Berlin Gay Bars

Friendly gay bar and casual neighbourhood hangout. Fairly small inside but there’s a large seating area outside.

Blond attracts a mixed, young crowd. Open long hours, from breakfast to cocktails and beyond. Karaoke on Tuesday nights. Jukebox allows you to pick your favourite pop tunes.

metro : U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz

“Come as strangers, leave as friends” is the motto at Prinzknecht.

The large, brick-walled bar is popular with a slightly more mature men – an interesting mix of blue collar, showbiz and leather-friendly crowd.

Always busy the weekend. Located next to Club Connection and  Mutschmann’s.

metro : U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz

Located in the heart of Schöneberg’s gay district, HAFEN remains a trendy and popular gay landmark with regular events, parties and quiz shows.

Casual atmosphere and cool staff are among its selling points. The bar gets extra cult status for allegedly being visited by the real life Sally Bowles back in those days of cabaret.

metro : U: Nollendorfplatz

Located in the heart of Schöneberg, ToyBoy Bar used to be called ‘Blue Boy’ and supposedly once a favourite spot of the Pet Shop Boys.

The bar attracts a mixed crowd, usually younger than some of the other bars in this area.

metro : U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz

Friendly gay bar in Schöneberg gay district. The bartender is the DJ and customers can request songs. Music ranges from 80’s freestyle, German Schlager music and international hits.

Redgold1 is located around the corner from Axel Hotel Berlin.

metro : U: Wittenbergplatz

Gay café bar & lounge, located right next to the Nollendorfplatz train station. Popular with both locals and tourists. Great for pre-clubbing.

metro : U: Nollendorfplatz

Friendly music bar in the Schöneberg gay district. Pinocchio serves a range of beer, liquor and coffee.

A place to go if you are looking to rent a guy. Open daily from 2pm.

metro : U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz

“Where boys meet men and men meet boys.” TABASCO is one of the oldest gay bars in Berlin, with dark and seedy atmosphere.

The friendly staff and customers will get even friendlier if you pay them. Blond bar is located opposite. U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz

A cosy alternative to the loud gay bars in Berlin. We like the relaxed, warm atmosphere of Dreizehn (13).

This pub-style gay bar has plenty of beer, wine, spirits and more on offer. Old-fashioned in style, it does tend to attract a more mature guys. Happy hour 2pm-5pm, Monday to Friday only.

metro : U: Wittenbergplatz

For 40 years, Blue Boy Bar has been entertaining crowds with its loveable bar staff, cheap drinks and quirky interiors.

We like the fact that this bar is open 24 hours – you must stop by for a drink, no matter what time of day or night!

metro : U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz

Lively, smoking-friendly pub frequented by gays, lesbians and friends.

Cheap drinks and homemade cakes are worth coming for. Very popular in the summer months.

Local gay bar with dance floor and karaoke. Music ranges from German pop and Schlager. Happy hour every day.

Located 500 metres from KaDeWe department store. U: Nollendorfplatz

metro : U: Nollendorfplatz

Tramp’s is very much a friendly local gay hangout bar and one of the few that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days week.

Located in the Schöneberg gay village, a short walk from TOM’s Bar, Romeo & Romeo, etc.

Small, funky bar in Kreuzberg with a little stage for big personalities in drag who host dancing, karaoke and drag shows. Music at Rauschgold ranges from pop, Schlager to disco.

A fun, liberated place, and the drinks are inexpensive. Very popular on weekends. Mixed crowd. Located within easy reach of dance club SchwuZ.

metro : U: Mehringdamm

Camp drag bar that takes its pink fetish to the extreme with all the Barbie dolls interior decorations.

BarbieBar offers a very fun atmosphere and serves homemade cakes, cookies and cocktails. Closed on Sundays.

metro : U: Mehringdamm; Bus 19, N4,N46: Bergmannstraße

Cosy gay bar in Neuköln area, with special events such as drag performances, film screenings and art exhibits.

Half-priced drinks every Wednesday until midnight, and happy hour on weekends from 7pm-10pm. Closed Mondays, Sundays and in the winter months.

metro : U: Boddinstraße, Hermannplatz

Once an early 20th century furniture store, Möbel-Olfe offers a very hip bar experience with interesting decor designed by well-known contemporary Berlin artists.

The place draws an eclectic mix of crowd, but Thursdays are very gay and trendy. Drinks are inexpensive, and the music leans towards indie and alternative. Be warned; it gets very cramped and smokey.

Quirky vibe and friendly atmosphere. Closed on Mondays.

metro : U: Kottbusser Tor - enter on Dresdner Straße

This fun, lively bar in Berlin-Neuköln welcomes “kings, queens and criminal queers” of Berlin and beyond.

Silver Future serves drinks and food 7 days a week and hosts regular exhibitions about queer culture and LGBT-related events.

metro : U: Hermannplatz

Roses here aren’t red, they’re very pink! This is the campest gay bar in Kreuzberg with lots of fun and excitement.

Lively, mixed crowd with 80’s and 90’s music that wouldn’t work anywhere else. Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, packed at night. A favourite stop for pre- or post-clubbing. Located near Möbel-Olfe bar.

metro : U: Kottbusser Tor, Görlitzer Bahnhof; N29 Adalbertstraße, Oranienstraße

Popular show bar and LGBT venue. Meltier Sundström boasts an array of entertainment every week, from comedy nights to cabaret performers. Good food and drinks. Nice large terrace.

Check out their website for further details of forthcoming events.

metro : U: Mehringdamm

Cosy, friendly bar for bears and friends since 1999. Bärenhöhle plays a mix of pop music from the 1970’s onwards.

All ages and sizes are welcome. Free WiFi available. Half-priced drinks on Wednesdays until midnight.

A small basement gay bar in Berlin Mitte, with themed-night fun and tranny entertainment. Very busy on weekends.

metro : U: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Rosenthaler Platz

Popular with youngsters, FLAX is café & cocktail bar with house music. Regular themed nights with karaoke and happy hours.

Brunch buffet on Sundays from 10am-5pm. Closed on Mondays.

metro : S: Greifswalder Straße

Stylish gay bar, designed by Berlin-based Architect, Thilo Reich, with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere.

The Coven serves a premium drinks and cocktails, with great music and friendly service. Located one of the most beautiful spots in Berlin Mitte, close to Berlin ‘Dom’, the Museum Island and Monbijou Park.

metro : S: Hackescher Markt

Gay café, bar & lounge with a lively, club-like environment. Marienhof hosts regular parties and colourful events with DJ’s.

Located in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg District. Busiest on Friday nights. Closed on Sundays.

metro : U2: Senefelderplatz; Tram: Marienburger Straße, Hufelandstraße, Prenzlauer Allee

Opened in 2013, Bar Saint Jean is one of the most popular meeting places for gay men in Berlin-Mitte.

This small, underground, French-owned bar features simple, minimalist décor and specialises in high-end long drinks and cocktails. Hosts occasional DJ nights. Closed on Mondays.

metro : U: Rosenthaler Platz

Trendy gay/mixed bar in Prenzlauer Berg that serves great cocktails. Tourists, locals and expats are all welcome at PERLE.

Thursday night is the “International Night” where English is the primary language spoken. Closed on Mondays.

metro : U: Eberswalder; S: Prenzlauer Allee; trams: M1, M10