Patroc Berlin Gay Guide 2025
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Accommodation Tips
ArtHotel Connection
Gay Hotel. From 70 €
Gay-oriented hotel with 16 rooms in the gay area of Berlin-Schöneberg, next to the Prinzknecht bar and Connection.
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Fuggerstraße 33
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz
Cafes
Impala Coffee
Popular for its variety and quality of coffees and for people-watching at the street terrace. Not a gay cafe but due to its location at Nollendorfplatz with many gay customers.
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Maaßenstraße 5
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Romeo und Romeo
Daily 08:00 – 20:00, in summer till 24:00
Big trendy gay cafe in Berlin-Schöneberg.
In good weather with street terrace.
Usually well visited.
In good weather with street terrace.
Usually well visited.
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Motzstraße 20
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Das Hoven
Daily from 09:00
New cafe and restaurant for queers and friends in Berlin-Neukölln.
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Pflügerstraße 19
Berlin 12047
Berlin 12047
U: Hermannplatz, Schönleinstraße
Südblock
LGBT-friendly cafe-bar in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg.
In summer with big terrace and beer garden.
Cakes, salads, hearty dishes and more.
At night with concerts and other events.
Mixed, international clientele.
In summer with big terrace and beer garden.
Cakes, salads, hearty dishes and more.
At night with concerts and other events.
Mixed, international clientele.
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Admiralstraße 1
Berlin 10999
Berlin 10999
U: Kottbusser Tor
Restaurants
Das Hoven
Daily from 09:00
New cafe and restaurant for queers and friends in Berlin-Neukölln.
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Pflügerstraße 19
Berlin 12047
Berlin 12047
U: Hermannplatz, Schönleinstraße
Kanaan
Israeli-Palestinian and vegan-vegetarian restaurant in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg.
The place to be for all ›hummussexuals‹.
The place to be for all ›hummussexuals‹.
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Schliemannstraße 15
Berlin 10437
Berlin 10437
Kurhaus Korsakow
Traditional dishes from Berlin and creative German cuisine.
LGBT-friendly.
On Saturday and Sunday breakfast from 09:00 till 13:00.
LGBT-friendly.
On Saturday and Sunday breakfast from 09:00 till 13:00.
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Grünberger Straße 81
Berlin 10245
Berlin 10245
U: Samariterstraße, Frankfurter Tor
Raststätte Gnadenbrot
Gay-friendly pub in Berlin-Schöneberg, serving basic and traditional German food.
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Martin-Luther-Straße 20a
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Viktoria-Luise-Platz, Nollendorfplatz
Sissi
Small Austrian restaurant in Berlin-Schöneberg.
Gay-friendly.
Gay-friendly.
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Motzstraße 34
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz, Viktoria-Luise-Platz
Bars & Pubs
Bärenhöhle
Bear-friendly neighbourhood bar in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
Smoking bar.
Smoking bar.
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Schönhauser Allee 90
Berlin 10439
Berlin 10439
U, S, Night busses: Schönhauser Allee
Betty F***
Small bar in Berlin-Mitte. Very busy on weekends.
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Mulackstraße 13
Berlin 10119
Berlin 10119
U: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Rosenthaler Platz
+49 163 4012863 (mobile)
Blond
Daily 16:00/17:00 – 04:00
Straight-friendly cocktail lounge bar in Schöneberg. In good weather with popular street terrace. On Tuesday and Thursday karaoke.
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Motzstraße 28
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz, Victoria-Luise-Platz, Wittenbergplatz
Capture
Friendly, arty gay bar in Berlin-Friedrichshain, close to Boxhagener Platz.
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Wühlischstraße 32
Berlin 10245
Berlin 10245
U: Frankfurter Tor, Samariterstraße
Der neue Oldtimer
Daily 14:00/15:00 – 02:00/05:00
Traditional, camp bar in Berlin-Schöneberg. Clientele mainly mature locals and friends.
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Lietzenburger Straße 12
Berlin 10789
Berlin 10789
U: Wittenbergplatz
Dreizehn
Small traditional Berlin bar in Schöneberg, with a mainly mature, local clientele.
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Welserstraße 27
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz
Ficken 3000
Daily from 22:00
Gay bar in Berlin-Kreuzberg/Neukölln. Smoking pub.
Several nights with live DJs.
Small cruising area in the basement.
(If you ask people on the street for directions to this bar, be aware that ›Ficken‹ is the German word for ›to fuck‹.)
Several nights with live DJs.
Small cruising area in the basement.
(If you ask people on the street for directions to this bar, be aware that ›Ficken‹ is the German word for ›to fuck‹.)
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Urbanstraße 70
Berlin 10967
Berlin 10967
U, Night bus: Hermannplatz
Flax
Wednesday-Sunday from 18:30
Cafe-bar at Prenzlauer Berg. Clientele mainly teens or in their 20s.
Non-smoking bar.
Non-smoking bar.
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Chodowieckistraße 41
Berlin 10405
Berlin 10405
S: Greifswalder Straße
Große Freiheit 114
LGBT bar in Berlin-Friedrichshain.
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Boxhagener Straße 114
Berlin 10245
Berlin 10245
U: Frankfurter Tor
Hafen
Daily 19:00 – 04:00
Popular bar (since 1990) in the gay area around Motzstraße.
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Motzstraße 19
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Heile Welt
Cocktail lounge bar in Berlin-Schöneberg. With smoking area.
Two rooms, the second with music TV screen.
Two rooms, the second with music TV screen.
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Motzstraße 5
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
ILOsBAR
Cocktail lounge bar in Berlin-Schöneberg. Friday and Saturday with DJ.
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Motzstraße 30
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz
K6
Mature and middle-aged clientele. Music: Pop and German ›Schlager‹.
Smoking bar.
Smoking bar.
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Kleiststraße 6
Berlin 10787
Berlin 10787
U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz
Kleine Freiheit
Wednesday-Saturday from 19:00
New bar for queers and friends in Berlin-Neukölln, opened in 2023.
The little brother of Große Freiheit 114 (in Berlin-Friedrichshain) and Das Hoven (right around the corner).
The little brother of Große Freiheit 114 (in Berlin-Friedrichshain) and Das Hoven (right around the corner).
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Nansenstraße 31
Berlin 12047
Berlin 12047
U, Bus: Hermannplatz, Schönleinstraße
Marienhof
Cafe, bar and lounge in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
Mixed clientele.
Smoking bar.
Mixed clientele.
Smoking bar.
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Marienburger Straße 7
Berlin 10405
Berlin 10405
Tram: Marienburger Straße, Hufelandstraße
Melitta Sundström
Cafe-bar in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Mixed clientele.
With smoking area.
With smoking area.
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Mehringdamm 61
Berlin 10961
Berlin 10961
U: Mehringdamm
Möbel-Olfe
~ Tuesday-Saturday from 18:00
Popular bar in Berlin-Kreuzberg with a LGBTQ-friendly clientele.
Queerest night is Thursday.
Queerest night is Thursday.
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Reichenberger Str. 177 (entrance via Dresdener Straße)
Berlin 10999
Berlin 10999
U: Kottbusser Tor
Pinocchio
Small hustler and music bar in Berlin-Schöneberg.
Smoking bar.
Smoking bar.
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Fuggerstraße 3
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz
Prinzknecht
Very popular, large gay bar in Berlin-Schöneberg, with a fair mix of locals and Berlin visitors.
In summer with street terrace.
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Fuggerstraße 33
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz
Privatleben
Small LGBT-friendly bar in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
Mixed clientele.
Smoking bar.
Mixed clientele.
Smoking bar.
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Rhinower Straße 12
Berlin 10437
Berlin 10437
U, S: Schönhauser Allee
Rastlos
Daily 24h
Frequented, among others, by rentboys. (Ex Toy Boy Bar.)
Smoking bar.
Smoking bar.
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Eisenacher Straße 3a
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz
Rauschgold
Cocktails, drag shows, karaoke, Pop & Schlager.
Smoking bar.
Smoking bar.
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Mehringdamm 62
Berlin 10961
Berlin 10961
U: Mehringdamm
Saint Jean
Gay-friendly bar in Berlin-Mitte. Longdrinks, cocktails and wine.
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Ziegelstraße 29
Berlin 10117
Berlin 10117
U, Tram: Oranienburger Tor; S, Tram: Oranienburger Straße; U+S: Friedrichstraße
SilverFuture
Queer-inclusive bar in Berlin-Neukölln, 'for kings and queens and criminal queers'.
Mixed clientele.
Mixed clientele.
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Weserstraße 206
Berlin 12047
Berlin 12047
U: Hermannplatz
Tabasco
Hustler bar and one of the oldest gay bars in Berlin.
AYOR.
AYOR.
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Fuggerstraße 3
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz
The Coven
Stylish gay cocktail bar in the theatre and museums quarter of Berlin.
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Kleine Präsidentenstraße 3
Berlin 10178
Berlin 10178
S: Hackescher Markt
+49 1511 498 2524 (mobile)
Tipsy Bear
Daily from 18:00
Queer inclusive bar in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg with drag shows, karaoke and performances.
Smoking bar.
Smoking bar.
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Eberswalder Straße 21
Berlin 10437
Berlin 10437
U: Eberswalder Straße
Tramp's
Daily 24h
Simple pub in Berlin-Schöneberg, open day and night.
Smoking-Bar.
Smoking-Bar.
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Eisenacher Straße 6
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Woof Berlin
Daily from 20:00
Popular cruisy bar in Berlin-Schöneberg for bears, hairy and mature guys.
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Fuggerstraße 37
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz
Zum schmutzigen Hobby
Music bar in Berlin-Friedrichshain. Mixed clientele.
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Revaler Str. 99 (gate 2)
Berlin 10245
Berlin 10245
S + U: Warschauer Straße
Clubs & Parties
See also our overview of upcoming Irregular Parties and Events in Berlin.
Berghain & Panorama Bar
Large gay-friendly club in a former heating plant in East Berlin.
Non-mainstream, sophisticated DJs. Techno, Hard House, Minimal.
Mixed clientele.
On Friday often only Panorama Bar (the smaller club), on Saturday night connected with the large club Berghain with its Hard House, Techno and old warehouse atmosphere.
Saturday night with long queue and very selective door – be prepared to wait1–2 hours in the queue and then get sent away when you finally reach the entrance.
Non-mainstream, sophisticated DJs. Techno, Hard House, Minimal.
Mixed clientele.
On Friday often only Panorama Bar (the smaller club), on Saturday night connected with the large club Berghain with its Hard House, Techno and old warehouse atmosphere.
Saturday night with long queue and very selective door – be prepared to wait
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Am Wriezener Bahnhof
Berlin 10243
Berlin 10243
U, S: Ostbahnhof
Busche Club
Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 06:00
Discotheque for lesbians, gays and friends.
With smoking area.
Mainstream music and German ›Schlager‹.
Mixed ages.
With smoking area.
Mainstream music and German ›Schlager‹.
Mixed ages.
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Warschauer Platz 18
Berlin 10245
Berlin 10245
U, S: Warschauer Straße
Chantals House of Shame
Thursday 23:00 – 07:00/08:00
Queer, crazy parties. Showtime at approx. 24:00/01:00.
@ Lokschuppen (Suicide Club)
Revaler Straße 99 (access via Warschauer Brücke)
Berlin 10245
Berlin 10245
S + U: Warschauer Straße
Gayhane
Usually last Saturday of the month, from 23:00
Gay and lesbian HomOriental party: Turkish, Arabic, Greek and Hebrew Pop music.
Admission: 8-15 €
Admission: 8-15 €
@ SO36
Oranienstraße 190
Berlin 10999
Berlin 10999
U: Kottbusser Tor, Görlitzer Bahnhof
SchwuZ
Gay and lesbian sociocultural centre, located in a former brewery.
Friday and Saturday night parties with different styles of music – check the SchwuZ website for its current program.
Friday and Saturday night parties with different styles of music – check the SchwuZ website for its current program.
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Rollbergstraße 26
Berlin 12053
Berlin 12053
U: Rathaus Neukölln, Boddinstraße
Cruising & Fetish
Böse Buben
BDSM club, specialised in spanking. Check the Böse Buben website for their next events.
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Sachsendamm 76-77
Berlin 10829
Berlin 10829
S: Schöneberg, Südkreuz
Boyberry Berlin
Gay cruising bar in Berlin-Schöneberg, opened in March 2024 in the former Tom's Bar .
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Motzstraße 19
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Bull
Daily 24h
Very small gay cruise bar in Berlin-Schöneberg.
Open 24 hours – be aware that the place can be a bit 'particular' sometimes.
Open 24 hours – be aware that the place can be a bit 'particular' sometimes.
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Kleiststraße 35
Berlin 10787
Berlin 10787
U: Nollendorfplatz
+49 172 3819310 (mobile)
Club Culture Houze
SM & fetish after-work club. Check the Club Culture Houze website for its program and men-only/mixed policy.
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Görlitzer Straße 71
Berlin 10997
Berlin 10997
U: Görlitzer Bahnhof
Gay-BDSM.club
Workshops, coaching, seminars, puppy markets, club nights, fetish weekends and more. Check the Gay-BDSM.club website for their next events.
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Berlin
KitKatClub
Gay-friendly club for big fetish and dance parties.
Dresscode: the more bizarre the better.
Mixed clientele.
Dresscode: the more bizarre the better.
Mixed clientele.
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Köpenicker Straße 76 (entrance Brückenstraße)
Berlin 10179
Berlin 10179
U: Heinrich-Heine-Straße
lab.oratory
SM, fetish and special interests sex club in a former heating plant.
Check the lab.oratory website for current parties and their particular topics and dresscodes.
Access from Straße der Pariser Kommune; follow the street between the warehouses to the end, then turn left to the lab.oratory/Ostgut location. (It also houses the party Berghain & Panorama Bar, but they have different rooms and a separate entrance.)
Check the lab.oratory website for current parties and their particular topics and dresscodes.
Access from Straße der Pariser Kommune; follow the street between the warehouses to the end, then turn left to the lab.oratory/Ostgut location. (It also houses the party Berghain & Panorama Bar, but they have different rooms and a separate entrance.)
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Am Wriezener Bahnhof
Berlin 10243
Berlin 10243
U, S: Ostbahnhof
New Action
Gay leather and fetish cruise bar with strict dresscode.
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Kleiststraße 35
Berlin 10787
Berlin 10787
U: Nollendorfplatz
Quälgeist
Club of SM and fetish lovers. Most events are for gay men and take place at the weekend – see the Quälgeist website for the current program.
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Lankwitzer Straße 42-43
Berlin 12107
Berlin 12107
U: Alt-Mariendorf
Scheune
Fetish-oriented bar in Schöneberg, since 1995.
With dark cruising area in the basement.
Smoking pub.
With dark cruising area in the basement.
Smoking pub.
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Motzstraße 25
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Triebwerk
Gay underwear/naked club in Kreuzberg/Neukölln.
Minimum consumption: 16 €
Minimum consumption: 16 €
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Urbanstraße 64
Berlin 10967
Berlin 10967
U, Bus, Night busses: Hermannplatz
Cruising Cinemas & Sexshops
Connection Shop & Kino
Sex shop: toys and fetish gear.
Cruising cinema: spread over 3 levels with video booths, cinema room, sling etc.
Lockboxes and vending machine.
Cruising cinema: spread over 3 levels with video booths, cinema room, sling etc.
Lockboxes and vending machine.
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Fuggerstraße 33
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz
Duplexx (Prenzlauer Berg)
Daily 12:00 – 24:00
Videos, cruising and shop.
Admission: 10-16 €
Admission: 10-16 €
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Schönhauser Allee 131
Berlin 10437
Berlin 10437
U: Eberswalder Straße, Schönhauser Allee
Duplexx (Schöneberg)
Videos, cruising and small shop.
Admission: 10-16 €
Admission: 10-16 €
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Martin-Luther-Straße 14
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz
The Jaxx
Daily 12:00 – 03:00
Videos, cruising area and shop.
Restrictive and discriminating door policy.
Admission: ~ 10 €
Restrictive and discriminating door policy.
Admission: ~ 10 €
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Motzstraße 19
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
XXL
Daily 12:00 – 02:00
Video booths cruising at Prenzlauer Berg.
Busiest days are Wednesday (admission 2 € less) and Sunday evening (from approx. 18:00).
Admission: ~ 9-12 €
Busiest days are Wednesday (admission 2 € less) and Sunday evening (from approx. 18:00).
Admission: ~ 9-12 €
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Bornholmer Straße 7
Berlin 10439
Berlin 10439
U, S, Tram: Schönhauser Allee
Saunas
Boiler
Big modern sauna in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Currently one of the best and most visited gay bathhouses in Europe.
Mixed ages.
Admission: 25-33 € (up to 26 years 18 €)
Mixed ages.
Admission: 25-33 € (up to 26 years 18 €)
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Mehringdamm 34 (inner courtyard)
Berlin 10961
Berlin 10961
U: Mehringdamm
Shops
Blackstyle
Monday-Saturday 13:00 – 20:00
Rubberwear & Latex for men and women.
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Seelower Straße 5
Berlin 10439
Berlin 10439
U, S, Tram: Schönhauser Allee
Boxer Berlin
Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 19:00/20:00
Barcelona's renowned fetish shop with a concept store in Berlin-Schöneberg.
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Eisenacher Straße 11
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Brunos
Large gay store: books, magazines, photo books, movies, underwear, fetish sportswear, gifts and toys.
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Maaßenstraße 14
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Butcherei Lindinger
Monday-Saturday 12:00 – 20:00
Tailor-made leather and rubber clothing.
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Motzstraße 18
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Connection Shop & Kino
Sex shop: toys and fetish gear.
Cruising cinema: spread over 3 levels with video booths, cinema room, sling etc.
Lockboxes and vending machine.
Cruising cinema: spread over 3 levels with video booths, cinema room, sling etc.
Lockboxes and vending machine.
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Fuggerstraße 33
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz
Galerie Janssen
Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 17:00
Small gay shop with movies, postcards and other articles.
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Pariser Straße 45
Berlin 10719
Berlin 10719
U: Uhlandstraße
GEAR
Monday-Saturday 13:00 – 19:00
Big shop in Schöneberg for sportswear, urban, leather and rubber.
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Kalckreuthstraße 13
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz
Maskulo
Gay fetish shop: briefs, jockstraps, wrestling singlets, harnesses, trunk shorts, leggings, muscle shirts and accessories.
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Fuggerstraße 19
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz
Mister B
Outlet of the famous fetish store from Amsterdam.
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Motzstraße 22
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
New World by Boyz 'R' Us
Tuesday-Saturday 12:00 – 18:00
Men's fashion: T-shirts , shirts, jackets, trousers, underwear and accessories.
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Maaßenstraße 8
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Prinz Eisenherz
Monday-Saturday 10:00 – 20:00
Books, postcards, calendars, movies etc.
1978 first gay bookshop in Germany and now the oldest, still existing gay bookshop in Europe.
1978 first gay bookshop in Germany and now the oldest, still existing gay bookshop in Europe.
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Motzstraße 23
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
R&Co Berlin
Leather and rubber gear, toys and accessories.
Friendly and competent advice.
Friendly and competent advice.
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Fuggerstraße 19
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Wittenbergplatz, Nollendorfplatz
RoB Berlin
Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 19:00
Fetish gear, leather and rubber, BDSM equipment, toys.
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Motzstraße 25
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Services
AHA-Berlin e.V.
Association centre, community groups and venue for events and parties.
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Monumentenstraße 13
Berlin 10829
Berlin 10829
U: Kleistpark, S+U: Yorckstraße
Mann-O-Meter
Berlin's information and counselling centre for gay men, incl. tests for HIV and other STIs.
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Bülowstraße 106
Berlin 10783
Berlin 10783
U: Nollendorfplatz
Men2Men Massagen
Daily 11:00 – 24:00
Team of professional masseurs offering a variety of massages tailored to the needs of men, including relaxing massages, sports massages and tantric massages.
In addition to the studio in Schöneberg, Nollendorfstraße, a second studio has been opened in 2024 in Prenzlauer Berg, Milastraße 7.
In addition to the studio in Schöneberg, Nollendorfstraße, a second studio has been opened in 2024 in Prenzlauer Berg, Milastraße 7.
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Schöneberg, Eisenacher Straße 11
Berlin 10777
Berlin 10777
U: Nollendorfplatz
Schwules Museum Berlin
Exhibitions, archive and library related to LGBTQ life and history.
Admission: 3-9 €
Admission: 3-9 €
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Lützowstraße 73
Berlin 10785
Berlin 10785
SchwuZ
Gay and lesbian sociocultural centre, located in a former brewery.
Friday and Saturday night parties with different styles of music – check the SchwuZ website for its current program.
Friday and Saturday night parties with different styles of music – check the SchwuZ website for its current program.
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Rollbergstraße 26
Berlin 12053
Berlin 12053
U: Rathaus Neukölln, Boddinstraße
Cafe daily 18:00 – 23:00
Open cafe and bar and information point of the Sonntags-Club e.V. (non-profit LGBTI counselling, communication and cultural centre at Prenzlauer Berg).
In summer with street terrace.
In summer with street terrace.
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Greifenhagener Straße 28
Berlin 10437
Berlin 10437
U, S: Schönhauser Allee
Ulrichs
Tuesday-Thursday 14:00 – 18:00
Gastronomic service by Berliner Aids-Hilfe e.V.
Close to Nollendorfplatz in Berlin-Schöneberg, with cafe, kitchen and cultural events.
Close to Nollendorfplatz in Berlin-Schöneberg, with cafe, kitchen and cultural events.
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Karl-Heinrich-Ulrichs-Straße 11
Berlin 10787
Berlin 10787
U: Nollendorfplatz