Dieter Roloff's traditional Cotton Club at Großneumarkt is one of Hamburg's most popular jazz clubs. Traditional jazz has been played to an audience of regulars for almost 40 years and they still keep coming back for more. In addition to the house band, there are lots of guest appearances by renowned international bands. Among others, the Cotton Club Big Band, Monty Sunshine and the Bourbon Skiffle Company have been on stage here. On Sundays, there is a nice lunchtime jazz session with reasonably priced drinks.

Amazing foot-tapping music and great ambiance are just two of the many reasons why Hamburg's 'it' crowd parties at Baalsaal. Located in St. Pauli, this club has the capacity to accommodate up to 150 people. Concerts are held here on a periodic basis, the music played here is uptempo and noteworthy, and the impeccable service will keep you coming back for more.

Angie's nightclub is a great place for a night out, featuring live music by Floy, 'The White Queen of Soul', and Angie's house band playing swing, jazz, funk, and dance sound. There are frequent guest appearances by local bands at the start of the week. The bar has over 100 different cocktails, which are available at half price during happy hour.

Grosse Freiheit 36 is a hub of entertainment with a host of bars and nightclubs around the corner. One such club is named after the street and boasts of stylish interiors, a hip crowd, great music and luscious drinks. What makes Grosse Freiheit different from other haunts is the friendly atmosphere where one can relax and socialize while enjoying the varied themed nights and social parties held here. Also staged here are concerts and live nights.

The surreal atmosphere inside the H1 Club & Lounge, accentuated by blacklights and lava lamps, invites guests to step into a seemingly parallel world of entertainment. This lounge-cum-nightclub is located northeast of the city center, just a few meters from the Wartenau subway station. The central focus of the venue is to provide visitors with a night filled with great music, dancing, drinks and more. DJs and bands from all over the world have performed here, including the internationally known artist David Guetta. Do see the website to know more about upcoming events and other details.

Birdland is one of the most renowned jazz clubs in town. Located in the neighborhood of Eimsbüttel, it is renowned for the performances it stages by many well-known artists. The Birdland crew is open to many musical styles, from swing to the mainstream. There can be a bebop combo on the programme one night, and a Latin or hard-bop band the next. Make sure you don't miss the popular regular jam and vocal sessions. Admission depends on the artist but is always moderately priced.

Opened in the early seventies, Fabrik is a popular venue that features all kinds of musical styles, including jazz, funk, blues, punk and world music. The audience can either stand in front of the stage, sit on one of the wooden benches or enjoy the music from the gallery upstairs. There are two bars, a cafe and a snack bar, which offer a variety of refreshments. The Fabrik also hosts flea markets, activities for children and club events like the 'Gay Factory', 'Danceteria' and the Altonaer dance night.