Clärchens — Clärchens Ballhaus facade facing the leafy Auguststraße courtyard

Clärchens

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Clärchens is a historic dance hall and restaurant at Auguststr. 24 in Berlin-Mitte, with an upper-floor mirrored ballroom.

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Clärchens — Historic facade and garden seating at dusk

Clärchens — Historic facade and garden seating at duskClärchens — Garden path leading toward the ballhaus entranceClärchens — Courtyard garden filled with outdoor tablesClärchens — Ballhaus entrance glowing beneath strings of lights at nightClärchens — Dance room with tables, chandeliers, and colorful lightsClärchens — Long dinner table set inside an ornate ballroomClärchens — Mirror hall with a grand piano and paneled wallsClärchens — Mirror hall interior with chandeliers and a doorwayClärchens — Dining tables beside tall mirrors in the historic hallClärchens — Wooden chairs and tables beneath faded wall panelsClärchens — Ornate gilded ceiling and carved mirror frame

Why go

  • One of Berlin’s last surviving ballrooms dating from the 1900s.
  • Dance nights featuring salsa, Argentine tango, swing, cha-cha and waltz.
  • Traditional German cooking and regional homemade dishes.

Opening hours

Today14:00 – 23:59Show all
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday17:00 – 23:59
Thursday17:00 – 23:59
Friday17:00 – 23:59
Saturday14:00 – 23:59
Sunday14:00 – 23:59

Interesting facts3

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  1. The ground-floor restaurant has been renovated, while the mirrored hall upstairs remains largely unchanged.

    Clärchens
  2. The protected property includes a tenement house, ballroom, cellar, wall and open space.

    Liste, Karte, Datenbank / Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung und Umwelt - Berlin
  3. The heritage-listed property covers Auguststraße 24–25; the venue address is Auguststr. 24.

    Liste, Karte, Datenbank / Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung und Umwelt - Berlin

History

The ballroom’s history spans two world wars and political upheavals.

  1. 1890–1891The building was commissioned by Hermann Graeff and the innkeepers Fritz and Clara Bühler and Clara Habermann.
  2. More than 100 yearsA meeting place for music, dance and culture.
  3. c. 1925The building was remodeled.
  4. 1965The building was remodeled again.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy event tickets through Clärchens’ website.

Best time to visit

  • Visit in summer for the beer garden, which serves drinks, coffee, homemade cake and food-truck snacks.

Know before you go

  • Monday–Tuesday: 17:00–23:00; Wednesday–Friday: closing at 23:59; Saturday–Sunday: 14:00–23:59.

Don't miss

  • SpiegelsaalThe upper-floor hall hosts dancing and party nights beneath chandeliers; live music and dance evenings are part of the venue’s program.Upper floor

How to get there

  • 10 minOn footHackescher Markt S-Bahn station, served by S3, S5, S7 and S9.
  • TrainS Oranienburger Str., served by S1, S2, S25 and S26.
  • TrainOranienburger Tor on U6 and Weinmeisterstraße on U8 are within walking distance.
  • TramM1, M5 and M6 stop at Oranienburger Tor.

Sources: Clärchens · Clärchens Ballhaus | visitBerlin.de · Liste, Karte, Datenbank / Senatsverwaltung für … · Clärchens Ballhaus – Berlin.de · Clärchens: booking (its own site) · Clärchens: tickets (its own site) · Clärchens: menu (its own site) · Clärchens: menu (its own site) · Clärchens: description (its own site) · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
Auguststr. 24, Berlin

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Questions and answers

How can I reserve a table at Clärchens?

Tables can be reserved through SevenRooms.

How can I contact Clärchens?

Call +49 30 400698.

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