Skyline Bar 20up

Skyline 20up Bar is located at the 20th level of the Empire Riverside Hotel. A lot of tables were already booked when we arrived and the inside is quite small, so I advise you to come early or book your own. The bar offers you a great view on Sankt Pauli, Altona and Harburg. Their cocktails are amazing and not like the usual ones, there is a good research on the texture, colour and presentation.

great views, even from the Pissoir

audience is mainly tourists treating themselves to a stay at this hotel

cocktails lame and overpriced

beers even more overpriced

Beautiful view of Harbour in Hamburg however the service is incredible poor and unfortunately the cocktails are mediocre at their respective price point.
Nice if you want a great view not if you're just interested in drinking

I believe this is one of the most beautiful views of Hamburg Hafen from a bar. You really capture the beauty of not only the Harbor city but can see down the Elbe River for quite some distance.

The entire Empire Hotel is chic, and the food is tasty and served with a bit of poshness as most trendy hotels usually incorporate into the overall experience. The worst thing to discover with going to Lounge 20 Up is when a queue (or long line) develops to head upstairs to the bar area. Either stand in line or enjoy a few cocktails at the hotel lobby level bar until the line dies down, then head upstairs. The risk you run of not standing in the roped off line is that when you finally get upstairs, you might NOT easily find anywhere to sit, let alone stand on busier nights. When it is crowded, you have little to no chance of actually getting close enough to the window to enjoy a city view, but if you finally manage to steal a table with a a view, the sight is gorgeous..

Floor to ceiling glass walls almost make you feel like you will fall. If you are afraid of heights, your stomach gets a couple butterflies but you get over it pretty quick.
Any tourist to Hamburg should come here just for the FREE view of the Harbor alone. What is not free, are the pricey cocktails! I like to order the champagne mixed cocktails by the glass served in a flute, often with a gooseberry fruit garnish.

Do not expect to dance here, it is mainly for cocktails and lounging, but since it is only a 10 minute walk to Reeperbahn, you can be at clubs, bars, other touristy attractions in no time. It receives 5 Stars for the views of 20Up and the upscale trendy vibe of the hotel facilities and decor.

Tip:

There is a coat check but on busy nights, this is one of those establishments that frown a bit if you do not check your coat in and request to hold onto it. You get a quick glance like, "Oh, you want to hold onto your own jacket/coat?!"

Whether or not 20up is your kind of scene it's worth it to come and check out the view at least once while you're in Hamburg. Floor to ceiling windows give a breathtaking view of the Hamburg harbor. When we came it was really crowded and we had to hover to get a table, but once we sat down it was really nice. The drinks here are strong and pricey, about 9-16 euros per drink. The dress code is business casual and the crowd is a bit more on the mature side.

I would put this on the beginning of your itinerary to grab a drink and tick off your list, then walk over to the bars to fill up the rest of your drinking tank. :)

Location, location, location. The view is fantastic - that's it.

The drinks are mediocre but pricey, the staff is disinterested and poorly trained. Service is slow and needs to be hunted down. After two hours precisely, we were just about to order another round, he hostess came to our table with the next guests in tow, telling us she needed the table now - no reminder or warning, no alternative offered.
There are more bars with better quality drinks and better service in town. Not going back to this one.

PRICEY but it's 20up

This bar is inside of the Riverside Hotel at the highes floor of this buidling. It's worth your time, especially at night while sipping at your 13€ cocktail and enjoying this wonderful panorama view of Hamburgs waterfront through the large windows starting on the ground and going all the way up to the ceiling.

Visiting this place is a mix of:

Relaxing, spending time with friends, dressed business casual, seeing Hamburg from a different angle, enjoying the drinks and emptying your wallet.

No need for reservation, just wait in line.

(Only 4 Stars because I don't like to empty my wallet.)

Fun spot! Great views of the Hamburg Hafen and City. For the location and dress code the prices are reasonable. We had a lovely waitress and the drinks were perfectly mixed.

A table may be hard to come by as this spot becomes more and more popular, so even on a Monday night it may be best to call ahead.

The 20 UP is located in a Hotel in the St Pauli district. It is of course known for its breathtaking views of the city. However that is about it. The service is horrible, the drinks are watered down, and it is rather small. And because it has become even more popular with tourist so it is filled to the brim with them.

In my opinion, go there once, keep your coat on, walk over to the window, take a few pictures and enjoy the view and then get the hell out of there. You'll thank me later.

The view is great - and that's basically it. Knowing this location for several years now, one must say that the quality decreased over time. Nowadays the cocktails are too pricy for their quality (for example Boilerman, Le Lion Bar de Paris are better options). On top the service is slow and needs to be constantly reminded of previous orders.