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The LOCAL
St. Pauli's best cocktails
The LOCAL feels like a really well made neighborhood bar with a welcoming host, a tasteful interior and great but discreet music.
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Matthias
Claudius Marcus
Central Park
Chill out ping pong
"Central Park" in Hamburg is the cafe I go for when all I need is some sand under my feet, a ping pong table and a glass of beer. And friends, of course...
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Willi Villa
Coffee and canoes
"Willi Villa" in Inselpark Wilhelmsburg in Hamburg is a cafe in the park by the water. Get some tea, a cake or ice cream or rent a canoe -- my favorite!
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Luicella's Ice Cream
Ice cream made in heaven
"Luicella's Ice Cream" in Hamburg was love at first sight. My favorite ice cream in town, located in colorful St Pauli, is just so creative, and perfect...
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Sebastiana
Turra
Delzepich Ice Cream
Pure happiness
"Delzepich Ice Cream" is a Hamburg shop that makes handmade, delicious, locally-sourced gelato! They have a different menu every single day, but I...
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Sebastiana
Turra
dripBAR
Innovative slow-drip drinks in St.Pauli
Hidden in St. Pauli, dripBAR crafts slow-drip cocktails with bold flavors in a cozy lounge — ring the bell, sip something unique, and enjoy the popcorn.
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Sebastiana
Turra
Café Canale
A sweet stop on your canal tour
On sunny days, paddle Hamburg’s Alster canals by boat or SUP, grab cake at Café Canale’s waterside hatch, and soak up the laid-back summer vibe.
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Sebastiana
Turra
MAQUIS
Sustainable fine dining in Hamburg
If you are looking for a thoughtful, refined and delicious plant-based dining experience, come to Maquis in Altona!
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Sebastiana
Turra
Kneipe Fasan
Eimsbüttel's summer pub
Near Kaiser-Friedrich-Ufer, Fasan is a cozy pub with vintage charm, cold beers, sunny terrace vibes & live sports — local, laid-back, and loved.
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Sebastiana
Turra
Nachtasyl
Hidden club in central Hamburg
Above Thalia Theater, Nachtasyl is more than a club — it’s a cultural sanctuary with art, live music & cozy loft flair to dance & escape the usual nightlife.
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Sebastiana
Turra
Clockers
Delightful cocktails in St. Pauli
Clockers Hamburg isn’t the bar for cheap drinks—but if you’re into high-quality, special cocktails and great service, trust me, here, you’ll get just that.
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Sebastiana
Turra
Winterhuder Kai
Jump right into the water!
Winterhuder Kai in Hamburg is a beautiful canal in the center of the city. What makes it special is that it can be used as a public swimming pool!
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Sebastiana
Turra
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