Dining
Acht is a refined European-style eatery and wine bar, known for its industrial-chic interior, open kitchen, and relaxed courtyard terrace. It’s listed in the Michelin Guide for its solid, thoughtfu...
Amabile serves French and Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu changes regularly, mixing local flavours with creative twists. It’s a relaxed spot if you wan...
Beirut is a family-run Lebanese eatery tucked away in Cologne’s Old Town. It’s known for its authentic flavours—house-made hummus, falafel, lamb skewers, shawarma, stuffed vine leaves and kibbeh, s...
Perched right beside the Cathedral, FRÜH has been serving Kölsch straight from the barrel since 1904. It’s Germany’s second-largest brewery pub, with room for around 1,500 guests spread across a gr...
Perched in one of the oldest buildings on Alter Markt—first mentioned in 1213—Brauhaus zum Prinzen still captures a sense of old Cologne, even after being rebuilt post-WWII and reopened by Gaffel i...
Bulgogi Haus is Cologne's go-to for Korean BBQ—literally grill your own at the table using real charcoal. It offers a set menu with marinated beef, pork belly, seafood and a buffet of banchan like ...
Bars & Nightlife
A small beer garden tucked in a quiet park just south of the Belgian Quarter. Grab a Kölsch and a snack from the Stadtgarten kitchen while chilling among the trees. They serve beer from the nearby ...
Tucked into the Belgian Quarter, De.Lite brings laid-back retro with its ’70s décor, cocktails, live music and weekend DJs. It’s small, cosy, and modulates its vibe depending on the night—jazz on T...
Step into the green heart of the Südstadt park, and you’ll find Hellers Volksgarten—a relaxed beer garden with a view of the lake you can paddle across. It’s one of the few places in Cologne pourin...
Live Music Hall is one of Cologne’s top mid‑size venues and club nights. It hosts everything from international concerts to themed DJ nights like ‘90s pop or hardcore. If you're in Cologne for live...
Red Cat is a compact but lively weekend spot on Luxemburger Straße. It blends bar, lounge, and club vibes—grab a Kölsch or a cocktail at the bar, then squeeze onto the dance floor once the DJ kicks...
Stadtgarten is a go-to spot in Neustadt park for live music lovers, with two main stages: the concert hall and Studio 672. They host around 400 events a year, from jazz and pop to electronic and sp...
Cafés
Just off Hansaring in the Old Town, Café Hibiskus is a cozy, fully vegan café that feels like someone’s living room. They bake everything in-house—from raw cheesecakes to sweet and savoury pastries...
Just steps from the Cathedral, Café Reichard is a spacious, long-standing spot perfect for people-watching—and cake. Split between an airy interior and a terrace with direct views of the west porta...
Café Sehnsucht has been a staple in Ehrenfeld since 1982, running on a simple idea: regional, organic, seasonal—and homemade. They bake their own bread, cakes, jams and chocolate spreads, and keep ...
Cafecafe is a bright, laid-back spot known for its creative breakfasts, hearty bagels, and fresh salads. It’s colourful and cosy inside, but if the weather’s nice, grab a seat on the shady terrace ...
Fassbender is one of Cologne’s oldest coffee spots, originally opened in 1830. Rebuilt in the 1950s after WWII, it still wears that retro look: rounded hall, cushioned walls, sofas, cocktail chairs...
Funkhaus is a relaxed all-day café, bar and restaurant just a few minutes from Cologne Cathedral. Inside, it has a retro-modern vibe with plenty of space, and in summer, the outdoor terrace is a gr...