The scene was decent (middle school hits), until I tried to dance on the platform by the DJ, which…read moreI like to do. The DJ didn't let it happen. He grabbed my shoulder with full force and pushed me off the platform. When I told him it hurt, he made a mocking sad face and then waved his had bye-bye. I will never come here when I'm in Berlin again. Also, it will be good to note that I tried to take a picture of the DJ, but the bouncers kicked me out right away.

The new location in Friedrichshain (RAW grounds) surely is an improvement in terms of heading out…read moreto other places afterwards. The new interior design is questionable. As much as glitz and glamour is still persistent, the actual bar is too far behind, always crowded and as much as I tried to find positive attributes: it is a cube. A fairly soulless cube that was decorated nicely. Nevertheless - the beergarden is amazing, the downstairs when open fantastic and even the toilets will make you encounter a different view on things... Despite all that: IT ROCKS. Gotta love Nina Queer, gotta love Germany's Next Top Model and (German classic) Tatort Public Viewing and go crave for the Glamourquiz! Just keep in mind NOT to argue with Nina... unless you fancy public humiliation. Hehe. Oh also, if you show your man or lady bits on the little stage, don't worry about drinks for the night - you'll get them for free! With some fixed dates and changing special nights it'll always be worth to pay the Hobby a visit.

WARNING: Lost coat check ticket = hours in freezing cold with no alternatives…read moreI lost my coat check ticket at Cassiopeia last night. My jacket contained my wallet, ID, and house keys - everything I needed to get home. I immediately went to coat check and explained the situation. I offered to: Describe my jacket in detail Describe everything inside it (including my ID) Show identification through other means Wait inside the venue until 5 AM when they do returns The staff refused all of these options. Their only response: "Come back at 5 AM" or "Come back Monday." When I explained I literally could not go home without my keys and had no money without my wallet, they called security and forced me to leave the club entirely. I was not aggressive, not drunk, not causing any problems - I was a paying customer calmly trying to solve a problem. I was forced to wait outside in 0°C temperatures for hours without a jacket, unable to go anywhere else because all my belongings were locked inside. The issue: Lost coat check tickets happen constantly at every venue. Most clubs have reasonable procedures: verification through ID, jacket description, security deposit, or at minimum letting you wait inside until closing. Cassiopeia's policy is: lose your ticket = you're ejected into the cold with zero alternatives, even if your house keys and wallet are in there. This isn't just bad customer service - it's a safety issue. If you're going here, photograph your coat check ticket or you may end up locked out in freezing temperatures.

Cassiopeia is a very cool beer garden. I was in the area and came in during an afternoon to watch…read morethe boulderers climb. The beer garden is quite literally in a blown up building area where trees provide shade and during the evening are lit up with colored mood lighting. The graffiti gives the area's walls character and are sometimes nice to look at and admire. They have several beers on tap or in the fridge. They use a deposit/return glass scheme where they hand you a button/pin for a euro that you'll have returned once you come back with your empty glass. In my case it's normally exchanged right back for another beer. The spot has themed nights such as disco events and fun international music. As an American, the open consumption laws are very freeing and makes for a very relaxed experience. The staff speaks fluent English but will bear with your as you struggle in broken German.

This is not the gay fetish bar you're looking for! That would be over in Schöneberg:…read morehttp://www.bull-berlin.de/. This is just another gay-friendly bar for old punkers who like to drink lots of beer. Astra la vista, Baby! Noch eine Absteige der Kreuzberger Punkmafia mit den üblichen Zutaten. Kleine Speisen, Astra Pils, Rauchschwaden und irgendwann läuft Motörhead. Nicht verkehrt und im Wrangelkiez immer gut für einen Absacker zum finalen Absturz.

I have only been here for when they have had concerts, which seems ridiculous if you have been to…read morethe place, just because it is so small. But yes, I have been here for two concerts. One time the band played in the bar and everyone had to sit/stand/jump/dance outside. This of course was during the summer. The second time around, it was an acoustic set by one of my favorite bands. I couldn't complain. Except about the general layout of the place....I always hate it when you enter and the bar is just standing RIGHT THERE IN FRONT OF THE DOOR. If there is a line for some drinks, then the first thing you do is run into people. It's quite annoying. Also annoying are the drunkards that stumble in and out. That one night that I was there in particular, there were a few smelly ones. However, that is not really the establishment's fault, is it? At the same time, I like the glowing letters they have set against the brick walls and the giant bull hanging from the ceiling. Flying male cows are cool, and so is exposed brick. I would come here again, if it isn't full in front of the tresen, if it were summer, or if another decent music act was going on. The service was decent and they do speak English as well. Its more of a punk place too (mohawk punk types) I should mention, but they also play a lot of pop punk (ie Green Day friendly). Typical XBerg non-electro scene shindig.

This queer bar gets fairly lively and is conveniently located near a U bahn, but it doesn't really…read morehave anything special to offer. No drag shows. No karaoke. No gear or fetish. No cocktails. No dancing. Usually tight on space. Because it's easy to get to and near some good late night food and has no cover fee and reasonably priced drinks, it slides by with 3 stars.

Our AirBnB host recommended this spot as a gay bar that plays good music. Indeed it does!…read more Came here on a Tuesday for girls (we girls) and after ordering drinks immediately struck up a convo with some close-by Berliner law students. These were the first people we talked to on our entire euro vacation other than eachother (6 days in) and it was welcomed conversation. The bar is well decorated-very kitschy-and the bartenders were kind to us non-German-speaking folk. Overall, good spot to come through. It's local and fun.

My favorite gay dive bar in East Berlin right by the Alex! Very historical. Unfortunately the owner…read morepassed away from Cancer a few years back. She was lovely as is her son. Still a great place to go and people watch.

This place is as divey as it gets! Come in the morning and see the people who've been here all…read morenight. (Not a pretty sight) We generally come sometime in the afternoon. This bar is the smallest bar I've ever been in, as well. The bar-tending area fills about two-thirds of the space and, including the seats at the bar, seats about 15 people. It's located under the U Bahn/S Bahn tracks in Alexanderpatz. Go there if you're not afraid of swilling drinks with Berlin queens!

Far better than mini-bar and the gay bar across the street. Top notch margaritas and a friendly…read morestaff. Had a blast with the international crowd. At all costs avoid the toilets.

Finally! A bar where they talk to you! Best margaritas in Berlin and they have huge baroque…read morearmchairs at the back. There are projectors all over the joint showing scandal images and visual jokes. Awesome night!

A dive-like bar with a cozy vibe and very friendly patrons and staff. Made several friends hanging…read moreout here and really appreciated the hip hop playlist (was ready for a little break from techno). If you want to go out but are looking for a change of pace from the club scene, this is a great spot.

Don't go to this bar. I was having a great time until this old hag dressed like a flapper was super…read morerude. She didn't like that I was ignoring her after she made it super awkward to be at that bar then told me I needed to go home after 2 vodka sodas.

Bar sluts are often drunk, but funny... Other guys around…read morethe bar are also drunk. :) BUT you will also find horny guys (25-45 y.o.), because this bar offers a darkroom, free condoms and lub. Best day is wednesday from 11.30 p.m. open end, two for one, beer or all other alcoholic beverages.

I went here last night (Tuesday) and there were only about 5 people but the music was great! I…read morecould see it being fun with more people as they've also got a "darkroom". I'll have to try it again. This review was written in 2008.

So we got recommended this place by a blog post. It seemed nice, chill at first UNTIL we ordered…read moreour drink and were first, underpoured, and then, to top that off he threw our change into the tip jar. Are you serious?? I'm drinking a coke with a splash of rum and I over paid. Maybe this is a tourist tax. Either way, AVOID.

This place is not easy. It is absolutely packed at the weekend and there is no room to swing a cat…read more(above the dogs heads) I got confused at the notice above the bar which read in multiple languages 'self service', so as I proceeded to help myself to a beer from the handily accessible fridge, I was quickly rebuked from the barman. He didn't seem to think the notice was ambiguous. Actually this is a place of notices and behaviour policing. Written on the front door is a warning,' no racism,no sexism, no homophobia, no anti-Semitism, no Nazis'. Laudable indeed, but what should be added is 'no humour'. Be careful what you wear, it could be misconstrued in the myriad of forbiddens. Anything that fits in the list of no-no's will be ejected! Having said that the clientele are an affable bunch and it's worth a visit.