Lively Bars in Hamburg worth going out for.

The city turns its back on the harbour everywhere except the few places that don't, and those are the ones I keep.

I keep track of lively bars in Hamburg and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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HOFBRÄU OKTOBERFEST

HOFBRÄU OKTOBERFEST Hot right now

Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PM

Hamburg-Mitte • $$

Bavarian beer hall bash

Landgang Community Freitag

Landgang Community Freitag

Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM

Altona

Craft beer & friday games

Austern & Champagner I Sonntagsperlen

Austern & Champagner I Sonntagsperlen

Sun, Sep 20 · 2:00 PM

Hamburg-Mitte • $$$

Rooftop oysters & bubbly

Hafenbahnhof

Hafenbahnhof

Altona • $

Jazz, vinyl & friendly pours

Rang Rang Hamburg

Rang Rang Hamburg

Hamburg • $$

Asian brunch & day bar

Hafenklang

Hafenklang

Altona • $$

Gritty live music dive

Donner Bar

Donner Bar

Altona

Dancing & late-night energy

Fundbureau

Fundbureau

Hamburg-Mitte • $$

Two-room techno playground

Birdland

Birdland

Eimsbüttel • $$

Underground jazz cellar

60 seconds to napoli Hamburg Winterhude

60 seconds to napoli Hamburg Winterhude Hot right now

Hamburg • $$

Canal-side Neapolitan pizza

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Fabrique im Gängeviertel

Fabrique im Gängeviertel

Hamburg-Mitte

Creative community club

Pelican

Pelican

Hamburg-Mitte • $$

Cozy Latino bar & craft drinks

Blumen und Feinkost Schnalke

Blumen und Feinkost Schnalke

Hamburg-Mitte

Flowers, wine & community

Beat Boutique

Beat Boutique

Hamburg-Mitte • $$

Intimate techno club

Opernloft im Alten Fährterminal Altona

Opernloft im Alten Fährterminal Altona Great Terrace

Altona

Modern opera by the water

Hopper Brau GmbH & Co. KG

Hopper Brau GmbH & Co. KG

Altona

Warehouse brewery & beer garden

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Frequently asked questions

How are these lively bars in Hamburg chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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