The Chug Club is one of Germany's most exciting cocktail bars. At its heart are agave spirits such as tequila and mezcal, along with a concept that's as simple as it is brilliant: the eponymous "chugs" – small cocktails that let you discover many different flavours in a single evening.
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Foto: Foto: The Chug ClubA short walk from the Reeperbahn, the Chug Club surprises with a relaxed club atmosphere rather than scene-y hustle. Small, personal and easy-going, everything here revolves around good drinks, good conversation and the pleasure of discovery. Deliberately no reservations – whoever arrives first, drinks first.
The "chugs" are the heart of the bar: mini cocktails somewhere between a shot and a short drink, letting you sample different styles and flavours without the drinks losing their freshness. Favourite cocktails also come in classic size. For those keen to experiment, the ever-changing "Chug Flight" of three drinks is well worth it.
Bettina Kupsa is one of the defining figures of the German bar scene. Her passion lies with agave spirits, tequila and mezcal in particular, which she shares here with great expertise and evident enthusiasm. The Chug Club shows impressively just how varied and surprising these spirits can be.
Smoking allowed! You should definitely try the "Buttermilk Margarita". After that, it's worth trusting the bar team's recommendation – or working your way through the world of agave with a Chug Flight.
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