The George ranks among Hamburg's chicest hotels. No wonder its bar serves the best of everything, from tea to hand-selected spirits.

Berglund Bar in Winterhude boasts courteous staff, a warm atmosphere and incredibly delicious drinks.

The bar inside the 25hours design hotel entices guests with its chic HafenCity location, skilled staff and impressive drink menu.

Those who like it natural can choose from 50 different wines, fresh, creative dishes, and botany-inspired highball cocktails.

Caribbean kitsch, cocktail classics and affordability make this small bar a mainstay among eastern Hamburg's nightlife scenesters.

Over 200 drink options leave nothing to be desired. Peruse the 'Vintage and Forgotten Cocktails' section for some old-school inspiration!

Chug Club radiates an almost sacral vibe with tequila as the favourite god to worship. Shot glass-sized mini-cocktails gave this St. Pauli joint its name.

Try innovative cocktails or go for a rare whiskey at this fine establishment, known for its 17-m-long bar stacked with 1,000 spirits.

Come for the in-house gin; stay for the decor. Moss walls, tree stump tables and branch-bedecked ceilings make you feel the nature.

Chemistry rules at dripBAR, where cold drip drinks are their speciality – adding countless unique flavours to your cocktail of choice.

This self-proclaimed 'friendly and competent' club offers the best nightlife and drinks east of the Alster – all at affordable rates.

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

Located on the 9th floor of the Le Meridien hotel, Heritage offers an array of wine, drinks and cuisine, all with a French twist of class.

Right beside the Uni Hamburg campus, Pony Bar serves coffee specialities by day and delicious drinks after the day's seminars and lectures come to an end.

With one of the best collections of whiskeys and rums in the Reeperbahn area, the Rabbithole is the perfect place to start your St. Pauli night.

A concrete water tower turned cocktail bar, Turmbar opposite Dammtor station offers all the best drinks in a well-rounded setting.

The award-winning drinks of this hotel bar leave nothing to be desired: choose from 250 creations and kick back at this stylish staple.