We were so happy to have come across this bar when we were looking for a place to have pre-theater…read moredrinks. It's such an imaginative concept; we wanted to order everything on the menu! They were also really helpful in explaining the menu and how you can get a chug (smaller size) if you don't want the full serving. We wanted to try everything. Our main comment and unfortunately it affected our experience a lot is that smoking is allowed inside. This is not uncommon for bars in this country but they could have provided a pleasant experience for everyone and not just some by not allowing smoking inside. We smelled like smoke and our drinks came with a side of ill health. Other than that, we loved this bar and maybe it won't be raining next time so we can sit outside (where people still smoke but the smoke has somewhere to go).

Super Duper bar ! I stayed in Hamburg for 2 nights and…read more...ended up there twice :D In the speakeasy style, you'll find amazing tequila-based cocktails made by the blond girl who's probably one of the best bartender I met so far. Genuine atmosphere, a bit dark, just what's needed, with cool music and people. I tried their special menu which basically is a 6-course cocktail tasting (no worries, they all come into the "Chug" size glass;)) through which you'll discover their signature recipes. Pretty cool stuff, I recommend it for sure. Prices are very ok and staff is super friendly! I loved it and will go back next time I'm in the city !

Service is excellent at Le Lion. It's a speakeasy so you do need to ring and be let in. I went…read moreearlier on a Saturday evening so it wasn't packed yet. I have also been very late (post-theater) on a Saturday evening and we never made it inside; we had to sit outside. The decor is subtle and classy. Le Lion is the cradle of the gin basil smash (I had never heard of it until I came here but it seems to be a Hamburg thing). You do pay a premium for the drink but it's the original and it's also a good drink. In conclusion: Come early to get inside for the full speakeasy experience. Come late and understand if you have to sit outside. Don't miss the gin basil smash; they invented it.

This speakeasy bar is wonderful, not just for its service and decor, but for their well thought out…read morecocktail menu. The drinks are extremely well made. I would definitely return here.

Nice view of the river from here. Theres two floors to sit at. Staff is polite and efficient. It's…read morenot the most exciting fun place, but the view is what you're here for.

The Tower Bar, amazing cocktails as ever - now non-smoking HUZZZAAAA…read more It's really nice to be sitting here without the smoke finally. All cocktails are hand-made and you can easily watch. Prices are starting from 9 euros per cocktail, happy hour is every day from 6 (when they open) till 7 pm. Be there on time!! The best places are taken quickly! The view is of course amazing and even enjoyable in bad weather. I can really recommend it as a finish to a sight-seeing tour around harbour

The only thing you need hete is sunshine... Drinks on the rooftop!!!read more

very nice roof top bar on top of a luxury hotel. excellent views over the Alster, and good, if…read moresomewhat pricey, drinks and nibbles.

Klimperkiste is a cosy little bar in a part of town where such places are a rarity. That alone gets…read moreit 5 stars from me. The beer selection is mostly standard, but they do also have Duckstein which makes me favour the place even more. Credit for me finding the place must be given to my old German teacher, Schaida. Apparently it's been a favourite of hers since she was a student at Hamburg uni. I don't think it's changed much over the years.

A great, quirky, little pub hiding in the same street as Hofbrau and opposite the big casino…read more Unpretentious with some interesting beers and nice cocktails.

From the owner: Cocktails, Lounge, Billard, Snooker, Carambolageread more

Nice place to chill and have a drink after work, especially on sunny days. The cocktails are really…read moregood and refreshing. The balcony offers a great view on the Inner Alster Lake and the beautiful city center of Hamburg.