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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.
Beer fans will be hard-pressed to find a better spot in town to sample that amber nectar. With a number of local beers on tap and more than 60 craft beers to order from, plus a decent selection of German pub food, it's unsurprising that this gastropub has maintained a glowing reputation since opening in early 2013. On weekends, breakfast is served from 10 to 2.
Northern Germans are not best known for mingling, but at this small pub in the middle of Grosse Freiheit, you can strike up a conversation with the person sitting next to you. Perhaps that's why it was a firm favorite with the Beatles, who could often be found here when not performing at a number of clubs on the street.
