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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.