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Prenzlauer Berg’s location, sandwiched between Mitte and Friedrichshain, is evident in this neighborhood’s transitional character.

Immediately after the fall of the Berlin Wall, squatters, punks, and immigrants took over many of the buildings that had been abandoned in the subsequent chaos. Inexpensive living conditions also attracted numerous artists, musicians, and tastemakers, giving the area a reputation as ground zero for new trends.

In the past decade, however, this title has probably been passed eastward to Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain, due mainly to the fact that as tenants of Prenzlauer Berg have grown older and started families, the area has mellowed into a slightly upscale neighborhood, though it still retains a rough-around-the-edges charm.

Social life in Prenzlauer Berg centers around the Eberswalder Strasse U-Bahn stop, where five major streets intersect, each lined with various bars, cafés, and clubs ranging from no-frills joints to upscale restaurants.

A multitude of boutiques and secondhand shops offers daytime activity, while Mauerpark, which occupies the area where the Berlin Wall once stood, schedules many weekend activities and events.

Both geographically and in attitude, Prenzlauer Berg serves as a bridge between the affluent, pricey Mitte and the alternative, gritty Friedrichshain.

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Mauerpark Flea Market

Beach Bar / Flea Market

Party Earth Review Every Sunday afternoon, the Mauerpark Flea Market transforms the area that was once the site of the infamous Dead Zone surrounding the Berlin Wall into a freewheeling bazaar. Anything ... more

Bernauer Strasse 63-64
13355 Berlin

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Dr. Pong

Bar

Party Earth Review Named for its one ping-pong table that everyone plays on simultaneously, Dr. Pong is a rather spartan bar with one room dedicated to playing ping-pong and another to listening to music ... more

Eberswalder Strasse 21
10437 Berlin

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Café Morgenrot

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Because it would not be fair for one man – the owner/capitalist – to profit from the labor of the workers/proletariat, no one actually owns Café Morgenrot. Instead, everyone who works ... more

Kastanienallee 85
10435 berlin

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Intersoup

Bar / Fusion Restaurant

Party Earth Review Intersoup’s unusual yet cozy sense of style is well reflected in its eclectic menu of cocktails and soups and by its melting-pot décor of retro floral wallpaper, mismatched couches ... more

Schliemannstrasse 31
10437 Berlin

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The Bird

Dive Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Tucked away in the East Berlin neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg, The Bird is a New York-style bar and steakhouse in which everything – menu, décor, staff, and clientele – contributes ... more

Am Falkplatz 5
10437 Berlin

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Prater Garten

Beer Garden / Beer Hall

Party Earth Review The oldest beer garden in Berlin, Prater Garten has been around since 1837 and features its own unique beers, Prater Pils and Prater Schwarzbier (black beer). The establishment ... more

Kastanienallee 7-9
10435 Berlin

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Zu mir oder zu dir

Bar / Lounge

Party Earth Review Zu mir oder zu dir sets a playful tone for a carefree evening in a chic lounge – after all, the name translates to “To my place or yours.” Low, comfy sofas and armchairs provide contrast ... more

Lychener Strasse 15
10437 Berlin

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Wohnzimmer

Bar / Café / Lounge

Party Earth Review Ask any regular, and they’ll tell you that Wohnzimmer (Living Room) is one of those rare places that successfully bridge the gap between café and bar. During the day, patrons can enjoy ... more

Lettestrasse 6
10437 Berlin

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KulturBrauerei

Culture / Nightlife Area

Party Earth Review Originally a brewery in the 1800s, KulturBrauerei has been transformed over the years into a cultural complex that is now home to a diverse collection of theaters, galleries, clubs ... more

Schönhauser Allee 36
10435 Berlin

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Zaza Cocktail Bar

Cocktail Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review A fabulous retreat for a late dinner, Zaza’s is a restaurant and cocktail bar that offers over fifty kinds of cocktails, as well as fresh sushi, soup, and salads until midnight. Chic ... more

Kastanienallee 12
10435 Berlin

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La Bodeguita del Medio

Cuban Bar / Cuban Restaurant

Party Earth Review For a taste of Cuba in the middle of Berlin, head to La Bodeguita del Medio, a lively little place where twinkling Christmas lights, Cuban flags, and the requisite portrait of Che Guevara ... more

Lychener Strasse 6
10437 Berlin

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Scotch & Sofa

Lounge / Whiskey Bar

Party Earth Review While many bars in Berlin throw together a few mismatched armchairs and coffee tables and call themselves a lounge, few do it with as much class as Scotch & Sofa. This stylish cocktail ... more

Kollwitzstrasse 18
10405 Berlin

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May 2013

May 18 Sat	Buzz Dee Concert / Heavy Metal Blackland Buzz Dee	Add to Calendar
May 18 Sat	Hortkind Nackt & Unplugged Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy / Stand-Up Comedy 8:30pm Comedy Club Kookaburra Hortkind	Add to Calendar
May 18 Sat	Midnight Fun Stand-Up Comedy / Stand-Up Comedy 11:45pm Comedy Club Kookaburra	Add to Calendar
May 19 Sun	Open Stage - "Humor Erectus" Stand-Up Comedy / Stand-Up Comedy 7:00pm Comedy Club Kookaburra	Add to Calendar