Bistro Bar 5 A somewhat hidden and contemporary speakeasy

Sometimes, you have to look for the best things. Bistro Bar 5 is one such place, hidden behind a thick red curtain at the back of the trendy Pallas Bar. Once you have found this super-cool speakeasy concept, it proves to be a casually stylish location with delicious cuisine.

The former bank rooms (complete with original vault doors) have a cosy and stylish atmosphere thanks to the incredible works of art by changing artists and long scarves, creating some privacy between the seats.

In this remarkable setting, upscale cuisine is served as innovative, small and tasty dishes to share. The kitchen team led by Luke Nennecke and Marcel Hapke, who otherwise make a name for themselves as GOAT Kitchen in private dining, interpret well-known bistro classics in their own way.

Brioche with sardines, pasture-fed beef tartare or the already celebrated fried chicken sandwich are guaranteed to be unrivalled in the Hanseatic city - oh, and then there's the famous apple pie with cream. In addition to those signature dishes, Bistro Bar 5 also offers a monthly changing 3-course menu that is no less tantalising.

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To accompany these surprising culinary delights, the charming team serves selected wines and classic cocktails, which also stand out with the odd creative twist. It's clear that there are experts at work here who not only have an eye for detail but also a big heart for gastronomy.

A perfect place for a rendezvous or an exuberant dinner with friends. Especially because you can easily extend the night by dancing in the Pallas Bar at the front. - A well-thought-out hotspot that really gets a lot of things just right - Bistro Bar 5 behind Pallas will probably not remain an insider tip for too long.

Ronja C. Kolls

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