6 of the best gay bars in Berlin

Exploring Berlin and eager to discover the best queer venues in the city? No matter if you're a local or just visiting, Berlin offers a vibrant array of LGBTQIA+ spots where you can truly be yourself.

Here, we've curated a list of some of our top LGBTQIA+ bars, to accompany the usual recommendations of Berlin's most famed queer-friendly spots (e.g Berghain, KitKat Club and Schwuz).  Whether you're in the mood for a cozy drink in a historic bar or an energetic night out with drag shows and happy hour cocktails, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy Berlin's diverse queer scene.

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Monster Ronson’s Ichiban Karaoke  

What's queerer than karaoke? Nothing, that's what.

While not explicitly an LGBTQ+ venue, this space is seen as a bit of a haven, known for reasonably priced drinks and friendly staff for regular doses of live entertainment, drag and more on Monster Ronson's stage.

Warschauer Str. 34, 10243 Berlin

Silverfuture

The watering hole for self-professed 'Kings, Queens & Criminal Queers', Berlin-Neuköln's Silver Future is your go-to of you're after cocktails and decent whisky, along with a side-serving of silliness, cinematic showcases, and themed soirées. Open six days a week, and serves food alongside criminally good drinks (see what we did there).

Weserstr. 206, 12047 Berlin

Zum Schmutzigen Hobby 

OK, so, Zum Schmutzigen Hobby is both a bar and a club (best of both worlds, right?). It's a favourite of some Berlin's queer it-crowd, but don't let that intimidate you; it's a seriously welcoming and all-embracing environment. The name translates literally to 'to the dirty hobby'... make of that what you will...

Revaler Straße 99, 10245, Berlin

Neues Ufer 

It was made famous by the one, the only, David Bowie himself - but this spot has so much more to offer Punters, especially those looking for a little history.

The bar was established in the early seventies (under the name of Anderes Ufer), making it one of Berlin's longest-running queer haunts. Satisfying both the requirements for drinks in a sparkling atmosphere but also chill coffees in the afternoon, this spot is well and truly a third space for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ficken 3000  

You'll find the legendary Ficken (and its notorious entrance buzzer) on Urbanstrasse, but quick heads up; many of the clientele at Ficken are people with a mission (and that mission is sheer, complete hedonsim). In other words, this bar's a pretty famous cruising bar, so prepare for the (consensual) night of your life, if that's what you're after...

Möbel Olfe  

Is it just us, or do you rarely get a queer spot with incredible attention to detail when it comes to the beers? Enter: Möbel Olfe, with its excellent curation of beverages sure to suit all tastebuds across the LGTBQIA community (along with the students, artists and allies who also enjoy the space).

Oh, and it's sandwiched between some excelent late night snack spots, so rest assured you'll be sorted for your post-dancing refuelling, too...

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