Berlin
Where the night never really ends
Schöneberg, around Nollendorfplatz, has been Berlin's queer neighborhood for generations, while Kreuzberg and Neukölln bring a younger, alternative scene. Berlin is known for long club nights and a relaxed, come-as-you-are spirit.
Cover photo: Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke · Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke
Editor's picks
Six places to start in Berlin01Monster Ronson's Ichiban KaraokeMonster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke
Bars · Warschauer Str. 34, 10243 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany
02Möbel OlfeMöbel Olfe
Bars · Reichenberger Str. 177, 10999 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany
03BKA-TheaterBKA-Theater
Bars · Mehringdamm 34, 10961 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany
04Bar Zum schmutzigen HobbyBar Zum schmutzigen Hobby
Bars · Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany
05BLOND Cocktail BarBLOND Cocktail Bar
Bars · Motzstraße 28, 10777 Berlin, Germany
06TheCoven BarTheCoven Bar
Bars · Kleine Präsidentenstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
LGBTQ+ bars, clubs and queer places in Berlin
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Where is the gay area in Berlin?
Schöneberg, around Nollendorfplatz, has been Berlin's queer neighborhood for generations, while Kreuzberg and Neukölln bring a younger, alternative scene. Berlin is known for long club nights and a relaxed, come-as-you-are spirit.
How can I meet LGBTQ+ people in Berlin?
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