Jacob's Gist: Matrix seems like the "tourist trap" club of Berlin…read more ================= Birthday weekend. Studying abroad. Visiting Berlin... it's pretty clear we were looking for a great club to spend the night. After asking around, we settled on Matrix. When you're in the club capitol of the world, don't make the same mistake we did and go to Matrix. arrived around 12:30AM and expected there to be some resemblance of a line to get in (after all, it was Friday night in Berlin). The first red flag about Matrix: there was absolutely no line at all. The only requirement to get in seemed to be that you're at least 18 (and that one even seemed a little iffy with some of the people there). Once we got in, we explored the dance floors. The main floor was huge and filled with 18-24 year olds, mainly male. I'll admit I had a good time dancing, but that wasn't really where the problem was. The drinks were expensive and the shots were served in medicine cups. In fact, I wouldn't even call them shots. With so many world class clubs in Berlin to go to, Matrix seems like the "easy choice". There's no worrying about getting in, it's huge, and when you look up clubs in Berlin it's always the first to come up. Take my advice though: it's not worth it. Check out other clubs in the city (I recommend Soda) and you'll get a much more true to Berlin experience.

We were drugged!!! They target Americans! Several people in our group were drugged- after only…read morehaving one drink, needed to be carried out and the creeps were watching. Thankfully we were a large group traveling abroad and watching out for each other. Stay away from here if you're American- it's NOT safe.

From the owner: dance like there is no tomorrow! the smallest disko on earth.read more

Wild at Heart was exactly what I was hoping for. A proper punk/dive bar. It delivered in spades…read more The decor was perfect, messy, dark, a little dank. The peeps were friendly in their own way. Took a little bit of time but eventually they seemed to warm to me. One huge biker dude took a shine to me and kept joking with me all night in broken English. At the end of his night (which was quite early) he swooped in and gave me a kiss on the cheek and wished me a lovely vacation. The bathrooms were cleaner and nicer than the cobalt/funkys/astoria from my dives back home in Vancouver - seriously Vancouver, get your shit together - LITERALLY. Drink prices seemed super reasonable to me. But really anywhere in Europe they seem reasonable to me. Bartender didn't really know how to make a whiskey sour and what I ended up drinking wasn't that fantastic, but I think that's my fault, what the hell was I doing ordering a whiskey sour at this place? Beer seems to be the best bet. The place filled up quick and seemed very popular with the locals and tourists alike.

Wild at Heart is one of the best rock bars in the world. It's exactly like the sort of places I…read morelike to hang out back home... only better! Grab a beer and enjoy great DJs, awesome bands and even a regular burlesque show! I had been told to go here by various people who had travelled there to perform with their bands and I'm glad I listened to their advice. The crowd were all great too, you felt really comfortable and among like-minded people. My favourite night in Berlin was the night I spent at Wild at Heart. GO. I urge you. One final tip - make sure to go next door and eat at Tiki Heart.

Didn't have any issues getting in on a Thursday night (2 guys, neither being German). The girl…read moreasked us at the door if we knew what music was being played (which I have to admit was borderline insulting given that I'm a pretty big techno fan). Maybe she was trying to screen people who responded EDM? This place is pretty small. Basically one room, and a bar to the side. No outdoor space when we went (weather). Also, there's no interesting features inside. The music was a little like Prodigy at times. It was pretty hard, even by Berlin standards. Cover was 8 euros on Thursday. Goes all the way till 9am.

It's been a while since my last visit at Suicide Circus. However, I still admire their outdoor area…read moreand the location is great. If you're new to the Berlin nightlife​ this club is probably a good choice! The cover​ is moderate, interior very crafty, bouncers not necessarily​ friendly but definitely not rude or arrogant(!). The door policy has been very fair and as long as you're not drunk or rude you'll get inside.

Beautiful views. Call to reserve a spot outside or else you have to sit inside. No food menu was…read moreoffered. Drinks were good.

Nice bar with good vibes. Pretty cheap alcohol and nice staff. It's card only I believe which works…read moregreat for me as I don't ever have much cash. They have a few decks of cards on standby so we were playing with those a lot. There are quite a few tables and the music isn't too loud so you don't have to shout.

Walking by, we were instantly curious and interested in this bar. It's dark, casual and sexy and…read morenot pretentious. The pretty bartender was friendly and played low-key music. Decor is rustic with an assortment of furniture styles arranged for couples or small groups. We enjoyed a beer on a Sunday night and it was not crowded at all. I'm sure most nights it is active. If I were younger and local, I would be a regular here.

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.

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 owner/bartender isn't friendly at all if you're not a local or don't speak German. I left after…read moreone drink.

This review is one of the ones I am adding just so people know they are still around as of October…read more2023. Not many reviews in Germany for Yelp. Our visit to this bar was quiet. Only a few people in the bar and our group sat in the back. Can't really speak to the friendliness of the bar since we kept to ourselves and the few others at the bar did the same. It was odd to have to be buzzed into the bar at the front door. Reminded me of very old school places or throwbacks when some bars were a bit secretive.

Whenever I am here, I run into someone that I havent seen in a very long time. Obviously this club…read moreis infamous for its upside down appeal, but its really not that obvious. Its nice if you get there earlier, as seating is harder to come by as the kids come rushing in. Not good for dancing and its hard to hear people talking...unless you are sitting. This results in a lot of people just standing around, drinking. I suggest this place as an pre-game spot to hit up before going to a club or if you just want to have an "early" Berlin evening. Its nice around 23-24.

This is a pretty charming bar with a very casual atmosphere and interesting inverted decor, and…read moregreat prices. I met another solo traveler here and we struck up an amazing conversation. The bar staff were young and not too experienced, but to grab a drink before going to a club, this place is hard to beat. As with most bars in Germany, people smoke inside, which can be a dealbreaker for you especially since it is in a basement and poorly ventilated. Overall amazing spot, especially for tourists that aren't in large groups. I stayed way longer than I was expecting to.

A pretty great beer garden to hang out for an afternoon…read more Even on those painfully hot summer days (like the one we had yesterday) it's still reasonably pleasant out here under the shade of the umbrellas and nearby trees. The beers are large and cold, the burgers freshly grilled with a nice char, and the proximity to Berghain guarantees quality people-watching throughout the day. The grill is a bit pricey, with burgers for 7 EUR (no cheese) and a small plate of fries for 2 EUR, but it's all high-quality and tasty as hell. The burger comes topped with grilled onions and a cranberry relish that is outstanding. The fries are so satisfyingly salty to counterbalance an afternoon of Radlers and Alsters.

From the owner: Bitte wetterbedingt abweichende Öffnungstage beachten…read more Please mind differing opening days due to the weather.