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Watergate Club

Watergate With its immense windows framing the city lights and offering a spectacular view of the beautiful Oberbaumbrücke, the famous bridge spanning the Spree River, Watergate wows its patrons as soon as they step in the door. Berlin Germany 52.50102 13.44517

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Party Earth Review With its immense windows framing the city lights and offering a spectacular view of the beautiful Oberbaumbrücke, the famous bridge spanning the Spree River, Watergate wows its patrons as soon as they step in the door... ... read full review

Neighborhood:

Kreuzberg / Neukölln
Address:

Falckensteinstrasse 49
10997 Berlin

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Train:

U: Schlesisches Tor, Warschauer Strasse
Phone:

030 61280396
Links:
Official Website

Hours:

W/F/Sa midnight–late, occasionally open Th
Recommended as:
- Night Spot

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Party Earth Watergate Review

The Scene

With its immense windows framing the city lights and offering a spectacular view of the beautiful Oberbaumbrücke, the famous bridge spanning the Spree River, Watergate wows its patrons as soon as they step in the door.

Kreuzberg / Neukölln, Berlin –

But the visuals don’t end there at this chic techno club. Two separate floors – the main floor and the water floor – each provide the trendy, energetic crowd with a distinctive atmosphere.

The club’s main floor features two bars and a ceiling covered with colored lights that keep time with the beat in a stunning psychedelic wave.

The downstairs water floor features several TV screens depicting constantly-evolving geometric shapes synced to the music, while a floating dock outside provides lots of comfy seats, a fabulous view of the water, and an escape from the smoke and frenzy inside.

Despite the jaw-dropping layout, the real draw at Watergate is the music, and the club boasts a long roster of international DJs and some big names in the techno music scene.

Offering both an energetic spot to go crazy on the dance floor and a cool atmosphere in which to kick back and enjoy the killer view, Watergate is the kind of club night owls gladly risk impeachment to get into.

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Tip from Adriana:

As long as you don’t arrive in groups of more than three or four people, it’s usually not too hard to get into this club. Keep in mind that the bouncers maintain an even number of guys and girls, so it’s best to arrive before 2am when the door policy is a bit more lenient.

Crowd

Animated, outgoing, and stylish, 20s to early 30s.
Entertainment / Music

House and techno.
Food / Miscellaneous

None.

Prices

Cover charge €6–€15. Beer €3.50, wine €4–€5, cocktails €8–€10, mixed drinks €5.50–€7, non-alcoholic drinks €2.
What to Wear / Dress Code

Smart casual.
Hot Nights / When to Go

Fun on any of the three nights after 1am, but the party lasts longer on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Watergate User Reviews

Ricardo Barton May 7, 2013 3.0 stars Waterside Party Unless you’re a Berliner, beware of Berlin’s club scene as its majesty and brilliance is sure to ruin your expectations of clubs forever. Watergate, one of the trendiest clubs in the city is also one of the most attractive, sitting directly next to the river Spree and possessing an outdoor patio where you can smoke, chat, and soak in the beauty of the river, the grandiose Oberbaum Bridge and the sparkling lights of the Universal Music building directly across the river. The décor is superbly minimalist and sleek, evocative of the calm river that flows beside, visible from the wall of windows on the north end of the club. The crowd is predominantly gorgeous, 20-something years young Germans. The house or break-beat music will thump all night until the high noon sun illuminates the entire dance floor. Watergate is a very exclusive club, however, so just getting into the door can be a bit daunting. First, you’ll want to separate yourselves into small groups of three or four, preferably two women to one man. Next, especially during the winter months, you’ll want to send a friend to buy enough drinks at the corner store to keep you warm in the typically hour-long queue, but not too much where you’ll be belligerent by the time you reach the entrance as you’ll surely be turned away if you’re seen stumbling towards the door. The nerve-racking begins as you step up to the door and are sternly greeted by the gatekeepers, men and women who will look you up and down, judging whether your je ne sais quio is worthy of stepping foot into their special venue. You’ll then be informed whether you'll have the privilege of shelling out 12 Euros to enter the club and rub elbows with the cool kids, or that you've just waited an hour in the snow only to be embarrassed and turned away for who knows what. It all sounds very harsh and superficial (as it should), but the exhilaration of being chosen will pump you with enough adrenaline to keep you dancing until the wee hours of the morning.

Muzzi Aldean May 1, 2013 3.0 stars Watergate Day Party Watergate is one of the most well know night clubs in Berlin but, perhaps less well known, they also host day parties from time to time. The Watergate day party has a very different feel to the club. Firstly it is outdoors and has an open plan lay out with only one understated DJ booth in the centre. The setting of the event is very intimate, holding no more than 1000 people, and it boasts a location adjacent to the Spree River. As a result many party goers are found sunbathing on the sandy embankment before going back to the grassy dance floor for a boogie. The music itself is typically first class as Watergate presents some of the biggest names in house and techno such as Loco Dice and Magda. The Watergate day party if perfect for those who appreciate their music and want to spend their day sipping beers and dancing in a very chilled out atmosphere, a complete contrast to the night club itself.

augusta malaspina Apr 25, 2013 3.0 stars Watergate is Watergate Watergate is cool. Even if by now you can define it commercial, Whatergate is cool. The venue is impressive: two floors with huge windows on the Spree river where you can see the sunrise while dancing or the ducks walking on the iced water. In summer times there is also a chill out area outside just on the river. The dj programming are always with big names and you can be sure you’ll have a quality night. Lately, just because it has become a famous name in club scene, you’ll probably find a long queue at the door. Yeah that’s bad, also because as often in Berlin you never know if they’ll let you in, but actually you just have to be smart with the time you go there. Anyway, if is your really first time, try it!

Maddalena Z. Mar 29, 2013 3.0 stars Clothes are important, but Excellent Music and Djs Selection It's hard to accept that after 2 hours of line somebody says to you "No, you are out" maybe because you are too elegant or too simply. I know the place is hard to get in, but if you are in you are listening quality music for sure, you are in a place where you can dance without any distrub and you can meet cool people. The best is that planet studios that is front of the watergate and when the sun starts rising, reflecting from their mirror window it's so exciting and it's a really nice experience to say "Hello!" to a new day from Watergate terrace!

captainlucy Feb 26, 2013 3.0 stars Great for those interested in big name DJs on the techno scene Arguably the best advice regarding Berlin’s nightlife is, “the poorer you look, the cooler you are”, and nowhere does this ring more true than in Watergate; ripped tights and messy hair with a casual outfit are not uncommon at this über cool club. Aside from the electric interior (literally!) and stunning views, the true hype surrounding Watergate comes from the huge names from the music industry that regularly perform here; in the past these have included Circoloco, Mitja Prinz and acclaimed DJs from across the globe, particularly from the house and techno scene. Entry cost and drinks prices are average for a club of its size and reputation, around €6 for a mixed drink, which can be enjoyed overlooking the River Spree on the floating decking area until the small hours as a refreshing break from spirited dancing. Watergate often gets a reputation for a strict door policy; presumably to deter uninformed and unwitting tourists looking for cheesy pop from wandering in by mistake, but as with any club, dressing appropriately and arriving in good time (before 2am) usually avoids any problems.

FISHNETS Nov 19, 2012 3.0 stars Great Music I came here with a German friend while on vacation and didn't know what to expect. My friend basically told me, "don't talk at the door, no one in Berlin likes Americans", and "don't wear any bright colors, it's not Berlin." So dressed in all black I silently walked up to the club past a teenager peeing in a bottle behind a dumpster next to the club. Promising. Once we got in they told me "no pictures," we paid a moderate cover and went in. When we arrived at 2 am I thought it was fairly late, even by New York standards, yet the club was still half empty or half full or however you want to put it. We started off in the downstairs room where the music was mellow house music, but we didn't stay long since none of us were smokers and the place was like a chimney. We headed upstairs and ordered a few drinks. About two hours and several beers later the music had slowly built tempo into an awesome dance party with Nic Fanciulli djing and the room has gotten packed. We ended up staying until about 6 in the morning when we had to call it quits since some of the girls could no longer stand their heels. Which for the record were completely unnecessary since other patrons were literally wearing sleeveless sports jerseys and holy (as in with holes, not blessed) t-shirts. Great time out ...oh and also the view of the river and bridge are stunning! The music is the highlight of the venue, but the scenery is a great bonus.

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