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[m]eatery
Neustadt, Hamburg
Restaurant in Hamburg, Germany
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
[m]eatery operates in Hamburg's theater district with evening-only service seven days a week. Best suited for walk-in diners willing to explore an unvetted option in a convenient central location.
About [m]eatery
[m]eatery is a Hamburg restaurant with evening hours seven days a week. The schedule is Monday to Thursday from 5–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10:30 PM, and Sunday from 5–9:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
For travelers exploring Our full Hamburg restaurants guide, [m]eatery can be considered as an evening option in Hamburg, but it is difficult to position more precisely without menu and pricing details.
When to Visit and What to Expect
The clearest planning detail is the dinner schedule. [m]eatery opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 9:30 PM from Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. The later Friday and Saturday closing times may be useful for weekend plans, while earlier-week visits fit standard evening dining. The dress code is smart casual, so guests should plan for a polished but not necessarily formal visit.
How [m]eatery Fits Among Hamburg's Dining Options
Hamburg has many dining options, and [m]eatery is in Hamburg, operates in the evening daily, and lists a smart-casual dress code.
If you are comparing nearby or broader dining choices, other named options to research include beets&roots;, Matsumi, Burgerlich, Casse Croute, and Hamza Kebab. For a wider view of the city before or after dinner, you can also cross-reference Our full Hamburg bars guide.
Located inside
HotelSIDE Design Hotel HamburgFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 5–9:30 PM
- Location
- Drehbahn 49, 20354 Hamburg, Germany
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- meatery.de
- Phone
- +494030999595
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Drehbahn 49 presents a focused, meat-led proposition that foregrounds craft over ceremony. Situated in Neustadt near Gänsemarkt, it draws an office-and-professional crowd and sits comfortably in Hamburg’s mid-market layer: less formal than tasting-menu temples but more considered than a basic grill. The dining room reads as modern and polished while retaining a casual edge: a room built around a single, clear idea. The result is an approachable steakhouse that signals confidence through its simplicity: guests come for high-quality cuts and straightforward execution rather than theatrical service or multi-course structure.
Best For
This is a go-to spot for evening outings where the main draw is carefully prepared meat. Its proximity to office corridors and steady foot traffic from working professionals makes it well suited to business dinners and after-work meals, and the focused, confident concept also suits date nights when diners want a reliably strong main course without the formality of a tasting-menu room. The restaurant’s placement in Neustadt, accessible to the city centre, means it fits neatly into itineraries that prioritize a single, excellent course rather than an extended culinary ritual.
Ordering Tips
Because the menu is built around meat, order with that focus in mind. The dry-aged porterhouse reads as the centerpiece for groups or those seeking a signature cut. For contrast, try the steak tartare for a raw-lean option and the brisket for a slower-cooked texture alongside the firmer steaks. Given the restaurant’s single-protein logic, pick two or three preparations to share so you experience different approaches to the ingredient rather than sampling many small plates; that approach shows off the kitchen’s craft most clearly.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish modern atmosphere in the SIDE Design Hotel with sophisticated lighting and vibrant bar energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- dry aged porterhouse
- steak tartare
- brisket
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Drehbahn 49, 20354 Hamburg, Germany
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5–9:30 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Burgerlich, Notable alternative
- beets&roots, Notable alternative
- Hamza Kebab, Notable alternative
- Casse Croute, Notable alternative
- Matsumi, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
[m]eatery's easy booking stands in contrast to Hamburg's more competitive dining rooms, where advance reservations are often necessary. Matsumi offers Japanese cuisine with a more defined reputation, while Casse Croute brings a French bistro approach with clearer culinary identity. Burgerlich and beets&roots; operate in the casual, quick-service segment, if [m]eatery's pricing and format land somewhere between those fast-casual spots and Matsumi's more refined execution, it occupies a useful middle ground, but without transparency on cost or menu depth, it's hard to recommend over peers with established track records.
For diners prioritizing value and predictability, beets&roots; delivers reliable quality at accessible prices, while Hamza Kebab offers a different flavor profile entirely. If you're looking for a meat-focused experience and [m]eatery is fully booked or doesn't meet expectations, consider Burgerlich for a more casual burger-centric option, or step up to Matsumi if you're willing to shift cuisines for higher confidence in execution. The central location near the train station makes any of these options easy to pivot to on short notice.
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Compare [m]eatery
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| [m]eatery | Hamburg | No published awards |
| Burgerlich | Hamburg | No published awards |
| beets&roots | Hamburg | No published awards |
| Hamza Kebab | Hamburg | No published awards |
| Casse Croute | Hamburg | No published awards |
| Matsumi | Hamburg | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to [m]eatery in Hamburg?
Other dining options to research include Burgerlich, Casse Croute, Hamza Kebab, Matsumi, and beets&roots;.
Is [m]eatery good for a special occasion?
It depends on what you need from the occasion. It offers evening hours and has a smart-casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at [m]eatery?
Only dinner service is offered. [m]eatery opens at 5 PM daily, runs until 9:30 PM most nights, and extends to 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. There is no lunch service.
