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At Talstraße 10 in St. Pauli is the Daddys Bar, a popular meeting place for the LGBTQ+ community. The bar-café combination focuses on cosy furnishings, dimmed lighting and a bit of retro charm. Experienced bartenders serve cocktails, beers and spirits, as well as changing specialties. Drag shows, live music and themed evenings fill the program.
For over 20 years, Daniels has been one of the permanent fixtures of the Hamburg scene, in the middle of St. Georg not far from the main train station. Started at Hansaplatz, the cult bar has been located in the Kreuzweg for a good 15 years, in the former rooms of the Tuskulum.
In the St. Georg district, near the main train station, is the queer M&V Bar with cozy seating areas and a small outdoor terrace in summer. The menu includes freshly tapped beer, ten types of gin, unusual long drinks, wine and coffee, plus snacks such as cheese sandwiches or pretzels. At the same time, the non-smoking, independently run bar serves as an art gallery with rotating works by local artists.
The Wunderbar is located in the middle of St. Pauli, directly on Talstraße and only a few minutes' walk from the underground and S-Bahn stations in the heart of the district. St. Pauli is one of the most queer-friendly nightlife districts in Hamburg, surrounded by other bars, clubs and cafés. A visit can be easily combined with a walk through the lively alleys around the Reeperbahn – the district is compact enough to reach several stations on foot.
136° is part of Hamburg's gay scene and regularly organizes party events at changing locations such as the Pauli train station or the Moondoo. European circuit DJs play house, techno and progressive, the audience mixes locals, tourists and friends of the community. The dress code is casual to clubwear, and admission is usually between 10 and 15 euros.
Every Saturday, 3x NYX runs at Club NYX in the gay district and is one of the popular gay parties. Several dance floors, bars and a lounge area are spread over three floors, each level with its own musical style. A younger audience dances to pop, urban, house, hip-hop and R&B. Live drag performances, dancers and surprise performances round off the nights.
Angie's Night-Club is the bar right in Schmidts Tivoli and has a very cozy atmosphere.
In the Reeperbahn district is the BAALSAAL, a club for electronic fans. House and techno dominate the nights, supplemented by other electronic genres, and a massive sound system provides powerful beats. Established star DJs perform as well as up-and-coming talents. The dress code remains relaxed, and the party often doesn't really pick up speed until after midnight.
At the Bahnhof Pauli club on the Reeperbahn, the men-only dance party BABYLON takes place regularly. Techno and electronic music, a dance floor and a darkroom are offered, plus a dress code that excludes street clothes and requires harnesses, latex, chains or sportswear. Respect, consensus and the principle of "No Means No" form the basis. Admission from 18, tickets online.
Near Spielbudenplatz is Babylon Clubbing, a men's club in the Reeperbahn district with a focus on electronic clubbing. Techno beats are accompanied by a darkroom for cruising. When it comes to the dress code, outfits such as harnesses, latex, chains or sportswear are in demand, streetwear remains taboo. Here, party and eroticism combine to create nights for a hedonistically oriented community.
In the Bar Chamäleon, the audience is still predominantly heterosexual, but the homosexual community here is growing increasingly.
In Hamburg's St. Georg, the Bellini Bar with Italian flair is part of the gay scene. With its white and red design, disco balls, golden bar counters and red benches, it appeals to a mixed, style-conscious audience. There are cocktails, espresso and refreshing drinks, as well as theme evenings such as the weekly boys' evening. For celebrations, space for up to 55 people and catering are available.
Directly on the Südring is the Bay Stadtpark at Hamburg's Stadtpark, a club with open-air areas and an indoor area. International DJs mix house, techno and pop, and the queer nights are popular. The bar serves cocktails and local beers, and food trucks deliver snacks. From the large dance floor you can look out over the park, and the celebrations continue into the morning.
Café Insbeth in Hamburg does not explicitly see itself as a gay and lesbian café. Nevertheless, it has established itself as a popular meeting place for homosexuals.
Centrally located on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg-St. Located in Pauli, Café Keese combines classic café with nightlife. Comfortable seating areas and a small dance area invite you to linger. During the day there are coffee specialties, cakes and snacks, in the evening cocktails, beer and light meals. Regular parties, live music, and shows mix locals and visitors alike; the U-Bahn and S-Bahn are easily accessible.
In Hamburg's Grindel district, Café Megdonna combines the atmosphere of a café with that of a bar and is aimed at an audience that appreciates the queer scene. During the day, coffee specialties, pastries and snacks are on the menu, in the evening cocktails with local ingredients, beer and small dishes. Open mics and thematic evenings will provide a changing program in a queer-friendly space.
Café Miller is open daily. The menu includes breakfast, snacks, salads and homemade cakes. With a glass of wine, the evening can be spent in a cozy ambience. Free Wi-Fi is also available to guests.
At Lehmweg 29, Café Mistral is a meeting place for Hamburg's gay scene in a relaxed district. The open design encourages conversation, and the service is considered friendly. You can choose from coffee specialties, cool beers and cocktails, as well as small snacks and light dishes. In the evening, the restaurant fills up and music accompanies the atmosphere.
Gay bars in Hamburg are mostly located in St. Georg, the district directly east of the main train station. The main axis is the Lange Reihe, a street that has been the center of the city's gay life for decades. Here, bar after café is lined up with trendy shops, and the audience mingles with the residents of the neighbourhood in a relaxed manner. Because some restaurants along the street have existed since the 1950s, St. Georg is one of the oldest continuously queer districts in Germany. Around Hansaplatz and in the side streets you will find other addresses, from the quiet pub for the evening to the cellar bar with music until late at night.
If you want to celebrate, St. Georg is well catered for, but you don't have to limit yourself to that. Other queer parties and mixed clubs are spread across the Schanze, St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn, carrying the nightlife beyond the actual trendy district. A fixed highlight of the year remains the St. Georg City Festival, which turns the Lange Reihe completely into a stage for a weekend. On normal evenings, the offer ranges from the cozy bar for talking to the shop for the long night. The following addresses will help you find the right one for your evening.