Babylon (at Bahnhof Pauli/Klubhaus St Pauli)

Billed as "Hamburg's men-only electro dance party", Babylon specialises in house, techno and electro provided by the "best DJs of the community for the sexiest guests in the city". In short, "promise, seduction and desire", with porn, cage and glory hole features and a darkroom that's as popular as its dance floor. The club flirts with fetish and SM — harnessed hunks and leather accessories — and dress code specifies no streetwear and "less is more". Created by DJ Morex, Babylon started October 2014 at Talstraße 3, then in March 2016 shifted to its current location, Bahnhof Pauli (capacity up to 400), just a few streets away, with monthly parties kicking off in 2018. Seasoned Babylonians will recall the long-gone Babylon Xtra at Basement XXV (Kleiner Pulverteich 25) back in 2017. No photos allowed. Check website for next event. Located reasuringly close to the seedy Reeperbahn.