The 25 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Berlin for 2024

Written by Bobajo Adeleye March 2024, updated January 2024

Berlin Nightlife 2024: Looking for the best places to drink, dance, and explore the iconic Berlin bar and club scene? The German capital is a world-renowned nightlife destination, offering everything from chic rooftop bars to famous underground techno clubs.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this guide to the best bars and clubs in Berlin highlights top spots to enjoy a night out. Here are the most popular, unique, and must-visit bars and nightlife venues in Berlin for 2024.

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1. Monkey Bar

Situated in the luxurious area of Kurfurstendamm, Monkey bar gives a unique and tasteful experience to all its customers. Located on the 10th floor of the hotel the bar overlooks Berlin Zoo giving a panoramic view of the area. The bar has such a wide selection of drinks and wines your biggest problem will likely be deciding on which one to pick from. The youthful music and the modern aesthetic of the bar gives a great ambience that makes it quite easy to get immersed in its aura.

Address: Budapester Strasse 40

2. Kitty Cheng

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A bar that is excellently crafted for Hip Hop and RNB lovers. Containing a very urban and hip crowd Kitty Cheng doubles up as a bar and a small club. The bar may encapsulate more of an old school vibe with the wooden furniture and mahogany style, but even so the crowd that attend the venue and the drinks served are nothing short of modern. Granted the bar can get packed on certain nights due to its size, but this gives a closer and more intimate vibe with other guests making it easier to form genuine connections.

Address: Torstrasse 99, Berlin

3. Mein Haus Am See

© Mein Haus Am See

This bar will make you feel right at home with its chill and welcoming atmosphere. Consisting of two massive floors this bar is the perfect place to go with a group of friends or even on a first date.

Upstairs you will be able to sit and chill with your peers in floor that easily captures the warm and homely atmosphere of a living room, while downstairs you can turn up in a room with a rotating dance floor and lively music. Along with the excellently priced drinks this place cannot miss.

Address: Brunnenstrasse 197-198

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4. Belushis

© Belushis

Located in the Cristophers inn hostel this bar will leave you feeling ecstatic. Belushish bar captures the energetic energy of hostel goers and other tourists who are catching a vibe. Equipped with numerous flat screen TVS visitors of this bar can enjoy a tasty and decently priced meal while catching up on the latest sporting events.

Of course, I can’t forget the mention the wide range of drinks and cocktails available at the bar that will leave you more than satisfied. Come through and make a friend or two at Belushi’s.

Address: Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 41

5. Amano

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Located on the rooftop of the Amano hotel, Amano bar is a great place to catch a vibe. The bar has quite a tasteful look a multitude of people enjoying drinks on the terrace.

The aura is warm and elegant and often over the summer many events are held on this beautiful terrace. The striking lights and the comfortable seating make this bar be as cosy as can be. In turn Amano is a great place to meet with a friend or two for some flavourful drinks.

Address: Auguststraße 43

6. YAAM

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YAAM (Young African Art Market) is a culmination of culture and good vibes. This venue succeeds in creating an authentic African vibe while being open to members of every culture and walk of life.

Not only can you drink a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, but you can also get a multitude of African dishes and even play sports such as table tennis, volleyball and basketball.  Additionally live performances are held here regularly so there really is something for everyone at this venue.

Address: An d. Schillingbrücke 3

7. The Weekend

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Located on the 16th floor The Weekend Rooftop is a great place to catch a bite and have some drinks with friends. Up here you can get a bird’s eye view of the city and being left with a unique outlook that will leave you astonished.

The rooftop is directly above the club, so a night here gives you a chance to listen to some nice music and then to cool off and conversate with people on the terrace. The drinks are reasonably priced often having specials and free shots for guests at the club. Overall, the vibe here will easily immerse you and is a must go while in Berlin.

Address: Alexanderstrasse 7

8. Tresor

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If you’re looking for an authentic techno experience this club is for you. Remodelled from an old department store Tresor gives one of the best underground electronic experiences Berlin has to offer.

Hosting numerous DJs, the music will have you feeling like you’ve been teleported to a different planet. Just don’t be shocked with the strict phone policy at the door. You’ll be asked to cover your phone with stickers as discretion is essential in this club.

Address: Köpenicker Str. 70, Mitte

9. Watergate

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Another one of the biggest techno parties in the city. Watergate houses some of the best techno DJs in Berlin. With its floor to ceiling windows, LED lights on the ceiling and its riverside location partying in Watergate will leave you with a surreal experience that will have you seeking more.

Address: Falckensteinstraße 49

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10. Crack Bellmer

© Crack Bellmer

Housing a great array of music and equally as exciting people Crack Bellmer will give you a unique bar experience. Encapsulating an aesthetic resembling an old school pub finished off with a disco ball hanging from the ceiling this venue will leave you encapsulated in its vibe. The venue is quite spacious and has numerous chill areas including an outside area where you can relax on the swings and conversate with other bar goers.

Address: Revaler Str. 99

11. Kit Kat

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Probably the largest kink club in the city, Kit Kat is home to great electronic music and exciting people. In the club where almost, anything goes one needs to be prepared for an eccentric and crazy experience.

Entry into this club may be a little tricky so do your best to follow the all black/kinky dress code that will likely determine your success. Be ready to leave your phone at the cloak room in advance as discretion is fundamental in this club.

Address: Köpenicker Straße 76, Brückenstraße 1

12. Clarchens Ballhaus

© Clarchens Ballhaus

If you want to have a drink while practicing your favourite dance moves this is the place for you.  Housing a Ballhaus that has been around since the 1900’s this venue will give you an authentic, vintage experience while making you feel like you’ve been taken back in time. Hit a few moves on the dancefloor and don’t forget to pick up some traditional German or Italian cuisine at the restaurant after. Clarchens Ballhuas is the perfect venue for everyone.

Address: Auguststraße 24/25

13. Wohnzimmerbar

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The closest thing you’ll get to being in the warm ambience of a living room while still being in a bar. Wohnzimmer successfully creates an authentic home experience with its old school furniture and lack of modern appliances.

The drinks are of great value and this place doubles up as not only a bar but a café during the daytime. With such a warm, vibrant and homely vibe there’s no way this shouldn’t be on your list of bars to visit in Berlin.

Address: Lettestraße 6

14. Klunkerkranich

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A hidden gem. Klunkerkranich offers a vibrant and pleasing rooftop view overlooking the Neukolln area. Located on top of a parking lot the rooftop consists of a green, lush and spacious terrace, along with some smaller rooms which play host to concerts, DJ sets, cinemas and much more.

The interior is creative and urban encapsulating the essences of youthfulness in the city, all while garnering the attention of the youth that thrive off the energy created. Definitely one to check out in your stay in Berlin.

Address: Karl-Marx-Straße 66

15. Dschungel Bar

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Although seemingly ordinary from the outside once inside this bar has one of the most unique aesthetics in Berlin. With its literal vines and branches Dschungel bar would leave you feeling it is reminiscent of a jungle.

Located in one of the hippest parts of Berlin this bar creates a unique take on a bar of the same name by hosting its own array of screenings, live music and other exciting events.

Address: Friedelstraße 12

16. Holzmarket 25

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Situated in the heart of Kreuzburg Holzmarket houses some of the best bars and restaurants in Berlin. With the river spree running through its equator and the shining lights hanging through, Holzmarket creates a magical vibe where you can meet a wide variety of people and form friendships that could simply last for the night or even for a lifetime. Grab a drink, eat some pizza or just come and make a  friend or two in this majestic market.

Address: Holzmarktstraße 25

17. Madame Claude

A bar located in a previously owned brothel. Madame Claude has been reconstructed into a place where guests listen to live music, have a drink and form new connections.

Being an upside-down bar you shouldn’t be surprised to see furniture on the ceiling capturing the whacky and eccentric vibe of the bar, making it nothing of the norm. This bar is a great place to go out of your comfort zone and try something new in the heart of Berlin.

Address: Lübbener Str. 19

18. Prater Biergarten

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The oldest beer garden in the city. Located in Prenzlaur Berg locals and tourists alike pay this place a visit especially on a brisk summer day. Come here get a drink, some food and be emersed in the warm and homely vibe of the Prater Biergarten.

The aesthetically pleasing look of the garden and the natural vibe will easily make hours pass before you even realise. This is definitely a great place to visit for an authentic beer garden experience in the centre of Berlin.

Address: Kastanienallee 7-9

19. Neue Odessa Bar

Located in the mite area of Berlin, Neue Odessa Bar bar will give you a unique experience. With a vibe reminiscent of a speakeasy this bar captures the old and authentic vibe making you feel like you’ve wound up in an old school movie.

As you go to the bathroom you’ll be even more tripped out with the numerous mirrors covering the bathroom doors making it feel as if you are in an optical illusion. This bar is nothing short of incredible and a must see in Berlin.

Address: Torstraße 89

20. Paola Pinkel

If you’re looking for a place where you can have a nice meal and some drinks with friends Paola Pinkel is for you. Set in the bustling area of Neukoln this bar has a youthful vibe with the perfect look for the beginnings of a night out. Grab a table enjoy a few drinks and after you can go and have a meal in the restaurant with the elegantly lined tables similar to a food court in its aesthetic.  With such a wide range of food and drinks this bar is one that must be visited.

Address: Karl-Marx-Straße 55

21. Berghain

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Probably the most popular and exclusive club in Berlin. Berghain is everything you’d think it would be. Located in a previously owned heating plant, Bergain is a massive club that is composed of 18-metre-high ceilings housing an interior completely made of steel and concrete.

The club garners some of the best electronic DJs internationally and creates an authentic and spiritual vibe that cannot be replicated elsewhere. The bouncers do try to maintain a certain vibe so make sure you’re a genuine techno lover and you’ll have a night (or a few) to remember.

Address: Am Wriezener bhf

22. Schokoladen

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A small pub with an intimate vibe. Scokoladen catches the eccentricity of the rock/ indie culture in Berlin and sizes it down to a more consumable size. Grab some very well priced drinks while choosing from the array of concerts and live shows that are held in this venue regularly.

Address: Ackerstraße 169

23. Kater Blau

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A club set beside a terrace on the riverside, this place lays home to awesome electronic nights and always has a warm and open vibe. Kater Blau is made for visitors who love the techno scene but would rather be in a more vibrant and colourful environment. The open air especially during the summer months will be particularly wild and energetic. Enjoy great raves here alongside some reasonably priced and delicious drinks.

Address: Holzmarktstraße 25

24. Club de Visionaire

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Another club stemming from the Holzmarket, this club offers reasonably priced drinks with a seaside view. Get some food, drinks or just get up and dance to light electronic music while enjoying the views of the river spree in your near vicinity. Great place to chill and catch good energy during the warm summer months.

Address: Am Flutgraben 1

25. Sisyphos

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Opened in 2008 Siyphos will give you a wildly authentic Berlin night. Parties in this club often start on Fridays and go on till Wednesday, only requiring one stamp for unlimited entries. The club houses a wide range of techno music. The lack of clocks and immersion in the atmosphere will easily have you forgetting what time of day it is, or sometimes even the day of the week. Come here enjoy some nice techno music get a few drinks and help yourself to an exceptional food menu.

Address: Hauptstraße 15

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