Cocktail barClassic cocktail bar€€€altstadt
Le Lion Bar de Paris on Rathausstrasse in Hamburg's Altstadt is Joerg Meyer's classic cocktail room since 2007 and the cradle of the 2008 Gin Basil Smash.
Signature drink: Gin Basil Smash
Food: Canapes and champagne
Tip: Ring the buzzer at Rathausstrasse 3; dress code smart. The Gin Basil Smash is the house pour.
Cocktail barClassic cocktail bar€€€st-pauli
Christiansen's Fine Drinks on Pinnasberg in Hamburg's St Pauli has poured classic cocktails since 1997, with over 850 spirits including 250 whiskies.
Signature drink: Rum and whiskey-led classics
Food: Snacks only
Tip: Closed Sundays. Weekend nights run until 04:00; weekday nights close at 02:00.
Cocktail barHighball and rum bar€€€hafencity
The Boilerman Bar at the 25hours Hotel Altes Hafenamt in Hamburg's HafenCity runs a rum and highball programme, with the entrance on Ueberseeboulevard near U.
Signature drink: Highballs and long drinks
Food: Snacks and tapas
Tip: Bar manager Jonas Buchsein leads the highball list, on the team since 2022 and bar manager since the late-2025 refresh. Walk-in seats available most nights.
Cocktail barHotel bar with views€€€st-pauli
Tower Bar on the top floor of the Hotel Hafen Hamburg on Seewartenstrasse runs a 360-degree harbour view over the Elbe, the Michel and the Hamburg skyline.
Signature drink: Classic cocktails
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Open from 18:00 daily; the south-facing window seats face the Landungsbruecken below.
Cocktail barRooftop hotel bar€€€st-pauli
Lounge & Bar 20up on the 20th floor of the Empire Riverside Hotel in Hamburg's St Pauli sits 90 metres above the Elbe with views over the harbour.
Signature drink: Cocktails with skyline views
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Open from 18:00 daily; busy Friday and Saturday from 21:00. Smart casual at the door.
Cocktail barRooftop bar€€€st-pauli
Clouds Heaven's Bar on the 23rd floor of the Tanzende Tuerme on Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli sits 75 metres up with terrace views over the Elbe.
Signature drink: Sundowner cocktails
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Open from 17:00 daily; terrace closes early in winter. The east-facing window seats face downtown.