{"id":106236,"date":"2026-06-12T06:19:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/106236\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T06:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:19:29","slug":"on-the-rocks-berlins-best-punk-rock-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/106236\/","title":{"rendered":"On the Rock(s): Berlin’s Best Punk Rock Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\"\"Psychopunch at Wild at Heart in 2001. Imago\/Seeliger<\/p>\n

Berlin\u2019s punk scene is legendary. Both the squats of 80s West Berlin and the unique landscape of the Soviet-occupied East contributed to punk rock flourishing, both as a method of resistance to authority and an expression of individualism. Bands like Die \u00c4rzte and musicians like Nina Hagen and Rio Reiser are among the Berliners who pushed things further back in the day.<\/p>\n

Despite the city\u2019s rapid gentrification and many of the legendary squats being torn down, Berlin punk isn\u2019t dead. Venues like SO36 regularly host punk rock concerts and there are smaller, more low-key spots where punk is alive and well. If you feel like you belong at smokey bars where the walls are covered in antifascist stickers, there\u2019s a place in this guide for you. Many of these spots have a no-photos policy, so you\u2019ll have to see for yourself what they look like inside.<\/p>\n

The Big One: Clash<\/p>\n

With an outdoor beer garden and plenty of space inside, Clash is probably the biggest venue on this list \u2013 and it\u2019s also probably the most well known. Their bar has a good selection of drinks and they also serve food, making Clash a good spot to lock in, enjoy the tunes, and maybe even a game of pool. They\u2019re open until late, even on weekdays, and the crowd tends to be a mix of everyone, ranging from artsy students to aging metalheads.<\/p>\n

Clash, Im Mehringhof, Gneisenaustra\u00dfe 2A, Kreuzberg, details<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cheap One: Supamolly<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Image Creidt: IMAGO \/ POP-EYE<\/p>\n

Labeling Supamolly as \u201cthe cheap one\u201d and stopping at that certainly does not do this wonderful venue justice, but it is what makes it stand out. With Sternis still going for \u20ac1.50, it\u2019s easily one of the most affordable bars in Berlin. Its very lefty-Berlin-coded vibe attracts a distinctly alternative crowd, and the low prices brings in a lot of the younger punks in the city. There are also regular gigs in the basement, keeping this punk bar true to its musical roots.<\/p>\n

Supamolly, Jessnerstra\u00dfe 41, Friedrichshain, details<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dingy One: Franken<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Photo Credit: IMAGO \/ Eventpress<\/p>\n

Apart from having almost every surface covered by photos, prints, stickers and graffiti, Franken also has an extremely unfriendly barkeeper, making the grimy dive bar atmosphere complete. If that\u2019s what you\u2019re looking for (because it most certainly is a vibe), you won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n

Oranienstra\u00dfe 19A, Kreuzberg, details<\/a><\/p>\n

The Local One: Zum Franziskaner<\/p>\n

Zum Franziskaner is like the Cheers of punk bars in Berlin. It\u2019s a great neighbourhood bar with pool and Foo\u00dfball tables and a welcoming atmosphere towards all who share their Antifa sentiment. That\u2019s what makes Franzis the kind of place you keep going back to \u2013 that and their decent Hausmarke beer, cheap Futschis and one of the best Mexicaners around.<\/p>\n

Where the Devil Gets His Drink: Trinkteufel<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Image Credit: IMAGO \/ Funke Foto Services<\/p>\n

The horror-themed decor at Trinkteufel may be considered tacky by some, but it is undeniably unique. There\u2019s also usually hardcore punk and metal blasting through the speakers. This quirky, slightly grotesque bar is a place all its own that\u2019s visibly distinct from all others in the city.<\/p>\n

Naunynstra\u00dfe 60, Kreuzberg, details<\/a><\/p>\n

The Popular One: Feuermelder<\/p>\n

Though perhaps more of a rock bar than strictly a punk one, Feuermelder is a Friedrichshain institution that every Berlin punkrocker seems to know of. Its prominent location on a corner right by Boxi makes it an easy choice on a night out. If you\u2019re into punk and you\u2019ve ever hung around that area, chances are you\u2019ve been to Feuermelder at one point or another \u2013 even if you don\u2019t remember it.<\/p>\n

Krossener Str. 24, Friedrichshain, location<\/a><\/p>\n

The Over-the-Top One: Wild at Heart<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Photo Credit: IMAGO \/ Berlinfoto<\/p>\n

This Kreuzberg bar\u2019s vibe is definitely more rock\u2019n\u2019roll than punk, but they regularly host punk rock gigs, so it deserves a mention on this list. That and there\u2019s nothing quite like Wild at Heart with its flamboyant, maximalist decor that looks like it has been taken straight out of an 80s clown-horror-themed disco. Wherever you look, there\u2019s a peculiar, creepy little doodad, offering a welcome respite from the minimalism of the modern world.<\/p>\n

The Hidden One: Sama32<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Image Credit: IMAGO \/ Joko<\/p>\n

If you want to experience something more underground, try entering through the rather inconspicuous-looking door plastered in posters and stickers at Samariterstra\u00dfe 32. Inside, apart from your classic cheap beer, punk or metal music and Foo\u00dfball table, you\u2019ll find furniture made out of beer crates, stickers or tags covering every surface and a proper table tennis setup in the middle of it all.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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