Open daily from 10 am · open end
53°32'43" N · 9°57'54" ESt. Pauli Landungsbrücken · Pontoon

The Elbe – you can't get any closer.

Café, bar & restaurant on the floating pontoon of Hamburg's Landungsbrücken. Right opposite Dock 10 of Blohm + Voss – where cruise ships glide past almost close enough to touch.

Upper deck terrace overlooking the Elbe Lounge on the upper deck
250seats on
the Elbe
The Watergate · since 2005

A holiday right in Hamburg.

Directly on the harbour edge, on the floating pontoon of the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, you'll find one of the most exciting hotspots in the Hanseatic city.

While the Elbe bubbles and babbles, watch the busy life on the water by day and by night, the never-ending work at Dock 10 opposite – and let the wanderlust take hold.

“Warning: enjoying our food and drinks inevitably puts you in a holiday mood.”
3terraces on the water
2levels incl. upper deck
7days a week
Event area on the upper deck
Event restaurant & catering

Your party – with a harbour view.

Private parties, Christmas and company events: you just choose brunch, buffet or set menu – we take care of the rest.

80guests in winter
250guests in summer
275 m²covered & heated
Photo gallery

The Watergate in pictures.

More photos & 360° panorama

9 albums – from BBQ and New Year's Eve to the American burger buffet, plus a virtual tour of the pontoon.

Plan your visit

We look forward to seeing you.

Opening hours

  • Monday10 am – open end
  • Tuesday10 am – open end
  • Wednesday10 am – open end
  • Thursday10 am – open end
  • Friday10 am – open end
  • Saturday10 am – open end
  • Sunday9 am – open end

“Open end” means there is no fixed closing time. If in doubt, give us a call: +49 40 31 761 003

Getting here

Bei den St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 8
20359 Hamburg, Germany

S1·S3

to Landungsbrücken station

U3

to Landungsbrücken station

DB

to Hamburg Central Station (Hbf), then S1, S3 or U3

Map & directions by car →

Book a table

Only indoor seating can be booked – more info. Your booking is confirmed once you hear back from us.

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