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Catch up on sleep before coming to Berlin. The German capital is a party
metropolis that never shuts down. Unlike London or New York, there's no official
closing time—so pack your sunglasses because you never know when you'll crawl
back to bed. Techno or Tango, Hip Hop or House, Rock or Reggae—whatever your
scene, you will find the right club in Berlin.
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was synonymous with Techno in the 90s—and continues to be the Mecca for
disciples of electronic music. Stars like Richie Hawtin,1031 results like the
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Lamp. Sven V?th or Paul van Dyk, who spin in enormous venues that charge equally
enormous covers in New York or Ibiza, can be seen in intimate halls in Berlin,
seven days a week.
Confirmed by both the mainstream New York Times and
the indy DJ Mag as the best club in the world, Berghain boasts an exquie line-up
of Who's-Who of electronica. Celebrities rub shoulders with bus drivers on the
top floor Panorama Bar, while people of all sexual orientations indulge in
debauchery in the basement darkroom. But you may have to spend long hours trying
to get in—the face-tattooed bouncer, a bona fide local celebrity, commands what
is reputed to be the hardest door in Berlin.
Sage, a labyrinth of dance
floors occupying part of a subway station, juxtaposes the chic (a swimming pool)
with the grungy (a gargoyle overlooking the bar). Though hard rock rules on
weeknights, Saturday's KitKat Club draws a crowd of techno lovers in haute
couture or fetish gear.
In a city filled with intimate, shabby-chic
venues, Maria am Ostbahnhof distinguishes itself with its sheer size and
über-cool factor. Accommodating up to 1,500 techno lovers, “Maria” features
solid electronic music as well as experimental live acts.
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scene. Electro and indy pop dominate the intimate dance floors as the city's
designers, models and hedonists hold court in the derelict brick building by the
old US Embassy.
Tresor, the mother of all Techno clubs, returned like a
giant comet after a 4-year hiatus. Situated in the basement of a decommissioned
power station in Mitte, Tresor's concrete walls festooned with street art
trembles with the beats of legends like Blake Baxter on Wednesdays, Fridays and
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commonly traded commodity after crude oil. The small balcony, which affords a
panoramic view over the cathedral-like club, is a place to see and be seen.
The Tape, adjacent to the Hamburger Bahnhof modern art museum, draws
club-goers and culture lovers alike. Well-known for its series of parties like
"Horse Meat Disco", the club also opens its second hall for works by hot young
artists.
The Suicide Circus Berlin carries on the legacy of RAW on
Revaler Strasse in Friedrichshain. DJs young and established spin both old
school and non-mainstream electronica.
Country Saloons and Rocker Bars
Berlin's not just about electro music. In White Trash, a tacky Chinese
restaurant turned into a hotspot, combines a pub, burger joint, rocker bar and
live music venue. The derrières of Mick Jagger and Marilyn Manson once graced
the over-the-top furniture, but you're more likely to catch an indy rocker
performing on stage. Visitors taking time out in the smoking area in the
basement can watch body artists at work at the in-house tattoo studio, “No Pain,
No Brain”
A few metres down, in the basement of the Pfefferberg, is
where the bad boys of Bassy Cowboy Club have pitched their tents. Album covers
from the 1950's decorate the walls; a stuffed wolf howls silently in the corner;
and the Wild West sceneries projected on the walls are guaranteed to make any
cowboy heart flutter. Pre-1969 music features exclusively on the turntables
along with Country Wildstyle. Petticoats, Elvis quiff and Stetsons welcome.
Finding the Roadrunner's Paradise Club on the site of the old
K?nigsstadt Brewery is no easy task, but adventurous club-goers are awarded
handsomely. Against the gaunt concrete wall of the brewery's power station is a
wooden bar that exudes the aura of times past. Between the whisky bottles, all
kinds of items of bizarre junk and trash jostle one another. Here the Rock 'n'
Roll culture is nurtured and celebrated.
Sports Illustrious
Berliners aren't content staring at a plasma screen—we like to actually play
ball in our sports bars. A lone ping pong table dominates the dingy space of Dr.
Pong. Located at the epicentre of Prenzlauer Berg hipsterdom, this minimalist
bar features fluorescent lighting, bare walls, cutting-edge DJs and dozens of
table tennis paddles. Ready for some multi-player table tennis action?
Yesterday's dorky pleasure is today's hot trend. At Café Mitz,
fashionistas and young families mingle in the cavernous basement to play
minigolf. Some may consider the black light- and neoWhite cheapshox with Brown Dot Shade.n-lit
18 courses shrill. But the only thing that counts in the end is your handicap.
Skip over to Tante Lisbeth down the street and let the good times
roll—literally—with Kegelbahn (skittles). Once regarded as a pastime for the
middle-aged, the poorer cousin of bowling is making a furious comeback in
Berlin. Retro fittings, beer on tap, good company—what more do you need to get a
party in full swing?
It was only a matter of time before the global
trend of roller disco took Berlin by storm. In a city known for its
unpretentiousness, you'll see kids born long after roller skates' demise gliding
alongside folks who show up in their original 80's 4-wheelers.
Wings of
Desire: Partying on the Roofs of the City
Get really high—above the ground.
Week-end, housed in the former East German Interflug airlines building at
Alexanderplatz, offers unmatched views over the city. Guests take elevators in
the seemingly ordinary office building up to the 12th or 15th floor,currently shoesbrands are a perfect
replacement for a bulb. where Techno beats pulsate from Thursday night to Monday
morning. The biggest draw is its rooftop terrace, one of the best places in the
city to see the sun rise as the party rages on. International greats of the
electronics scene, like Tiefschwarz and Turntablerocker, are regularly featured
on the decks.
Soar even higher to Puro Lounge, located on the 20th floor
of the Europa Centre in West Berlin. The cozy bar area, with its dark walls and
loungers, contrasts with the dance floor decked out in white. A hint for the
male guests: the bathroom here is said to have the most panoramic urinals in the
city.
Named after the amount of time it takes to reach the club by
elevator, 40 Seconds invariably leaves guests speechless at the bright sight of
the Sony Centre, the Philharmonic Hall and the New National Gallery. The Club
boasts a touch of class in its design: marble floor, a cocktail bar in dark wood
and three roof terraces.
As you rise 70 meters above the city in the
glass elevator to Solar, the beauty of the cityscape will expand before your
eyes. While the DJ travels up and down between the two floors in his own private
lift, guests can dance or savour bistro food.
Gateway to Night Life:
Schlesisches Tor District
Arguably Berlin's best club that even trumps
Berghain, Watergate boasts panoramic riverfront views and unpretentious,
party-centric crowds. In summer, partygoers dance under starry skies on a wooden
float on the Spree. Inside, the entire ceiling turns into a Technicolor artwork
pulsating to the electro beats. But the main draw is the music: superstar
DJs—think Perlon and the likes—perform every weekend.
Since Watergate
opened in 2002 between kebab shops, Turkish tearooms and run-down bars, a
thriving scene has developed around the neighbourhood. Just a stone's throw
away, an S-shaped space rescued from eBay's auction block has become the
indy-minded Lido, home to alternative parties and rock concerts.
At
nearby Spreewaldplatz, a tiny Irish-owned hostel has become a hotspot, thanks to
its basement club, Kleine Reise. The eclectic music selection brings young 'uns
in skinny jeans to the dance floor night after night in what looks like a
ramshackle living room.
Speaking of living rooms, the small building
that is home to Heinz Minki offers not just an idyllic beer garden and an
informal bar, but also an apartment for private parties. With a fitted wardrobe,
TV and kitchen units, it's almost like having a party at home, without the messy
clean-up.
Right next door is the Freischwimmer. Occupying a picturesque
spot on one of the tributaries of the Spree, the restaurant serves an extensive
pan-Asian menu to guests in the garden or a fireplace-heated room.
Opposite
is the Club der Vision?re. From midday on Sundays during the summer months,
electronic music resounds here and by the afternoon the open-air party is in
full swing, sunglasses and all!
The former bus station is now a concert
stage at nearby Arena, while the old cutter MS Hoppetosse anchored at the pier
serves food and hosts dance hall events. In the Arena Club revellers let their
hair down amidst the old machines to the sound of hard techno-beats. Floating on
the Spree in front is Badeschiff or “Bathing Boat“, where gorgeous people flock
together to backstroke or bathe in one another's gaze. In winter, the floating
pool turns into a covered sauna.
Kreuzberg Nights at the Kotti
The
Turkish neighbourhood near the Kottbusser Tor has metamorphosed into the
It-district over the years. The meteoric rise of Soju Bar shows how finicky
partygoers' taste can be. Named after the eponymous Korean liquor, Soju Bar is
adorned with neon signs from Seoul, pulsing with electro beats and packed with
bright young things night after night. It also boasts the city's only toilet
karaoke.
One night it's a heavy metal concert; the next, it's a Middle
Eastern gay disco. Legendary SO 36 is a true testament to the city's diversity.
Festsaal Kreuzberg, a former Turkish wedding hall, regularly stages concerts,
parties and reading presentations (www.festsaal-kreuzberg.de). The tiny Paloma
Bar with its flowery wallpaper and DJ station provides, thanks to its crooked
window panes, a slightly skewed view of the elevated railway tracks and the
square the locals call the ”Kotti“. The Kreuzberg mix of hipsters, regular
patrons, tourists and students do shots to the beat of House, Acid or Electro
(Skalitzer Strasse 135, Thursdays to Saturdays). If it gets too full, Monarch,
where you can enjoy the same view but with considerably more space, is only a
short walk away. In the stark, concreted hall sporting a few hobby-room
accessories there is also a dance floor – the music the DJs put on there is
guaranteed to be on the far side of mainstream.
At a few steps away,
West Germany, formerly a doctor's practice, is a grungy club tucked away above a
supermarket. Up and coming Punk, Electro and Psychobilly bands regularly pay a
visit here. Best of luck finding it.
M?bel Olfe, hidden between kebab
shops under 70s housing projects, is a drinking hall, where a skeleton with a
cow's skull hangs above the bars. The gay community convene on Thursdays, but
musicians in leather jackets and punks stop by for a nightcap as well.