Berlin Gay Bars

Cool smoking bar at Kottbusser Tor with a small outdoor terrace. Slightly hidden away in a 1970s shopping arcade, but warm and friendly when you get there. The crowd is mostly of locals in their 20s and 30s. Look for the large "HOMO Bar" sign in the window!

Himmelreich has been flying the queer flag in Friedrichshain for years, combining a relaxed neighbourhood bar with a lively programme of LGBTQ+ events. Inside it’s warm and informal, while the tables outside on Simon-Dach-Straße are particularly popular when Berlin’s weather cooperates. Pride events, Eurovision nights and community gatherings all feature in the mix. The location fills an important gap between GayMapper’s other Friedrichshain venues. Ashoor is a short walk away on Wühlischstraße, with Grosse Freiheit 114 and Zum Schmutzigen Hobby also easily reached around the wider Friedrichshain nightlife area. Expect a genuinely mixed LGBTQ+ crowd — gay men, lesbians, trans guests, friends and plenty of local regulars.

Here you can enjoy yourselves at more than 300 adult play parties and on over 50 open days (on Mondays) a year. On two floors we offer you air-conditioned bar, lounge with big video screen and playing areas plus one of the biggest and finest darkrooms in Berlin, including St. Andrew's cross, video cabins, gynecological examination chair and sling.

Grosse Freiheit 114 is a cozy yet playful gay bar in Berlin that mixes relaxed pub vibes with a cheeky cruising side. The nautical décor gives it character, while the dark rooms and cabins add to the fun for those looking to explore. Drinks are well-priced, the staff are welcoming, and the crowd is friendly and down-to-earth, making it easy to meet people. Open late, it’s a spot where you can start with a chat over a beer and let the night unfold naturally.

The place to be in Berlin for all kinds of Gay Fetish. This cruising bar is strictly for gay men only.Leather / Rubber / Worker / Skin / Boots / Braces / Sportswear / Pigs / Master / Slave / Uniform / Army / Biker. Jeans only in combination with full skin gear, i.e. bleached, polo, bald or zero-copped.NO cologneNO slippers or fashion shoes.NO nazi stuff or right wing signs.

We are waiting for you: about 500m from the KaDeWe with a large beer garden in the middle of the Motz / Eisenacher-Kiez with dance floor, Music from pop to more pop. Can get quite smoky, poplar with older locals.

A long established bar, popular with an older, arty clientele. It has a very cosy feeling, like being in someone's front room. Check out if there are any shows on when you are visiting Berlin. This is a very different venue from other gay bars in the city.

Scheune in Schöneberg is a long-standing favorite in Berlin’s gay nightlife, especially for those who enjoy a more adventurous night out. The bar has a relaxed, no-frills vibe and is spread across several floors, with a big bar area, dark rooms, cabins, and play spaces to explore. It’s less about the music and more about the fun, attracting a lively, easygoing, and open-minded crowd. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and playful spirit, Scheune has become a classic spot to meet, mingle, and enjoy Berlin’s uninhibited nightlife.

We are a club of adult men (founded on September 6, 1996), who enjoy and foster innovative play. We believe that good play requires responsibility and mutual respect, as well as practice, experience and a place to experiment. We are the leading club in Germany for all varieties of SM, in particular flagellation. We receive visitors from all parts of Europe and the world who wish to practice or learn about the art of spanking for pleasure. In our clubrooms you will find all age groups, a definite enrichment for our "play sessions". It is our intention to be a counterbalance to the commercialized scene and we attach importance to time, room, and a stimulating atmosphere at reasonable cost. We try to be of assistance to our members and visitors with their questions and problems. We boost consciousness for the various forms of sexuality among adults and are involved in projects to educate the general public in order to prevent social isolation and sexual violence. We condone an imaginative, positive and responsible attitude towards sexuality.Therefore we look forward to men of all ages, their curiosity and their experience. What's more we always welcome every dress code. Don't worry, you won't escape unnoticed.

Bull is famous for its 24 hour cruising, and you should always find someone to have fun with. A sling area and videos playing in the bar, this isn't the place you'd choose for a quiet drink. Gets busier after midnight when the crowd has moved on from other bars.

Sux Bar in Neukölln is a super chill, cozy queer spot with a relaxed basement vibe. You can grab affordable drinks, hang out, and chat with friendly locals and visitors alike. There’s even a foosball table for some playful competition. The music is a fun mix of chill and upbeat tracks, setting the perfect mood for a night out. With its welcoming, inclusive crowd, Sux Bar is ideal for meeting new people, unwinding, or just enjoying a laid-back evening in Berlin’s queer scene.

Melitta Sundström is one of those old-school Berlin queer institutions that works just as well for coffee and cake as it does for drinks later in the evening. The characterful café-bar has indoor and outdoor seating, a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere and occasional cultural events, attracting a broad mix rather than one narrowly defined gay crowd. You’re right on Mehringdamm in Kreuzberg, with Rauschgold directly across the road and BarbieBar further along the same street, so it’s an easy addition to a queer bar crawl through this part of the city. Expect gay and lesbian regulars, local friends and a generally mixed, unpretentious crowd, especially earlier in the evening.

Beautiful and welcoming bar for everyone. Music indoors is not too loud and perfect for conversations and the interior strikes a pose in a retro lounge design. The crowd tends to be youngish in the bar. Great cocktail list and selection of spirits.

Curly Bar is a cosy, friendly queer cafe in Berlin's Wedding district, where barista coffee with cake and tapas are offered. The venue is smaller, but perfect for drinks and chit-chat with friends. It's known for its welcoming atmosphere and as a space for various LGBTQIA+ events and activities.

Romeo and Romeo is a friendly place to have coffee and cake. They offer free WIFI and is a good place to start your day in Schßneberg. The cafe is popular during summers and good for hanging out and watching people.

Small, smoky place with friendly bartenders were you get in touch with other guests quickly. Often popular later in the evening as people move on from other nearby bars to see if they can make some late night connections.

The Lab-Oratory is not made for vulnerable souls. Every night has a different theme, almost always with a certain fetish (sport clothes, leather, yellow, etc). Only on friday nights there is no dress code and everyone can wear (or not) what he wants to. In the magnificent, industrial setting men (women are not allowed) can do what they want with each other. In the weekends you can often enter the Berghain at a reduced rate. Please mind: the doors only open two hours, to make sure that the number of visitors isn't spread out too much throughout the night.

Great place to get a drink and chill out with friends. Occasionally they offer German schlager music events hosted by drag queens. This bar gets busy on weekends, with crowds spilling into the street, so come early if you want a seat.

The Marienhof is one of the best known and most popular bars in Berlin Prenslauer Berg. The ambience, the personal atmosphere and the central location make it so unique in Berlin. There is always something going on here Tuesday to Saturday ... (sometimes earlier, sometimes later) We enrich the Berlin nightlife with a hot address that has more to offer than moderate drink prices and seeing - and - being seen.

KREUZWERK represents a newer side of Berlin’s queer club culture, with an industrial Kreuzberg setting and a programme built around underground electronic music, queer collectives and FLINTA-centred events. Nights vary considerably, from straightforward dance parties to sex-positive and more experimental events, with a strong awareness and consent policy running throughout the venue. It sits near Moritzplatz rather than inside one of Berlin’s traditional gay-bar clusters. Möbel Olfe and Südblock around Kottbusser Tor are still within easy reach, but KREUZWERK is really a destination in its own right. Expect a younger, international and very Berlin crowd across queer, trans, non-binary and FLINTA communities, particularly on nights such as LECKEN and Hoe_mies.

Berlin's most popular bar among bears and their admirers, located on Fuggerstrasse in Berlin's gay village. Now with tables outside as well as inside, the bar offers a broad range of drinks and a friendly, yet cruisy atmosphere. The darkroom is open once again, and there is a smoking room inside the bar too. Come and say hi to Kim, the handsome owner, and the other great guys behind the bar. Closing time depends on how long guests stay drinking! Men only.

Südblock is located right at Kottbusser Tor and is one of the renowned queer spaces in Berlin. With a large outdoor terrace, this cafe, bar, cabaret and party venue offers a unique experience in one the most diverse parts of the city.The cafe normally opens for breakfast, lunch and the very German afternoon "coffee and cake" before becoming more of a bar in the evening, with a varied events program, including bands, drag, quiz nights and more. The weekly Sunday brunch is a highlight and very popular as you pay what you think it was worth!

Tipsy Bear in Prenzlauer Berg is a fun, lively queer bar with a welcoming, inclusive vibe. Known for weekly drag shows, karaoke nights, and themed events, it’s a great spot to let loose and have fun. The bar serves a good mix of cocktails and beers, with happy hours in the early evening and late night. With its friendly atmosphere and energetic crowd, Tipsy Bear is perfect for chilling with friends, catching a show, or just enjoying a playful night out in Berlin’s queer scene.

An alternative gay bar in Kreuzberg, with a quirky interior featuring walls lined with pink fur and kitsch accessories. It's not a huge bar, so it can get extremely busy at peak times. If you have been to places like the Retro Bar or Vauxhall Tavern in London, then Roses would be worth a visit.

The owner of the friendly bar, Johann, comes from a little village called Saint Jean, located in Lorraine, eastern France, after which the bar is named. He believed that Berlin seemed just to be the perfect place for his little bar idea with a French touch. Bar Saint Jean is a simple place. Clear lines, not too much details, no chi chi, where people simply go to take a good drink, weekends and during the week.

A long established bar on one of the main gay streets in Berlin, Pinocchio attracts a mainly older crowd and has a number of regular locals who like a drink there. Can also be frequented by hustlers, if that is something you're looking for.

Boyberry Berlin is from the same people that brought you Boyberry in Madrid and Barcelona. Located in Schöneberg, is a men-only cruising bar that combines socializing with playful exploration. Formerly Tom’s Bar, it was redesigned with a brighter, modern look while keeping its playful character. The venue features a colourful bar area, cruising cabins, and dark rooms with intimate spaces. Open late into the night, it attracts a diverse, youthful crowd looking for both drinks and encounters. With its mix of fun, energy, and queer inclusivity, Boyberry has become a vibrant fixture of Berlin’s gay nightlife.

Bar Voyage is a cozy queer bar nestled in the heart of Berlin's Schöneberg district. Located at Nollendorfstraße 1, it's a welcoming spot for both locals and visitors, with a sizeable outdoor terrace for the warmer evenings. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate, with a living room-like setting that makes it easy to strike up conversations. It occasionally hosts live music performances and cabaret acts, adding a touch of entertainment to your evening. The crowd is diverse, with a mix of gay, lesbian, and straight patrons, creating an inclusive environment for all. Whether you're looking for a quiet drink or a lively night out, Bar Voyage offers a charming and friendly space to enjoy.

There’s some serious queer history behind Neues Ufer. Opened as Anderes Ufer in 1977, it became one of Berlin’s pioneering openly gay and lesbian cafés, with David Bowie a regular when he lived nearby. Today it remains a relaxed café-bar, with drinks, outdoor seating and plenty of Bowie memorabilia adding to the character. It sits further south in Schöneberg than the main gay nightlife around Motzstraße and Fuggerstraße, but that gives it more of a neighbourhood feel. The crowd mixes long-time LGBTQ+ regulars, locals, visitors and Bowie fans, making it particularly good for conversation and an earlier drink rather than a big night out.

Ficken 3000 is open every day from 10 p.m. At least until 8:00 a.m. or until all the guests have left. In the basement there is a dark room where guests should like to have fun - if they want to. On Tuesdays the whole night is the "wages bag ball" (2-4-1). Then you get two identical drinks for the price of one.

Silver Future can be found in the lively queer scene of Berlin Neukölln. This is the place to be provocative and unconventional. A sign hanging over the bar tells patrons to leave their "heteronormativity" at the door or else they can leave themselves. The tables, seating and countless pictures on the walls are as varied as the guests. The bar is particularly popular with lesbian women, but gay newcomers to Berlin from all over the world appreciate the family atmosphere. Known for well prices drinks and friendly service.

The meeting place of the gay scene in Prenzlauer Berg. The Bear Cave is a small cozy bar where "man meets man" and usually bears are cozy creatures. Everyone feels comfortable here, no matter if bear, bear lover or non-bear, no matter if old or young, no matter if fat or thin. With us in the foreground is who you are and not what you have or how you look and so everyone comes quickly into conversation with the other guests.Just as mixed as our guests is the music that we play in the Bear Cave - whether oldies, German hits or international hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s up to the hits of today. There is something for everyone. And of course you can also dance and sing (karaoke available)

Der Neue Oldtimer is a great bar for people over 50. Laid back and so friendly. You can choose the music with your drinks order, just look for the music list book on the bar or look around at the record covers and note the numbers.

OYA is a queer-feminist collective bar where community comes before conventional nightlife polish. The programme ranges from open decks, poetry and concerts to games nights, solidarity events and exhibitions, with a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC voices. There’s also a small outdoor area for quieter summer evenings. The Mariannenstraße location puts OYA in Kreuzberg, not far from the queer scene around Kottbusser Tor. Möbel Olfe and Südblock are both within easy reach, making it straightforward to combine them in one night. The crowd is especially diverse across queer women, trans and non-binary people, BIPOC communities and allies, giving OYA a noticeably different atmosphere from Berlin’s predominantly male gay bars.

Kumpelnest 3000 in Tiergarten is one of Berlin’s quirkiest queer bars, known for its eccentric décor and anything-goes atmosphere. Once a brothel, it now mixes kitsch, glitter, and dim lighting to create a fun, slightly surreal vibe. The crowd is wonderfully mixed—queer, straight, locals, and visitors—all coming together for strong drinks, late-night chats, and spontaneous dance sessions. Open until the early hours, it’s the kind of place where the night can take unexpected turns. Kumpelnest 3000 is a true Berlin institution, playful, welcoming, and delightfully unpredictable.

Cabaret bar where prices are moderate and the guests are being entertained by a variety of shows. This venue also offers a regular round of table for trans men & women where they and their friends can meet. The bar offers a lively atmosphere with a colourful interior.

Popular bar in Friedrichshain. According to the owner the glamourest Gay Bar in Berlin. Close by the many bars and restaurants on Simon Dach Strasse, with a great soundtrack for your evening. Especially busy on weekend evenings.

Prinzknecht is a big pub / bar where Berliners start their evening with some beers. Wednesday they have their famous happy hour special. The crowd tends to be beary, fetishy mature guys. In the back you can find a smoking area and in the basement a cruising area which is not as busy as other places in town. All in all a friendly atmosphere were you can meet a lot of good looking chatty people.

Bar Zum Schmutzigen Hobby in Friedrichshain is a lively queer hotspot that blends bar, club, and performance space into one playful venue. With flamboyant décor, cheeky humor, and a campy, welcoming vibe, it’s especially known for drag shows, cabaret acts, and wild themed parties. The music ranges from pop to electronic, keeping the dance floor buzzing well into the night. The crowd is diverse and open-minded, making it easy to meet people and soak in the fun. Bold, colorful, and unapologetically queer, it’s a true Berlin nightlife gem.

Rauschgold - the bar where the night never ends. We have been around in the middle of Berlin Kreuzberg since 2005. Everyone is welcome. We are open for you daily from 8:00 p.m. Regular events, shows and karaoke. Naturally suitable music from Berlin DJs, delicious drinks, a great team and a cozy location make the gold into your living room in Berlin Kreuzberg. Come over, celebrate with us! We look forward to you.

Smaller gay bar in Prenzlauer Berg. The bar mainly attracts young people and the bar is well attended especially on Karaoke nights. People tend to be chatty so if you want to spend an evening in company you should have a look.

Pussycat Bar in Schöneberg is a retro-styled gay pub with a unique doorbell entry and a warm, welcoming vibe. Inside, two intimate rooms and a modest dance floor create a snug yet lively atmosphere, often filled with pop tunes and friendly conversation. Known for its affordable drinks and smoker-friendly environment, it attracts a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd looking for a relaxed, unpretentious night out. With its nostalgic charm and inclusive spirit, Pussycat remains a beloved staple of Berlin’s queer nightlife.

Stylish gay freindly bar with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, located near Alexanderplatz. The Coven offers a selection of premium alcohol drinks and cocktails, great music and a friendly service in a cosy, modern environment.

When most of Schöneberg is either still waking up or already going home, Rastlos is still open. This compact gay bar trades around the clock, with a dim, intimate atmosphere and a predominantly male crowd. It has previously operated as Toy Boy and Blue Boy, giving the address a long association with the more old-school side of the neighbourhood’s gay scene. Rastlos sits right in the Nollendorfkiez on Eisenacher Straße. New Action and Pinocchio are seconds away, with Blond, Woof and the rest of the Motzstraße and Fuggerstraße gay nightlife easily walkable. Expect an older, local crowd, late-night stragglers and people looking for something more cruisy than polished cocktail-bar territory.

Boy bar located in the gay area Schoeneberg. You will find new friends here from all over the world. Nice music, especially from the 1980's and offer a good range of cocktails with good service. Note the new location.

Betty F is a small basement gay bar in Berlin Mitte, with cabaret entertainment. The bar's small size, like a "Berlin backroom," adds to its charm and makes it a unique experience. Betty F is also notable for its decor, friendly staff, and 80s and 90s music, which often leads to dancing. Gets busy on weekends.

GEM Bar is a small, polished gay cocktail bar where conversation takes priority over booming music. Dark wood, marble and intimate seating give it a grown-up feel, while the drinks list goes well beyond basic beer and long drinks. Karaoke occasionally turns the volume up, but most evenings are deliberately relaxed. Its Fuggerstraße location puts GEM right inside Schöneberg’s main gay neighbourhood. Prinzknecht is almost next door, Woof is just along the street and Blond, Dreizehn and several other gay bars are only minutes away. The crowd is mixed but tends towards middle-aged and older gay men, with plenty of regulars alongside visitors looking for somewhere quieter to start the evening.

A cosy cafe bar in the Kreuzberg area, offering a great range of homemade cakes and tarts. A cosy atmosphere continues to the evening where you can get some great cocktails. Quite a neighbourhood feel to this bar.

A small, long-established bar, open 24 hours a day and located near Alexanderplatz. Not the place for large groups as it is very small, but rated for a cosy drink, if you don't mind the smoking and want to see a piece of Berlin gay history.