Bars for Dancing

Barkeeper at Angie's Nightclub in Hamburg, Germany
Oliver Fantitsch

Angie's Nightclub (St. Pauli)

This live music club on bustling Spielbudenplatz has a host of regulars dancing to the greatest jazz, pop, soul and funk hits.

barbarabar in Hamburg, Germany
Marcel Kummerfeld

barbarabar (St. Pauli)

Weekends at barbarabar are usually extremely busy. On weekdays, live music and table football tournaments are just as compelling.

Cascadas Hamburg, Germany
Nils Jaspersen

Cascadas (City Centre)

Latin American-inspired Cascadas offers live music almost every night. Guests dance tirelessly to the best of jazz, soul, latin and blues.

Die Rutsche in Hamburg, Germany
Jan-Michel Deutsch

Die Rutsche (St.Pauli)

This classic party destination off Reeperbahn is open all night on Fridays and Saturdays, so you can dance here until the sun comes up.

Glanz & Gloria Cocktail Bar in Hamburg, Germany
Ingo Boelter

Glanz & Gloria (St. Pauli)

Theatre-goers come here to start their Reeperbahn night with a delicious cocktail before the wee hours get wild with all-night dance parties.

Hörsaal Bar in Hamburg, Germany
Isabel Zettwitz

Hörsaal (St. Pauli)

With its retro-chic decor and affordable drinks, Hörsaal attracts large crowds of dance-crazy students, even on weekdays.

Mandalay Bar in Hamburg, Germany
Philip Glaser

Mandalay (Sternschanze)

A combo of cocktail-bar-chill and electro-dance-hip with a terrace perfect for summer people watching.

Roschinsky's Bar in Hamburg, Germany
Roschinsky's

Roschinsky's (St. Pauli)

The 'Rosch', like the entire Hamburger Berg, attracts a young and wild crowd. Free entry usually packs the place with students.

Sommersalon in Hamburg, Germany
Sommersalon

Sommersalon (St. Pauli)

Young crowds at Sommersalon boogie to soul and funk. The outdoor area on Spielbudenplatz is great for warm summer nights.