3 Best Bars in St. Pauli and Schanzenviertel, Hamburg

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Whether you think it sexy or seedy, the Reeperbahn and its nightlife defines Hamburg as much as as the upscale department stores and boutiques on Jungfernstiegasse. St Pauli’s main drag is peppered with bars and clubs, while its most famous side street, Grosse Freiheit, heaves with dance clubs every night of the week. Hans-Elber-Platz also has a cluster of bars, some with live music.

Grosse Freiheit 36

St. Pauli

One of the best-known nightspots in town, Grosse Freiheit 36 has made its name as both a popular venue for big names from around the world and as the location of the Kaiserkeller, a nightclub where the Beatles once played that's still going strong.

Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg, 22767, Germany
040-317–77810
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Closed Mon.--Thurs.

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Indra Musikclub

St. Pauli

The Beatles' first stop on the road to fame was the Indra Club. The club's owner, Bruno Koschmider, asked for one thing, and that was a wild show. These days, the Indra is still a nightclub, with live music acts nearly every night.

Molotow

St. Pauli

A true Reeperbahn institution, this bar and venue hosts local and international bands and DJs. Featuring a large outdoor area for summer gigs, Molotow is one of the best locations for live music in St. Pauli. Due to its size, it attracts smaller acts than the venues on Grosse Freiheit but that just makes the atmosphere all the more intimate and memorable.

Nobistor 14, Hamburg, 22767, Germany
040-310-845

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