St Pauli & Reeperbahn
In a 19th-century bootleggers' jail, this tiny bar-club is run by members of the legendary ex-punk band Die Goldenen Zitronen and is an essential stop on…
Must-see nightlife in Hamburg
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
The uniqueness of this Reeperbahn classic begins from the moment you pass through the long laneway and between the legs of the large 'receptionist'…
Hamburg
Hamburg's original beach bar is a must for primo beer, burgers and people-watching. All ages and classes gather, mingle and wriggle their toes in the sand…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
A real St Pauli icon, Zum Silbersack is one of our favourites in the area. It's the sort of place where you'll find students, junkies, executives,…
Hamburg
Small and sleek, this 'kitty' (Katze = cat) gets the crowd purring for well-priced cocktails (the best caipirinhas in town) and great music (there's…
Altstadt
Easily the classiest, most exclusive bar (by virtue of size) you'll find in Hamburg. If there's space and you're nicely dressed, they'll let you into this…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
One of our favourite little perches in St Pauli, this gorgeous cafe does buttery croissants, cakes and other pastries, with fine coffee to nurse as you…
Hamburg
A collective of Hamburg industry insiders present established and emerging DJs and bands, as well as clubbing events and parties. Look for the spray…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
This elegant bar, above Clouds Restaurant at the eastern entrance to St Pauli, is popular with an upmarket crowd who come here for the highballs (of…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Vinyl and only vinyl spins at this treasure of a music bar. Nightly themes range from ska and rocksteady to '60s garage punk and hip hop. Order a Helga,…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
The Beatles' small first venue is open again and has live acts some nights. The interior is vastly different from the 1960s and there is a fine beer…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
This legendary indie club still rocks on as hot 'n heavy as ever after moving to new digs when its old location was torn down.
Hamburg
Perched on the jetty overlooking Aussenalster, this suave bar is as good for breakfast or a coffee as it is for a late-night cocktail. It attracts a…
Hamburg
One of our favourite drinking holes in Altona, Aurel is warmly intimate by day, cool and classy by night – in the finest Hamburg tradition, it doesn't…
Hamburg
A favourite haunt of A-list celebrities (Mick Jagger and Claudia Schiffer have both passed through its doors), Bar Hamburg has more than 70 different…
Hamburg
It's 2am Saturday and you can't live without a pork steak? Head to this St Georg institution where outside tables wrap around the corner location and the…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
On a boat moored permanently at pier 10, this unusual nightclub is also the ultimate party boat. A full program of visiting DJs keeps things interesting,…
Hamburg
A mixed crowd mixes it up with an especially rewarding menu of craft beer and cocktails until very late. At sunnier (or less dark) times, grab a table on…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
They keep it fairly simple and none-too-challenging at this long-standing Reeperbahn club – house in all its forms, reggae, downtempo and hip-hop dominate…
Hamburg
Students, creative types and work colleagues come to chat in its split-level lounge areas. Or grab a picnic table outside and enjoy your drinks in the…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
With its cheeky cherubs, stucco flourishes and sparkling chandeliers, this intimate club has luxe looks but is in fact a former cinema that now hosts…
Hamburg
One of Hamburg's top clubs, Golden Cut has a pretty strict door policy and lines can be long. The stage acts can be wild and some of the best DJs in town…
Hamburg
If you could somehow bottle the Altona spirit and turn it into a bar, Reh Bar would come close. Cosy and welcoming, as good for a morning coffee as for a…
Hamburg
It's just a hole in the wall, but this Altona classic is everything a good Hamburg neighbourhood joint should be: friendly, unassuming, yet always ready…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
You could come here for the breakfast, or the reasonable meals. But we love it in spring when the sun is shining and the view of the blossom trees from…
Altstadt
There's nothing very complicated about this Bavarian-style beer garden or terrace overlooking one of the few green open spaces in the city centre – the…
Altstadt
One of Hamburg's growing number of cool and socially conscious coffee roasters, Nord Coast has a lovely Deichstrasse location, donates part of its profits…
Hamburg
The drinks menu is like a designer catalogue at this grand old St Georg bar, which has been beautifully restored. Settle into one of the wooden booths,…
Altstadt
Drink in the cellar in one of Hamburg's oldest breweries, where they serve Gröninger Pils from old oak barrels. If you get the munchies, their pork…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
An extravagant gay bar with luminous red interiors, Wunderbar has been around since the 1990s and shows no signs of slowing down. Up-for-a-good-time DJs…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
As the name would suggest, this is a bar with attitude – the music stays pretty intense with punk, ska, rock and metal, and even the table football is…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Amidst all the sex shows and sleaze, Reeperbahn does good, old-fashioned nightclubs rather well – Moondoo is a fun, casual place with terrific DJs …
Hamburg
Lovers of fine coffee consider it worth crossing town to enjoy the quiet, casual atmosphere and the selection of excellent coffees straight from the…
Altstadt
A mainstay of the Hamburg night, 'Night Asylum' is all about good DJs and a mixed crowd of locals and tourists up for a good time every night of the week.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
DJ sets, live music and parties rock this soundproof WWII bunker. Doors open around 7pm weekdays but as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Hamburg
A popular gay bar right in the middle of the St Georg gay strip. The red light adds to the hazy mood – this is a smokers joint.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
For a low-key evening with harbour views that will keep you entranced, drop by this 14th-floor lounge at the Hotel Hafen.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
A late-night cafe and bar that is little changed from when the boys would unwind here after shows.
Hamburg
Inhabiting one of Hamburg's oldest wine cellars (the wood panelling is magnificent), and the sister bar to upstairs Thämer's, Herr Buhbe is a solid choice…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Tuesday is tango night at StrandPauli, a Gilligan’s Island stretch of sand built over the water overlooking the busy docks.
