A fan of the venue. It's not too big and the acoustics are great. The only bad part was the queue…read morefor the coat check after the show (best leave during encore to get your coat..) and they had a sweet cleaning lady in the redtroom but it meant you were guilt tripped into paying at least 50¢ each time you had to pee.

I'm very disappointed that I have to give this place only two stars- was here for the alt-j concert…read moretwo days ago. We arrived pretty early so it wasn't crowded at the entrance, and my friend mentioned it could be problematic when crowded, so we were extra cautious. The place wasn't too crowded yet so we were able to put our coats in the garderobe downstairs, grab a beer and pick a good place before everyone squeeze in. Picked a nice spot with a great view upstairs, it was a really good decision (concert-wise). About an hour later the concert started- the sound wasn't so amazing for the two warm up bands but the waiting time between each one wasn't too long so that's a good thing. A while after - Alt J came, I'll save you the details (amazing! Giving them a 100 stars) because it's not very relevant at the moment- and we tried to get down the stairs towards the ground level- disaster! So many people, with guards blocking the staircases and letting only a few people at a time to go downstairs, it took forever! And just when we thought we were done - don't forget there's another staircase for the coats, and if coming down from upstairs was hard... So getting our coats was twice as tough. This is a pretty small place and it took us about an hour to leave, it was not fun. At least the concert was worth it.

Monarch is so unassuming, which is part of the reason why it is so great. It's a bar but there are…read moreoften concerts or after-parties, and it's always best served up with a slight buzz. The sound is generally good, the beers are cheap (and they have Staropramen!), and the atmosphere is cozy. Just don't come while it's too light out or you will see just how dirty the place is. But once the sun sets and you've had a drink or two, come here to hear good music, dance, and catch up with friends.

So crowded sometimes, but the atmosphere is unique. I like the windows and how you can people watch…read morefrom the street and from the street you can watch the bar scene unfold before your eyes. Note: There is an ACTUAL BAR, (ie. Tresen) people!!! Like a huge one, which is super rare for Berlin. Cheap beer too. If you like, you should come here if only to hang out around the bar counter and watch people dance, because you might look cool. Good place to listen to some garage and oldie tunes and then dance. The crowd is super hip or super student or a mixture of the two. It gets really hot in here. The windows are always steaming and you can draw silly faces on them once you are drunk enough. :-)

Lido is, without a doubt, one of my top favourite venues in all of Berlin. Everything - from its…read moresize, to its location, to the bands it books, to the overall light and sound - are wonderful. The layout is quite comfortable, with the standard bar in the back. Meanwhile, there is elevated seating on the side for those who want sit down but still take in the show. The entire room is incredibly spacious, even when the place is packed. The stage is also at a perfect level for taking photos, and the photography I do at this venue is always among my best, because the lighting is versatile and conducive to taking photos without flash. The back room, or smoking lounge, is a good place to take a break from all the people and the loud music, and the second bar there is advantageous. I guess my only complaint would be that it costs money to use the bathrooms... I understand and respect the idea of a bathroom attendant, but I can't think of any other venues who implement this. All in all, if you haven't been to Lido yet, check it out. I am almost certain you will find a musician playing or a themed-dance night that peaks your interest.

I don't know, maybe it was because I was seeing my favorite band at the time (Friendly Fires), but…read morethis venue rocked! It wasn't overcrowded, the drinks were cheap, and the staff was nice. It was walking distance from plenty of other cool bars, too. Wish I could have seen the band again in this venue instead of the place I saw them in Munich!

Great friendly staff , cheap Beers and The nostalgic Mood . Lovelyread more

Great small bar with good choice of music,friendly staff,antique furniture,candles,nice…read morewine,beer,tapas. Dogs allowed.Highly recommended ! ! !

Good tomato soup that was my favorite as it had veggies in it ans very tasty. I had beef stroganoff…read moreand it was good as well.

We ate our first dinner in Berlin at Raststaette Gnadenbrot. The service was good, as was the beer…read morelist. I wasn't terribly impressed with the menu options or the food. I had a Flammkuchen or tarte flambee, which is a kind of German pizza or flatbread. I had the Popeye, which was spinach and brie. The food was fine, but the best part of the experience was the outdoor seating area and the beer. Not a place I'd run back when I'm next in Berlin, but certainly not a bad meal!

We were looking for a club that wasn't playing house/techno and stumbled upon Kalkscheune while…read morelooking for Ma Baker on the same street. Since we could hear the pulsing beat of pop, we decided to suck up the 11€ Saturday night cover and found ourselves... in a club where we were the youngest people by at least 15 years. Awkward! Since we'd payed the steep cover, we decided to stick around, and I'm glad we did. The club has a coat check (1.50€), several bars (6€ for well drinks, 3.50€ for Rioja), and four dance floors. The main floor was playing "party mix" that spanned top 40 to older dance hits. The electronic room in the basement had a good beat but was horribly uncomfortable to dance in given the recessed floor is surrounded by awkward people staring down; we only stayed two minutes. The rock room was fun but humid, but the cosmopolitan room was the real gem. Hidden near the entrance off the main floor, this room played an awesome, strange mix of world music, including Indian, Spanish, and Slavic while we were there. Very fun, and not something that's easy to find in the US. The over-40 crowd diluted after midnight as well, so we ended up having a great time despite the rough start.

It's been a while since I last went clubbing and this place is pretty cool…read more Seems to be quite big with a courtyard area. Great for summers I guess, but freezing in the winter!

Nice place on Boxi platz, spontaneously came here for a drink with my friend…read more It's a pretty small place and also pretty crowded.. At least on the Saturday night we were there. The people who hung out at the bar were really nice, we needed some extra chairs and people saw some of us were standing so they notified us when the chairs next to them became available. There is not a big variety of keg-beers but there are plenty of other drinks for reasonable prices. The only thing that bothers me the most, of course - is the smoking. I could barely breath in there and there is no non-smoking zone... It was a really fun evening, so if you're around you should come in for a drink :)

I liked coming here. The bartender was extremely friendly and the drinks menu was extensive. Nice…read moreview of Boxhagner Platz. Worth coming back to in the future for an Astra!

Legendary Berlin bar unchanged for over 100 years, expect a warm welcome from host Raimon…read more Occasional concerts and performances, unparalleled selection of fruit wines and liquors. Superb!

Despite operating pretty hit and miss opening hours (when there's not a gig on it's purely pot…read moreluck) no visit to Berlin is complete without a visit. The inside of a building dating back to the 19th century is stunning - loads of wood panelling and ingriguing nooks and crannies. A Berlin classic.