Dining

Amabile

Amabile restaurant has a sophisticated menu inspired to French and Mediterranean cuisine. The dishes are crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and you might also find local specialities cooked i...

Beirut

Beirut is a small family-owned restaurant that serves authentic Lebanese and Arabian dishes. Just the smell will take you to the Orient, the decor and music will do the rest.

Brauhaus zum Prinzen

You'll find Brauhaus zum Prinzen in one of the oldest buildings in the Alter Markt square. At this brewery you'll find classic dishes like currywurst, schnitzel and Sauerbraten, namely roast with d...

Bulgogi Haus

Bulgogi Haus is a popular restaurant where they serve Korean BBQ. All the meat is prepared on a special grill fired with real charcoal. You pay a fixed price for a four course meal and on the menu ...

El Chango

El Chango is an Argentinian restaurant in Cologne specialised in steaks. The star of the restaurant is hidden in the kitchen: the charcoal grill (fired with true Argentinian charcoal) that is respo...

Früh Am Dom

Früh am Dom is located in front of the Cathedral and is Cologne’s equivalent of the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, high ceilings, dark wood paneling, old oil paintings and a large tiled stove. They serve t...

Bars & Nightlife

Biergarten Rathenauplatz

Rathenauplatz is a small park south of the Belgian District with its own beer garden where you can chill while drinking a Kölsch and eating a snack. They serve food from the Stadtgarten restaurant ...

Das Ding

Das Ding is a popular student club since 1968. With special offers regarding drinks and parties in general, it attracts young people all over the city. The music is likely to be popular and mainstr...

De.Lite

Cocktails, live music, DJs and a 70s vibe is all you need for a nice evening and this little bar in the Belgian Quarter has it all. If you like jazz music, Thursday is the right day to come here. S...

Flamingo Royal

In the heart of Cologne is the club Flamingo Royal, with a varied nightlife inspired to the modern Miami South Beach. Here taste, zest for life, music and fun come together every weekend.. They als...

Hellers Volksgarten

This beer garden in the Volksgarten park is a popular spot for a Kölsch with a view of the lake, which you can also cross by renting a paddle boat. The beers served are organic and come from the ne...

KlapsMühle

This well-known dance and party venue in Cologne has three floors where DJs play music belonging to different genres, from RnB and pop to 80s classics. In addition to the best musical entertainment...

Cafes

Café Central

Café Central is a small café with a big breakfast menu that includes pancakes, croissants and bagels as wells as eggs with avocado or bacon, toast and juice. They also have lunch options consisting...

Café Hibiskus

Café Hibiskus in the Old Town serves only vegan food and beverages. Here you'll find cakes, cupcakes, brownies, other sweet treats and a few savoury snacks, all prepared with fresh regional ingredi...

Café Reichard

Situated a few steps away from the Cathedral, the elegant Café Reichard has plenty of seating both outside and inside. Mouth-watering cakes, pralines, truffles and chocolates await you here. The ca...

Café Sehnsucht

Café Sehnsucht has been an institution in Cologne for 30 years. This ecologically certified café's search for regional and organic ingredients is praiseworthy. Moreover, they make their own jam and...

Cafecafe

Cafecafe offers a big variety of sandwiches, bagels and homemade cakes, along with bowls and salads, international breakfast options, fresh smoothies and hot or cold beverages. They also have vegan...

Fassbender

Fassbender, located between Hohe Straße and the Historic Town Hall, is one of the oldest café in Cologne. Its beautiful interiors are decorated in the style of the 1950s. Cakes and desserts are the...