Berlin's bar scene is one of Europe's best, and it's deliberately difficult to summarise — every neighbourhood has its own register, from the old-timer Kneipen of Kreuzberg to the cocktail bars of Mitte and the all-night techno venues of Friedrichshain. The places listed here are at the city level; each district section has its own deeper list. The rule of thumb: follow the locals away from the tourist corridors and you'll find something better.