Berlin’s nightlife is world famous, but you don’t need us to tell you that!
If you’ve got your ticket booked to fly to Berlin from London Southend Airport, you’re probably already imagining some of the best bars, nightclubs and pubs in Europe. But before you can have the night to end all nights, you’ll need to know where to go.
Whether you’re after underground techno clubs, candlelit cocktail bars, or lively beer halls, Berlin has something for every kind of partygänger. Here’s your guide to Berlin’s best nightlife.
Kreuzberg & Friedrichshain
These neighbouring districts are the heart of Berlin’s alternative nightlife scene. Kreuzberg is packed with grungy bars, speakeasies, and riverside beer gardens, while Friedrichshain is home to some of the city’s most legendary clubs. Expect a mix of locals, expats, and music lovers enjoying everything from indie gigs to all-night techno marathons.
Sisyphos
A famous open-air club with a festival-style atmosphere, featuring sandy areas and fire pits. Think of it like a mini-Burning Man in Berlin!
Ritter Butzke
A multi-room club with genres ranging from house to disco – there’s something for everyone!
Schwarze Traube
An intimate speakeasy serving bespoke cocktails, for the highfalutin among you.
Wilde Renate
A truly surreal, multi-room club known for its wild themed parties.
Birgit & Bier
A beer garden-meets-club with an outdoor dancefloor.
Zukunft
A hidden away bar known for its alternative crowd and laid-back vibe.
Mitte & Prenzlauer Berg
If you prefer stylish cocktail lounges and sophisticated spots, Mitte is the place to go. You should also check out Prenzlauer Berg, once Berlin’s bohemian hub, which is now dotted with relaxed beer gardens and cosy pubs that are just perfect for a laid-back evening with friends.
Buck & Breck
An intimate speakeasy in Mitte with expertly crafted cocktails.
Prater Garten
Berlin’s oldest beer garden, serving classic German beers in an open-air setting.
Becketts Kopf
A secret cocktail bar known for its impeccable drinks and intimate setting.
Kaschk
A Scandinavian-style craft beer bar with a great selection of brews.
Fairytale Bar
A whimsical, Alice in Wonderland-themed cocktail bar that will have you grinning like a Cheshire cat.
Bar Tausend
A stylish, hidden bar with live music and an exclusive atmosphere.
Neukölln
Neukölln’s nightlife is vibrant and ever-evolving. In this neighbourhood, you’ll find quirky dive bars, rooftop terraces, and low-key jazz clubs. It’s the place to go if you want to avoid tourist-heavy areas and discover Berlin’s more intimate nightlife scene.
Klunkerkranich
A rooftop bar with fantastic skyline views.
Das Gift
A Scottish-German pub with a down-to-earth and friendly atmosphere.
TiER
A stylish but famously unpretentious cocktail bar.
Geist im Glas
A cosy bar known for its creative cocktails and weekend brunch.
Vinyl Only
A bar dedicated to vinyl records and an old-school music vibe.
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Wedding
Who doesn’t love a hidden gem? Wedding is an underrated and lesser-explored area in the city, with a growing craft beer and alternative nightlife scene you have to check out. Here are a couple of spots to head to.
Eschenbräu
A hidden beer garden with excellent house-brewed beers.
Studio 8
A late-night spot known for underground DJ sets and a laid-back crowd.
No matter what kind of night you’re after – wild raves, cosy pubs, or rooftop cocktails – Berlin has you covered. And the best part? It’s just a short flight away from London Southend Airport. So book your trip, pack your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night (or more) to remember! Prost!
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