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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.