Gay Berlin

Berlin Gay Bars

Subversive and very liberal, Berlin is one of the world's best cities for gay bars and clubs.

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

Schöneberg

HAFEN
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Motzstraße 19, Berlin, Germany

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4
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Based on 25 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.

Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz

Features:
Bar
Music

Weekday: 20:00 - 04:00

Weekend: 20:00 - 04:00

Last updated on: 18-Feb-2024

Blond
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Motzstraße 28, 10777 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany

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Based on 23 votes

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5 Star Winner

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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.

Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz

Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Karaoke
Music
Restaurant

Weekday: 15:00 - 04:00

Weekend: 15:00 - 04:00

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Heile Welt
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Motzstraße 5, Berlin, Germany

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3.5
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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.

Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz

Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music

Weekday: 20:00 - 03:00

Weekend: 20:00 - 03:00

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Prinzknecht
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Fuggerstraße 33, Berlin, Germany

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3.9
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Based on 49 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.

Nearest station: U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz

Features:
Bar
Cruise / Fetish
Dark Room
Internet Access
Music

Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 15:00 - 02:00; Fri: 15:00 - 03:00

Weekend: Sat: 15:00 - 03:00; Sun: 15:00 - 02:00

Last updated on: 15-Mar-2024

TABASCO Bar
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Fuggerstraße 3, Berlin, Germany

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3.6
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Based on 36 votes

"Where boys meet men and men meet boys." TABASCO is one of the oldest gay bars in Berlin. 

Inside, you'll find a host of friendly and welcoming staff, as well as friendly customers. Perfect as a bar-hopping stop since Tabasco is located just opposite Blond bar.

Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz

Features:
Bar
Music

Weekday: 6pm - 3am

Weekend: 6pm - 3am

Last updated on: 10-Nov-2023

Dreizehn
Today: Happy Hour 2pm-5pm - Every Monday
Tomorrow: Happy Hour 2pm-5pm - Every Tuesday
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Welserstraße 27, Berlin, Germany

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4.1
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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.

Nearest station: U: Wittenbergplatz

Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Weekday: 14:00 - late

Weekend: 14:00 - late

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

K6
Today: Happy Hour, 2pm-3pm - Every Monday
Tomorrow: Happy Hour, 2pm-3pm - Every Tuesday
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Kleiststraße 6, Berlin, Germany

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2.8
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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.

Nearest station: U: Nollendorfplatz

Features:
Bar
Dancing
Karaoke
Music

Weekday: Mon-Fri: 14:00 - 01:00

Weekend: Sat: 14:00 - 01:00; Sun: 12:00 - 01:00

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Tramp's
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Eisenacher Straße 6, Berlin, Germany

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3.6
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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.

Features:
Bar
Music

Weekday: 24 hours

Weekend: 24 hours

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Cafe Neues Ufer
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Hauptstraße 157, Berlin, Germany

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3
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Based on 2 votes

Cafe 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.

 

Weekday: Closed

Weekend: Saturday: 5pm - 12am; Sunday: Closed

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke
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Warschauer Str. 34, Berlin, Germany

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2.5
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Based on 2 votes

Monster 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.

Weekday: Mob-Thurs: 6pm - 4am

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 6pm - 6am Sun: 6pm - 4am

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Bar Zum Schmutzigen Hobby
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Revaler Str. 99, Berlin, Germany

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3
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Based on 1 votes

Bar 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.

 

Weekday: Mon-Tue: CLOSED; Wed-Thurs: 8 PM - 2 AM

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 9 PM - 6 AM; Sun: CLOSED

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Curly Bar
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Adolfstraße 17, Berlin, Germany

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3.5
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Based on 4 votes

Curly Bar is a gay cafe and bar that used to exhibit works of up-and-coming queer artists, as well as host various events including a queer knitting club. 

The bar closed in September of 2022, but reopened after 11 months on August 2023. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, perfect for grabbing a nightcap. 

 

Weekday: Mon-Tue: Closed; Wed-Thur: 6pm - 1am

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 6pm - 3am; Sun: 4pm - 10pm

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Privatleben Bar
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Rhinower Str. 12, Berlin, Germany

3.5
Audience Rating

Based on 2 votes

Cocktails fixed up in a snug, red-hued space with a hip vibe & sidewalk seating. Everybody is welcome.

Weekday: Mon: 6pm - 1am; Tue: CLOSED; Wed-Thurs: 6pm - 1am

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 6pm - 3am

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Der Neue Oldtimer
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Lietzenburger Straße, 10789 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany

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Der Neue Oldtimer is located north of Fuggerstraße, right at the edge of Berlin's gay Schöneberg district. The quaint bar opened in 1987 and has been serving free-flowing drinks and excellent hospitality for over 30 years.

With great music and ambience, it's a perfect place for a nightcap.

Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 16:00 - 3:00

Weekend: Fri-Sat: 14:00 - 5:00; Sun: 4:00 - 3:00

Last updated on: 7-Sep-2023

Kreuzberg & Friedrichshain

Capture Bar
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Wühlischstraße 32, Berlin, Germany

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Based on 2 votes

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.

Weekday: 6pm - 3am

Weekend: 6pm - 3am

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Rauschgold
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Mehringdamm 62, Berlin, Germany

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3.6
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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.

Nearest station: U: Mehringdamm

Features:
Bar
Karaoke
Music

Weekday: 20:00 - 04:00

Weekend: 20:00 - 04:00

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

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 and Mondays.

Nearest station: U: Mehringdamm; Bus 19, N4,N46: Bergmannstraße

Features:
Bar
Music

Weekday: Mon: Closed; Tue-Fri: 14:00 - 00:00

Weekend: Sat: 14:00 - 03:00; Sun: Closed

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Möbel-Olfe
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Reichenberger Straße 177, Berlin, Germany

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2.9
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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. On Fridays, Olfe opens its doors for trans and non-binary guests. 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

Features:
Bar
Music

Weekday: Tue-Fri 18:00 - 03:00

Weekend: 18:00 - 03:00

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Silver Future
Today: Venus Boys - Drag - Every Monday
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Weserstraße 206, Berlin, Germany

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3.5
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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 6 days a week and hosts regular exhibitions about queer culture and LGBT-related events.

Nearest station: U: Hermannplatz

Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 17:00 - 02:00; Fri:17:00 - 03:00

Weekend: Sat: 17:00 - 03:00; Sun: Closed

Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

Roses Bar
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Oranienstraße 187, Berlin, Germany

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3
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Based on 22 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.

Nearest station: U: Kottbusser Tor, Görlitzer Bahnhof; N29 Adalbertstraße, Oranienstraße

Features:
Bar
Music

Weekday: 21.30 - 06.00

Weekend: 21.30 - 06.00

Last updated on: 24-Sep-2023

    Melitta Sundström
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    Mehringdamm 61, Berlin, Germany

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    3.3
    Audience Rating

    Based on 3 votes

    Popular show bar & LGBT venue. Melitta Sundström boasts an array of entertainment every week, from comedy nights to cabaret performers. Good food and drinks that can be enjoyed on the ice large terrace.

    Check out their website for further details of forthcoming events.

    Nearest station: U: Mehringdamm

    Features:
    Bar
    Cafe
    Dancing
    Karaoke
    Live music
    Music
    Restaurant

    Weekday: Mon: Closed; Tue-Thurs: 17:00 - 02:00; Fri: 17:00 - 03:30

    Weekend: Sat: 17:00 - 03:30; Sun: 17:00 - 02:00

    Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

    Prenzlauer Berg & Berlin Mitte

      Bärenhöhle
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      Schönhauser Allee 90, Berlin, Germany

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      3.6
      Audience Rating

      Based on 19 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.

      Features:
      Bar
      Music

      Weekday: Mon-Fri: 6 PM - 3 AM

      Weekend: Sat: 8 PM - 3 AM; Sun: Closed

      Last updated on: 16-Mar-2024

      Betty F*** Bar
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      Mulackstraße 13, Berlin, Germany

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      3.2
      Audience Rating

      Based on 39 votes

      2019 Audience Awards
      2019 Audience Awards

      4 Star Winner

      2020 Audience Awards
      2020 Audience Awards

      4 Star Winner

      A small basement gay bar in Berlin Mitte, with themed nights, DJ sets, and other live entertainment. Very busy on weekends.

      Nearest station: U: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Rosenthaler Platz

      Features:
      Bar
      Music

      Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 20:00 - 03:00

      Weekend: Fri-Sat: 20:00 - 05:00

      Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

      FLAX
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      Chodowieckistraße 41, Berlin, Germany

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      3.2
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      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.

      Nearest station: S: Greifswalder Straße

      Features:
      Bar
      Karaoke
      Music
      Restaurant

      Weekday: 18:00 - 04:00

      Weekend: 18:00 - 04:00

      Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

      The Coven
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      Kleine Präsidentenstraße 3, Berlin, Germany

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      4.3
      Audience Rating

      Based on 20 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.

      Nearest station: S: Hackescher Markt

      Features:
      Bar
      Music

      Weekday: Mon: Closed; Tue-Fri: 19:00 - 2:00

      Weekend: Sat: 19:00 - 2:00; Sun: Closed

      Last updated on: 16-Nov-2023

      Marienhof
      Tomorrow: Long Drink Discounts - Every Tuesday
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      Marienburger Straße 7, Berlin, Germany

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      3.3
      Audience Rating

      Based on 15 votes

      2019 Audience Awards
      2019 Audience Awards

      4 Star Winner

      2020 Audience Awards
      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.

      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: 8-Aug-2023

      Bar Saint Jean
      Tomorrow: Apéro, 7pm-9pm - Every Tuesday
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      Ziegelstraße 29, 10117 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany

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      3.7
      Audience Rating

      Based on 23 votes

      2019 Audience Awards
      2019 Audience Awards

      3 Star Winner

      2020 Audience Awards
      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.

      Nearest station: U: Rosenthaler Platz

      Features:
      Bar
      Music

      Weekday: Mon: Closed; Tue-Thu 19:00 - 02:00; Fri: 20:00 - 3:00

      Weekend: Sat: 20:00 - 3:00; Sun: Closed

      Last updated on: 5-Sep-2023

      Schoppenstube - Closed
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      Schönhauser Allee 44, Berlin, Germany

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      3.5
      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: 8-Aug-2023

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