Pretty cool Smoke free ++ (hard to find in this town)…read moreStraight friendly, yep it is a gay bar, if you had a slight doubt, the terrace full of watchers who want to be seen will confirm :) Customer oriented staff & the drinks seem to be cheaper than in a coffee chain, which is great. Cheers

They have a nice terrace where one can sit down and enjoy a drink. The service and prices are fair…read more A shame for the Lange Reihe remains... far too much traffic with cars, buses which is a massive shame as the street and retailers deserve better.

So much history here. Imagine this is where all the German greats have played. You are transported…read moreback to when classical music was king. Sophisticated and structured. Pure and clean. When you book a ticket through the Elbphilharmonie website make sure to pay attention to the location. They don't make it clear if the location is at the Elbphilharmonie opera house or the Laeiszhalle. Luckily it's only a 5 minute taxi ride if you make the same mistake that I did. Free concerts on the second Tuesday of the month. At noon but get there early as people scramble for the limited seats.

Here I am "watching" a concert by one of my favourite bands in a seat that cost EUR42 and I'm…read morewriting a review. Why is that? Well, I can't see 50% of the band for one. I can see the bassist, drummer and third guitarist. I can't see the singer, lead guitarist or keyboard player. I'm on the 3rd row in the first balcony. I'd say that perhaps 20% of the audience get a good view. A further 30% can see the entire stage, but from a far distance. 50% will get a very impaired-to-non-existent view (some seats are behind columns/walls). I just don't think that's acceptable for the prices. The sound is admittedly good and the place looks quite nice, but those are the only good points. Other negatives include a lack of atmosphere (due to it being all seated). It's uncomfortably hot as there is seemingly no ventilation if the doors are closed (which they always are during the performance). There's also just one choice of beer, so if you don't like König Pils you're out of luck. I'd say it's the worst concert venue in Hamburg - especially for watching rock concerts. Unfortunately, if the band you want to see is booked here there's not much you can do. I can give them a bad review though.

I went to a four band lineup, all on various places in the metalcore spectrum. Overall, it was…read moregreat. Gruenspan is has two tiers allowing for a big ol' mosh pit downstairs and decent viewing upstairs. I noticed that one of the three balconies was closed for some reason, which meant everyone was pretty squashed up there. But we all know the real fun is downstairs anyway... The cloakroom situation wasn't great. I turned up late and so only had to queue for 5 minutes but I think I waited about half an hour for my coat at the end. Not a dealbreaker, but far from ideal. Mix-wise, I found the best sound was behind the mixing desk. Everything got a bit muddy further forward; the bass was so high the floor was shaking (I'm actually completely alright with this). I'd go again, definitely.

Grünspan is yet another of the amazing concert venues in Hamburg. I find it hard to understand how…read moreI managed to not come here for my first two years in the city, but recently I came to see Grizzly Bear. Great band, great venue. The balcony area is a good choice if it gets packed downstairs or if you're with a short person... One warning - it took me about 20 minutes to get my coat back - if you're going upstairs, keep it with you and put it on the balcony or one of the tables, save yourself EUR1 and 20 minutes.

The Kaiserkeller was and is still one of the leading Rock-Metal clubs in Hamburg. Located on the…read moreGrosse Freiheit street it is in the center of the party mile. In the 60s here started playing also the Beatles. It is not very big and type of music depends on the special evening. On Thursdays the entrance is free and once a month I think they have Gothik evenings for all the dark fans. On special event it can get quite full, but usually it is just enough so you can dance as at 11pm the floor is open. Worth checking! cheers

(Last visited 1/23/2023.) It's my first time in Germany and I'm in Hamburg on business! So on my…read morefirst night I wandered around the section of city near the Crown Plaza to discover a bit of a nice downtown area that was further away from the REAL downtown. Lol. I was looking for some authentic German food and I certainly found it. Here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place felt very European. Makes sense since I'm deep in Europe. Lol. The lights were dim, there were random chandeliers, an awkward dining space that was set 4 feet below the rest of the restaurant near the front, just nice, cozy and a bit cramped. Lol. In the "main" dining room there was a bar of sorts and glass case containing cold wines and delicious looking desserts. Service: I can't remember the name of the gentlemen who took care of me, but he was so kind, so sweet, caring and helpful. He clearly could tell I wasn't from around there so he made sure to give me tips and tricks on navigating the area. Food: I tried the broccoli soup which is made with cream topping and served with herb bread. This wasn't like what I was used to, but it was still great! It was a lot less salty then what I've had in the past and it felt more natural. The herb bread was fine, good for sopping up soup your spoon couldn't reach. As for my entree I went with the schnitzel of course! How could I not? Here at Cafe Uhrlaub they offer the "breaded schnitzel" which is a thin piece of pork, pounded thin, breaded, seasoned then fried to perfection. It was also served with fried potatoes and a side salad. I really enjoyed the novelty of it. It's not something I would just go and order because I'm craving it, but it was great to try it in its origin! Value: CASH ONLY. Being from the U.S. and having the euro be damn-near equal to the dollar makes things "feel" just a bit cheaper here than back home. My soup was 7.90€ and my schnitzel was 16.90€. Not too bad, but not cheap either. In conclusion, I really liked this place! It was cute, felt natural, not like a tourist trap and I feel represented Germany 100%! Check this place out if you get the chance!

+ * Food: Just picked a couple of pies there on the go…read moreLooked good (refer to pictures), home made, a change from the famous places in the street, & guests appreciated them. * Location: Another Lange Reihe one you will tell me but wait, it has a backyard! Good to know if you want a quiet retreat from the busy street * Staff: The 4th star is because staff flirts outrageously ! Very refreshing and much appreciated ;)