Pinocchio

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.