Hamburg: Bars
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CIU' DIE BAR
Shiny leather sofas, huge mirrors, black marble and carefully chosen artwork signal that this is a serious cocktail bar. Here you'll find pre- and after-dinner drinks, highballs, and short and tall sours. If you crave the more specialist tequila, mezcal, cachaca, absinthe, vermouth or Calvados, you'll find them here too. The waterside setting, with stunning views of the Inner Alster, adds to the appeal.
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GRETEL & ALFONS
Local lore has it that Paul McCartney would knock back a pint or two here while the Beatles were carving their niche in 1960s Hamburg. Rumour has it he also penned a tune or two at one of the tables.
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Indra Club
Famed as the bar where the Beatles first performed upon arriving in Hamburg in August 1960, Indra Club is still a popular hangout for music lovers looking to soak up some soul, funk or classic blues.
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LUBA LUFT
If Luba Luft were eveningwear it would be a tailored suit, made of peeling wallpaper. This tiny kiezbar resembles a tastefully attired 1970s living room transformed into an unpretentious cocktail lounge, complete with pod-like space chairs.
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RIVER-KASEMATTEN
Spacious yet romantic, this terrace bar gives stunning views of the Elbe river harbour. Relax on a beach chair, and sip on a crisp German Riesling or Weber Champagne cocktail (with tequila, agave, pomegranate and aromatic bitters).
Address: 28–32 ST PAULI FISCHMARKT. | Tel: +49 (0)40 3006 0190