The Best Bars in Hamburg
Exceptional chef Kevin Fehling has turned his idea of the perfect bar into reality and found a congenial mixology partner in Dennis Illies. Food classics such as the "Tom Kha Gai Milkpunch" and favourite drinks such as the Negroni with a wild berryish twist, cleverly interpreted for the glass. Absolute top class.
The greatest classics in the smallest space; over two floors in the hotel bar of the traditional hotel. Around seventy types of whisky and 25 gins are served by the glass. Beverage Manager Enrico Wilhelm is a master of his craft. From the Rolls-Royce leather seats, the view is of the illuminated bar and the Inner Alster. Pure Hamburg.
His "Gin Basil Smash" has conquered the world. This trendy bar not far from the town hall welcomes guests with soothing elegance. Jörg Meyer and his lions delight with exquisite creations and interpretations of classics. Rum and Champagne drinks are on the menu, as are whisk(e)y variations such as the "Masataka Swizzle".
A turtle points the way to the trendy Hotel Tortue with its chic restaurants and bars. The stylish Bar Noir serves exciting drinks from 5 p.m., the bar menu is varied and specials such as "La lumière" are a delight. Beautiful courtyard terrace with Parisian flair and Asia just a table away at JIN GUI.
Uwe Christiansen is an actor, author and presenter and, above all, a highly talented bartender (he started mixing drinks in his parents' cellar bar and completed his professional training in Cape Town). He has been making perfect drinks in his bar in St. Pauli for around 25 years and surprises even bar connoisseurs with creations that leave you amazed.
From Italian espresso at lunch to afternoon tea and legendary martinis in the evening. A visit to the award-winning Bar DaCaio is always worthwhile; it is the lively centerpiece of the trendy The George Hotel. Legendary long drinks and cocktails, the varied bar menu is an exciting read with pretty illustrations.
The 320° panorama offers a phenomenal view of the Alster and the roof terrace is spectacular. The bar, run by Rocco Tolomeo, is popular with Hanseatic locals and guests, and celebrities are also often seen here. Champagne cocktails are perfect here, but they also know how to celebrate specialties such as vermouth. Atmospheric with live music.
Aperitivo culture in Hamburg with excellent bitters, spritz, negroni and wines, accompanied by delicious "stuzzichini". Dolce Vita at the Große Freiheit with a young, good-humored crowd! Chin-chin is the regular name of the display at the "Mega Intimo Dinner", when the kitchen works its magic and treasures are brought out of the wine cellar.
Tequila and mezcal play first fiddle here. Perfect for those who like to experiment: thanks to the chug mini formats, you can try them in many variations or enjoy them in cocktail size. In the cool bar on St. Pauli, where smoking is also permitted, agave spirits and classic cocktails also ensure a refreshing atmosphere.
107 meters above the Elbe and 23 floors above the Reeperbahn, you are very close to bar heaven at the 15-meter-long bar, even closer in the Heaven's Nest Rooftop above. Champagne is served to start, followed by "Casino Royal" with gold dust, while the "Porn Star Martini" gets down to business. Trendy parties and DJ sets.
Scandinavia in the dignified Elbe suburbs, the bar and brasserie have long been an urban hotspot. In the former horse stable with its cosy ambience and open fireplace, the selection of drinks is an additional magnet to the excellent cuisine. 250 spirits are used by bar manager Cyril Hauschild to create drinks and cocktails.
In the middle of St. Pauli, Paul-Roosen-Straße is known for its special concepts, and a detour to this trendy bar is one of them. Idyllic forest ambience and a sawn-up piano as a bar on the upper floor. Classics and the bar's own gin are served, such as the "Mrs. Garfield" with raspberry and beet. DJs PLAY at the weekend.
All good things come in threes: a café, bar and distillery in the boiler house of the former marzipan factory in Bahrenfeld. The Clockers makers from St. Pauli mix in the bar. Conveniently, the in-house Clockers gin and herbal liqueur are produced in the distillery and made into perfectly crafted drinks and cocktails at the bar.
Experienced mixologists Charles Kanteh and Conor Furphy bring the gardens of the world into the glass. Aroma profiles show the way around the globe and range from tart and imposing to fresh and fruity to exotic, such as the "Mi Ne Ko - Ceremony of a Geisha" with Japanese gin, white chocolate, bergamot and rice. Very special!
The view tastes best at a height of 90 meters with a well-mixed drink from bar manager Norman Pohl and delicacies from sushi master Chantira Tuk Bedick. The stylish bar impresses with its own creations such as "Mai Tai Sankt Pauli Style" and favourite cocktails such as "Gin Basil Smash". Simply magnificent: cocktail at sunset.
Hundreds of lights point the way to bar bliss, where the owner quartet's crazy-creative drink ideas are in top form. "Michelangelo" comes with three colour purees and flavour brushes to wash out in the drink. Instagrammable is "Lego Movie" with a small toy world. The four counter seats in the bar gallery are highly sought after.
The perfect glass with the perfect ice is the trademark of the cozy Boilerman Bar with its New York-style brick wall. Here, in the heart of Eppendorf, it's all about whisk(e)y and speed, which is the final ingredient for a truly authentic highball. Good cocktails without frills.
Cocktail bar on the roof terrace of the Grand Elysée Hotel on the seventh floor. In addition to fancy cocktails and Champagne, there are also small treats - including a unique view over the city. Open from April until late summer.
At home in the Deichtorhallen, the art theme continues in the Berliner Bahnhof with its chic, retro-modern ambience. The glasses are filled with perfectly balanced cocktails and good wines as well as beers, with a nice "wines with animalistic labels" section. There is also an exciting menu with pasta, salads and sandwiches.
Drinks and food are inspired by the Black Forest, but kitsch and cake have been wisely avoided here. Tobias Henn interprets the traditional specialties of his homeland. His "Black Forest Cocktails" based on fruit brandy and fruit spirit are a must. Perfect with Baden tapas such as ham tartare and Maultäschle.