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Golden Gate Club
It's a small dark club / space under the S-Bahn near Jannowitzbrücke Station. It used to be illegal. Always really crowded, hot, dancy dancy....there are a lot of afterhours happening. Mainly electronic music. Different program
also it is possible to rent the space (they actually have a good deal: split between bar and entrance and then they want to earn 500 euro with the bar which is possible if you have 100 People commin)
for more Details: contact Reimund (rei05@gmx.de) or
goldengate-berlin@gmx.de
Address: 4, Schicklerstrasse, Metro: Jannowitzbrücke U8, Berlin, Germany
Contact: http://www.goldengate-berlin.de/
Contact: http://www.goldengate-berlin.de/
This is similar to: West Germany (Venue) - Berlin, Germany
Villa
Not-so-official club in a kind of haunted house. Electronic and old school sound. One of "the" places right now. 3 floors and you can have one of your best Berlin party experiences here.
Address: 54, Landsberger Allee, Metro: Landsberger Allee, Berlin, Germany
This is similar to: Friedrichshain (Area) - Berlin, Germany; Kantine / Berghain (Venue) - Berlin, Germany
ZPYZ
One of the good kept Party Secrets of Kreuzberg, a little bit hidden at Reichenberger Straße, 2 rooms in an Loft Space, young crowd
Address: 125, Reichenberger Str., Metro: Kottbusser Tor U1 U8, Berlin, Germany
Contact: http://www.myspace.com/technotaverna
Contact: http://www.myspace.com/technotaverna
Raum 18
Raum 18 is a pretty new event location in Neukölln near Sonnenallee station. It's a little bit far south but because the parties are very good there is always a nice mix of people. Kreuzberg and Neukölln kids meet the Mitte Prenzlauer Berg people. the space itself has 4 rooms in an old Factory building. quite rough, a real Berlin venue,
Address: 11, Ziegrastraße, Metro: Sonnenallee Ringbahn, Berlin, Germany
Contact: http://www.myspace.com/raum18
Contact: http://www.myspace.com/raum18
Supamolly
It is one of the best "underground/squatter-clubs" in Berlin and it looks like a labyrinth on the inside.
Address: 41, Jessnerstr, Berlin, Germany
Bang Bang Club
A small Indi / Rock and sometime Electro Club in the Center of Berlin at Hackescher Markt especially favorite among hipster kids. Definitely the spot in this area if you like that kind of scene.
Address: Neue Promenade 10, Metro: Hackescher Mark S Bahn, Berlin, Germany
Privat Club
Address: Pücklerstrasse 34, Berlin, Germany
This is similar to: Jamie Stewart (Band) - Los Angeles, United States
Magnet Club
A famous live Venue in Prenzlauer Berg area. Mainly a hangout of the indi scene.
Address: Greifswalder Straße 212-213, Berlin, Germany
Kantine / Berghain
A smaller brother (or sister) of the huge Berghain, usually hosts smaller events, live concerts, electronic acts.
Address: Am Wriezener Bahnhof, Berlin, Germany
Kato
Kato is to be found in the building of working U-Bahn Station Schlesisches Tor in Kreuzeberg. Luckily, here you don't listen a train noise but only rock one. Mainly in Kato play heavy bands - hardcore, metal, emo except ska and reggae sometimes.
Club is open only for concerts or rather special parties.
Address: U-Bhf. Schlesisches Tor, Metro: Schlesisches Tor U1, Berlin, Germany
Contact: http://myspace.com/www.myspace.com/katokreuzberg
Contact: http://myspace.com/www.myspace.com/katokreuzberg
Columbia Club
Mainly a live venue with lots of concerts, right next to the big live Space of Columbia Halle near the famous Tempelhof airport, a little bit far outYou can rent the Space
Contact for that is:
Tel. 030 / 740 73 848
E-mail: reservierung@columbiaclub.eu
Address: Columbiadamm 9-11, Metro: Tempelhofer Damm U6, Berlin, Germany
Contact: +49 30 780 99 810, http://www.columbiaclub.de
Contact: +49 30 780 99 810, http://www.columbiaclub.de
Berghain Panorama
A huge club behind Ostbahnhof is perhaps the craziest place in West Berlin. The parties usually start to pick up from 6am, and it's not uncommon to see people fucking in the dark rooms downstairs. The music is mainly tech house and electro, the entrance is 13€.
Address: Am Wriezener Bahnhof, Berlin, Germany
Picknick
A popular club in Mitte. Used to be one of the hippest hangouts but not anymore...
Address: 90, Dorotheenstr, Berlin, Germany
SO36
A legendary Berlin live music venue, was famous back in the 80s for hosting lots of then new German new wave and punk concerts. Nowadays it's not as punk as it used to be, but still attracts quality live acts and organizes theme events.
Address: Oranienstraße 190, Metro: Kottbusser Tor, Berlin, Germany
Lido
The former Cinema is now one of the Live Hotspots in Kreuzberg. The venue is huge. There are a few concerts every week. past shows by Deerhoof, Hawnay Troof, Beatsteaks, Sammy Deluxe....
Address: 7, Cuvrystraße, Berlin, Germany
Contact: +49 30 69 56 68 40, http://www.lido-berlin.de
Contact: +49 30 69 56 68 40, http://www.lido-berlin.de
Scala
The favorite hangout for Berlin fashion kids. Opened by the same team who was behind the legendary Rio club (now defunct), Scala sometimes hosts good concerts and generally a safe place to go out on a weekend, guaranteed fun, but not more.Latest News: Scala Closed in the end of May 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Address: 112, Friedrichstraße, Metro: Oranienburger Tor U6, Berlin, Germany
Tresor
The legendary Berlin techno club was re-opened in 2007 and is here to stay. A huge location at an industrial estate between Mitte and Kreuzberg, near other popular clubs, such as Watergate and Bar 25. Large dancefloors, impressive sound system and light shows.
Address: 70, Köpenicker str, Metro: Jannowitzbrucke, Berlin, Germany
This is similar to: Legowelt (Band) - Chicago, United States; Gaudi Arena (Club) - Moscow, Russia
NBI
A popular Prenzlauerberg club located next to Kulturbrauerei, hosts popular Berlin Hilton gay parties every Wednesday. They also feature lots of upcoming Berlin and international bands and DJs.
It's possible to rent the Venue
contact here:
NBI@SNAFU.DE or KY@SNAFU.DE or PHONE: +49 30 67304457
Address: 36, Schönhauser Allee, Metro: Eberswalder Strasse U2, Berlin, Germany
Contact: http://www.neueberlinerinitiative.de
Contact: http://www.neueberlinerinitiative.de
This is similar to: POPLARS and ROCKS (People) - Berlin, Germany; FREDRIK (People) ; POSTDATA (People) ; DAVID BAZAN (People) ; HUMAN ELEPHANT (People)
Watergate
The main club in Berlin for minimal house and tech house, featuring the best local and international acts and DJs.The queue on Friday and Saturday night may be quite long, but it's worth it: inside you've got two levels, beautiful huge windows on Spree river, and one of the best sound in the city.
The entrance is usually 10€
Address: 49, Falckensteinstr, Metro: Schlesisches Tor, Berlin, Germany
Contact: +493061280396
Contact: +493061280396
Schwuz
One of the most popular gay clubs in Berlin. Schuwz means "Schwules Zentrum" and it is. You will find the gay museum in the Hof, Club Schwuz in the Basement and the Gay Bar "Melitta Sundstrom" in the front. Address: 61, Mehringdamm, Metro: Mehringdamm U7, Berlin, Germany
Contact: +49 30 629 0880
Contact: +49 30 629 0880
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