Hamburg: Nightlife

20up New in December 2007, 20up is one of St. Pauli’s hottest watering holes for scenesters. Located on the top floor of the Empire Riverside Hotel, the lounge’s floor to ceiling windows allow panoramic city views. Cocktails, not surprisingly, come at a premium. St. Pauli; Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 97; 011-49-40-31-11-90; www.empire-riverside.de
new | trendy | views | lounge

Golden Pudel Club DJs spin electronic music from vinyl for urban hipsters in dark jeans and designer sneakers at this alternative club near the river. It’s Hamburg’s creative, music-loving scene at its most down to earth. St. Pauli; St. Pauli Fischhmarkt 27; 011-49-40-31-97-993-0; www.pudel.com
trendy | dancing | nightclub | dj | electronica | alternative

Kir Independent partiers descend on this 1980 industrial-chic building where indie rock, gothic, new wave, and pop music blast into the wee weekend hours. St. Pauli; Barnerstrasse 16; 011-49-40-87-97-623-0; www.kir-hamburg.de
dancing | open late | nightclub | dj

Meanie Bar One of the few hangouts along the Reeperbahn frequented by locals, this retro live music bar has hosted the likes of the White Stripes and the Hives. St. Pauli; Spielbudenplatz 5; 011-49-40-31-08-45; www.molotowclub.com
trendy | lounge | entertainment | bar | live music

Yakshi's Bar Bar stools that look more like sculptural art and glowing white lights dimmed low create a sexy scene at this bar inside the super-stylish East Hotel. A hard-working crowd converges after office hours and parties late into the night. St. Pauli; Simon-von-Utrecht-Strasse 31; 011-49-40-30-993-3; www.east-hamburg.de
smart splurge | trendy | lounge | open late | bar | cocktails

Zoe 2 Nicknamed the ‘Sofa Bar’ due to the abundance of cushy vintage couches, Zoe 2 is a hip hangout for both herbal tea and martini sipping crowds. This is a great spot to kick off the night, with the music low enough to allow for conversation. Schanzenviertel; Neuer Pferdemarkt 17
trendy | lounge | bar | coffee shop