There’s no single way to experience Berlin, and that’s what makes it one of Europe’s top cities for a night out. Some people come for the underground clubs and sunrise dance floors. Others prefer relaxed beers in a local bar, creative cocktails, craft beer, ping pong bars, student hangouts, queer nightlife, quirky hidden spots, or a pub crawl to meet new friends quickly.

What makes Berlin nightlife special is its variety. You can start your evening in a cozy neighborhood bar, wander through a graffiti-covered courtyard, play ping pong with strangers, find a hidden cocktail bar, and still finish your night at a club, a dive bar, or grabbing late night food.

This guide brings together the most helpful tips for anyone wanting to explore Berlin’s bar scene, find the best neighborhoods for a night out, discover great cocktail spots, meet new people, and plan a fun evening without ending up in the wrong place.

Why Berlin is not like other nightlife cities:

In Berlin, nightlife is not limited to one main street. Bars, clubs, pubs, cocktail lounges, and underground spots are spread across different neighborhoods, each with its own unique vibe.

Where you go in Berlin shapes your night. Mitte feels stylish and international. Friedrichshain is more alternative, social, and great for clubbing. Kreuzberg is creative, lively, and full of character. Neukölln has a younger, local bar hopping scene. Prenzlauer Berg is quieter but still nice for relaxed drinks. Wedding and Moabit are underrated local spots. Charlottenburg and Schöneberg are perfect for classic cocktails and old school bar culture.

In Berlin, age doesn’t matter as much as it does in other nightlife cities. People in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond all go out. You never have to feel too old for a night out here. What matters most is what kind of night you want.

If you want to meet other travelers, try a pub crawl or start at a hostel bar. For cocktails, follow a cocktail trail across the city. If you’re after a cold beer, head to neighborhoods like Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Neukölln, or Prenzlauer Berg. If you want to dance but not in a big techno club, look for hybrid bars with back rooms and small dance floors.

Best Places to Go Drinking Out in Berlin

Friedrichshain: Nightlife, Alternative Bars & Pub Crawls

Friedrichshain is one of the best areas in Berlin for visitors looking to enjoy a fun, social and easy to navigate night out. The city is a good mix of bars, student spots, alternative venues, clubs, beer joints and late night energy.

The most famous drinking area is around Simon Dach Straße, Boxhagener Platz, Grünberger Straße and the streets around the Warschauer Straße. This is the area for travellers, locals, students, expats and groups wanting a lively night out.

Friedrichshain is also closely linked to the RAW Gelände on Revaler Straße, an old industrial site full of street art, bars, clubs, food spots and creative venues. It’s one of the best places to experience the alternative energy of Berlin in one small space.

Good for:

• Tours of pubs
• First time visitors
• Meeting fellow travelers
• Other bars
• Music in bars
• Table tennis clubs
• pre club drinks
• Bar hopping made easy

If you are looking for bars and places for this kind of night, check out Minimal Bar, Dachkammer, Fitcher’s Vogel, Süß war gestern, Astra Kulturhaus and the spots around RAW and Simon Dach Straße.

Friedrichshain is especially great if you’re on your own, staying in a hostel, or want a night where you can easily move between bars without planning every detail.

Kreuzberg: Creative, loud, weird & full of character

Kreuzberg is one of Berlin’s most famous nightlife areas. It’s creative, it’s international, it’s chaotic, it’s political, it’s artistic, and it’s full of bars that feel very different from each other.

The main areas to know are the streets around Admiralbrücke, Oranienstraße, Kottbusser Tor, Gorlitzer Park and Schlesisches Tor. You’ll find cocktail bars, punk bars, student haunts, queer friendly places, small dance floors, late-night food, and weird little places impossible to explain until you’ve been inside.

Good for???

• Pub crawling
• Odd bars
• Drinks
• Students’ nights
• Night life (queer-friendly)
• Meeting folks
• Midnight Snack
• Different culture

For Kreuzberg nights, Möbel Olfe, Roses, Café Luzia, Ritchie Bar, Mano Café, Bohnengold, Würgeengel, Jenseits, Filmkunstbar, Café Kotti, Paloma Bar, SO36 and Bei Schlawinchen near Schönleinstraße are often cited. Kreuzberg is perfect if you want a night that feels less polished and more like the real Berlin. It can be loud, messy, beautiful, strange, and unforgettable all at once.

Neukölln: Weserstraße, Reuterstraße and Local Bar Hopping

Some of the best districts to go bar hopping in Berlin include Neukölln, especially around Weserstraße, Reuterstraße, Hermannplatz and Rathaus Neukölln. There’s a concentration of bars in this area, many with a young, creative, local vibe.

It’s a great spot if you want something cooler and less touristy than the main nightlife streets. The atmosphere is more casual than fancy. You’ll find candle-lit bars, small cocktail spots, student hangouts, lively back rooms, relaxed pubs, and late-night places with lots of character.

Ideal for:

• local bars
• Younger crowds
• casual, drinks
• Small dance spaces
• Nights for students
• Creative bars
• Cool spots, not too polished

Bars und Orte rund um die Weserstraße und Reuterstraße (Neukölln/Kreuzkölln) Jatz Bar Villa Neukölln Arkaoda KADUKA Trude Ruth und Goldammer Brauhaus Neulich Heiners Sisyfass Oona Ratzeputz Geist im Glas Burkner Eck TiER. Neukölln is the place to be if you like to go with the flow. Start at Hermannplatz or Weserstraße and just see where the night takes you.

Mitte; Cool Bars & Speakeasies & Easy Starting Points

If you’re staying near Alexanderplatz, Rosenthaler Platz, Hackescher Markt, or Torstraße, Mitte is a central and convenient choice. It’s not always the cheapest for casual drinks, but you’ll find some of Berlin’s best cocktail bars, stylish lounges, and hidden gems here.

Alexanderplatz isn’t the best spot for a night out, but it works well as a meeting place or transport hub. From there, head to Torstraße, Rosenthaler Platz, Hackescher Markt, or nearby neighborhoods for better nightlife.

good for:

• Cocktail bars
• Speakeasy’s
• Chic cocktails
• 1st drink before heading east
• Dates nights
• Visitors Residing in the Centre

Some popular cocktail and bar names in and around Mitte are Buck and Breck, Mr. Susan, Windhorst, Neue Odessa Bar, 8mm Bar, Bravo Bar and Eschschloraque near Hackescher Markt. Eschschloraque is particularly great if you want something unusual: a hidden, strange, artistic bar tucked away near street art and creative courtyards.

Prenzlauer Berg: Cool bars around Eberswalder Straße

Prenzlauer Berg is quieter than Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg or Neukölln but it does have areas with good nightlife. The best areas are around Eberswalder Straße, Kastanienallee, Schönhauser Allee and Helmholtzplatz. This area is ideal if you want good drinks, conversation, and a nice atmosphere instead of a wild bar crawl. It’s also a great choice for a relaxed first night in Berlin.

Good for:

• Drinks with friends
• Bar hopping simple
• Small groups.
• dates
• Drinks in early evening
• Local neighbourhood feel

Places named around this kind of scene are August Fengler, Mokum, Wohnzimmer, Freya Fuchs, bars around Eberswalder Strasse

Local, Edgy & Underrated Wedding

Tourists often skip Wedding, but it has lots of character, cheaper drinks, and a more local nightlife scene. It’s not always easy for first-time visitors since the best spots are more spread out, but it’s rewarding if you want something different.

Best For:

• Local pubs.
• Less touristy nights out
• The energy of a dive bar
• Quirky places
• Drinks at rock prices

Some places to try in Wedding are Zum Magendoktor, B-Side, and a few smaller neighborhood bars. Wedding is better for adventurous drinkers than for those looking for a polished night out.

Schöneberg & Charlottenburg: Classic Cocktails, Old School Bars & Date Nights

If you want cocktails, classic bar service, and a more mature night out, consider Schöneberg and Charlottenburg. These areas aren’t usually full of backpackers or pub crawls, but they’re great for quality drinks.

Good for:

• Cocktail Bar
• Date nights
• classic beverages
• More grown-up nightlife
• Whiskey, Sazeracs, Martinis and Proper Bar Service

Cocktail names from this side of Berlin are Stagger Lee, Green Door, Galander, Rum Trader, Hildegard, Fabelei, Lotte am Zoo, The Hat, The Gibson and hotel bars like the Ritz-Carlton bar.

Best Streets in Berlin to Go Bar Hopping

If you don’t want to plan every stop, just pick one of these streets or areas and start exploring.

Friedrichshain, Simon-Dach-Straße

A visitor friendly classic bar street. It’s perhaps more commercial than the hidden Berlin but it is easy, lively and good for groups.

RAW Gelände, Revalerstrasse

Street art, alternative spaces, clubs, bars, food and a strong post-industrial Berlin feeling. Alternative nightlife is amazing.

Kreuzberg, Oranienstrasse

One of the best bar-streets in Berlin. Good for late night energy, queer friendly spots, weird bars and casual drinks.

Weserstraße & Reuterstraße, Neukölln

A lively local bar-hopping scene with younger crowds, intimate venues and a hip neighbourhood vibe.

Torstrasse, in Mitte

A good bet for stylish bars, cocktails and a more international crowd.

Kastanienallee & Eberswalder Straße, Prenzlauer Berg

Great for cold drinks, warm-up bars and a more relaxed night out.

Kottbusser Tor & Görlitzer Park District

Good for character, late night food, weird bars and Kreuzberg nightlife. It is dynamic, sometimes chaotic, and best taken with an open mind.

Best Cocktail Bars in Berlin

Berlin offers much more than just beer and techno. The city has a lively cocktail scene, with everything from serious speakeasies to fun neighborhood bars.

Buck & Breck

A tiny speakeasy-style bar humming with prohibition-era energy. It is one of Berlin’s most famous cocktail bars and perfect for those who prefer intimate, serious drinks to a loud party vibe.

Wax On.

A trendy, modern cocktail bar that fits many occasions. Good for tourists looking for a stylish but not too stuffy cocktail experience.

Neiro

A chilled-out, jazzy bar with a relaxed vibe. A great place to sit back, listen & have a drink instead of rushing through a busy night.

Velvet

Renowned for its creative, seasonal cocktails crafted with fresh and offbeat ingredients. A perfect choice for those who like to play with a drink.

Stagger Lee

Great old Berlin cocktail favourite with cosy atmosphere and solid classics. A good recommendation for old fashioneds and casual but good quality cocktails.

Green Door

long-running Berlin classic style cocktail bar Great for those who want a proper cocktail night in Schöneberg.

Susan Mr.

Creative, stylish and frequently recommended for cocktails in Berlin. Good if you want something more modern and slick.

Truffle Hog

A cocktail bar with a good reputation. Cocktail lovers have long considered it one of the best in the city, although teams and menus evolve.

Fables

A must-visit for those who appreciate thoughtful cocktails in a neighborhood bar setting.

Becket’s skull

Classic rep in a serious cocktail bar in Prenzlauer Berg. Good stop in the north on a cocktail crawl.

Galander,

Great for traditional cocktails, especially if you’re in Charlottenburg. A great choice for Sazeracs and classic bar service.

Rum Trader 

A small classic pub with old Berlin charm. Great for those who love small, intimate cocktail rooms.

Grape, Black

Renowned for bespoke drinks, where you have a conversation with the bartender, rather than simply ordering from a pre-set menu. If you like the personal cocktail experience, that’s great.

Fahimi

A Kreuzberg cocktail bar with a secret feeling entrance and a chilled, stylish vibe.

Jungle

A fun bar with jungle style interiors, full of atmosphere. Good for groups and people looking for a memorable environment.

Limonadier, Booze Bar, Immertreu & Bar Franzotti

Depending on your area and taste these are also strong cocktail names to remember. Berlin’s cocktail scene moves quickly so always check the latest opening times before travelling across town.

Cocktail Crawl Ideas in Berlin

Berlin is a big city, so it’s best to plan your cocktail crawl. Rather than trying to cover the whole city, choose one route and stick to it.

• Northern Cocktail Trail

Gut für Mitte und Prenzlauer Berg:

Becketts Kopf / Bryk / Buck und Breck / Mr. Susan / Windhorst

This route is for the serious cocktail evening seeker with a central/northern focus.

• South West Cocktail Trail…
• Good for Schöneberg and Charlottenburg:
• Galander Rum Trader Hildegard Stagger Lee Green Door Fabelei Tiger Bar
• This is a solid way to go for classic cocktails, date nights, and more grown-up bar hopping.
• South East Cocktail Trail

Good for Kreuzberg, Neukölln:

Velvet → TiER → Wax On → Truffle Pig → Geist im Glas → Burkner Eck → Prinzipal Kreuzberg → Neiro

This is the way for the creative cocktail drinkers who want a side of cooler neighborhood vibes that only Berlin can deliver. Don’t try to visit every bar in one night. Distances in Berlin are longer than they look on a map. Pick three or four bars and go with your gut.

Best Bars to Meet People in Berlin

With the right spot, Berlin can be very social. Some bars are great for meeting new people, while others are better for groups who already know each other.

Ping Pong Bars

Berlin’s round the table ping pong bar cultuBerlin’s round-the-table ping pong bars are a fun way to meet people. Instead of just sitting with your group, you play, move around the table, laugh, miss shots, and naturally start conversations. These types of experience are Dr. Pong and Minimal Bar. Be competitive, but bring an easy-going attitude instead.

Hostel Bar

If you’re travelling solo, one of the easiesIf you’re traveling alone, hostel bars are one of the easiest places to meet people before heading out. You don’t always have to be a guest to visit the bar, but it depends on the hostel. If you are the areas around Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Alexanderplatz and Rosenthaler Platz. Bar Crawls.

If you want to meet people quickly especially if you’re traveling solo, new in town, or only have one night a pub crawl in Berlin is a great choice. A good pub crawl takes away the stress of planning and lets you experience different bars, neighborhoods, and nightlife styles all in one evening.

Alternative pub crawls are especially great if you want something a little more local-feeling than a standard tourist crawl. Instead of just hitting the loud backpacker bars, the other option is to look for underground venues, ping-pong bars, rock bars, absinthe-style hideouts, small clubs and creative spaces.

Dark Bars & Nightspots

Some dive bars in Berlin are famous for spontaneous conversations. They might be a bit rough, but that’s part of their charm. Bei Schlawinchen is one of the city’s most well known late-night dive bars, and it’s a popular spot to meet strangers after other places close.

Dance floor bars

If you want the drinks and dancing without a full club night, look for hybrid bars. Some bars in Neukölln and Kreuzberg, like Bohnengold, Promenaden Eck, Süß war gestern, Arkaoda, Paloma Bar and the like, can provide a bar vibe with dancing later on.

Alternative, Strange & Unusual Bars in Berlin

Berlin is full of unusual bars and hidden spots. Some are artsy, some are messy, some are theatrical, and some are just the kind of places you won’t find in a typical nightlife guide.

Eschscholtzia

Eschschloraque is one of the most unusual bars in Berlin, tucked away around Hackescher Markt, in the midst of street art and creative courtyards. It’s weird, dark, artistic and memorable. The nearby Monsterkabinett adds to the surreal atmosphere of the area.

Schlawinchen’s Pub

A legendary dive bar in Kreuzberg, known for being open when all else has let you down. It’s smoky, surreal, chaotic, social, and very Berlin. Best for those who want character over comfort.

B13

This is a rough bar with a hidden, run-down charm. From the outside, you might not even notice it’s there.

Kumpelnest 3000

A wild, eccentric late night bar that can get very lively. It’s not polished and that’s the idea.

Furniture Olfe

A Kreuzberg favorite with a queer-friendly, social local vibe. Nice for drinks, people watching and Berlin character.

Roses.

A colourful queer-friendly bar on Oranienstraße that has a reputation for being a place where people connect easily.

Klo

This Berlin bar has a toilet theme. It’s best to visit when it’s busy and if you’re in the mood for a laugh.

Madame Claude

Quirky Kreuzberg bar known for its upside-down interior. Good for visitors seeking something playful and offbeat.

Bohnengold

A Kreuzberg bar with party vibe and a dance-back room. Good for groups and the younger crowd.

Bellmer Cracking

Good social choice especially if you like places where table football or games help people get together.

Craft Beer, Beer Bars & Social Drinking

Berlin is known for its clubs and cocktails, but it also has some great beers. If you’re after craft beer, Kreuzberg is a good place to begin. For craft beer lovers, it’s good to know the name Biererei on Oranienstraße. The surrounding area has lots of options to keep the night going with rock venues, dance bars and late night food.

Another handy beer centric option is Brauhaus Neulich in Neukölln. Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg are generally good for casual beers and Spätis are part of the city’s drinking culture too. A Späti is a late night convenience store where people buy beers and often drink outside nearby. It’s cheap, casual, and very Berlin. Just remember that people live in these neighborhoods, so keep the noise down late at night.

Student Bars Berlin

Berlin lacks a single, clearly defined university campus nightlife area like some cities. Since students are everywhere in the city, student nightlife is spread out across Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte.

Good student friendly or younger crowd bars are :

• Attic
• Dr Pong
• Madame Clau
• Bold Corner
• Es war einmal süß
• Ostzone 1
• Astra Kulturhaus
• Bars near Warschauer Straße
• Bars on Reuterstraße and Weserstraße
• Bean, Gold
• Jatz Bar –
• Fengler August
• Bar minimal

Friedrichshain and Neukölln are usually the easiest places to meet students or younger crowds. The more polished cocktail areas can be harder for those hoods. By Your Night

1. Best for Solo Travelers: Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, hostel bars, ping pong bars, and pub crawls. Get there early, mingle before midnight, and pick social places rather than clandestine cocktail lounges.
2. Best for a First Night in Berlin: Friedrichshain near Simon Dach Straße, RAW or pub crawl with a guide. Easy, lively and gives you a quick intro to the Berlin nightlife.
3. Great for mixed drinks: Try Mitte, Schöneberg, Charlottenburg, Kreuzberg, or Neukölln. Instead of crossing the whole city at random, pick a cocktail route.
4. Best for Alternative Bars: Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, RAW Gelände, Neukölln, parts of Wedding
5. Best for Dancing Without a Big Club: Bohnengold, Süß war gestern, Promenaden Eck, Paloma Bar, Arkaoda and the like, bar-club hybrids.
6. Best for Beer: Kreuzberg, especially around Oranienstraße, as well as Neukölln’s beer bars and specialty beer spots.
7. Best for Easy Drinking: Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg neighborhood bars, side streets of Neukölln, bars in quieter Mitte.
8. Best for Quirky Berlin: Eschschloraque, at Schlawinchen, Kumpelnest 3000, Roses, Möbel Olfe, Madame Claude, B13, and other weird places in the neighborhood.

Berlin Pub Crawls. Are They Worth It Or Not?

A pub crawl is a great option in Berlin, especially if you’re traveling alone, staying in a quiet hostel, or only have a night or two in the city. Berlin is big, and the nightlife can be confusing if you’re not sure where to go.

A good pub crawl is good for three things:

1. You meet people fast.
2. You don’t spend the night in the wrong place.
3. You see a few different types of bars in one night.

The best pub crawls in Berlin are often not the most generic ones. A standard tourist crawl can be fun, if you want a backpacker party night, but an alternative pub crawl is better if you want Berlin’s real character: underground bars, strange venues, music spaces, hidden courtyards, local neighborhoods, ping pong bars, rock bars, absinthe-style hideouts and clubs that feel connected to the city’s subculture.

If you want a social, but more authentic night, choose a pub crawl that focuses on smaller groups, local guides, rotating routes, and alternative venues, rather than just big tourist bars.

Clubs, Bars & Why Club Hopping is Difficult in Berlin

Berlin’s clubs are legendary, but hopping from club to club isn’t always practical. Many clubs have lines, cover charges, strict door policies, and late hours. Once you’re in a good club, it usually makes sense to stay there.

• Better for hopping bars. Pick a bar area and decide later if you want to end in a club.
• Good areas for “bar first, club after” are:
• RAW / Warschauer Straße, Friedrichshain
• Kreuzberg at Kottbusser Tor and Oranienstraße
• Neukölln around Weserstraße and Hermannplatz
• Prenzlauer Berg, Eberswalder Straße

For Berlin clubs, it’s less about dressing up and more about fitting in with the vibe. Some clubs are casual, some are queer or sex positive, some focus on techno, and some have stricter rules. Always check the event before you go out.

Berlin Sunday Nightlife

Berlin is a strange city, in that Sunday can still be a good nightlife night. There are many bars open on Sundays, and some clubs are known for Sunday daytime or evening energy. Don’t assume Berlin is quiet on Sundays. Many bars stay open, even though supermarkets are closed. Sunday is a great day for local bars, simple cocktails, late nights at clubs, or daytime cultural events. If the weather and season allow, Sunday is also a classic day for Bear Pit Karaoke at Mauerpark. It’s not a bar but can be a fun way to kick off a social Sunday before drinks.

Going out in Berlin: Safety Tips

Berlin is generally safe for nightlife, even if you’re out alone, but it’s still important to use common sense.

1. Photo ID required for entry to bars or clubs.
2. Don’t drink too much when you are alone.
3. Watch out if you are on public transport at night.
4. Make sure your phone stays charged.
5. Know how you will get home before you get drunk.
6. Please be considerate of residential areas, especially the side streets in Neukölln and Kreuzberg.
7. Don’t take photos inside clubs unless there’s a clear sign that you can.
8. Respect venue rules and door staff.
9. if you go to a club alone, that is normal in Berlin, especially on music nights.
10. If you are going to drink or get high, do it with someone you trust.
11. Berlin pays respect, but it also expects freedom.
12. Getting around in Berlin at night

Berlin nightlife is at its best when you know how to get around. The city is very spread out, so moving between neighborhoods is normal. connects nightlife areas in the east and is often called the “party tram.”

• Warschauer Straße is a major hub for nightlife transportation.
• The U1/U3 links the districts of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain.
• The U8 is good for traveling between Mitte, Kottbusser Tor, Hermannplatz and Neukölln.
• U-bahn lines run all night on weekends.
• At nighttime on weekdays, night buses often replace U-Bahn routes.
• If a pub crawl or night out says you might need an AB ticket, get one before things get messy.

Where You Should Not Spend Your Entire Night

Alexanderplatz is well connected and has plenty of shops, making it a good meeting spot, but it’s not the best place for drinks. If you’re staying nearby, head to Rosenthaler Platz, Torstraße, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, or Neukölln for a better night out. Also, don’t think the most famous clubs are the only places worth visiting. Some of the best nights in Berlin happen in small bars, hidden rooms, neighborhood streets, and places you didn’t plan to find.

Berlin Nightlife Ideas

Plan 1: Pub Crawl Night for First Time Visitors

Begin in Friedrichshain, take part in an alternative pub crawl, discover a mix of social bars and underground spaces, and finish the evening in a club or late bar. Best for solo travellers, hostel guests, and anyone wanting an easy social night.

Plan 2: Kreuzberg Bar-Hopping Night

Begin around Oranienstraße, stop by a cocktail bar, a queer friendly bar, walk towards Kottbusser Tor, and end up somewhere with music or a small dance floor. Best suited for those who appreciate character and spontaneity.

Plan 3: Night Out at Neukölln Local Bar

Start at Hermannplatz, walk along Weserstraße and Reuterstraße, go to two or three small bars, and decide whether you want to dance or just keep drinking casually. Best for those who want a younger local vibe.

Plan 4: Cocktail Lovers Night out

Choose one route: Mitte/Prenzlauer Berg, Schöneberg/Charlottenburg or Kreuzberg/Neukölln. Take your time, go to three cocktail bars max. Best for couples, older travelers and those who want quality over quantity.

Plan 5: Strange Berlin Night

Begin in a quirky bar such as the Eschschloraque or Madame Claude, then head to a Kreuzberg or Neukölln dive before ending up in a characterful late-night spot. Ideal for those who want stories, not polish luxury.

6 Plan: Beer & Casual Drinking Day

Start at a craft beer bar, make your way through Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain, grab a late bite and end up at a Späti or laid-back bar. Best for groups that want beer, not cocktails or dance clubs.

Last Drinking Tips for Berlin

Berlin nightlife is best when you go with the flow. Pick a neighborhood instead of planning every detail. Choose two or three places and let the night unfold naturally.

If you’re traveling alone, get social at hostel bars, pub crawls, ping pong bars, or friendly dive bars. If you love cocktails, take your time and choose quality spots. For alternative Berlin, head east or southeast to Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Neukölln, RAW, Oranienstraße, Weserstraße, or Simon-Dach-Straße. neatly into one nightlife category. The city can be a pub crawl, a cocktail route, a techno weekend, a beer night, a weird bar adventure, a queer party, a student night out or a quiet drink in a candlelit corner.

That’s what keeps people coming back.

FAQ: Bars, Pub Crawls & Nightlife in Berlin

What is the best area in Berlin to go for a pub crawl?

Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg are two of the best areas to go on a pub crawl, with a multitude of bars, alternative venues, clubs and social nightlife spots within easy walking distance of each other.

Is Berlin safe at night for a solo traveler?

Yes Berlin is one of the better European cities for nightlife for solo travelers. Pub crawls, hostel bars, ping-pong bars, techno clubs… ways to go out alone and meet people.

Where to drink near Alexanderplatz?

Don’t spend the whole night at Alexanderplatz. Use it as a transport hub and go from there towards Rosenthaler Platz, Torstraße, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg or Neukölln.

What’s the best street for bars in Berlin?

Good bar streets and areas are Simon Dach Straße, Oranienstraße, Weserstraße, Reuterstraße, Torstraße, RAW Gelände and the streets around Boxhagener Platz.

Are bars open on Sundays in Berlin?

Most Berlin bars are open Sundays. Depending on the venue & event, Sunday can be a great day for chilled drinks, local bars & even clubbing.

Is it easy to jump from club to club in Berlin?

Not necessarily. Clubs may have queues, door policies and entry charges. It is easier to bar-hop. For most people, it’s best to hit a few bars and then pick out one club for the rest of the night.

The best cocktail bars in Berlin?

Good cocktail options are Buck and Breck, Wax On, Velvet, Stagger Lee, Green Door, Mr. Susan, Truffle Pig, Becketts Kopf, Galander, Fabelei, Neiro, Schwarze Traube, Rum Trader.

Where do people meet in bars in Berlin?

Try a hostel bar, pub crawl, ping-pong bar, dive bar, or lively spots in Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain. Social venues are better than quiet cocktail bars if you’re looking to meet people.

Is Berlin nightlife all techno?

Nah. Techno is a big part of Berlin nightlife, but the city also has cocktail bars, beer bars, punk bars, queer bars, student bars, rock bars, ping-pong bars, craft beer spots, jazz-inspired lounges and alternative pub crawls.

What is the best one night plan for Berlin nightlife?

If you have only one night, choose Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg, start with some drinks, join a pub crawl if you want to meet people and end the night in a club or a late night bar. Don’t try to go across the whole city in one evening.