The Boilerman - Hamburg

Hafen city isn't overloaded with venues but this is a quality little place near the hours hotel. It was full on a Tuesday night but the service was prompt and friendly. There's a limited menu but the burgers were good and there was a...nice cocktail and beer menu. It's not big however so limited seating was available.

Cozy place and atmosphere, Very stylish decoration of the place. You can stay for long there and feel comfortable and enjoy amazing drinks and beers.

Amazing bar, great atmosphere, themed decoration, friendly service, large selection of beers. I will spend more time next visit there.

Luckily for me, or maybe not, the restaurant of the Alten Hafenamt hotel was booked to capacity and so I would have to wait over an hour to get in. Thus, I opted to eat my dinner at the adjacent Boilerman Bar instead. The...bar is quite traditional. In addition to several tables with chairs is quite a large bar with a deep wooden counter that is perfect for eating at and chatting to the friendly locals and bar staff. The bar itself has all manner of wonderful drinks that are rather uncommon and it was a joy to watch the bartender mix, shake and pour one elaborate cocktail after another, placing great emphasis on the superb presentation. I have no idea how much the cocktails cost, but it would be worth it just to watch a professional bartender preparing your chosen concoction. The menu in Boilerman bar offers the same food as in the restaurant, but the selection is smaller. I decided to go for the Hamshuka, which is a mincemeat dish in a well of lots of home-prepared hummus accompanied by as much pitta bread as one wanted. It was delicious, but rather rich and so I paid the price with acid indigestion in the wee hours, but hey ho! It was worth it.

Stylish, old style decorated, cosy cocktail bar. High end cocktails prepared with a lot of effort. For a start, or continuation, of a romantic evening. Very ok prices for the delivered quality.