EBG Rating: 7.6/10

Choice/Quality of Drinks:
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Basic wares typical of North German pubs.

Style/Décor:
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Corner pub. Highly personalised interior with compact going on cramped bar area at the entrance with loungier backroom.

Atmosphere/Character:
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Punky but friendly, very casual and extremely informal.

Amenities/Events:
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Snacks, TV, jukebox, smoking permitted, late opening

Value For Money:
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Cheaper than many bars in the era.

Description:
St Pauli’s stock of punky corner pubs, Raucherkneipe with a no B.S approach means you have a fairly wide selection to pick from if that’s your thing. Tippel II is worth recommending in part because it’s such a clear example of this style.

A small bar with limited seating around it, with more space in the raised area to the rear.

Highly personalised, this is a bar which wears its scars with pride.

As per usual, expect St Pauli ephemera – pirate stickers, Antifa graffiti, smokey atmosphere and a straightforward service.

It can be really friendly, both somewhere to chat to strangers and a meeting place to hang out. They also show live football and have a jukebox.

With bargain basement prices for bottled beer, they know their audience and stick to it. If you like this sort of thing (which we do when it’s done well and not pure trash), it’s well worth a look in here for possibly the most ur-typical example of a St Pauli pub.

(Added September 2025)