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Pick Up is a small gay bar in Hamburg's St. Georg district, not far from the main station, and close to many other gay bars. You'll find a broad mix of clientele here, and according to Pick Up bar themselves, their guests include "the working class and civil servants, artists and those for whom life is in art form, the unemployed and millionaires - a colorful mixture like life itself and the pride flag." Welcoming to women as well as men, the bar closes when the last guest calls it a night.

Probably the most popular gay dance bar in Hamburg, with DJ's playing every night from Wednesday to Saturday. WunderBar gets very busy on Saturdays, attracting crowds with a mix of chart pop, R&B and schlager sounds. Cosy, but smoky, and located near the Reeperbahn red-light district, this bar is popular with locals and tourists alike.

A bit of an institution in Hamburg, Contact Mens Bar, the gay living room is a basement cruising bar in the St Georg area of Hamburg. Known to be welcoming with good value drinks, this bar is popular with locals and visitors alike. Step away from the main bar, and you'll find a cruising room in the back with a dark maze, sling and ***s.

A stylish corner cocktail bar with distinctive Italian flair, Bellini Bar should definitely be on your list if you're visiting Hamburg. Owners Sergio and Raffaelle create a warm and friendly atmosphere in this popular venue that can get busy on weekends.

A small karaoke bar in the St. Georg area attracting a mixed crowd and is welcoming anyone looking for a fun evening singing their favourite songs. They have their own set of bespoke shots to sample, if you're feeling brave!

A cosy and friendly basement bar, popular with a mixed crowd, not far from the main gay area, across the road from Pick Up Bar. Occupying a corner unit, Extratour gay bar in Hamburg has plenty of stools around the bar for socialising, and cosy booths and tables if you're in a group. There's also a dartboard here and a slot machine if you're feeling lucky.