Food & Drinks in Hamburg

The best restaurants, cafés, street food spots, wine tastings & beer tastings in Hamburg

Let's be honest: you can eat out anywhere. But food events in Hamburg? That's in a completely different league. The city has a culinary scene that is as diverse as its neighborhoods, and that's saying something. Whether you are a passionate street food explorer, see cooking classes as a social event or simply want to try something different from your usual favorite restaurant: Hamburg has the right food event for every taste and every hunger. The perfect place to start is Hamburg's fish market, which has been held every Sunday morning on the Elbe since 1703 and has probably lasted longer than most other institutions in the city. Here you can get everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to smoked fish and things that you wouldn't actually need but buy anyway. Early on a Sunday morning, it has a magic all of its own. Those who prefer a more leisurely stroll through the week are in good hands at the Isemarkt in Harvestehude: on Tuesdays and Fridays, under the arches of the elevated railroad, with regional products, delicatessen and an atmosphere that shows Hamburg from its relaxed, bourgeois side. Street food fans also get their money's worth in Hamburg, as food trucks and street food markets are an integral part of the city's event calendar. The Überseeboulevard in HafenCity regularly hosts the Food Lovers Market, where international cuisine, handmade products and a good atmosphere come together. This is enjoyment without a big pre-program: just go, taste and be amazed. Those who want to delve deeper into the culinary world will also find a wide range of cooking courses and cooking events in Hamburg. The Erlebniskochen cooking school offers regular cooking courses with professional chefs, where cooking together becomes an evening, not just a means to an end. Those who prefer to occupy their palate with drinks are in good hands at the regular wine tastings and craft beer events in the city, from small wine bars with curated tastings to larger tastings at the Hamburg Messe. The annual eat&style food festival at the Hamburg Messe is also a firm favorite for anyone who wants to experience pop-up kitchens, handmade specialties, coffee, wine and craft beer under one roof. What sets Hamburg apart is its mixture of down-to-earthness and a genuine spirit of discovery: You're just as likely to find what you're looking for at a regional food market with products from Schleswig-Holstein as at an international street food festival with dishes from five continents. Take a look at our calendar of events, find the next food event in Hamburg and come hungry.