Berlin at Night: What to Do and What to See

This page details what to do and what to see in Berlin at night. From quirky bars and world famous techno clubs to live music and open-air cinemas, Berlin’s nightlife is renowned for all the right reasons!

 
Berlin at night
 

Berlin’s nightlife is a sight to behold. With over 300 clubs entertaining a whopping 50,000 revellers every weekend, it’s no surprise that people travel from all across the globe to get a taste of the eclectic party scene. And the clubs are just the start of it, with German beer gardens, graffiti-ridden dive bars and varied restaurants to keep you entertained through the night.

Here are some of our top tips for things to do in Berlin at night.

Best Clubs

Nightclubbing in Berlin is a firm favourite of night owls across the city. But with so much choice, it can be difficult to know where to go. Here are some of our favourites:

The door policies vary a lot, with some being very strict (Sisyphos) and other’s much more relaxed (Yaam).

Best bars

If you are just warming up or not quite ready for the clubs, then Berlin has an equally impressive array of bars. As the sun sets, you’ll find the warm glow of a Berlin bar at almost every turn. With so much choice, it can be tricky to separate the wheat from the chaff. But we have a few suggestions to get you started:

In reality, the list could go on and on, but these are all bars that I consistently have a first-rate time in!

Best Beer Gardens

Berlin at night would not be complete without an obligatory trip to a German Biergarten! For this, we recommend enjoying the early evening at one of the following beer gardens:

Best Live Music

While the nightclubs are dominated by electronic music and DJs, Berlin still offers up a large number of live music venues if attending gigs is more your scene. Here it’s well worth checking out the gig programmes at:

Berlin at night is oozing with creativity, none more so than from the city’s talented live musicians so attending gigs at these venues is a great alternative to the clubs.

Best Restaurants

But there is much more to Berlin’s nightlife than just clubbing and drinking. In fact, the city has a diverse (and affordable) food scene. Here are some good ones to get you started:

Best Kebabs

A Döner Kebab is a necessity of pretty much any evening out in Berlin. It’s definitely the capital’s number one fast food and considered an art form by many avid kebab enthusiasts. And don’t worry, a Berlin kebab is a far cry from the 3 a.m. greasy kebab that you may be accustomed to outside of Germany.

Here are some of our favourites:

Best Cinemas

So far, we’ve mainly focused on eating, drinking and partying. But if you fancy a more relaxed, laid-back evening in Berlin, then a night in front of the silver screen may be what you’re after. And when it comes to cinemas, Berlin is truly blessed with a wide range of outdoor cinemas as well as a host of beautifully restored indoor cinemas.

If you’re wanting a night at the movies, here are some great options:

Best alternative activities

When looking for things to do in Berlin at night, there are in fact a number of lesser-known activities to keep you occupied. These include:

We hope this post has given you some helpful pointers of things to do in Berlin at night.

Berlin is a truly unique city – its diverse nightlife, creative milieu and young population also make it a fantastic place to live, not just a night to remember. If you are interested in moving to Berlin, then check out our free relocation resources and guides on our homepage.

Lana Zee