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Famous for its nightlife, its leftist politics, and its huge Turkish immigrant population, Kreuzberg – once a part of West Berlin – has always been known as a melting pot of immigrants, fringe groups, and members of the alternative scene.

Now in a unified Berlin, the neighborhood finds itself situated near Berlin’s geographic center and is home to a bevy of new restaurants, cocktail bars, and clubs.

Luckily, however, Kreuzberg has managed to maintain its culture, alternative flair, and low prices, and offers a host of ethnic eateries, easygoing bars, and plenty of clubs for all-night dancing.

Oranienstrasse, which runs through Heinrichplatz and down to Wiener Strasse, is the center of Kreuzberg’s nightlife where the streets are lined with pre-party bars and a wealth of rock, punk, and indie live music venues that attract hordes of offbeat but friendly denizens of the neighborhood.

Neukölln to the south touts a similar demographic, though it has yet to witness the same level of gentrification as Kreuzberg, and unemployment rates for residents are high. It’s also the largest borough in Berlin, with vast industrial stretches to the south that offer little in the way of nightlife.

That said, rising rents in recent years highlight an influx of students, artists, and bourgeois bohemians, and it’s probably the best place in town to discover a true Berlin dive. Visitors will also find plenty of wholly original cafés with a strong artistic focus, as well as funky clubs with cheap drinks to go with their ramshackle décor.

It’s undeniably gritty, but there are many true gems hidden beneath the less-than-esthetic surface, and adventurous sorts will probably end up dining on sustainable fare, sipping great cocktails, and talking politics with intellectual locals outfitted with piercings in places most people never thought possible.

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Yuma Bar

30s / 40s / Ambient / Art / Artsy / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review A beacon of class in a sea of dives, Yuma Bar combines art and theater with crafted cocktails and Belgian beers to offer a tasteful but still very casual night out. Opened in 2008 ... more

Reuterstraße 63
12047 Berlin

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Salon Schmück

Artsy / Bar / Bohemian / Breakfast

Party Earth Review A laid-back, trendy café offering wholesome breakfasts, unique lunches, and a long list of booze, Salon Schmück is as popular for its daytime eats as it is for late-night lounging on ... more

Skalitzer Straße 80
10997 Berlin

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LoopHole

Art / Artists / Artsy / Casual / DJ

Reviewed by Núria C.

"Boddinstrasse subway station is probably one of the weirdest points in Neukölln that transmits the dirt and the decadence of the suburbs in this area. ..." more

Boddinstraße 60
12053 Berlin

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San Remo Upflamör

All Ages / Alternative / Artists

Reviewed by Riccardo V.

"Quite, nice, just in front of the Oberbaum Bridge, you can drink a beer or a glass of wine relaxing in the astonishing Berliner atmosphere. ..." more

Falckensteinstraße 46
10997 Berlin

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Fuk;s

20s / Acoustic / Alternative / Bar

Party Earth Review Located in an area that caters to Berlin’s alternative side, Fuk;s is an eclectic, low-key bar popular as much for its cheap drinks as it is for its free pasta, laid-back air, and cozy ... more

Hobrechtstraße 64
12047 Berlin

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Filmkunstbar Fitzcarraldo

All Ages / All Types / Art / Artsy

Reviewed by Núria C.

"My take Fitzcarraldo is a café, bar, and a video store. It takes time to take a deep look into this place, there are a lot of kitsch figures, broken l ..." more

Reichenberger Straße 133
10999 Berlin

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Vögelchen

20s Music / 30s / 40s / 50s Music

Party Earth Review Shabby-chic Vögelchen (Birdie) is a multi-purpose creative space, bar, and all around acid flashback that can host a raucous night or a relaxing cocktail depending on when patrons ... more

Eisenbahnstraße 6
10997 Berlin

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Barcomi's

All Ages / All Types / Ambient

Party Earth Review Barcomi’s is a quaint neighborhood café and coffee shop with an outstanding reputation in the Kreuzberg area and beyond, as witnessed by the clientele of professionals, university students ... more

Bergmannstrasse 21
10961 Berlin

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Badeschiff

All Ages / Anything goes / DJ

Party Earth Review Berliners have an obsession with beach bars – arising no doubt from the city’s distinct lack of a coastline to call its own – and one of the best of the bunch is Badeschiff, which contains ... more

Eichenstraße 4
12435 Berlin

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Sage Club

20s / 30s / Casual / Club / Club Kids

Party Earth Review The folks at Sage Club throw a rock and roll party every Thursday at this massive nightspot that draws a diverse and easygoing crowd from casual music lovers to trendy clubbers. The ... more

Köpenicker Straße 76
10179 Berlin

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Wild at Heart

20s / 30s / 40s / Alternative / Bar / Ska

Party Earth Review A biker-style bar with Persian rugs on the ceiling and painted flames on the walls, Wild at Heart is a popular live music venue known for its alternative scene, as evidenced by the ... more

Wiener Strasse 20
10999 Berlin

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Silver Future

Alternative / Beer / Gay / Lesbian

Reviewed by Kirsten H.

"Although mostly popular with Berlin’s lesbian demographic, Silver Future is a gay bar that openly invites “kings, queens, and criminal queers” of all ..." more

Weserstraße 206
12047 Berlin

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