Südblock

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.