Gay berlin bars

Berlin has earned its stripes as one of the amazing gay capitals of the world, with a huge Gay community, one-of-a-kind gender non-conforming bars and an attitude to experience that encourages inhabitants to be whoever they please. Over time, this has lent itself to a ton of fantastic club nights, bars and saunas, and new venues are popping up all the time. 

Berlin is a capital that is always moving forward, often at a lightning pace. Things transfer so quickly, it can be complicated to keep up with. But we’ve got you covered. Our Berlin author Nathan Ma knows this city love the back of his hand, and has handpicked the best LGBTQ+ spots all over the city for cocktails, dancing and a lot of lgbtq+ joy. Here’s our picks of the best. 

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Gay Bars in Berlin

Bärenhöhle

Monday-Friday  – ;Saturday  – 

Bear-friendly neighbourhood bar in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
Smoking bar.

@ Schönhauser Allee 90
Berlin

U, S, Night busses: Schönhauser Allee

+49 30

Betty F***

Monday-Thursday  – ;Friday, Saturday  – 

Small bar in Berlin-Mitte. Very busy on weekends.

@ Mulackstraße 13
Berlin

U: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Rosenthaler Platz

+49 (mobile)

Blond

Daily / – 

Straight-friendly cocktail lounge bar in Schöneberg. In good weather with well-liked street terrace. On Tuesday and Thursday karaoke.

@ Motzstraße 28
Berlin

U: Nollendorfplatz, Victoria-Luise-Platz, Wittenbergplatz

+49 30

Capture

Daily  – ;Friday, Saturday till

Friendly, arty gay bar in Berlin-Friedrichshain, close to Boxhagener Platz.

@ Wühlischstraße 32
Berlin

U: Frankfurter Tor, Samariterstraße

Der neue Oldtimer

Daily / – /

Traditional, camp bar in Berlin-

Lex's Guide to Queer Berlin Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars

Welcome to our city instruction series! Berlin is esteemed for its vibrant Queer community and diverse nightlife scene. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are some of the best queer-friendly bars and clubs in the German capital.

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1. Berghain/Panorama Bar

Arguably one of the most famous nightclubs in the world, Berghain/Panorama Bar is a must-visit for anyone exploring Berlin's nightlife. Known for its cutting-edge electronic music, industrial atmosphere, and anything-goes attitude, Berghain offers an imprinted experience for club-goers.

Berghain/Panorama Bar

Am Wriezener Bahnhof

Berlin, Germany

2. SchwuZ

Located in Neukölln, SchwuZ is one of Berlin's oldest and most iconic LGBTQ+ venues. With multiple dance floors, themed parties, and drag shows, SchwuZ offers something for everyone in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

SchwuZ

Rollbergstraße 26

Berlin, Germany

3. KitKatClub

For those searching a more alternative clubbing

Berlin Gay Travel Guide

Upcoming Events in Berlin

&#;  25 July

PiepShow Party: monthly Techno party for queers and friends. This Friday with DJ Chris Bekker, Tim Hagemann and Juan Del Chambo, among others.
Dresscode: sporty, kinky, creative, not casual nor street clothes.
From @ KitKatClub (Köpenicker Straße 76/Brückenstraße)

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About Berlin and its gay life

Berlin's origins go back more than years. In Berlin became the capital of the kingdom of Prussia and in of the German Empire. Although Prussia was governed by a gay king from till (Fredrick II), Berlin's homosexual career started only hundred years later. In the s (the ›Golden Twenties‹) Berlin was seen as the city with the most lively and advanced gay subculture in Europe. That, of course, ended after  when Hitler and the Nazis were given authority in Germany. (A memorial for gays persecuted by the Nazi regime was opened in Berlin in , long overdue after more than 60 years.

After the end of Planet War II in and with the start of the frigid war, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin (co