Wild at Heart was exactly what I was hoping for. A proper punk/dive bar. It delivered in spades…read more The decor was perfect, messy, dark, a little dank. The peeps were friendly in their own way. Took a little bit of time but eventually they seemed to warm to me. One huge biker dude took a shine to me and kept joking with me all night in broken English. At the end of his night (which was quite early) he swooped in and gave me a kiss on the cheek and wished me a lovely vacation. The bathrooms were cleaner and nicer than the cobalt/funkys/astoria from my dives back home in Vancouver - seriously Vancouver, get your shit together - LITERALLY. Drink prices seemed super reasonable to me. But really anywhere in Europe they seem reasonable to me. Bartender didn't really know how to make a whiskey sour and what I ended up drinking wasn't that fantastic, but I think that's my fault, what the hell was I doing ordering a whiskey sour at this place? Beer seems to be the best bet. The place filled up quick and seemed very popular with the locals and tourists alike.

Wild at Heart is one of the best rock bars in the world. It's exactly like the sort of places I…read morelike to hang out back home... only better! Grab a beer and enjoy great DJs, awesome bands and even a regular burlesque show! I had been told to go here by various people who had travelled there to perform with their bands and I'm glad I listened to their advice. The crowd were all great too, you felt really comfortable and among like-minded people. My favourite night in Berlin was the night I spent at Wild at Heart. GO. I urge you. One final tip - make sure to go next door and eat at Tiki Heart.

Schokoladen rules!…read more This is a venue that keeps things real. The bookers are legit, always bringing in awesome bands (both local and from afar). The space is intimate but still not too small. The price is always right. The atmosphere is fantastic, and the people who work there and go there are lovely folks. Although the shows are earlier than most venues, it's nice to have some kind of consistency to rely upon. Keep supporting this place because it does a lot of good things for Berlin music.

It's a dive that sometimes hosts live music. Not going to change your life, but drinks are…read morereasonable, staff is cool, and the crowd is local. Good for a lower key night if you're needing a break from the clubs.

My Moabit favorite - right across the street from ZKU - has exactly what the area was missing and…read morewould make most Neukölln venues jealous. Open thursday, friday and saturday nights, the "Kallasch&" - as its signature neon light reads - is all about quality live music (mostly singer/songwriter stuff with a twist; local artists as well as international ones on the road) but also live jams, open mic nights or a music quiz night. Not a single night where you JUST have to lounge in that cozy vintage atmosphere you'll love while sipping on a cold local brew served by the friendly hosts of this Moabit gem. Great mix of people: neighbors, musicians, friends of friends - beware of having a laidback chat at the bar.

If you happen to be in Moabit then it's the place to hang out with couple of drinks. The Gin Fizz…read moreis highly recommended. However, even for the Berlin standard, I could barely open my eyes after going out of the place - too much smoke in there.

Nice girls friendly place to enjoy very good attention from all stack thanks for you attention men…read moreand girls work there

I've wanted to go here for years, but all my past visits to Berlin were work focused, so I was at…read moregallery parties instead of this awesome classic. After all the build up, it didn't disappoint! It's smaller than I expected, so even on a Monday night the dance floor was packed! I didn't make it out to the patio or side lounge, but I did dance my heart out of everything from The Cure, London after midnight, she past away, boy harsher, the Bolshoi... Classics from every decade represented! And wow... They make incredible Moscow mules, which is something I would have never expected! Maybe they were too good? I totally didn't plan to drink that many. *Lol* But going back to the crowd ... I loved the come as you are vibe -- the complete opposite of the gotther than thou snottery in Barcelona! Ppl were wearing all kinds of different things, just being themselves and having a great time... Ages 18 to maybe even 60+! I wish there was a place like this where I live so I can grow old livin' my best life, too

A memorable evening with a lively crowd. Reasonable entrance fees depending on the evening…read more Tonight there were three different bands in the mix. Not much by the way of food so plan ahead. There is a Thai place next-door and a Turkish restaurant a few blocks away.

Fantastic jazz bar experience with an extensive bar. Choose one of the great spots nearby for…read moredinner then go to the BFlat for a great night.

I love coming here…read more I love bringing friends here. I love the music here. I love dancing here. I love how I always exit when the sun is up. Totally cool digs. Bassy will not disappoint. I wish that I lived around the corner, or that they had a spare room for rent on the weekends, just so I wouldn't have to worry about making the trek back home in an exhausted state.

Best prom party for adults…read more You got disco balls here, dudes with coiffed hair, gals with high waisted skirts, and vinyl carts full of the 40's and 50's. I visited three times during a summer in Berlin to listen to visiting bands play Calypso, Folk, and killer 20's Louisiana Jazz, with muted trumpets and all. But the finest offering here is the Burlesque. It puts a** in sassy. Try not chew a finger off. Booze offerings are limited but this is not place to droop over the bar. Except maybe to watch "Das Frauenhaus" playing on one of the walls. Mad I tell you.

This is one of the best jazz clubs I have been to…read more Never mind me reviewing the drink options. They sell bottled beers out of a fridge. No one gets them for you. You pay on the honor system. They have empty glasses. You can pour yourself a glass of water. You are really here for the music straight up. * * * Jazzkeller 69 is an free-jazz and bop club founded by Assi Glode and Willi Kellers. Assi Glode is a long standing Berlin jazz entrepreneur who regardless of his day job spends much of his time organizing jazz concerts. Willi Kellers is an Elvin Jones quality drummer with his own takes. The Jazzkeller is NOT a place you can just go any night that you feel like hearing Jazz. They are closed most nights and open only when they have something really special worth hearing. One semi regular event they call "Freebop - No Standards". The name is a slight misnomer. There will be no jazz standards played to be sure, but most of the music is Coltrane era experimental and not bop per se. There is also very little post experimental. You go to Donau 115 for that. Freebop -No Standards is an open call for any jazz musician in Berlin to just show up and get a chance to play. The music is forking amazing. The night we were there, at least 30 musicians must have shown up. My wife and I were one of the few people in the room who were not Berlin jazz musicians or close friends of a Berlin jazz musician. Assi Glode divides people arbitrarily up into groups of four and people get one chance to play. A very small number of distinguished eminence-grises will get two chances to play. Most of the jazz artists are between 55 and 85. A few younger artists show up. The youngest ones are probably students of the older figures. Out of the thirty musicians we heard on Freebop No Standards night, at least twelve did legendary sets. We were completely rapt. No one who played was bad. This is NOT true of Berlin jazz as a whole. We have heard some wretched material in competing establishments. (Not however at Donau 115). * * * Berlin is an incredible town for both jazz and classical. Classical ticket prices will bankrupt you. You get what you pay for - music to remember for a lifetime. But you have to be as rich as Count Esterhazy to hear classical every night in Berlin. In contrast, the jazz musicians play - literally for a song. I have no idea how they survive with the negligible amount of money they are earning But they are playing music worthy of the great jazz gods. Get yourself to Jazzkeller 69 or Donau 115. These places are cash only. (Americans: This means Euros). If you truly love music, put some extra Euros in the hat.

Visting Germany from the US and wanted to check out their punk bar scene and this did not…read moredisappoint. This bar is cash only, no photos allowed inside especially at the bar, the menu is a large chalkboard hanging above with good prices, and they play punk music all night long. There is a nice outside patio seating, however it does close at 10pm and all patrons must either leave or move inside. There is indoor smoking, pool tables, and no line at the bathrooms. Only downside - with the popularity, it can get cramped. My boyfriend and I went on a weekday, and it was flooded with a mix of Americans and Germans. We stayed about an hour, as we were standing at the bar for the most part, but really enjoyed our time there.

Good local spot from when I was studying abroad there. Cheap beer and fun music, little dive spot…read more Great especially if you like fusbol!

The atmosphere was just AMAZING I would say their cocktail was very strong but still it was okay…read more Amazing songs, the bartender was so friendly!

Nice place, great little jazzy vibe, dark light with candles inside.the bar tender really know…read moretheir stuff. The only thing a little bit cramped inside so try sharing a table with somebody, but there is some space outside. Overall nice bar