Krug on Paul-Roosen-Straße offers great food, drinks and advice on how to become the most famous band in the world. Just ask them about their history with the Beatles right after you’ve asked for your second bottle of wine.

If you don’t know what to order at Carmagnole, a cozy French bistro on Juliusstraße, trust their logo and get an artichoke. If they aren’t in season, ask for the mussels. If those are out, have anything else. It’s all amazing.

Was it Leche de Tigre that popularized ceviche in Hamburg, or was it the other way around? Either way, you won’t find a better one anywhere in town. Adventurous guests pair it with chicha morada, a soft drink made from purple corn.

Cox in St. Georg isn’t one of those trendy new restaurants that everyone wants to be seen at; it is one of those trendy old ones. If you want to enjoy a delicious dinner in a beautiful, timeless atmosphere, Cox is the place to go.

When you first enter Komet, it looks like any of the other solid dive bars in St. Pauli. Go downstairs and you’ll find what makes it special: a little cellar that hosts some of the biggest young musicians in the country.

Don’t be discouraged by the weird ritual of having to ring a bell to be let into Le Lion. It might feel snobby (and it is), but ultimately everyone is welcomed inside and served some of the best drinks in the city.

Going to Toast Bar rarely actually means staying in Toast Bar. Whenever the weather permits it, you should get yourself a drink at the bar, sit down on the kerb outside and talk to whoever passes by on Wohlwillstraße.

Ginst on the corner of Paul-Roosen-Straße and Brunnenhof is first and foremost one thing: comfy. Order a drink, sink into one of the couches and just relax.

Hanseplatte is an eccentric little shop that features a lot of home-town artists and labels. It’s a great spot to discover and support local talent.

This shop on Budapester Straße is the place to go if you are looking for vintage music equiptment. That one thing you have been looking for forever? The one that never comes up for auction? You just might find it here.

Whatever you need, Lennart and Rik got you covered. They help with everything from guitar strings to electric pianos and complicated relationships. That’s why people love them. And also why you are going to.

Marga from Groove City Record Store is the queen of vinyl. Thankfully, she is very generous with her audiences.

This slightly crazy and completely brilliant gallery somehow manages to be approachable and inspirational at the same time. It even has a gift shop! It shouldn’t work, but it does.

At Kampnagel, you’ll find everything from performance art and theatre to concerts and exhibitions. No matter if you want to get inspired, educated or drunk – there’s something here for you.

A ship, a club and a cultural venue. Biking out to the Baakenhöft and spending the night dancing and drinking on the Stubnitz might be one of the most quintessential Hamburg experiences you can have.

It’s no mystery why people who love indie-rock love Molotow. It’s slightly more mysterious why everyone in Molotow seems to love everyone else in Molotow. If you feel lonely, this is where you’ll quickly find a friend for life.

Ride the perfectly smooth bicycle path east until you arrive at Dove Elbe, grab yourself a beer and pretend to be on vacation for one glorious day. Make sure to bring your swimsuit to complete the illusion!

“Altona’s balcony” is exactly what it sounds like: a green space to relax on, located high above the Elbe. Although this particular balcony will have to be shared with some neighbours, the view definitely beats the one at home.

Germans love their Stadtparks – and rightfully so. Besides being particularly pretty and spacious, the one in Hamburg also has a fairly unique feature that is always worth checking out: a planetarium.