Cologne (Germany) powerhouse Bootshaus has been named the 4th Best Club in the World in The World’s 100 Best Clubs 2025 ranking, announced at the 10th Golden Moon Awards Gala in Valencia, Spain.
Curated by the International Nightlife Association, the annual list evaluates hundreds of venues across 73 countries through a combination of expert jury assessments and a global public vote. The result places the longtime electronic music institution alongside global heavyweights such as Hï, Ushuaïa Ibiza and Green Valley.
The achievement comes as Bootshaus continues a strong winter season. December opens with Above & Beyond on 5 December, followed by the return of elrow and its immersive, colourful production on 12 December. Kevin de Vries and Kölsch headline on 13 December, bringing a night of emotive house and tech-house, while Oliver Magenta & Friends take over on 14 December. The year concludes with Bootshaus pres. Avaion and the Loonyland Silvester 2025 celebrations.
Founded in 1991 as Warehouse and reopened under its current name in 2005, Bootshaus has become known for its forward-focused bookings across melodic house, techno, bass, dubstep and hardstyle. The club maintains a stripped-back ethos centred on music and atmosphere over luxury, with an emphasis on accessibility and community. Its in-house brands including Loonyland, Blacklist, Unreal and Nibirii have become integral to its identity.
Located in a repurposed shipyard warehouse, Bootshaus features three main rooms – the Mainfloor, BLCKBX and Dreherei, and each is equipped with advanced audio-visual systems including Funktion-One and Seeburg Audio sound, complemented by high-impact lighting, lasers and effects.
Further details on The World’s 100 Best Clubs 2025 list are available from the International Nightlife Association.
