kwia is inspired by jazz kissas (Japan’s listening bars), though with shabby-chic interiors and DIY furniture that are so very Berlin. The “queer ambient bar” gives murmurs of living room; trade in your shoes for slippers at the door and sink into carpets covered in floor pillows and funky decor. Performances range from poetry readings to chilled-out electronic beats and entry is donation-based. Cocktails spiked with soothing ingredients from pandan leaf to lemongrass enhance serene vibes.
How to get in: Look for the purple-and-red lights in the window of Maybachufer 16 (across from the canal). There’s a sign that says “kwia” (although it blends in a lot with the building graffiti).
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