Support
€40,000 for a place that didn’t exist before
A Trinkhalle doesn’t turn into a bar on its own. We show openly what every euro is planned for – and what helps just as much if money is tight for you right now.
€12,764 of
€40,000 goal
32% raised · 224+ donations · as of 4 October 2026
Every pearl stands for €1,000 – just €236 to go until the next one.
Still missing: €27,236. So far 224+ donations have come in – mostly small amounts from people who need the place themselves.
Where the money goes
What the money is for
Current plan. The items shift with every quote that comes in – the total stays the same.
Plumbing & toilets
€9,500
Complete renewal, all-gender, as barrier-free as the floor plan allows.
Bar & kitchenette
€7,500
Building the bar, sink, worktops, glass washer.
Refrigeration & taps
€6,000
Fridges, draught system, lines, cleaning equipment.
Lighting & sound
€5,500
PA, monitors, DJ booth, lighting control – no dance night without them.
Electrics & fire safety
€4,500
New wiring, fuse box, emergency lighting, inspection.
Floors, walls, painting
€3,500
Damp-proofing, filling, painting, soundproofing on the walls.
Furniture & fittings
€2,000
Bar stools, tables, seating corners, cloakroom, quiet area.
Permits, insurance, fees
€1,500
Licence, requirements, insurance, GEMA music licensing.
Total
€40,000
Without money
A Saturday, a cordless drill, an old mixing desk
Money is one thing. The other is things sitting in basements and hands that have a weekend free. Both get us just as far.
Materials
Tiles, wood, paint, insulation, cable, screws – leftovers too.
Hands
Stripping out, painting, carrying, cleaning. One Saturday already helps.
Equipment
Active speakers, mixer, turntables, spotlights, wireless mic.
Furniture
Bar stools, sturdy tables, sofas, fridges, shelves, coat stands.
Skills
Electrics, plumbing, carpentry, structural engineering, graphic design, photography, bookkeeping.
Reach
Share the campaign, put up a poster in your shop, tell your club or group, press contacts.
Frequently asked
Before you donate
What happens if the goal isn’t reached?
Every euro raised goes into the renovation – even if we stay below €40,000. We then prioritise from the top down: plumbing, electrics and the bar first, then equipment and furniture. We can open with borrowed speakers; we can’t open without working toilets.
Does my money go to a private person?
The campaign runs on GoFundMe and is earmarked for renovating and fitting out the bar at Obermainanlage 24. We share receipts and progress updates on Instagram and here on the site.
Do I get a donation receipt?
That depends on the legal form we’ll run the bar under – this is being finalised right now. As soon as it’s settled, you’ll find it here. Until then, feel free to write to us directly at hallo@4pearls.de.
I have materials – where should they go?
Please don’t just drop them off. Tell us briefly what you have via the form first – we’ll get back to you with a date.
Can I support you regularly?
Yes. After the opening there will be a supporting membership, so that running the place isn’t touch and go every month. If you want to be part of it now: send us an email and we’ll put you on the list.