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Berlin Nightlife
From high-society cocktails to down-in-the-basement dancing, Berlin's bars and nightclubs run the gamut and offer a little something for everyone -- and then some.

For a wild sampler plate of nightlife activities, the club SO36 in the Kreuzberg district has everything from drag queen bingo nights to early morning techno parties, live punk shows to campy ballroom dance lessons. Named after the area's former zip code, the eclectic SO36 has been a mainstay in Berlin's arts and music scene since the 1960s.

To lounge and mingle, Berliners like to hit the elegant and cozy bar Delicious Doughnuts in Mitte. Known for its innovative cocktail list and welcoming vibe, Delicious Doughnuts also features a friendly-sized dance floor for when the DJ and the night get hopping.

Also in Mitte, the Gruener Salon (with distinctive green decor) and its sister club Roter Salon (in red) are both located in the Volksbuehne complex and offer lively dance floors and sumptuous 1920s style.

To see or be mistaken for a starlet, rock star, or bigwig, nightclubbers put on their finest threads and do their best to get past the doormen at 90 Grad in Tiergarten. 90 Grad is especially popular with the late-night crowd -- the large dance floor typically fills up after 2 a.m. and the parties last until dawn.

For a grittier glamour, the nightclub Icon in the Prenzlauer Berg district is home to a well-respected underground music scene with top DJs, live shows, and nights hosted by the London label Ninja Tunes.

In the district of Friedrichshain, artists, DJs and party-goers enjoy the communist-kitsch decor and welcoming atmosphere at Cafe Moskau. Located in the former GDR building, Cafe Moskau has a cozy lounge bar, downstairs dance floor, restaurant, and open-air courtyard for warmer nights.

In the same district, the techno mecca known as Berghain has taken over a former power plant, providing dancers and techno enthusiasts with a gigantic industrial dance space, world-famous DJs, and anything-goes, all-night parties. The building's top floor is dedicated to the Panorama Bar, which also specializes in techno and features a more intimate dance floor and lounging space.