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⌖ Neukölln
THE FLOOR
StudioResidencyArt
⌁ At THE FLOOR
My independent artist residency and workspace. I open the windows for select slots to share the blueprints and say hello.
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A queer-run vegan Spanish tapas bar, friendly, loud and known for its plant-based cheeses. Hours supplied: Mon-Thu 5 PM-midnight, Fri-Sat 5 PM-2 AM, closed Sun.
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Pink, sparkly and one of a kind, this is a queer neighborhood bar on Weserstraße. Hours supplied: Mon-Thu 6 PM-2 AM, Fri-Sat 6 PM-3 AM, closed Sun.
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⌖ Neukölln
Tristesse
Queer barIndie music
⌁ 9 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by bike from THE FLOOR
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Crustier, anarchic and underground, with raw-brick walls and indie music. Hours supplied: daily from 7 PM until late.
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A queer-feminist bookshop and café celebrating radical independent publishing. Cute patootie, and a lovely daytime stop. Hours supplied: Mon-Fri 10 AM-7 PM, Sat 10 AM-6 PM, closed Sun.
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⌖ Neukölln
K-Fetisch
Community caféCollectiveSober-friendly
⌁ 13 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by bike from THE FLOOR
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A self-managed collective café and sober-friendly place for alternative organizing. Good at any time of day, with plenty of cool queer events that can run late. Check the current programme and hours.
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A queer-political café, radio booth and bar where local organizers meet. Hours supplied: Mon-Tue 9 AM-6 PM, Wed-Sat 9 AM-10 PM, closed Sun.
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An inclusive, retro-sports pub with hot dogs, microwave popcorn and queer karaoke nights. Check the current programme and hours.
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♫ Nightlife
Südblock
CommunityBarEvents
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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My favourite place for German food and fries in all of Berlin. It is also a community center and terrace bar at Kottbusser Tor, with collective events and drag quizzes. Check current hours and events.
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♫ Nightlife
Crack Bellmer
Music barClub nightFLINTA*
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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An electronic music bar on RAW grounds, home to Party Dyke Berlin's FLINTA* open-deck sessions. Hours supplied: daily from 7 PM until late.
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An intentional queer and trans club night focused on dancefloor healing. Check current listings for dates. Hours supplied: Thu-Sat from 11 PM until late.
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A must in Berlin, for sure. This inclusive 21+ karaoke venue near Warschauer Brücke has drag-led main-stage shows. Check current opening hours and events.
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♫ Nightlife
Roses Bar
Queer barCampNightlife
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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Roses has furry walls and is a night out you will have many stories from. A Kreuzberg camp icon lined with pink faux fur. Hours supplied: daily 9 PM-6 AM.
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♫ Nightlife
Möbel Olfe
Queer barCommunityNightlife
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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Queer chaos and proper dive-bar vibes at a lively queer institution known for packed neighborhood nights. Hours supplied: Tue-Sun 6 PM until late, closed Mon.
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♫ Nightlife
Himmelreich
Queer barWomen’s nightNightlife
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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A friendly Friedrichshain queer bar with a women's lounge night on Tuesdays. Hours supplied: daily from 4 PM until late.
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◉ Kreuzberg
C+ Bakery
Queer caféBakeryVeganCafé
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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A queer vegan bakery and café in Kreuzberg, known for cinnamon buns, handmade cakes and gluten-free bakes. Check current opening days and hours before visiting.
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◉ Kreuzberg
Stück Berlin
Queer barFLINTALesbian nightCocktails
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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A women-owned queer cocktail bar near Schlesisches Tor. Thursdays are a FLINTA-only night for the lesbian and queer community. Check its current listings for the programme.
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◉ Prenzlauer Berg
Tipsy Bear Berlin
Queer barPerformanceDragEvents
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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A queer bar and performance space with drag shows, games, social nights and DJs. Check its calendar for current events and timings.
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♫ Nightlife
Sisyphos
Electronic musicOutdoor clubNightlife
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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A large outdoor electronic music venue inside a former factory. Hours supplied: from Friday midnight through Monday morning.
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♫ Nightlife
KitKatClub
Electronic musicClubDress code
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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A well-known electronic music institution with strict theme and dress requirements. It is best on nights when queer collectives such as Gegen or Foreplay are playing.
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♫ Nightlife
Tresor
Electronic musicTechnoIndustrial history
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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A major electronic music institution with strict theme and dress requirements.
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The historic center of Schöneberg's gay bars, leather venues and LGBTQ+ community.
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◉ Spree
Holzmarkt
CultureFood & drinkRiverside
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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A riverside cultural village beside the Spree, with studios, bars, cafés and places to gather. Address: Holzmarktstraße 25.
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◉ Spree
Kater Blau
Electronic musicClubRiverside
⌁ Further across Berlin; open Directions for current transit time
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An electronic music club on the Holzmarkt grounds, beside the Spree. Address: Holzmarktstraße 25. Check its current programme and entry requirements.
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A neighbourhood yurt sauna in Kreuzberg. Check current sessions and booking information before going.
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An Indonesian-inspired day spa near Hauptbahnhof, with saunas, steam rooms, pools and a large sauna garden. Check current opening and booking details before going.
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A queer community sauna and event space at Mehringdamm 32, with sauna and steam areas and sessions for different communities. Check the event listing before going. The basement venue is only partially accessible.
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A community-based sexual health center for gay and bisexual men, trans and inter people. It offers HIV and STI testing, treatment and counseling. Book or check current opening details before visiting.