"Cold dishes" Bars in Hamburg

Exclusive, stylish and world-famous as the birthplace of the Gin Basil Smash. Every detail is perfect here, where Jörg Meyer cultivates a stylish bar culture and loves twists on the finely composed drinks. Very special: the powerful mojito as "Queens Park Swizzle" and "Tarte Tatin" with rum, apple juice and egg white. Well done, lion!

Culinary creativity meets mixology: the bar translates Kevin Fehling's three-star cuisine into cocktails. Classics are rethought, such as "Tom Kha Gai Milkpunch" (rum, Malibu and lemongrass), "Okinawa Shiso" (Lillet, yuzu liqueur and habanero) or the "Piquant Bastard" (white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco).

Collabs are a big thing here in St. Pauli and fellow restaurateurs like to stop off at owner Chloé Merz's bar. The bar menu is as minimalist as the design, with alcohol content charts providing orientation. The "Sip Happens" with gin, peach and white pepper is comforting, while the "Honeymoon" with pumpkin seed oil is surprising.

It's not just about drinking here - it's about tasting, sipping and discovering. A series of mini cocktails focussing on tequila and mezcal with lots of attention to detail entice - how about the "Buttermilk Margarita" with agave and quince, "Red Flag" with strawberry liqueur, mint cordial and Aperol or "Death by Peanut" with chocolate liqueur and cream?.

The highlight of the chic Hotel Tortue with its diverse gastronomic offering. At the centre of Bar Noir is the counter with heavy leather chairs and stylish lighting, and the drinks are no less impressive, with changing seasonal signature cocktails and variations of Negroni, Spritz, and Espresso Martini. After work on Thursdays there is a DJ.

Cultural fusion in a glass with Asian spices and Western textures. A beautiful menu with ingredient sketches that pique your curiosity. For example, "Enigma" with rum, nut butter, shiitake mushrooms, and plum wine, or "Eastern Bite" with Tanqueray No. Ten, roasted rice, tom yum, cucumber, and coriander. Relaxed old-school hip hop to accompany your drink.

Excellent ristorante, the bar is also buonissimo and serves outstanding drinks from aperitivo to nightcap. Signature drinks such as "Witches of London" with Strega and sloe gin, "Noblesse Oblige" with crème de cacao, truffles and gold flakes or "New York - New York" with bourbon and vanilla. Browsing through the bar book is a pleasure.

Hidden away in a warehouse, the long bar attracts everyone's attention. Cocktails such as the mysterious purple-coloured "To pimp a Butterfly" or fruity signature drinks shimmer in the light, while fantastic Thai curries, duck breast or vegan pancakes come out of the show kitchen to share - the perfect way to unwind after work.

Dimmed lighting, dark blue and warm wood tones create an elegant setting at Mühlenkamp, while the vinyl collection of hosts Jules Koch and Timo Daniel sets the mood. Perfectly mixed classics such as Martini and Co meet sophisticated twists such as the "Choc'o'Clock" with rum, port and dark chocolate.

Café, bar and distillery in the old marzipan factory in Bahrenfeld: coffee during the day, home-distilled gin and herbal liqueur from the in-house distillery in the evening. Signature drinks such as the "BBQ Pineapple Gimlet", "Banana Pancakes" or "Panna cotta Espresso Martini", classics such as gin and tonic. Always worth trying!

Scandinavian-inspired cosiness always fits in the north. This former horse stable serves very good creative cuisine and excellent drinks from bar manager Tim Pabel and his team. The ginger beer with the Moscow Mule is homemade, the Nordic Martini is a winner with aquavit, crème de mure, lemon and pineapple; a different take: "No Hugo".

Spectacular views from floor-to-ceiling windows 90 metres above the harbour and Elbe. At the 20-metre-long counter of the elegant bar in the Empire Riverside Hotel, fancy drinks are created alongside well-known classics, such as the "Dancing Chilli" with chilli-infused pisco or "Park Fiction" with Helbing, vanilla and hibiscus salt.

Elegance meets glamour: bar manager Enrico Wilhelm and his team create masterfully vivid Japanese-Peruvian cocktail art in a sophisticated cosmopolitan design. Creations such as the "Yuzu-Sancho" with citrus notes or the floral "Jasmine Gimlet" shine just as brightly as Champagne, fine sake and DJ sounds at the weekend.

Unmistakably Black Forest, but without the kitsch, in Eppendorf: dark wood, cuckoo clocks and Tobias Henn's busy bar team in traditional costume. Baden tapas and Rothaus Tannenzäpfle to quench hunger and thirst, creative cocktails with a Black Forest flavour such as "Bollenhut", "Sauerkirsch Old Fashioned" or "STAUFEN 1982" with raspberry spirit.

Elegant new bar in the Elbe Arcades. The cleverly illuminated wine cabinets at the bar point the way to around 200 items, carefully selected by Falco's creator Tobias Strauch. The menu from bar manager Salim Jamra is also sophisticated, with a "Lychee Twist" with lemon vodka, grapefruit and the fruit liqueur Kwaih Feh Lychee.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the neighbourhood, the stylish bar with the promising name beckons with the prospect of 70 gins, 260 rums, 570 whisk(e)ys and just one fine vodka. Creative long drinks and classic cocktails from sours and martinis to negronis and sazeracs. Regular gin, rum and whisk(e)y tastings. Cheers!

The rooftop terrace of the Geroge Hotel in St. Georg offers a unique view of the Outer Alster and a wide selection of cocktails, long drinks and more. Plus relaxed music and snacks. Open only during the summer months.

Botanical bar dreams with a jungle twist: herbal infusions, fine spirits and drinks with a twist. Like the "Black Walnut Old Fashioned" with a dash of chocolate bitters or the "Pussy Passion", which has it all without alcohol. Those who are hungry will be happy with the finest burgers, bowls, fries and sushi.

The large windows and, in summer, the terrace offer a marvellous view of the Inner Alster, perfect for an after-work or after-shopping drink. Cocktails, highballs or sours, selected wines and bar food. Signatures such as the "Lemon Cheesecake" with limoncello, cream cheese and whipped cream or "Rosy Sunset" for a sundowner.

In the imposing building of an old iron foundry, you can enjoy the wild soul of St. Pauli in style: over 250 drinks, from classics to creative drinks such as the "Kung Fu Pandan" with pandan liqueur, coconut and nutmeg or the "Mediterranean Sour" with flambéed thyme. Check out the changing drink of the day.