Nightlife in Berlin
Few cities can rival Berlin for nightlife: whether it's to be 1920s cabaret at the glitzy Friedrichstadtpalast, live jazz at Quasimodo in Charlottenburg or all-night clubbing to techno at industrial-style Berghain in Friedrichshain. Kreuzberg appeals to a young crowd with laid-back beer gardens like Heinz Minki, retro lounges, and basement cocktail bars like Bar Nou. Bars often open until 2am, clubs 5am.
Bars
Expand all1. Heinz Minki - Relaxed beer garden
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A laid-back enclave in über-cool Kreuzberg, Heinz Minki appeals to a young, fun-loving crowd. Shaded by fruit trees and vines, the overgrown garden is a big draw in summer. The retro-style lounge hosts events from concerts to table-football tournaments.E-mail this item
Address
3, Vor dem Schlesischen Tor, Berlin 10997
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 6953 3766
2. Reingold - 1930s lounge
Show more Situated in a hip corner of Mitte, Reingold is a decadent 1930s lounge that draws a see-and-be-seen crowd. Walls resembling liquid gold and leather club chairs flank the elongated bar, where beautiful people sip cocktails and sway to Latin tunes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11, Novalisstrasse, Berlin 10115
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 2838 7676
3. Bar Nou - Underground cocktails
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Young urbanites step down to Bar Nou, a basement lounge in lively Kreuzberg. Crimson carpets, soft lighting and floor cushions set the scene. The bar staff are expert mixologists; signature cocktails include Shaolin Iced Tea and the zingy Vanilla Grapes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
104, Bergmannstrasse, Berlin 10961
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 7407 3050
4. Kunstliche BEATmung - Retro scarlet bar
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Kunstliche BEATmung means 'artificial breathing' and the reason why becomes clear upon entering this quirky Friedrichshain haunt. Blood-red walls and a tunnel shaped like a windpipe are accentuated by 1960s swirls and retro lighting. Disco and drum 'n' bass dominate the decks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
20, Simon-Dach-Strasse, Berlin 10245
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 7022 0472
5. Gainsbourg - Arty American bar
Show morePopular with an arty crowd, Gainsbourg is an intimate American bar in Charlottenburg. Brooding portraits of French singer Serge Gainsbourg beam down from the panelled walls. Signature cocktails include Brigitte Bardot, a sweet concoction of bourbon, egg-yolk and brandy.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
5, Savignyplatz, Berlin 10623
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 313 7464
6. Newton Bar - Martinis and supermodels
Show moreHelmut Newton's black-and-white shots of nude supermodels grace the chic Newton Bar in Berlin Mitte. Sidle up to the crescent-shaped bar for a famous martini cocktail, or recline in a maroon club chair to mingle with the well-heeled crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
57, Charlottenstrasse, Berlin 10117
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 2029 540
Clubs
Expand all7. Berghain - Techno power plant
Show moreOften hailed the best club in the world, Berghain in Friedrichshain certainly takes some beating. Housed in a former industrial warehouse, this techno temple keeps hardcore clubbers on the dance floor till breakfast. Don't bother arriving before midnight.Show this on mapE-mail this item
8. Roter Salon - Cool and casual clubbing
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Extravagant in looks and bohemian in attitude, Roter Salon is the right place for a colourful night in Berlin's east. Drink inexpensive beer and dance to a mix of music, from Brit pop and drum & bass to northern soul.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
an der Volksbühne, Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Berlin 10178
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 240 65 603
9. Watergate - Riverfront clubbing
Show moreClubbers rave about trendy Watergate in Kreuzberg. Glass walls overlooking the River Spree and a starkly minimalist decor give the club its edge. Some of the world's top DJs regularly spin drum 'n' bass and house beats for a young, energetic crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
49, Falckensteinstrasse, Berlin 10997
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 6128 0396
10. Sage Club - Dancing in the arches
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The ultra-cool Sage Club in Berlin Mitte is worth dressing up for. Housed in an underground station, it appeals to serious clubbers with three dance floors, a rooftop pool and a bass-loaded sound system pumping out techno, house and rock.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
76, Köpenickerstrasse, Berlin 10179
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 2789 830
Entertainment
Expand all11. Quasimodo - Basement jazz
Show moreBerlin's oldest and best-known jazz club, Quasimodo brings an eclectic line-up of live jazz, blues and rock music to Charlottenburg. The moody basement den is packed to the rafters most nights. Get there before 10pm, when performances begin.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
12A, Kantstrasse, Berlin 10623
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 312 8086
12. Bar Jeder Vernunft - Life is a cabaret
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Bar Jeder Vernunft in Charlottenburg is a flashback to Berlin in the heady 1920s, with a decadent interior and superb comedy and chanson line-up. It is also the home of the legendary Mirror Tent that sparkled in Oscar-winning film Cabaret.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
24, Schaperstrasse, Berlin 10719
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 883 1582
13. Komische Oper - Avant-garde opera
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Celebrated for its innovative take on classic productions, Komische Oper brings a vibrant mix of avant-garde opera, ballet and musical theatre to Berlin Mitte. The opulent interior is equally impressive, adorned with crimson velvet, stucco and chandeliers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
55-57, Behrenstrasse, Berlin 10117
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 4799 7400
14. State Opera House in the Schiller Theatre - Classical highs
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Berlin's most revered State Opera House is at home in the Schiller Theatre, reconstructed in the 1950s in Charlottenburg. Behind its curved, glass façade a first-rate repertoire fills the auditorium. Book tickets early when conductor Daniel Barenboim is in the pit.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
110, Bismarckstraße, Berlin 10625
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 20 35 4555
15. Friedrichstadtpalast - Glittering revue theatre
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The undisputed cabaret king in Mitte, Friedrichstadtpalast catapults audiences back to the Berlin of the roaring twenties. Shows are a feast for the senses with leggy showgirls, sparkly costumes and spectacular acts from singers to jugglers, acrobats and musicians.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
107 Friedrichstrasse, Berlin 10117
Telephone
+49 (0) 30 2326 2326
