Hamburg Entertainment

  1. Angie's Nightclub

    When many visitors think of Hamburg nightlife, they immediately think of Angie's. Floy, 'the white queen of soul', plays live as guests - sometimes celebrities - sip cocktails genteelly.

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  2. Docks

    Although it's officially now called D-Club, everyone still calls this place by its former name Docks. It has less than perfect acoustics, but an excellent roster of guitar-led bands and reasonably cheap drinks.

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  3. Fabrik

    Fabrik is an unusual venue in a former foundry, famous for its pink exterior and crane jutting from the roof. It's aimed at a slightly older crowd, with jazz, blues and over-30s disco evenings.

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  4. Funky Pussy Club

    Despite the dreadful name, this artistically decorated place is a hit for its mainstream chart-toppers and hip-hop, dance and house.

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  5. Golden Pudel Club

    In a ramshackle fisherman's hut near the waterfront, this underground bar-club plays an eclectic mix of electronic, hip-hop, R&B and reggae to a mixed crowd. There was some building work going on when we visited, however, so double-check listings magazines to make sure it's still there.

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  7. Grosse Freiheit 36/Kaiserkeller

    Among live sex theatre and peep shows, this alternative venue hosts an eclectic mix of pop and rock concerts. The Beatles once played in the basement Kaiserkeller, where there's now a range of student nights.

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  8. Knust im Schlachthof

    Many muso types rate this live venue in a former slaughterhouse as the best in town, principally for its atmosphere. Not just gigs, but spoken word, football fan parties, puppet shows and other events are held here.

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  9. Logo

    This concrete block of a building in the Universitätsviertel is a great place to catch touring American or British alternative-underground bands.

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  10. Meanie Bar/Molotow Club

    One of the few venues along the Reeperbahn with some local cred, the retro Meanie Bar sits above the Molotow Club, where an alternative, independent music scene thrives by hosting the likes of the White Stripes, the Hives, Kills and Bravery.

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  11. Musikhalle

    The premier address for classical concerts is this splendid neo-baroque edifice, home to the State Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. Along with the opera house, it's now artistically directed by the world's leading female conductor Simone Young, formerly of Opera Australia and a real star in the classical world.

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