A few years back, when I was just about to turn 18, the Ringlokschuppen was the destination of my…read moredreams. However, it is one of the places where the people at the door actually ask for ID so unless you are 18 (or for some miracle look over 30 even though you are still a teenager) you won't get in.
Sounds bad for minors but actually it is quite nice because as a result the people whom you will meet inside the Ringlokschuppen are usually between 20 and 30. Therefore, you won't feel like a supervisor on a children's birthday!
Oh, and if you are looking to meet English speakers, you are most likely to get lucky here because the Ringlokschuppen is pretty popular among British army people who live and work in the area.
Drinks are just as much as everywhere else - there are no special drinks on the menu either. I should mention that there is a small snack place inside the Ringlokschuppen though, f you feel like a Pizza at around 4am.
Most importantly: The music! There are 3 areas inside: a large hall, a slightly smaller hall and a really small hall.
There are huge differences between the Ringlokschuppen on a Friday and the Ringlokschuppen on a Saturday. Friday is a lot darker, in any way. They play Gothic, Wave, Metal, Indie, Punk, etc. If you are into that sort of stuff (I sure am!) you will love it. Moshpits, jumping, screaming and rocking!
Saturdays are more for the public. It used to be different, and they used to play alternative stuff on Saturdays too. That changed over the past few years. Last time I went there on a Saturday, I faced a night of Backstreet Boys, Micheal Jackson and various House/Dance music. Not so much my thing, which is why I am not going so often anymore.
Ringlokschuppen in a nutshell:
- Strict about the age limit (18)
- Lots of English speakers
- Fridays: Rock, Punk, Gothic, Metal, Moshpits
- Saturdays: Pop, House, Dance, Charts, 90s
Have fun :)