Olivia Jones Bar

The Olivia Jones Bar is the flagship venue of the eponymous Hamburg drag queen and one of the most recognizable bars on the Grosse Freiheit. Olivia Jones herself is an institution of Hamburg nightlife, having built a small empire around her brand that also includes guided Kiez tours. The bar is the centerpiece — flamboyant, loud, and entirely unironic.

Entry is free, which makes the bar a natural stopping point for anyone strolling through the Kiez. Open daily, it offers a rotating program of drag shows, karaoke nights, and party evenings. Drink prices are reasonable for St. Pauli and stay on the affordable side. The crowd is a broad mix — tourists, bachelor parties, and regulars sit side by side without anyone batting an eye.

If you want a carefree, offbeat evening on the Kiez, this is where to find it. The shows are entertaining, and the energy is turned up from the moment you walk in. Especially for first-time visitors to Hamburg who want the concentrated St. Pauli experience, the Olivia Jones Bar makes an excellent first stop — after this, you will know the volume and energy level that the Grosse Freiheit operates at.