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Gay Bars in Berlin
Bärenhöhle
Monday-Friday 18:00 – 03:00;Saturday 20:00 – 03:00
Bear-friendly neighbourhood bar in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
Smoking bar.
bärenhöhle-berlin.de
@ Schönhauser Allee 90
Berlin 10439
U, S, Night busses: Schönhauser Allee
+49 30 4473 6553
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Betty F***
Monday-Thursday 20:00 – 03:00;Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 05:00
Small bar in Berlin-Mitte. Very busy on weekends.
bettyf.de
@ Mulackstraße 13
Berlin 10119
U: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Rosenthaler Platz
+49 163 4012863 (mobile)
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Blond
Daily 16:00/17:00 – 04:00
Straight-friendly cocktail lounge bar in Schöneberg. In good weather with popular street terrace. On Tuesday and Thursday karaoke.
blond.berlin
@ Motzstraße 28
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz, Victoria-Luise-Platz, Wittenbergplatz
+49 30 2769 0943
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Capture
Daily 18:00 – 02:00;Friday, Saturday till 03:00
Friendly, arty gay bar in Berlin-Friedrichshain, close to Boxhagener Platz.
instagram.com/capture_bar
@ Wühlischstraße 32
Berlin 10245
U: Frankfurter Tor, Samariters
Berlin has earned its stripes as one of the wonderful gay capitals of the world, with a huge Queer community, one-of-a-kind gender non-conforming bars and an attitude to existence 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 shift so quickly, it can be challenging to keep up with. But we’ve got you covered. Our Berlin scribe Nathan Ma knows this city enjoy 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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Berlin Gay Travel Guide 2025
Upcoming Events in Berlin
| 25 July 2025
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 20:00 @ KitKatClub (Köpenicker Straße 76/Brückenstraße)
-› instagram.com/piepshow_berlin
About Berlin and its gay life
Berlin's origins go back more than 780 years. In 1701 Berlin became the capital of the kingdom of Prussia and in 1871 of the German Empire. Although Prussia was ruled by a gay king from 1740 till 1786 (Fredrick II), Berlin's gay career started only hundred years later. In the 1920s (the ›Golden Twenties‹) Berlin was seen as the city with the most lively and advanced homosexual subculture in Europe. That, of course, ended after 1933 when Hitler and the Nazis were given power in Germany. (A memorial for gays persecuted by the Nazi regime was opened in Berlin in 2008, long overdue after more than 60 years.
After the end of World War II in 1945 and with the start of the cold war, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin (contr
Lex's Guide to Gender non-conforming Berlin Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars
Welcome to our city reference series! Berlin is renowned for its vibrant LGBTQ+ people 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 notable nightclubs in the world, Berghain/Panorama Prevent is a must-visit for anyone exploring Berlin's nightlife. Famous for its cutting-edge electronic music, industrial atmosphere, and anything-goes attitude, Berghain bids an unforgettable exposure for club-goers.
Berghain/Panorama Bar
Am Wriezener Bahnhof
10243 Berlin, Germany
2. SchwuZ
Located in Neukölln, SchwuZ is one of Berlin's oldest and most iconic LGBTQ+ venues. With multiple boogie floors, themed parties, and drag shows, SchwuZ offers something for everyone in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
SchwuZ
Rollbergstraße 26
12053 Berlin, Germany
3. KitKatClub
For those seeking a more alternative clubbing experience, KitKatClub is the place to be. Known for its hedonistic parties, fetish night