Berlin clubs & bars
22 editorial guides to Berlin nightlife, sorted by sound and neighborhood. Each one names real venues with door policy, dress code and the music you'll hear.
By sound & genre13 guides
Techno, house, jazz, hip-hop, live music — every sound has its own addresses in Berlin.
24/7 Clubs in Berlin
Party around the clock: the Berlin clubs that open Friday night and don't close until Monday.
After-Hours Clubs in Berlin
When other cities call it a night, Berlin keeps going. The after-hours clubs where the weekend rolls into Sunday and Monday.
Alternative Clubs in Berlin
Subculture, DIY and offbeat floors: the raw, experimental side of Berlin nightlife away from the mainstream.
Cocktail Bars in Berlin
From hidden speakeasies to rooftop bars: Berlin's best rooms for a serious cocktail.
Electronic Music in Berlin
Beyond techno: where to hear house, minimal and electro on Berlin's biggest and best dance floors.
Exclusive Clubs & Lounges in Berlin
Guest lists, table service and champagne: Berlin's upscale, dressed-up side of the night.
Hip-Hop & Rap Clubs in Berlin
Trap, old-school and Afrobeats: the Berlin clubs and nights where the bass hits hardest.
Jazz & Blues Clubs in Berlin
Live sets, small stages and cocktails: Berlin's best jazz and blues clubs for an intimate night out.
LGBTQ+ Clubs in Berlin
Queer clubs and safe spaces for everyone: Berlin's world-famous LGBTQ+ nightlife.
Live Music in Berlin
Music bars and stages for indie, rock and singer-songwriters: where to hear live bands in Berlin.
Open-Air Clubs in Berlin
Riverbanks, gardens and rooftops: where to dance under open skies in Berlin when the weather turns warm.
Student Nightlife in Berlin
Party on a budget: cheap clubs, student nights and low-cover parties across Berlin.
Techno Clubs in Berlin
The most famous techno clubs in Berlin at a glance: what makes each one special, the music styles and tips for getting in.
By neighborhood9 guides
From Friedrichshain to Charlottenburg — where the night actually happens in each Kiez.
Nightlife in Charlottenburg
Charlottenburg is elegant West Berlin: jazz clubs, cocktail lounges and a more grown-up night out.
Nightlife in Friedrichshain
Friedrichshain is the heart of Berlin nightlife: from the techno temple Berghain to Kater Blau and alternative About Blank.
Nightlife in Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg is Berlin's counterculture heart: live music, canal-side bars and legendary venues that never sleep.
Nightlife in Mitte
Mitte is Berlin's central district, where history meets nightlife: from Tresor to cocktail bars and hidden speakeasies.
Nightlife in Neukölln
Neukölln is Berlin's most creative bar scene: dive bars, rooftops and late-night spots for an easygoing crawl.
Nightlife in Prenzlauer Berg
Prenzlauer Berg offers a gentler night out: relaxed wine bars, cocktail spots and cozy pubs among beautiful pre-war streets.
Nightlife in Schöneberg
Schöneberg is the historic heart of Berlin's queer nightlife, around Nollendorfplatz, with classic bars and welcoming clubs.
Nightlife in Tempelhof
Tempelhof comes alive in summer: open-air parties and events around the former airfield, with Kreuzberg's clubs close by.
Nightlife in Wedding
Wedding is Berlin's emerging nightlife frontier: project spaces, off-radar venues and low-cover parties away from the crowds.