Nightlife in Neukölln

Neukölln is where young, creative Berlin goes out. This is bar country - dive bars and cocktail spots packed shoulder to shoulder, rooftop terraces, natural-wine rooms and late-night falafel to soak it all up. Less about big clubs, more about drifting from one great little venue to the next, it’s the perfect neighborhood for an easygoing crawl.

Key takeaways

• Neukölln has Berlin’s most vibrant, creative bar scene.
• More about bars and small venues than warehouse clubs.
• Rooftops like Klunkerkranich are local institutions.
• The crowd is young, international and up for it.
• Excellent value and highly walkable.

The scene

The streets around Weserstrasse and the Reuterkiez are wall-to-wall bars, from grungy dives to inventive cocktail rooms. Klunkerkranich, a rooftop bar above a parking garage, is a must for sunset drinks with a skyline view. Small clubs and party spaces round out the mix, and the whole neighborhood is best explored on foot.

An easy night out

Neukölln is made for wandering - no cover charges, cheap drinks and somewhere new around every corner. It’s one of the best-value nights in the city.

Where to stay

Book a hotel in Neukölln to be steps from the action, and check the genre guide for more.