Paloma Bar

This hidden gem overlooking the scruffy urban spectacle that is Kottbusser Tor is a bookend kind of hangout; you either start here before hitting the clubs or stumble in at 7am for a final beer. It's tricky to find; take the concrete steps next to the Kaiser's supermarket in Skalitzer Strasse and at the top turn left. That nondescript metal door is the entrance. It's a tiny, welcoming place, usually with standing-room only and a DJ spinning electro in the corner. Try to grab a window seat and enjoy the entertainment of 'Kotti' at night.