Berlin Nightclub

Berlin Nightclub is an eclectic gay dance club in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The late-night hotspot is home to live DJs, theme nights, and featured artists six nights a week.

Berlin Nightclub opened in 1983 as a video bar. Originally half the size it is today, the bar immediately became a welcoming local spot that celebrated diversity, drawing everyone from tattooed artists to gaggles of girlfriends to transvestites. The bar was known for its eclectic theme-based décor, which was constantly changing and at one point included a live petting zoo.

After huge popularity forced Berlin to expand, the nightclub became a famous dance emporium in the 90s, a trend that has continued to this day. With a rotating set of DJs, along with some weekly, monthly, and one-time theme nights, the club continues to draw avid partygoers nightly. In fact, the DJ music at Berlin Nightclub has been of such high quality over the past decade that DJs have used Berlin as a means to break into the house music industry.

Today, Berlin Nightclub is home to some of Chicago’s most famous parties. From first Sundays (Madonna-Ramma) to $1-Drink Tuesdays to world-class DJs on Wednesdays and Fridays, entertainment is guaranteed when Berlin opens its doors.