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LeLion

The guide was updated: 2024-04-25

Heavy, sound-dampening carpeting, dim indirect lighting, bizarrely patterned wallpaper, and as a focal point — a massive metal lion set into the back wall, standing guard over the people at the bar. Welcome to the Kingdom of the Lion! Here, Jörg Meyer invented the now-famous Gin Basil Smash.

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Address: Rathausstraße 3, Hamburg
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 6pm–1am, Sun closed
Website: www.lelion.net
Phone: +49 40 334 753 780

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Große Freiheit 36

Große Freiheit 36

Grosse Freiheit 36 is actually made up of three venues. The big concerts and parties take place in the main hall. 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. The atmosphere in Galerie 36 is quite different: there, people sway to Latin and reggae music every Friday and Saturday evening.

GoldFischGlas

GoldFischGlas

GoldFischGlas, with its long bar and a mini-disco, has evolved into a favoured and consistently popular meeting place in the heart of the Schanzenviertel. Bathed in subdued lighting and slick but casual atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to savour a café au lait, sip on long drinks, or relish a Beck's Gold.

Mojo Club

Mojo Club

When 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 also fondly remembered. Which is why old and young dance enthusiasts are delighted that the legendary Mojo Club has opened its doors again for more long nights.

20 Up Bar

20 Up Bar

The Empire Riverside Hotel, located high above the St Pauli Landungsbrücken, houses the 20 Up as one of its two bars. The name reveals the exclusive location on the 20th floor of the building. Even without booking a hotel room, you can stop by for a cocktail and enjoy a breathtaking view of the harbour in a classy atmosphere.

Baalsaal

Baalsaal

In Baalsaal, house and techno dominate the sound, but all other facets of electronic music are not neglected either. The powerful sound system attracts DJs used to larger dance floors, but promising newcomers are welcome to take control of the mixers, too. Early birds be warned: the action doesn't really start before 1 am.

Uebel & Gefährlich

Uebel & Gefährlich

The imposing overground bunker on Feldstraße, once a grimy, dark, and underused stone block on the outskirts of Heiligengeistfeld, has been gradually revitalised by various companies. The arrival of the club Uebel & Gefährlich on the fourth floor finally established a vibrant party and music culture. Since then, Hamburg has gained a venue that impresses not just with its unique location, but also with the great acts that perform here.

Haus 73

Haus 73

Haus 73 offers a lively cultural program in numerous rooms spread over several floors. Come here for concerts, dance evenings, jam sessions, theatre performances, film screenings, and more. It is also a popular place to stop for breakfast or small snacks.

Boilerman Bar

Boilerman Bar

The Boilerman Bar specialises in so-called Highballs. These drinks consist of a base spirit like whisky or gin and a 'filler' like ginger ale, tonic water, or the like. The best-known Highball is probably the Gin & Tonic. One might think such drinks are easy to prepare, but at the Boilerman, they are elevated to an art form.

Grüner Jäger

Grüner Jäger

Located in the middle of Neuer Pferdemarkt, the Grüne Jäger acts as a sort of border post between the Kiez and Schanze areas. Not only do pop and rock concerts by smaller bands take place here regularly, but it is also home to one of the most successful Hamburg club series in recent years, the 'Revolver Club'.

Cotton Club

Cotton Club

After several moves, the oldest jazz club in Hamburg made its home underground 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 performed here. There is table service for drinks and snacks.

Halo

Halo

At Halo, the party goes on with abandon. With a constantly changing lineup of house, R&B, and electronic DJs, some of international renown, Halo attracts revellers to Große Freiheit for uninhibited dancing in droves.

Chug Club

Chug Club

Discover the unique Chug Club, where tequila and mezcal take centre stage. This chic spot features elegant green velvet seating and captivating stained glass accents. Known for its innovative mini-cocktails, or 'chugs', the venue offers a fun twist on responsible drinking.

Christiansen's

Christiansen's

The award-winning star bartender Uwe Christiansen regularly creates new cocktails in his bar, including some with intriguing names like 'Apple Strudel' or 'Virgin Mint Colada'. For enthusiastic guests who want to try their hand at mixing, Christiansen also offers crash courses.

Docks

Docks

The Docks is an integral part of Hamburg's music and party scene. Until the 1980s, the hall on Spielbudenplatz served as a cinema. In addition to hosting a variety of concerts by well-known national and international artists, the Docks transforms into a dance temple for all party-goers on weekends, with rotating DJs.

Angie's Nightclub

Angie's Nightclub

Angie's has live bands & DJs playing swing, jazz and funk. This loungey club with a classy vibe also serves excellent cocktails. This decadent club has been entertaining locals since 1991!

LeLion

LeLion

Heavy, sound-dampening carpeting, dim indirect lighting, bizarrely patterned wallpaper, and as a focal point — a massive metal lion set into the back wall, standing guard over the people at the bar. Welcome to the Kingdom of the Lion! Here, Jörg Meyer invented the now-famous Gin Basil Smash.

Indra Club 64

Indra Club 64

'Where the Beatles played first' is Indra's claim to fame. The fact that the Fab Four's first Hamburg gig took place here still gives the club a cult aura to this day. Besides, Indra has also earned a good reputation as a medium-sized live music club in recent times.

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