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Die Busche
A LGBTQ+ nightclub in Berlin with a resident DJ. It opened in 1986 under the German Democatic Republic in East Berlin and was one of the first gay clubs that was approved to open. It opened on Buschalle (where the club gets its name from) in…
Toppkeller
A primarily lesbian bar/club that was open in Berlin. Located at Schwerinstrasse 13 (near Nollendorfplatz) and was in operation between 1924-1931. It was previously known as "Westend-Ressource" during the German Empire and was renamed to "Gründers…
Connection-SHOP
Connection-SHOP is a sex shop that is also connected to a gay club. It is completely queer-friendly and the shop sells kink-related items, specifically leatherware. In the past, the club aspect has been exclusive to queer men, but recently they've…
Zauberflote
Zauberflote was a beautiful dance emporium in Berlin that would entertain both gay men and lesbian women. There were three separate floors, each floor could pack in about 1,500 partygoers. The first floor was a dancehall that was strictly for…
Body Culture School of Adolf Koch
The Body Culture School of Adolf Koch was a Nacktkultur school that combined teachings of gymnastics, nudity, and political theory. Located at Friedrichstrasse 218, lectures on hygiene were common as members of the community highly valued healthy…
Monocle-Bar
The Monocle-Bar was one of three prominent transgender-inclusive bars in Weimar era Berlin, alongside its peers Silhouette and Mikado Bar. Remembered of those three as being popular with actors, the Monocle, along with its peers, rose to popularity…
Tags: 1920s, 1930s, bar, gay bar, gay club, kabarett, Nazi involvement, trans, transgender club, Weimar
Kwia Berlin
Styled like a sprawling art deco living room where guests must take their shoes off at the door, Kwia Berlin is a deeply unique gay bar, and a significant step away from the Berlin clubbing scene of both the 1920s and the 2020s alike. Branding itself…