campest gay bar in Kreuzberg with lots of fun and excitement.
Lively, mixed crowd with 80's to 90's music that wouldn't work anywhere else. Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, packed at night. A favorite stop for pre- or post-clubbing.
Located near Möbel-Olfe bar.
Lively, mixed crowd with 80's to 90's music that wouldn't work anywhere else. Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, packed at night. A favorite stop for pre- or post-clubbing.
Located near Möbel-Olfe bar.
Nearest station: U: Kottbusser Tor, Görlitzer Bahnhof; N29 Adalbertstraße, Oranienstraße
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: 22.00 - 06.00
Weekend: 22.00 - 06.00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Melitta Sundström
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Mehringdamm 61, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 3 votes
Popular show bar & LGBT venue. Meltier Sundström boasts an array of entertainment every week, from comedy nights to cabaret performers. Good food and drinks. Nice large terrace.
Check out their website for further details of forthcoming events.
Check out their website for further details of forthcoming events.
Nearest station: U: Mehringdamm
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Dancing
Karaoke
Live music
Music
Restaurant
Weekday: 13:00 - 06:00
Weekend: 13:00 - 06:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Prenzlauer Berg & Berlin Mitte
Bärenhöhle
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Schönhauser Allee 90, Berlin, Germany
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Based on 18 votes
Cosy, friendly bar for bears and friends since 1999. Bärenhöhle plays a mix of pop music from the 1970's onwards.
All ages and sizes are welcome. Free WiFi available. Half-priced drinks on Wednesdays until midnight.
All ages and sizes are welcome. Free WiFi available. Half-priced drinks on Wednesdays until midnight.
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: from 16:00
Weekend: Sat from 20:00; Sun from 18:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Betty F*** Bar
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Mulackstraße 13, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 39 votes
2019 Audience Awards
4 Star Winner
2020 Audience Awards
4 Star Winner
A small basement gay bar in Berlin Mitte, with themed-night fun and tranny entertainment. Very busy on weekends.
Nearest station: U: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Rosenthaler Platz
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: 20:00 - 03:00
Weekend: 20:00 - 05:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
FLAX
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Chodowieckistraße 41, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 9 votes
Popular with youngsters, FLAX is café & cocktail bar with house music. Regular themed nights with karaoke and happy hours.
Brunch buffet on Sundays from 10am-5pm. Closed on Mondays.
Brunch buffet on Sundays from 10am-5pm. Closed on Mondays.
Nearest station: S: Greifswalder Straße
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Bar
Karaoke
Music
Restaurant
The Coven
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Kleine Präsidentenstraße 3, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 19 votes
Stylish gay bar, designed by Berlin-based Architect, Thilo Reich, with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere.
The Coven serves a premium drinks and cocktails, with great music and friendly service. Located one of the most beautiful spots in Berlin Mitte, close to Berlin 'Dom', the Museum Island and Monbijou Park.
The Coven serves a premium drinks and cocktails, with great music and friendly service. Located one of the most beautiful spots in Berlin Mitte, close to Berlin 'Dom', the Museum Island and Monbijou Park.
Nearest station: S: Hackescher Markt
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Bar
Music
Marienhof
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Tomorrow: Saturday Night Fever - Every Saturday
Marienburger Straße 7, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 15 votes
2019 Audience Awards
4 Star Winner
2020 Audience Awards
4 Star Winner
Gay café, bar & lounge with a lively, club-like environment. Marienhof hosts regular parties and colourful events with DJ's.
Located in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg District. Busiest on Friday nights. Closed on Sundays.
Located in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg District. Busiest on Friday nights. Closed on Sundays.
Nearest station: U2: Senefelderplatz; Tram: Marienburger Straße, Hufelandstraße, Prenzlauer Allee
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music
Restaurant
Weekday: 19:00 - 03:00
Weekend: Sat 20:00 - 03:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Bar Saint Jean
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Today: Smoking Night - Every Friday
Steinstraße 21, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 23 votes
2024 Audience Awards
3 Star Winner
2020 Audience Awards
3 Star Winner
Opened in 2013, Bar Saint Jean is one of the most popular meeting places for gay men in Berlin-Mitte.
This small, underground, French-owned bar features simple, minimalist décor and specialises in high-end long drinks and cocktails. Hosts occasional DJ nights. Closed on Mondays.
This small, underground, French-owned bar features simple, minimalist décor and specialises in high-end long drinks and cocktails. Hosts occasional DJ nights. Closed on Mondays.
Nearest station: U: Rosenthaler Platz
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: Tue-Thu 19:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 21:00 - 03:00 / 02:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Schoppenstube - Closed
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Schönhauser Allee 44, Berlin, Germany
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Audience Rating
Based on 2 votes
Translated in English as 'beer pub', Schoppenstube is not only Berlin's oldest gay bar (1963) but also East Berlin's only gay bar until the 1980's. Located in the middle of Prenzlauer Berg, this friendly, local-feeling bar includes a cellar bar, hosts occasional parties and features dancing at weekends. U2, Tram M1, M10 and Night Bus N2: Eberswalder Straße
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music
Restaurant
Weekday: Mon closed; Tues from 21:00
Weekend: from 22:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
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