Jazzhall is a nightlife spot in Hafencity, Hamburg.
Jazzhall on Sandtorkai in Hamburg's HafenCity runs an underground jazz programme with nightly live shows from Hamburg conservatory students and international guests.
Tip: Tickets at door from 19:30; programme online. Small room of 80 seats.
Address: Sandtorkai 32, 20457 Hamburg
Zum Silbersack on Silbersackstrasse off Hamburg's Reeperbahn is one of the quarter's longest-running working-class dive bars since 1949, with pilsner and Korn at counter prices.
Tip: Open daily from 18:00 to 06:00 weekend mornings. Cash only.
Katze on Hamburger Berg in Hamburg's St Pauli is a long-running neighbourhood dive bar with DJ nights, cheap cocktails and a smoking room into the small hours.
Tip: Open daily from 20:00 to 04:00 weekends; quieter weekdays.
Uebel und Gefaehrlich on Feldstrasse in a former Nazi flak tower on the Heiligengeistfeld in Hamburg books indie, electro and hip-hop, with the rooftop terrace open in summer.
Tip: Located on the 4th floor of the bunker; lift access. Friday and Saturday from 23:00.
Molotow on Nobistor in Hamburg's St Pauli has booked indie, punk and post-rock since 1990, with The Killers, White Stripes, Black Keys and Mumford and Sons early shows.
Tip: Moved to the old Top Ten Club location in March 2025; lease secured to 2037.
Indra Club on Grosse Freiheit in Hamburg's St Pauli is where the Beatles first played in 1960, now a medium-sized live club with weekly jam sessions on Thursdays.
Tip: Thursday jam sessions and Wednesday table-tennis nights; weekend programme rotates between burlesque, punk and singer-songwriters.
Docks on Spielbudenplatz on Hamburg's Reeperbahn is one of the quarter's largest live-music halls, booking rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic acts at a 1500-capacity room.
Tip: Cloakroom mandatory; the bar accepts card. Most nights start with a support act 20:30.
