March 16, 2024 update: I’m saddened to report that Tom’s has closed it’s doors permantely, as of a couple of weeks ago.

Toms is another gay bar in the Schöneberg gay area of Berlin. I first came on a Saturday night. The place was dead. There were about 7 or 8 people here, including me. However, everyone at Toms was very nice.

Even though it wasn’t busy, people were friendly, talkative, and ready for a good time. But, because the place was dead, everyone left after one drink in search of the party.

Then, I arrived on a Monday night with my friends. It appears Toms has a two-for-one drink special every Monday. The place was PACKED! There were so many people, locals and tourists alike.

The Toms website is pretty much useless. It has a landing page and no information on dates, times, or parties. Nothing. Nevertheless, it does say that opening times are from 10 PM to 6 Am.

Get the gay Berlin guide that details what you’ll find at all the popular gay bars in Berlin (and what the darkroom is like).

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Toms Berlin, For Successful Cruising

The bar’s motto is “For successful cruising.” Although I was there on two completely different nights, a dead night and a lively night. I can tell you that people want the motto to be true.

The venue is long and thin. It has two bars, one at the entrance and one near the back. During the busy days (Mondays — I’m not sure if other days are busy… Mondays usually are) both bars are open.

Past the second bar, in a glass-enclosed area, there is a smoker’s lounge. There’s also a coat-check near the front door that charges 1 Euro per item.

If you head towards the restrooms you’ll see a hallway to the left, before the restroom. Here you’ll find a small (very small) darkroom. Its pitch black. You can barely see your hand in front of your face if you walk in. I suppose the better word for it is cozy.

Right outside of the darkroom there are stairs that lead to the bars dungeon. This dungeon is a good size and when the club gets busy, the dungeon gets busy!

Everyone is making that motto come true. Successful cruising is a good name for this place (but only when busy) otherwise good luck hooking up with the wall.

The clientele is friendly. I should mention that Berliners are very friendly but I ran into a few tourists that were either not friendly or rude/ignorant. Otherwise, everyone is out for fun.

Tip: DONT READ THE GOOGLE REVIEWS!

The Google reviews will scare you out of coming here. But, to be fair, watch your wallet in the darkroom. I’m not saying this because it’s dangerous, it’s only a precaution.

If you watch your wallet walking through a dark alley, you should watch your wallet here as well. I didn’t have any problems but the Google reviews are filled with complaints about wallets being stolen. Just a tip.

My Experience at Toms Bar Berlin

I stayed at the Gay Hostel Berlin, which is pretty much across the street from Toms. It’s pretty awesome.

The first time I came here. It was a very slow night. I chatted with a few German men from Cologne. But, everyone left quickly.

Mondays are very busy. So I decided to check out what their darkroom was all about.

I noticed many men playing. Some in groups, waiting for others to join them. It was very hot to watch.

Others took turns sucking a hot guy off that just stood there waiting for guy after guy to suck him off.

Put Toms on your list for Monday nights!

UPDATE:

Currently, the dungeon is closed for repairs. Although the rumor around town says they’re opening a fire escape, no one is certain if or when it will reopen.

They’ve turned their smoking lounge into a playroom. They’ve painted the windows black and added a few alcoves to play in. It gets busy with people. Although this time around there were fewer people, it was still a great place to play on a Monday night.

Monday night is their two for one beer special and it’s a busy night. Definitely check it out on Monday.

OCT 5, 2022 UPDATE:

Toms has re-opened their basement dungeon. This means there in an entire floor under this bar with men willing to play.

It’s filled with cubbies, glory holes, and sectionals you and your lovers can get it on freely. It’s dark in there, though.

Let me break it down for you:

Toms on a Monday night is amazing.

1 Euro coat check

2 for 1 beers.

I’m not sure about other nights though.

Have you been to other nights at Toms you recommend we check out? If you have, please leave a comment and let us know! =)