Berlin is arguably the hippest city in the world, which means you can find everything from pubs housed in derelict ruins to funky beach bars. It is also knocking on Amsterdam’s door for the title of most liberal city in Europe and so as well as the standard rock, alternative and techno clubs you’ll also find some more off-beat establishments!

the Mitte district has been the place to be for some time now. The former Eastern bloc slum has undergone a wonderful renaissance, meaning that whilst it has retained a few characteristic rough edges it also boasts top venues such as King Kong Klub, Kaffee Burger and Weekend to name but a few. Kreuzberg is another area worth investigating. More edgy than Mitte, and with a large number of artists and immigrants, it’s slowly forging its own reputation as a happening district. Equally, as Mitte has become more gentrified and touristy, residents of Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain are seeing some of the hippest and interesting spots spring up on their doorsteps. Try Club Maria or Spindler & Klatt for two completely different but equally cool venues. Fans of David Bowie meanwhile should make a line for Schoneburg, as this is where androgynous popstar and cult hero used to live and hangout. Club-wise the Berlin nightlife really does spoil for choice, especially in the techno department where the city is recognised as a leading light around the world. Watergate and Tresor are two big names that revellers won’t want to pass by, although if you’re only in town for one night it has to be the already legendary Berghain and Panorama Bar.