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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.