Originally posted by musicsnob_NOT
Berghain, Bar25, Watergate, and Weekend are known for doing it. They have so many people that want to go that they can get away with it. It does suck becuase there doesn't seem to be any reason for it (except for drunk Brits). Given all of that once you do get it you do feel differently and you do notice the great vibe in the clubs.
When you were in Germany, were you able to speak to anybody who got denied one week, and got in another?
Posted by musicsnob_NOT on Feb-10-2009 03:55:
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Originally posted by Orko
When you were in Germany, were you able to speak to anybody who got denied one week, and got in another?
We got denied at Weekend (we were hammered though and it was late), Watergate..this one pissed us off because be were early, sober and had met girls in the line...but we were told we were on the "list".
We then got turned away at Berghain but I managed to talk our way in. Best club experience I've ever had...great crowd, never packed, felt safe, never saw one bouncer inside the club. You could see people being turned away still at 9AM.
My next trip to Berlin I got into Berghain no problem, and turned away from Bar25.
A friend who spent the summer there was turned away from Watergate and Weekend once each and Berghain 2 times (despite being able to speak German.
Posted by Monocle on Feb-10-2009 14:37:
I was planning on heading to Berlin this summer too... any tips on how to get in ??? I'll be with two hot chicks lol if that helps and we don't speak german unfortunately
Posted by Skipper on Feb-10-2009 17:20:
I always thought you should try to seem not american, but that's difficult in Europe.
Posted by The Highroller on Feb-10-2009 18:19:
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Originally posted by Monocle
I was planning on heading to Berlin this summer too... any tips on how to get in ??? I'll be with two hot chicks lol if that helps and we don't speak german unfortunately
Although this is purely speculation, this is my advice based on going to Berlin, and having read about how to get by these door policies on other message boards:
1. Don't be obnoxious in line
2. Don't come in large groups (3 people max. If you have more, split up your group)
3. Don't be too fucked up in line (re: #1)
4. Try to make your outfit/look unique. They don't want striped dress-shirt/dress shoe wearing lager louts in these clubs.
5. If your only spoken language is English, try to minimize talking in line
6. Be confident and polite. When you approach the doorman, don't make it look like you're worried about getting in or that you don't belong there.
Oh, and bringing hot girls won't help you. My guess is if it looks like you brought hot girls just so you can get in, you probably won't get in.
This is probably going to cause a minimum of 20 posts saying, "Why would I have to follow these rules to get into a club? I'll just go somewhere else!" All of that is irrelevant. Although I didn't go to Bar25, Panorama Bar was the most unique party experience I've had, and the best party experience I've had in all of my travels. I've heard Bar25 is like Panorama Bar but crazier (make sure you do some reading on the place before you go. It's not for the faint of heart).
If you want to experience the same, do what is needed to get in. Even if you do what is needed to get in, you still might not get in. If that happens, bring your hot girls to Watergate or Weekend. I'm sure you'll get in there (and I'm sure you'll have a fun time too!)
Posted by kaniz on Feb-10-2009 18:32:
in short:
If you're going to Berlin to just party, may want to re-think that Go to Berlin to go to Berlin, experience the city, and if you're lucky - you'll get into the good clubs, just don't make it the only reason for going.
Posted by LightsOut on Feb-10-2009 18:46:
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Originally posted by The Highroller
Although this is purely speculation, this is my advice based on going to Berlin, and having read about how to get by these door policies on other message boards:
1. Don't be obnoxious in line
2. Don't come in large groups (3 people max. If you have more, split up your group)
3. Don't be too fucked up in line (re: #1)
4. Try to make your outfit/look unique. They don't want striped dress-shirt/dress shoe wearing lager louts in these clubs.
5. If your only spoken language is English, try to minimize talking in line
6. Be confident and polite. When you approach the doorman, don't make it look like you're worried about getting in or that you don't belong there.
Oh, and bringing hot girls won't help you. My guess is if it looks like you brought hot girls just so you can get in, you probably won't get in.
This is probably going to cause a minimum of 20 posts saying, "Why would I have to follow these rules to get into a club? I'll just go somewhere else!" All of that is irrelevant. Although I didn't go to Bar25, Panorama Bar was the most unique party experience I've had, and the best party experience I've had in all of my travels. I've heard Bar25 is like Panorama Bar but crazier (make sure you do some reading on the place before you go. It's not for the faint of heart).
If you want to experience the same, do what is needed to get in. Even if you do what is needed to get in, you still might not get in. If that happens, bring your hot girls to Watergate or Weekend. I'm sure you'll get in there (and I'm sure you'll have a fun time too!)
I spent 10 days in Berlin this summer, went to Watergate, weekEnd, Bar25, Panorama, among others. Got rejected once at Watergate, tried again a couple days later and everything was good.
If you go to Berlin understand that their is a good possibility that you may not get in somewhere, it's shitty but not a massive deal. When we didn't get into Watergate that one night, we went to Panorama (which is a very short cab ride away, we could have walked it in 10 mins)and got in no problem.
I agree with all the tips above. Girls will definitely help you get in if your in a small group (2 girls+1guy=gold) and DO NOT get dressed up in a dress shirt and dress shoes, you'll have no chance lol. Obviously don't be a prick in line or act too fucked up. I found that personally, when you get to the front, just walk in like the bouncer isn't even their. If he says something to you, keep walking. Worst thing that will happen is he'll tap you on the shoulder and ask you to wait a bit before letting you in, they're assholes but still respectful. By far the hardest place I found getting into was Bar25 on a Sunday. During the week and on the Friday/Saturday its about as tricky as the other top clubs, but sunday is kinda like a locals only vibe, very difficult. We got rejected three times before getting in. Each time we would leave and grab a coffee, or a wurst, and then head back, finally they felt sorry for us and let us in! Posted by The Highroller on Feb-10-2009 20:12:
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Originally posted by LightsOut
I spent 10 days in Berlin this summer, went to Watergate, weekEnd, Bar25, Panorama, among others. Got rejected once at Watergate, tried again a couple days later and everything was good.
Damn, that must have been quite the trip.
Agreed to kaniz said about not going to Berlin just to party. I have a feeling lots of people make this mistake. Berlin is my favourite place I've visited. The city is very unique and has a a lot of character. I spent 10 days there too and didn't want to leave at the end of my trip.
Posted by CODE on Feb-10-2009 22:46:
hmm interested comments...
I would agree with most of the pointers. Good suggestions
Even some of the most important industry people in Berlin sometimes dont make it in aswell. Most Berlin Clubs change there doorman 2 or more times a month...for a reason. They are a bussinees and dont
want too many people being hooked up.
Theses are the abosolte important things i can suggest.
1) Act like you deserve to be there without being rude
2) Bring Girls and dont come with more than 4 people.
Posted by VERTiG0 on Feb-10-2009 22:49:
Is it expected that Richie Hawtin will make an appearance at DEMF?
Hey, why enjoy the party when you can spend the night capturing it on your cellphone and enjoy the video later?
If you removed 99.9% of the cellphone pylons, there might actually be room to dance!
Posted by musicsnob_NOT on Feb-11-2009 00:09:
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Originally posted by kaniz
in short:
If you're going to Berlin to just party, may want to re-think that Go to Berlin to go to Berlin, experience the city, and if you're lucky - you'll get into the good clubs, just don't make it the only reason for going.
That is exactly right. Berlin is amazing and there is so much to do other than clubbing. The clubs are just the little extra that makes it special. There are other clubs that are cool and you won't have issues getting in.
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Originally posted by CODE
hmm interested comments...
I would agree with most of the pointers. Good suggestions
Even some of the most important industry people in Berlin sometimes dont make it in aswell. Most Berlin Clubs change there doorman 2 or more times a month...for a reason. They are a bussinees and dont
want too many people being hooked up.
Theses are the abosolte important things i can suggest.
1) Act like you deserve to be there without being rude
2) Bring Girls and dont come with more than 4 people.
Act like you've been there. Don't go in large groups is exactly right. The girls thing can make a difference at Weekend and Watergate. Berghain on a Saturday it won't help...in fact I played the gay card to get in after first being turned away.
Posted by jon jon on Feb-11-2009 00:13:
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Originally posted by CODE
1) Act like you deserve to be there without being rude
2) Bring Girls and dont come with more than 4 people.
great points...
my thread got slightly derailed by "berlin chit-chat" but I think that would make Richie proud lol
Posted by Ukie07 on Feb-11-2009 03:14:
Posted by The Highroller on Feb-11-2009 03:51:
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Originally posted by VERTiG0
Is it expected that Richie Hawtin will make an appearance at DEMF?
I'd be very surprised if he wasn't there.
Posted by Nata on Feb-11-2009 04:16:
does not getting in apply to girls as well, or if you generally not act like a diva ur ok?
Posted by The Highroller on Feb-11-2009 05:00:
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Originally posted by Nata
does not getting in apply to girls as well, or if you generally not act like a diva ur ok?
For Weekend and Watergate, you'll be ok.
Bar25 and Panorama Bar you might still get turned away. However, I still think being a girl will give you a better chance at getting in.
Posted by geroin on Feb-11-2009 05:01:
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Originally posted by Nata
does not getting in apply to girls as well, or if you generally not act like a diva ur ok?
this means that i better go with you so i can get in
lol
Posted by kaniz on Feb-11-2009 14:31:
What about if you're a homo? Isn't berghain pretty gay-friendly? so just be stylish obviously-gay-but-not-fucked up homo and your chances may improve? (or am I thinking of another club?)
Posted by TheVrk on Feb-11-2009 15:01:
Super tips everyone... will be usin' 'em come April
Posted by The Highroller on Feb-11-2009 15:18:
More Richie:
Posted by Nata on Feb-11-2009 15:49:
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Originally posted by geroin
this means that i better go with you so i can get in
lol
lol
were going in august, come
those Timewarp vids are sik Graham
cant wait for demf to c Richie again woooo
Posted by geroin on Feb-11-2009 16:52:
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Originally posted by Nata
lol
were going in august, come
those Timewarp vids are sik Graham
cant wait for demf to c Richie again woooo
Go to Berlin to go to Berlin, experience the city, and if you're lucky - you'll get into the good clubs, just don't make it the only reason for going.
