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A somewhat exclusive establishment that stands out for a multitude of reasons, Karls-Lounge was known for the demographic it pandered to: teenage "line-boys", often coming in to unwind while still in nautical uniform. In league with this, the waiters…

Despite being lauded in the list where I first learned of it as "one of the best-known gay bars in Berlin", the Dédé bar is difficult to unearth any information on. One of the bar's co-owners was a Sturmabteilung Lieutenant, which afforded the bar a…

"This purpose of this project is to commemorate and honor lost womyn's space--both ancient and modern. This can mean anything from lost women's colleges and schools, to lesbian bars and clubs. And everything sacred and profane in between."

Berghain is a legendary Berlin nightclub known for its hedonistic atmosphere, "made almost mythic by its selective door policy", and culture of respect and consent. A haven for techno lovers, its marathon parties stretch through the weekend,…

Geisha was a prominent queer bar very popular to lesbians until the Nazi takeover in 1933. The space opened in 1922, first catering to elite straight men, then from 1922-1933 the space transformed into a flourishing lesbian oasis, making lesbians the…

Pussycat, an intimate, old-school bar in Berlin’s Schöneberg district, has been a local staple since 1974. Opened by two women and once a lesbian hangout, it now welcomes a diverse crowd, with smoking, Schlager music, and a nostalgic charm. Run by…

Café Finovo, founded in 2006 by AIDS activist Bernd Boßmann, is a community space in Berlin-Schöneberg’s St. Matthäus Cemetery. It serves as a gathering place for queer mourning and remembrance, closely tied to the non-profit Denk mal PositHIV e.V.,…

The Scheune is a well-known gay cruising bar in the Schöneberg district that offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere. It's a popular spot where gay men gather for a flirty chat over cocktails at the bar or occasionally for an intimate encounter down…

Rathauspark is a lovely park area that has been cultivating itself for over 260 years. It's a 10,800-square-metre area that sits in the dead center of the town Ekner, laying on the south-eastern outskirts of Berlin. The park features many rare trees…

The Marietta was a very popular, long-standing bar with a 60s visual style that catered to both queer and straight patrons, with their Wednesday "Pink Martini" Nights being specifically for gay people. It closed at the end of 2024 due to aggressively…