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Berlin, Germany
Bars, Nights & Clubs
Ackerkeller
You’ve gotta admit it, the Berlin scene is very cool, and Ackerkeller is a prime example. Here’s what they say about themselves on their website: “The Ackerkeller is an alternative, non-profit gay-lesbian club in Berlin-Mitte. Doors are open on Tuesdays and Fridays and occasionally on Saturdays from 10pm on. Our aim is to provide free space to gather together in a relaxed way and to have excessive parties without being pressurized by economical exploitation. As a novelty, we now also provide a pub/cafe on six days per week from 7pm on.” Their website has some English info.
Bergstrasse 68
Berlin
http://ackerkeller.de
Barbie Deinhoff's
If the shocking pink decor doesn't jolt you from your senses, then everything that happens in this over-the-top queer bar will. A definite original, even in the Berlin scene, Barbie Deinhoff's brings in everybody and anybody. There's different events and parties most days, along with art exhibits, dancing and so much more.
Schlesische Strasse 16
Berlin
www.myspace.com/barbiedeinhoffs
Café Fatal (Sundays at SO36)
Ballroom dancing for the queer set, popular with both boys and girls. This party starts early (by 7ish) then turns into a more traditional (aka disco) dance party by about 11 p.m.
Oranienstrasse 190
Berlin
Gayhane (last Saturday of the month SO36)
Germany has a huge Turkish immigrant population, and this party created almost ten years ago was originally meant for LGBT Turks who were looking for a space of their own. Fast forward to today and this hugely successful event draws in queers from all backgrounds who just want to get down to a contemporary Middle Eastern beat.
Oranienstrasse 190
Berlin
Girls Town (2nd Saturday of the month, every 2 months at Kino International)
These parties may only happen every couple of months, but they are definitely the hottest nights in town, attracting hundreds of lovely ladies. Hosted by celebrated DJ Zoe, get down to her smooth, Berlin-infused house and techno music. Check the website for upcoming dates.
Karl-Marx-Allee 33
Berlin
www.girlstown-berlin.de
Gold Lion Parties
Offering up "indie, electro, fag'n'roll and punk" this occasional, lesbian-run alternative queer party is a hipster's paradise. Check their Myspace page for upcoming events.
Grace O'Malley (3rd Wednesday of the month at Anhalt)
A monthly lesbian performance/dance party held at the super-cool Anhalt. A former gas station, It's now part lounge, part restaurant, part bar and part performance space, all spread out over two floors. Arrive early for the shows, then dance the night away.
Vor dem Schlesischen Tor 2
Berlin
KitKatClub
Exclusively for the decadent, who are comfortable seeing sexual acts or having sex in front of lots of people, including men. The KitKatClub hosts exotic fetish polysexual dance/sex parties every Thursday through Saturday. Strict dress code is in effect and if you’re not hot and fetish-geared, you won’t get past the doorman.
Bessemerstrasse 2
Berlin
L'Ectro (usually at Bar Waldohreule)
For all the ladies who live for electro music! Tired of going to electronica nights and seeing almost no lesbians, or going to lesbian nights and hearing no electronica, these ladies decided to take things into their own hands with this party. Come on down and get your dance on! Check their Myspace page for upcoming dates.
Köpenicker Strasse 194,
Berlin
www.myspace.com/l_ectro
L-Tunes Party (last Friday of the month at SchwuZ)
Like SO36, there are different kinds of music played at SchwuZ every night, including a regular (and very popular!!) ladies night, the L-Tunes party, brought to you by local dyke party promoters, Megadyke Productions. The girls take over the basement club area, which is appropriate for this “underground” party.
Mehringdamm 61
Berlin
La Moustache
La Moustache calls themselves "a small bunch of people organizing queer/feminist/diy gigs" around Berlin, sort of in the Queer-O-Matic style (see below). Mustaches are always appreciated at any of their events. Check their website for upcoming events.
Margie’s Frauenbar
This is the latest women’s bar opened by the owner of the former Pour Elle, which for many years was a Berlin lesbian institution (in fact, it’s still often listed in a number of guides, but it’s totally closed now.) Nice spot for an after work or early evening drink.
Hohenstaufenstrasse 53
Berlin
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Excellent place to meet slightly older stylish lesbians. Very welcoming
Rebecca on May 14, 2008
Mermaids
This is one of the coolest occasional parties you'll find in Berlin. Mermaids plays true to its name and actually takes place on an island called Insel der Jugend in the Spree river that runs through Berlin. These gals organise shuttles that pick partyers up in designated spots and then take them to the party. Those who swim get in for free! Most of the events take place in the summer months, but check their website for dates and details.
Milkshake parties
Occasional electro/techno/minimal/rave dyke party. As always, check the websites for details.
Nah Bar (aka Neue Bar)
Small lesbian pub in the heart of Charlottenberg. Nice spot for an after-work or pre-party drink. Wednesdays are pretty popular for their Vinyl Lounge events when all of your favorite albums from the 1980s are brought back to life.
Kalckreuthstrasse 16
Berlin
Open Zoo parties
"Open Zoo is full of different species according to Berlin's nightlife people: exotic and colorful. As well as the music, it goes from 60s garage rock to dirty electrobeats and back. Expect the unexpected, every time, as a trip through the jungle. It is open for every kind of animals, except homophobic and racists. There is just one rule to follow in this jungle: Respect the other animals and, if you want, you can feed them... Welcome to OPEN ZOO!!!" Open Zoo parties happen once every month or two. Check their Myspace page for details.
Poopsy Club (monthly at various venues)
Yes, the name may not be the most appetizing, but the party itself is a total dykecore bonanza. This monthly event brings in some of the most notable women on the underground dyke music circuit from Lesbians on Ecstasy to Angie Reed to Miss Le Bomb to Riots Not Diets. Mixed in with live performances are DJ sets from Noisy Pig, A. One and Double Agent. Check their Myspace page for upcoming events.
Queer-O-Matik parties (every couple weeks at different venues)
Sometimes on a Thursday night, sometimes a Friday, Queer-O-Matik draws in the girls (and some boys) looking for an unpretentious, non-mainstream homo celebration. Lately the party has been held at the XB, a queer/lesbian/trans housing project, but you should always check first, just in case.
rats! rats! rats!
A new, occasional girls-only party happening at the very cool Ackerkeller (see above). Basically this is a rock'n'roll party for all the cool dykes. This party usually takes place every couple of months on the first Saturday, but check their Myspace page to confirm. Yes, it's in German, but if you take a minute or two to think about it, you should totally be able to figure out the dates.
Bergstrasse 68
Berlin
www.myspace.com/_rats_rats_rats
Roses Bar
Can we say kitsch? Roses takes glitter, sparkle and flash to new heights, but for some reason it works. This may be a tiny spot, but it’s hugely (and equally) popular with both gay men and lesbians, something you don’t see too often. Bartenders are also quite liberal with the booze, which is another bonus.
Oranienstrasse 187
Berlin
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Just an FYI, this club is not open on Tuesdays.
Grace on Apr 09, 2008
SabotAge (1st Saturday of the month at various locations)
Yet another popular, mixed queer, underground party in Berlin. This one is hosted by a gay man, but he brings in tons of lesbian DJs and performers and this is definitely an equal opportunity party. Check the website for upcoming locations.
Serene Bar (every Thursday and Saturday)
Cool, hip space that is mixed, but very popular with the girls on Thursday nights and becomes exclusively lesbian on Saturdays.
Schwiebusser Strasse 2
Berlin
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I went to this bar on a Saturday night in Oct, 2005. I liked the decor - red walls and there were a lot of B&W female nude photos everywhere. The women were attractive. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the music, maybe it was just an off night.
Carrie on Oct 02, 2007
Sharon Stonewall
Oh, I bet Sharon Stone must be thrilled to know she’s inspirational enough to the ladies that a dyke bar is named in her honor. And how many times do we have to watch her pinching the ass of some starlet on the red carpet to know she has some kind of thing for us? This stylish, little Aussie-run bar is probably the most popular dyke lounge in Berlin. The ladies flock here on Wednesday nights when there are few lesbian parties in town, and often return on Fridays for the Girl Savoir Vivre parties.
Linienstrasse 136
Berlin
SO36
This legendary club is named after the former postal code for the east part of Kreuzberg. It’s a very popular mixed gay bar for both men and women, with different (and somewhat alternative) theme nights throughout the week. You'll often find live performances happening in the early part of the evening and parties here can often go quite late.
Oranienstrasse 190
Berlin
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