Berlin
Nightlife - So far, you have seen that Berlin
has a lot to offer in terms of daytime activities
and early evening pursuits. But the great thing about
Berlin is that it doesn’t fall asleep at nighttime.
In fact, Berlin lives up to its title of the ‘city
that never stands still’, and it kicks up a
notch when darkness falls.
Berlin has a multitude of bars,
pubs, nightclubs, and late night restaurants for the
night owl to peruse. Whether you like hip-hop or rave,
chic surroundings or cosy rooms, Berlin has it all
and more. Just taking a walk down one of Berlin’s
many lively streets will provide you with more options
than you can shake a bit of the Berlin Wall at.
Berlin Nightlife is also known for
its gay and lesbian nightlife as well. Throughout
the city there are liberal helpings of bars and clubs
that cater to all types of individuals and tastes.
It doesn’t take long to find what you are looking
for in this progressive and interesting city.
The younger generation will most likely feel at home
at the Pariser Straße part of town, and The
Savigny-Platz in Charlottenburg has loads
of exclusive bars and restaurants and is a great place
to people watch.
Schnabel Bar
Anything goes in this very loud and dark nightclub.
You can chill out and have a cool time here, or you
can join the other dancers and go wild on the dance
floor. Address: Schnabel Bar, Oranienstr, 31, Berlin,
Germany. Open 8pm-late.
Tesor
This loud and brash techno club is literally packed
with ravers. It does have an outdoor garden, along
with two dance floors. Address: Tesor, Leipziger Str.8,
Berlin, Germany. Open Wed, Fri and Sat after 11pm.
Cover €3 on Wed, €7 on weekends.
Kit Kat Club
This club is one of many that cater for the gay and
lesbian market. Theme nights are very popular here,
and can provide a real eye-opener for visitors to
Berlin. Address: Kit Kat Club, Bessemerstrasse 2,
Near Templehof, Berlin, Germany. Open 8pm-late. Recovery
club on Sunday mornings.
Metropol
This is a student disco for the young and the fun.
The age range is 16-25, and the atmosphere is lively
and entertaining. Metropol, Nollendorfpl.5, Berlin,
Germany. Cover €8, €5 before 10pm. Open
Fri 9pm-6am and Sat 9pm-8am.
Prater
This open-air beer garden provides a relaxed and enjoyable
ambience. The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is
calm, and the setting is nice. Address: Prater, Kastanienallee
7-9, Prenzlauerberg, Berlin, Germany. Open sometime
round mid-afternoon until late.
Bar Lounge 808
The relaxed atmosphere of this bar is mainly due to
the large aquarium they have. It provides a tranquil
environment and a peaceful mood. Address: Bar Lounge
808, Oranienburgerstrasse 42/43, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
