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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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What to Do in Kreuzberg / Neukölln

Görlitzer Park

All Ages / All Types / Barbeque

Party Earth Review A microcosm of Kreuzberg itself, Görlitzer Park is a popular community gathering spot for everyone from blue-mohawked punks to blue-haired old ladies, with sporting grounds and swimming ... more

Bounded by Görlitzer Straße, Wiener Straße, Spreewaldplatz, and The Landwehr Canal
10999 Berlin

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Madonna

20s / Bar / Blues / Boisterous / Rock

Party Earth Review Madonna is a simple neighborhood bar made famous when it and its ceiling – which is reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel – were featured in the German movie Herr Lehmann. Fame hasn’t gone ... more

Wiener Strasse 22
10999 Berlin

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Café Dritter Raum

20s / 30s / 40s / Alternative / Brunch

Party Earth Review Located in the scenic historical center of Neukölln, Café Dritter Raum (Third Room) has been championing local politics, serving up fresh breakfasts, and enabling a little retro video ... more

Hertzbergstraße 14
12055 Berlin

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Frollain Langner

After Work / Alternative / Chill

Reviewed by Núria C.

"My Take: Fröllain Lagner is a bar located in Neukölln, a cozy place to enjoy a drink while you have a look at the exhibitions that they host, play so ..." more

Weisestraße 34
12049 Berlin

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Tresor

18 and over / 20s / Club / DJ / Dance

Party Earth Review Though it’s easy to find the colossal Tresor – clubbers just have to look for the giant smoke stacks and listen for the wild techno beats – getting lost inside this enormous club is ... more

Köpenicker Strasse 70
10179 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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Goldberg

All Ages / Alternative / Beer / Bar

Reviewed by Núria C.

"My take Goldberg is a café-bar-restaurant that is very roomy indoors but also has an outdoor terrace to bask in the sunny days. Breakfast, lunch, cof ..." more

Reuterstrasse 40
12047, Berlin

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Türkenmarkt

All Ages / All Types / Artists

Party Earth Review Running roughly a half mile along Berlin’s scenic River Spree, the Türkenmarkt (Turkish Market) has been attracting thrifty shoppers and curious sightseers for as long as most Kreuzberg ... more

Maybachufer
10967 Berlin

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Franken

20s / 30s / Alternative Music / Pub

Party Earth Review Franken has the feel of an old English pub with a punk attitude and the prices of a Berlin dive. A huge wooden bar, complete with a boar’s head hanging above it, dominates the front ... more

Oranienstrasse 19a
10999 Berlin

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Bar 11

20s / Alternative / Artists / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review A rustic bohemian nightspot, Bar 11’s mix of modern artwork, funky chandeliers, and horse-head sculptures provides a suitable backdrop for the crowd of alternative patrons lounging ... more

Wiener Strasse 21
10999 Berlin

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Primo Maggio

Ambient / Boisterous / Breakfast

Party Earth Review Opened in 2010 by the self-described “proud lefty” Paolo Maggio, Primo Maggio is an airy little café with a relaxed vibe and a diehard dedication to pasta. Sunny weekdays find young ... more

Graefestraße 10
10967 Berlin

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Rundstück Warm

Anything goes / Beer / Burgers

Reviewed by Núria C.

"My Take: Rundstück warm is a Gourmet Burger restaurant. But where does this name from? Translated to English it means something like warm circle piece ..." more

Okerstraße 40
12049 Berlin, Germany

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