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.

This was a really average bar. Went on a Friday night. People aren't super open to dancing with…read moreothers & the drinks were decent. It's easy to get in but not really that great or that bad.

I have only been to Gayhane here once but it was an excellent night!!!…read more And then I went to one of the Café Fatale nights with a group of friends. I am not a couples dancer and this woman came to ask me to dance when the room was full or lovely women but she insisted. I told her that I don't dance well in couples. We went around once or twice and she dropped me off from whence we came. She said at the end you're right, you aren't a good couples dancer.

This place has a five-star rating and without mistake. If you're looking for an upscale, stylish…read moreLaden where you can show off your latest Dior then give this place a miss. If you're looking for a rad place to knock back a few beers with friends and play a couple games of backgammon among other laid-back folk then you've found yourself a new home. Old-school Fhain keeping it real but beware, staff is selectively friendly. I.e. be cool to them and they'll be cool to you. Act like a w@nker and you'll get the same treatment in kind. Careful about your bags; if you go to see a show there don't be a victim and leave your backpack unattended. Nuff said. Taschendiebe aside, always always always worth a visit.

If you go to Supamolly you might feel as if you missed the spot because to get to the concert area…read moreyou have to go through a small bar at first. The door to the concert areal opens at about ten, but may vary. They have plenty of hallways, corners and steps to stride along after which you come into the first room, which is the bar kind of loungy area. All equipped with rather worn down sofas, quite trashy (Berlin style). Two small alleyways spit you onto the concert floor with the stage, where it usually gets loaded full and crammed. If you want it a bit quieter, make your way up the metal spiralstairs which lead to the bar and toilets. From here you also have a great view on the dancing crowd and on the stage. Grab a Club Mate vodka ! and let your eyes indulge in the artwork that has been scattered all over the place..paintings, statues..and the dj, which stands on a small platform only and uses digital equipment in his small cell to make the whole sound possible. The sound really can be anything, they have livebands ranging from jazz over hardcore to art-noise. Though they host ska bands mainly.Ocassionally they have a special Rattenbar called gayparty too, but anyone is welcome. Several times a year there is also a theatrefestival with a variety of artists showing what they can. Youll find yourself very likely in the position of seeing a band never thought could of existed before and then really liking them.Its alwayssmth special going on. Afterwards there are always Djs till real early in the mroning with all kinds of music styles(Drum n Bass, Jungle, Raggea,20s, Electro) Entrance fee is mostly 4EUR which is very cheap- the drinks are too. The people are very mixed, mostly 20to 40, but everything is possible. You know this feeling ofaaah why have guys like those have to hang out here I never had it when I was there, everyone is relaxed and there to have fun. One negative thing at times can be the toilets..but use the ones in the entrancebar and you should be fine. Oh and you can smoke..whatever In summer they have a campfire in the backyard.

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Schokoladen rules!…read more This is a venue that keeps things real. The bookers are legit, always bringing in awesome bands (both local and from afar). The space is intimate but still not too small. The price is always right. The atmosphere is fantastic, and the people who work there and go there are lovely folks. Although the shows are earlier than most venues, it's nice to have some kind of consistency to rely upon. Keep supporting this place because it does a lot of good things for Berlin music.

It's a dive that sometimes hosts live music. Not going to change your life, but drinks are…read morereasonable, staff is cool, and the crowd is local. Good for a lower key night if you're needing a break from the clubs.

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.

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.

Was so cool to see a rock concert in Germany after running the Berlin Marathon!…read more This venue is a perfect size with an intimate feel, great acoustics, and tasty German beer at a great price. Bathrooms downstairs were ok, and the whole place is standing room only. Really good AC too which was a nice surprise. After running a marathon the day before my legs were feeling it Still, could not pass seeing Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders live and she rocked it! Terrific show with a well behaved crowd of varying ages in a full house. Now this is Rock & Roll! \m/

A-Ok Venue in my book. Perfect size, awesome acoustics, and short walk from transit. Delicious…read moreGerman beers were on tap here and even during the show were priced to move at 3.50 Euros a pop. This truly is one of the worlds great cities.

You know what it's like,one minute you're walking down the street outside your Hotel,and the next…read moreminute you are looking at a gig poster,not just any gig poster,but a poster for the German Meatal Hammer awards,which luck would have it is not only on the following night,but it is also being headlined by your favourite band ever!!!!? What,you don't know what it's like? nevermind,one day little one,one day..... So Friday morning found us at a little ticket booth in the train station buying a couple of tickets to the Kulturbrauerei and to the said gig.. I'm not going to review the gig as I don't think you would be able to handle all of the !!!! and \,,/ that it would include,but at the end of the day the 5 stars are more for Dust Bolt and Kreator than the venue itself,although the venue (KesselHaus) was a really good place to hold such a gig,what with it's concrete walls and amply stocked bar being a rather nice feature : ) We got there at around 19:30 and staggered away at about 2am,having spent a great night in the company of some lovely German Metalheads enjoying some of the best Metal this great country has to offer. Ah,happy days \,,/

The all locations events and parties here are legendary. there are regular theme parties like…read moreHalloween, New years eve or start of summer parties. I also love the unique christmas market, and the phenomenal street food markets. If you live in the Prenzlauer Berg area, this is a location you MUST visit.

I have been to many outdoor concert arenas all over the world but none as unique as Waldbuhne. What…read moremakes Waldbuhne stand out is that even though the arena seats 23000+ people all the seats have great sight lines and viewing angles due to the incredible steepness of the stairs and arena. The venue was built in the 1930's and I doubt it would be legal to build today. We were lucky to attend the final show of the Depeche Mode Spirit Tour here on July 25th and it was fabulous. Great sound that is pushed directly at you (angle of the arena) and there was plenty of light shows during the concert. The only drawback to Waldbuhne is the stage is on the smaller side so a performer such as Dave Gahan of DM was a bit more limited in his dance and moves compared to other similar arenas. Food, drinks and toilets are all on the "mid level" of the arena and pretty easy to get to. The crowd was pumped and going crazy the entire concert as DM have a storied history in Berlin (recorded music here) and this was the final concert of a very long tour. Waldbuhne was a great place to see a concert and I would gladly come again in the future.

I have been here twice, in 2016 and 2012; 2016 was a lovely full house, quiet evening; 2012 was a…read moremajor storm with thin crowds, irritable neighbors, despite the great music. Easy to get to on the S-Bahn, right next to the Olympic stadium. The Berlin Philharmonic does a concert there at the end of the year, which was the event I attended. The audiences are mature, quiet, and orderly, much quieter outside than any concert I have been to in the US. I wish I could go every year! Long lines for food but great pretzels, beer, and snacks.

This location is Vintage style with that unique typical touch of Berlin shabby chic. I confess…read morearchitecture and facilities can drive someone crazy but to me this location is what a real iconic location must have: stairs, windings, one old school stage, bars and merchandise in the performance hall, most simple counters. Consequently you look, hear, see, watch, feel, dance, move, play or whatever people do while attending a concert. Ideal space for a crowd of approximately 1500 people or a bit more and everything a good gig needs: sound, vision, technics. It is clear that you won't suppose stadium rock bands at that place but more musicians who prefer to get in touch (literally) with their fans. Nice fave concert hall. Baby, the stars shine bright! *****

We visited Huxleys to see Frank Turner on a bitterly cold January evening. This being my first gig…read moreoutside of the UK I was pretty excited to see how things would work, and Huxleys did not disappoint. The best way to describe the venue is like British venues, but better. Everything is so much more efficient, there's an excellent amount of space and the food options blow the Barras out the water. Crepes and cocktails? I'm sold! It wasn't ridiculously overpriced like some venues can be, either. There wasn't a great amount of seating available for an unreserved gig, which isn't the best when you've been travelling on your feet all day, however it was really well ventilated and the amount of space meant you didn't feel suffocated despite it being sold out. The tiered standing pretty much guarantees a decent view, which is really useful. If all venues in Germany are like Huxleys, I think I'll be visiting more in the future!