Hidden behind a thick metal door under a railway bridge lies one of Berlin's hippest night spots. Tausend, with its shiny black and metal interior and perfect cocktails, is the place to see and be seen. Celebrities frequent the locale, as do the glittering crowds of Berlin 20-somethings. Modeled after a Prohibition-era speakeasy, this bar is known for its creative cocktails, as well as its delicious food that is prepared in a kitchen behind the bar.
Bei Schlawinchen is a no-frills dive bar that has only gotten better with time. The bar has been serving up wicked drinks at low prices for over three decades, making it a veritable Berlin institution. What's more, the bar has almost never closed its doors since its opening. While this means that the bar is a little on the grungy side, it is hard to find a bar with more character in Berlin. Thanks to the fact that the bar is open 24/7, the crowd is a mixed bag - where hardened day drinkers mix shoulders with ravers coming in from their latest all-night dance session.
The pink decor says it all. This lesbian-friendly place has a Barbie theme with feminine pink walls and splashes of navy blue, psychedelic neon lights and figures of barbie dolls sketched all over the walls. The choice of alcohol is dynamic and the ambiance will rock you off your feet. A large array of bar events are organized here, giving this bar a solid ranking among Berlin's top favorite nightlife spots. The best deals on cocktails are found during their Happy Hours.
As the name implies, the door is a significant factor in this bar, particularly because it can be rather hard to navigate past it. The Green Door is one of Berlin's prime spots for "seeing and being seen." The clientele is a homogeneous display of chic, as the Green Door is a firm favorite among Berlin's glittering VIPs. That said, they serve great cocktails at prices that are comparable to other bars in the area. The interior oozes charm with its long wooden counter and copious amounts of green-colored kitsch. To sum up, this is a great place for a late-night drink or two.
Nestled in an easy to miss corner, this bar is nothing short of legendary. From the huge antique till behind the bar to the bar's name itself - Stagger Lee is a 1920s folk song about a violent pimp from Missouri - this bar is one of Berlin's wildest. Crowds of rockabilly greasers, friends on the town, and people dressed head-to-toe in tweed jostle at the bar for one of Stagger Lee's famous cocktails. The bar hosts exciting themed nights and live music sessions that are sure to thrill.