Mojo Jazz Cafe is a nightlife spot in St Pauli, Hamburg.
Mojo Jazz Cafe under the Tanzende Tuerme on Hamburg's Reeperbahn programs jazz on Mondays with the rest of the week given to soul, world music and DJ nights.
Tip: Underground only; lift from the Spielbudenplatz entrance. Monday jazz is the listening night.
Address: Reeperbahn 1, 20359 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.
Birdland on Gaertnerstrasse in Hamburg-Wandsbek is the city's classic jazz listening room since 1979, with nightly live programs from German and international jazz players.
Tip: Programme online; tickets at the door from 20:30. Limited seating; arrive early.
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.
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.
