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 !

As is compulsory on any visit to Hamburg, we walked up and down the Reeperbahn on a recent visit…read more We hit upon Glanz & Gloria and loved it - great ambience, good size, not too busy and brilliant music (almost a bit too good as they don't have a dance floor - shame). My chain-smoking friends were happy the smoking ban did not apply here. The caipirinhas came with glow sticks, but were not really up to it. They were stretched with too much lime juice to turn them into long drinks - more lemsip than cocktail. What a shame. I would definitely go again, but try another drink.

I had a great time watching the Germany vs. Argentina World Cup quarter-final here the other day. A…read moreseat near the TV, good atmosphere (although this would be the same anywhere in Germany for that game) and plentiful beer - what more could you ask for? At the end of the game they played a succession of World Cup songs - a favourite of mine was "Don't Cry for Me Maradona" to the tune of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina". Also the ubiquitous "Schland Oh Schland" to the tune of the Eurovision song by Lena. One of my friends used to work here, and so we get excellent service and cheap prices. After the game you just walk outside and are already on Spielbudenplatz to join the Reeperbahn party, so all in all it was a perfectly excellent place to watch the Germany game. All that being said, it does essentially feel like a pre-theatre bar, being part of the theatre as it is, and so without a particular reason/event to go there I'd personally probably stick to more traditional bars.

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

Fun spot! Great views of the Hamburg Hafen and City. For the location and dress code the prices are…read morereasonable. We had a lovely waitress and the drinks were perfectly mixed. A table may be hard to come by as this spot becomes more and more popular, so even on a Monday night it may be best to call ahead.

The security guard here is so rude. We showed up; with my 81 year old mom who had a very lovely…read moreoutfit on....she is a very "put together" lady and he denied entry to us because he said it "looked like a tracksuit"; and tracksuits are forbidden. People in the restaurant had ripped jeans, flip flops, crop tops, nearly naked folks and here was my 81 year old classy mom who just wanted to have a Coke Zero and see the views for our last night in Hamburg. The security guard was so rude and frankly ridiculous.

Hubby took me here for my birthday. Our reservation had requested a seat by the window so we can…read moreenjoy the view but we were seated at a table next to a table by the window; we asked if we could take the empty one by the window but were told the table was reserved. It actually remained empty the whole time we were there, so that was a disappointment. We ordered the Chateaubriand for two which comes with a total of four sides and two sauces, so we got the asparagus, broccoli, roasted veggies and truffle fries. As you can see we tried to even out the meat with all the veggies. For the sauce we got the truffle and lobster - both were rich and full of flavor, but we both liked the truffle one best. The steak was cooked perfectly medium and was flavorful and tender. The sort-of table side service (since the steak is cut in the dining room but at a special station vs next to your table) made it seem quite fancy. For dessert we got the coconut sorbet sans "Happy Birthday" message despite hubby making the request with our reservation. Except for the restaurant seemingly not reading the special request in our reservation, this was a nice indulgent night out. The food was good and the wait staff was friendly and helpful, and the view is hard to beat.

Stopped by for a drink after dinner and to see the city skyline at night. Once we went up on the…read moreelevator it was difficult to find seating since it was crowded and you just find some empty seats and seat yourself. Luckily we found an empty table so we sat there and had to wait a while to order and then receive our drinks. The views were incredible and it was worth it. The drinks were decent but definitely a bit overpriced. The espresso martini was a good one. Would recommend for the views for sure but the food and drinks seem a bit overrated.

First dinner on our first night on a whirlwind trip to Hamburg! We chose Freudenhaus because we…read morewere looking for a place that served German food with vegetarian options. I'm not 100% sure if the translation Google was providing of their menu were accurate or just interesting interpretations, but the vegetarian menu on their website came out translated as "For the flower understanders" - Okay, either way I'm in. It was a busy time in Hamburg in the middle of the Reeperbahn festival so we were worried about getting a table, but we were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server accomodated our English and even provided a menu in English. My sun had a mushroom pasta, which he thought was good, and I had a schnitzel dish made with a celery-based "meat." Now that didn't necessarily "sound" good, but it really was a thoughtful offering to give us a schnitzel-like experience in Germany. The potatoes it was served with were well cooked and added a nice heartiness to the meal. They also have a pea soup, usually served with meat but which can be prepared vegan upon request. Freudenhaus is on a side street, a short block off of the main Reeperbahn Rd. So, very easy to get to. If you're looking for authentic German food with vegetarian options, this is a great place to go.

Service so friendly I went back the following night. The prices are a bit spendy but everything is…read moredelicious. I ordered the veal goulash and it was excellent. The vegetables were perfectly tender-crisp, and the meat was tender. The small salad is quite large. This seems to be one of the classier places in St. Pauli, but still has naughty artwork on the wall and cheeky items on the menu. If I returned to St. Pauli I would come here again.