Here you turn night into day
Berlin is known for its exciting nightlife. The city never sleeps and many bars, clubs and restaurants are open until late, some even around the clock. We have put together a list of places where you can dance and club during the day and go out for dinner or shopping at night. Join us in turning night into day and vice versa. 11 tips for 24 hours in Berlin - and the best places to go out in the neighbourhood!
Tip 1: Eat breakfast at "Schwarzes Café" at 3 a.m.
A real classic! This Berlin original combines the flair of a dreamy jazz bar with the cosiness of a traditional café. Since September 1978, you can get breakfast at night and co*cktails for lunch at the Black Café. By the way, the name lives up to its promise. The walls are whitewashed black, the crowd is mixed. The perfect setting for an unforgettable Berlin moment.
When: Monday and Wednesday to Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. - 3 a.m., Friday and Saturday around the clock, Sunday until 3 a.m.
Where: Kantstraße 148, Charlottenburg
GOING OUT IN THE CITY WEST
Tip 2: Discover a real piece of Berlin at Schlawinchen
Located in the heart of vibrant Kreuzberg, Schlawinchen has been a popular meeting place for Berliners and visitors alike. And that for more than three decades. Furnished like a quaint pub, the bar in Kreuzberg is a unique place where you can experience a piece of "real" Berlin around the clock. The Schlawinchen even made a small appearance in Sven Regener's Westalgia novel "Herr Lehmann". Even if it's not a very positive one. Nevertheless, there is a huge selection of affordable drinks for a night out, from cold beer to co*cktails. At Schlawinchen, you can escape the general hustle and bustle of the city for 24 hours and just dive in for a while.
You can find more rustic 24-hour pubs here:
- Zum Hecht, Kaiser-Friedrich-Strasse 54, Charlottenburg
- Zum Umsteiger, Hermannstraße 159, Neukölln
- Zur Quelle, Alt-Moabit 87, Moabit
- Bei Mo, Kurfürstendamm 67, Charlottenburg
- Bei Schlawinchen Schönleinstraße 34, Kreuzberg
When: Open daily around the clock
Where: Schönleinstraße 34, Kreuzberg
GOING OUT IN WESERSTRASS
Tip 3: Clubbing around the clock in Berlin
Hardly any other city in Germany is as famous for its club scene as Berlin. Here you can party from Friday night until Monday morning. And even though there is not a single club that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you will find a party somewhere every day. In some of Berlin's jazz bars, such as the Yorckschlösschen or "The Hat", you can hear different live gigs every day. Take a look at our nightlife pages.
When: varies depending on the club
Where: huge choice in all districts of Berlin
CLUBS IN BERLIN
Tip 4: Get midnight pizza & burger at Schlesisches Tor
If you're in the mood for a midnight burger, Berlin's Burgermeister is the place for you. In addition to the original branch in a listed toilet block under the Schlesisches Tor, the juicy burgers are now available in almost every neighbourhood in Berlin - and sometimes until 4 am.
Pizza Espresso is also located directly at the Schlesisches Tor underground station. There is always something going on here, no matter what time it is. Clubs like Watergate and Matrix are within walking distance. Kater Blau, Yaam and Berghain are also less than half an hour away on foot. And what's half an hour during a long Berlin night? If you get hungry while clubbing, Pizza Espresso is the place for you. Here you can get fresh pizzas at fair prices around the clock and a strong espresso to sack on.
When: open daily around the clock
Where: right next to the Schlesisches Tor underground station
GOING OUT IN WRANGELSTRASS
Tip 5: Kiss all night at Gel Gör and also try the köfte
Gel Gör does everything right that you would expect from a 24-hour oriental snack bar in Berlin. Outside, an aging neon sign glows, inside it smells of grilled food and late nights. Get a quick kebab on hand, a köfte sandwich and a cool drink. There are also a few small tables where you can relax for a while with a grilled dish.
When: Sunday to Thursday 10am - 3pm, Friday & Saturday 10am - 6pm.
Where: Kottbusser Damm 80, Kreuzberg
EVERYTHING ABOUT KEBAB
Tip 6: Spanish nightlife and tapas at El Boriquito
Since 1972, El Boriquito has been the Spanish place to be in Berlin and traditionally until the early hours of the morning. Here you can enjoy tapas and paellas, fresh fish and mussels and an excellent selection of wines. Folk bands play here from time to time and guitarists parade around the rustic wooden tables. The atmosphere is rustic and cosy - if the sun is shining, you can enjoy it on the covered summer terrace.
When: Sunday to Thursday 6pm - 3am, Friday & Saturday 6pm - 5am
Where: Wielandstraße 6, Wilmersdorf
Spanish cuisine
Tip 7: Sweeten up your club night with baklava from Melek P.
Just a 15-minute walk from Ritter Butzke, Melek Pastanesi offers delicious pastries 24 hours a day. The Turkish bakery has a huge selection: spinach strudel, sesame rings, almond croissants or walnut baklava. Even after the club night, you can still get (almost) everything you want here early in the morning.
When: daily around the clock
Where: Oranienstraße 28, Kreuzberg
GOING OUT IN ORANIENSTRASS
Tip 8: Order "one with everything" at the Rosenthaler Grill
Rosenthaler Grill
Here, grilled chicken and kebab rotate side by side on the spit. And the buffet with Mediterranean and oriental specialities even offers a few vegetarian and vegan options. The Rosenthaler Grill und Schlemmerbuffet is especially popular with night owls. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. "One with everything, please."
When: open daily from 10 to 5
Where: Torstrasse 125, Mitte
Alibaba
Doner kebabs and Berlin go together like no other. And doner kebabs are available around the clock at Alibaba near Alexanderplatz. There are also pizzas, burgers and vegan options on the menu. You shouldn't expect restaurant flair here, but Alibaba is perfect for a midnight snack. Here you can get everything straight to your hand and move on to the next club. The connection from Alexanderplatz is ideal - no matter what party is coming up next, it's not far.
When: Open daily around the clock
Where: Rochstraße 14 e, Mitte
GOING OUT IN AUGUSTSTRASSE AND TORSTRAS
Tip 9: Sink into plush sofas at Heile Welt
Heile Welt is considered the living room of the gay scene in Berlin. Here you can snuggle up in cosy sofas until the early hours of the morning. The atmosphere is friendly and the drinks are strong and good. Every man is welcome here, even in the darkest hours of the night. But thhe queer-friendly bar in the Nollendorfkiez is also a popular meeting place to start the evening.
Tip: And the 24-hour club for the gay scene can be found at Bulls Bar, at Kleiststraße 35, also in the Nollendorf neighbourhood.
When: Monday to Thursday 8 p.m. - 3 a.m., Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Where: Motzstraße 5, Schöneberg
MORE GAY BARS IN BERLIN
Tip 10: Your Späti - always there for all occasions
A Berlin classic - no matter what time or day you need something quick: You're sure to find a Späti near you. Here you can get almost anything you might need quickly around the clock, snacks and drinks, tobacco, sweets and often an encouraging word in between.
When: open daily around the clock
Where:
- Späti Hermannstraße 57, Neukölln
- Spätkauf 24h, Sonnenallee 51, Neukölln
- X-Berg Spätkauf, Skalitzer Straße 52, Kreuzberg
- Späti Mustafa, Oranienstraße 105, Kreuzberg
- Späti Nightshop, Warschauer Straße 47, Friedrichshain
- Late Night Shop, Nollendorfplatz, Schöneberg
SPÄTI Nightshop
Tip 11: Visit supermarkets also on Sunday
If you remember in the middle of the night or on Sunday that you urgently need to get something, you can do so in some supermarkets in Berlin. The Kiezkauf on Oranienstraße is sometimes open from 7am to 4am. But you can also find supermarkets at the Südkreuz, Ostkreuz, Ostbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof stations where you can still shop on Sundays and late into the night. The Rewe at the airport is open from 5am until midnight, and the pharmacy at the main station is open daily until 10pm.
When: Sunday to Thursday 7am - midnight, Friday & Saturday 7am - 4am.
Where: Kiez Kauf, Oranienstraße 55, Kreuzberg
SHOPPING ON SUNDAY
Josefine is originally from Munich and started out her career at one of Germanys largest daily news papers. Before finding her home in Berlin, she also reported as a correspondent and trend scout from the US. Today she is cruising Berlin's neighbourhoods, always on the lookout for good stories - with a focus on culture, music and ideas for the future of an innovative Berlin.
