Bar Saint Jean

Cocktail bar · Berlin Mitte“Gay Bar with a French Touch”: since 2013 Frenchman Johann Courbiget has run this small basement bar on a side street in Mitte, with dimmed lighting, simple design and a focus on good long drinks and cocktails rather than beer.★ 4.4 on Google (486)since 2013French TouchNon-smokingAddressZiegelstraße 2910117 BerlinOpening hoursTue–Thu from 7 pmFri and Sat from 8 pm, until approx. 3 amclosed Sun and MonCrowdmostly gay men, regulars and tourists, everyone welcomeDrinkscocktails and long drinksSmokingsmoke-free insideWhat makes Bar Saint Jean specialThe bar goes for elegant understatement: no retro kitsch, no rainbow flags, but a stylish basement with a bar counter and dim lighting. Siegessäule counts it among the hottest gay addresses in the city, and the crowd mixes regulars, bearded types and international visitors. Last orders are at 3 am at the latest.Regular eventsOn Fridays the “Gym Tonic” nights take place regularly with DJ sets and electronic music. On other nights, too, things get lively by midnight at the latest. For larger groups, the bar offers reservations via its own form.A good fit if you …like good drinks in a small, stylish settingare looking for a gay meeting place in Mitte away from Schönebergwant to start the night with a DJ on a FridayNot ideal if you …are looking for lots of room to danceare out on a Sunday or MondayOur tip: The bar is small: come early at weekends. Smoking is only allowed outside the door.ContactEmailmitte@barsaintjean.comWebsitebarsaintjean.comEditorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.4 stars, 486 reviews), official website barsaintjean.com, Siegessäule, visitBerlin, BCB Bar Convent. Opening hours and programme may change, please check before you go.

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