Grosse Freiheit 36 is actually made up of three locations: The big concerts and parties take place in the main room. In the Kaiserkeller, legendary because of the Beatles' performances in the 1960s, small bands regularly take the stage and music fans dance to rock, metal and gothic sounds during the week. …

At Central Park there is a relaxed mood that leaves the hustle and bustle of everyday life outside its doors. Enjoy the chilled atmosphere of the beach club located in the trendy district of Schanze. Relax and enjoy your evening among the diverse clientèle. When you feel the fine sand between your toes and …

With its long bar and mini-disco, Goldfischglas has developed in recent years into a popular meeting place in the middle of the Schanze district. Under dimmed lights and a slick but casual atmosphere, you can sip on the best lattes and long drinks or enjoy a Beck's Gold. The party atmosphere arrives later when the …

When then Mojo Club opened at the beginning of the 1990s, it was the "place to be" because it definitively enshrined club culture in Hamburg. The hip hop and dancefloor jazz evenings were of the highest quality, and the so-called "Dub Conferences" held here, where the people on the dancefloor were soaked in bass, are …

The Empire Riverside Hotel, regarded with scepticism by those against gentrification, hosts three bars including "20up". The name already reveals its exclusive location on the 20th floor of the building. Anyone can drop in for a cocktail here without booking a hotel room and enjoy breathtaking views of the harbour in a classy …

One of the hottest dance clubs in Hamburg can be found on the Reeperbahn. House and techno dominate the sounds at Baalsaal, but all other kinds of electronic music are also represented here. The huge sound system also attracts DJs to the rostrum who are used to bigger dancefloors. Which does not mean that there …

The imposing overground bunker on Feldstrasse was for many years a hardly used, dirty dark stone block on the outskirts of Heiligengeistfeld. It was gradually revived by various companies. With the arrival of the club Uebel & Gefährlich on the fourth floor, the party and music culture was finally established. Since then Hamburg has gained …

Kulturhaus 73 offers a lively cultural programme in various rooms spread over several floors, consisting of gigs, dances, jam sessions, theatre performances, film screenings, "Tatort" screenings, table football tournaments and more. People also come here for breakfast or snacks. Their very own kiosk is very popular - even with frequenters of Schulterblatt who actually …

Stirred, never shaken. The Boilerman Bar specializes in so-called Highballs. These drinks are made from a base spirit like whisky or gin and a “filler” such as ginger ale, tonic water or similar. He used to stand on the steam engine tender and shovelled coals into the boiler – the so-called “boilerman”. In the …

Located right on Neuer Pferdemarkt, Grüner Jäger is something of a border post between the Kiez and Schanze. It's not just pop and rock concerts from smaller bands here. One of the most successful Hamburg club series of the last few years, the "Revolver Club", is also based here. And with the slogan "TV …

After several moves, the oldest jazz club in Hamburg made its home on Grossneumarkt in 1971. Since then it has treated its guests to live music from national and international artists. Phil Masons N.O. All Stars, Truck Stop, Ikey Robinson and Sami Swoi have all played here. There is table service for drinks and …

Here they party like crazy. With constantly changing DJs of international renown playing house, R&B and electronica, Halo lures party-goers four times a week for exuberant dancing on Grosse Freiheit. Especially popular is the "Uniscene Experience" on Fridays, which - as the name suggests - is mainly, but not exclusively, directed at …

The Chug Club is a real enrichment of the Hamburg nightlife: in the happy mixture of puffy-cosy club and sophisticated bar culture, you can experience wholly new, surprising moments of indulgence away from hard-core parties and the masses. “Welcome to The Chug Club! Here, we are dedicated to tequila. If you like, I’d be …

The award-winning star bartender Uwe Christiansen regularly creates new cocktails at his bar, including those with curious names such as "Apple Strudel" or "Virgin Mint Colada". For enthusiasts who want to try mixing drinks themselves, Christiansen also offers crash courses. …

Formerly a cinema, at the end of the 1980s the hall on Spielbudenplatz developed as Docks into an established presence on the Hamburg pop music scene. Famous German and international musicians and bands take the stage here. The hall has a capacity of up to 1,500 spectators. At weekends, DJs turn the Docks into …

Angie's has live music featuring swing, jazz, funk and dance and is famous for its cocktails. Open from 10 p.m through to the morning, Wednesday-Saturday and from 9 p.m on …

Heavy, sound-absorbant carpeting, dim indirect lighting, bizarrely patterned wallpaper – and as a vanishing point for the eye, a metal lion of huge proportions, which is set into the back wall and guards over the people sitting at the bar. Welcome to the Kingdom of the Lion! Here, you will find cocktails of excellent quality. …

"Where the Beatles played first" is the slogan of Indra at the end of Grosse Freiheit. The fact that the first Hamburg performances of the Fab Four took place here gives the club to this day a cult-like aura. But apart from this, Indra has recently developed a good reputation as a medium-sized, live …