Hamburg

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.