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Lex's Guide to Queer Berlin Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars
Welcome to our city instruction series! Berlin is well-known for its vibrant Gay community and diverse nightlife scene. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are some of the best queer-friendly bars and clubs in the German capital.
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1. Berghain/Panorama Bar
Arguably one of the most famous nightclubs in the world, Berghain/Panorama Bar is a must-visit for anyone exploring Berlin's nightlife. Known for its cutting-edge electronic music, industrial atmosphere, and anything-goes attitude, Berghain offers an imprinted experience for club-goers.
Berghain/Panorama Bar
Am Wriezener Bahnhof
Berlin, Germany
2. SchwuZ
Located in Neukölln, SchwuZ is one of Berlin's oldest and most iconic LGBTQ+ venues. With multiple dance floors, themed parties, and drag shows, SchwuZ offers something for everyone in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
SchwuZ
Rollbergstraße 26
Berlin, Germany
3. KitKatClub
For those inquiring a more alternative clubbing
Gay Bars in Frankfurt
Central
Tuesday, Wednesday – ;Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
Modern cocktail bar for gays and friends.
Friday and Saturday night usually very well frequented.
Smoking exclude.
@ Elefantengasse 13
Frankfurt
+49 69 29 29 26
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Comeback
Monday-Saturday / – /
Queer-inclusive song bar with petite dancefloor. (Redesigned in )
Clientele very mixed, among others, gay men, transgender women, hetero women, hustlers and punters.
Busiest on Fridays and Saturdays from
@ Alte Gasse 33
Frankfurt
U, S: Konstablerwache, U: Eschenheimer Tor
+49 69 29 33 45
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Lucky's
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
Gay cafe-bar for coffee, cocktails and beer.
Weekly events such as karaoke and bear lounge.
Smoking block and cash only.
@ Große Friedberger Straße 26
Frankfurt
U, S: Konstablerwache
+49 69
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PINK Frankfurt
Wednesday-Saturday from
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Berlin has earned its stripes as one of the great homosexual capitals of the world, with a huge LGBTQ+ community, one-of-a-kind queer bars and an attitude to life that encourages inhabitants to be whoever they please. Over time, this has lent itself to a ton of fantastic club nights, bars and saunas, and new venues are popping up all the time.
Berlin is a city that is always moving forward, often at a lightning pace. Things shift so quickly, it can be hard to keep up with. But we’ve got you covered. Our Berlin writer Nathan Ma knows this city like the back of his hand, and has handpicked the best Queer spots all over the metropolis for cocktails, dancing and a lot of queer joy. Here’s our picks of the best.
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From @ KitKatClub (Köpenicker Straße 76/Brückenstraße) About Berlin and its same-sex attracted life