Knolle Berlin was a legendary gay bar and leather club that thrived in the city’s underground scene during the 1970s and 1980s. Known for its gritty charm and biker aesthetic, it attracted a devoted crowd of leathermen, bears, and queer outsiders, often channeling the erotic energy of Tom of Finland-style iconography. The venue became a symbol of defiant queer identity in pre-reunification Berlin, blending fetish culture with radical self-expression. Though long gone, Knolle lives on through vintage memorabilia like this T-shirt - that celebrate its place in LGBTQ+ nightlife history and Berlin’s rebellious spirit.
