Washington Bar Traditional Seamen's Pub

Dimmed lighting and smoky air: The Washington Bar on St. Pauli is reminiscent of a sailor's pub.

The Washington Bar invites you to dock at the long counter. It is one of the most legendary and oldest bars in Hamburg. The Austrian shanty singer Freddy Quinn was discovered here. Pictures on the wall remind of past days and the heyday of seafaring romance. The Washington Bar does not rest on its memories. Modern sounds invite you to dance and celebrate. The Washington Bar is a meeting place for everyone. It was yesterday and will be tomorrow.

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    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
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    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
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    © Griechische, weiße Gipsstatue eines Diskuswerfers in klassischer Wurfhaltung auf Sockel

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    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Foto: Jann Wilken

    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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    “They Used to Call Us Guest Workers.” Extending the Photography and New Media Collection

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
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  • Ausstellung im modernen Konferenzzentrum
    © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH

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    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburg Messe und Congress
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  • Drachen Probe
    © Hanno Krieg

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    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
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    © Panoptikum

    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
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    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibition

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
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    © Suzuki Kiitsu, Tänzerinnen (Detail), Japan, 1. H. 19. Jh., Hängerolle, MK&G, Erworben mit Mitteln der Campe’schen Historischen Kunststiftung aus der Sammlung Walter Gebhard, Foto: MK&G/Tobias Eckmann

    Inspiring Japan Permanent Exhibition

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
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