After exploring Cologne to the fullest, we were looking for a nightcap. Harry's New York Bar was on…read moremy list of the most reviewed (with a good rating) bars in Cologne (though you won't see as much Yelp activity in Germany compared to the States), and it was conveniently located to where we were at the time, so we stopped by for a drink half an hour before they closed. Ambiance (3.5/5): Harry's New York Bar is located in a hotel, though the bar has its own entrance, too. Think of it as an elegant hotel bar. Comfortable seating. Spacious. Along with a long bar which has some bar seating as well. So why not a higher rating for their ambiance? Well, this is pretty wild but there was a rat walking around while we were there. We told the bartender about it, but he didn't seem too concerned with the situation. I sure hope rats are not frequent guests here! Service (4/5): Outside of the rat situation, our bartender did a good job. Service in Europe doesn't tend to be terribly attentive, friendly, or efficient. And in Germany, they will often kick you out right when it's closing time. Not the case here. The bartender let us stay for a good while after they closed. Which I always appreciate. They even give you some snacks to munch on with your cocktail. That was a nice touch. Food (N/A): Outside of the complimentary snacks, we had dinner prior so I was on a liquid diet. Drinks (4.5/5): You would think that Harry's New York Bar is an American bar given the name. That's what I thought initially. I was wrong. Harry was a famous bartender in the U.K. who invented several famous cocktails. So that's what you should have here. They have a solid list of craft cocktails, many of them with an interesting blend of flavors and ingredients. I was happy with mine, though you will pay a premium here since it's a hotel bar. Harry's New York Bar has locations across the world. I was happy to check out my very first one in Cologne.

Great bar with heavy pours on the cocktails. The food is good too, the burger was tasty and…read morereminded me of home. It gets a little loud but that's fine because the lobby it's connected to is a bit more of a chill space. Great service and overall and excellent bar in a town full of great bars.

The Bär. To keep things short, just go…read more You'll love it To go a little more in depth, this bar is stocked with THE load of gin. If you love gin, this pace is amazing. If you don't like gin, you'll be surprised and will most likely change your mind after visiting. Mr.Bartender can make any drink to your liking for your specific palette. I didn't take photos of every drink I had because after the first two, I got lost in the joy of simply enjoying the environment. You get sucked into a homie coziness that is merely addicting and that wasn't only because of the drinks or surroundings.. a lot of it had to do with the people there. People. How beautiful we are! Tons of locals, and a few visitors. The place is in a hole in the wall area, so stumbling upon this Bär was a great victory. If you're lucky, you can stumble upon the owners little pup "Gin". She is a sweetie but a little shy. Respectfully ask the owner before petting:) Hope to visit again. Thank you!

Been here with some friends from Köln . Good service! Nice…read moreand cool decoration and really cool Gin cocktails... The staff are really friendly and caring Don't forget to ask the bartender for his advice on the cocktails He was nice and helpful

One thing that I have discovered as I have been wandering around Koln is that their small beers are…read moreactually really, really small. In fact they are probably butcher-sized (not that I have found any pubs in Australia that actually serve butchers). I actually quite like these small beers, though for some reason I would prefer a little more. Anyway, this bar is pretty much dedicated to the guy that geeks the world over love and admire. In fact, if you are a geek, and you are in Cologne then this is a bar that you should check out. I knew about it, but didn't actually know where it was, that is until I was wandering through the back alleys of the old city and discovered it. Okay, it isn't hugely geeky, it just has a heap of pictures of Einstein covering the wall, but it's still pretty cool.

Great little dive bar. Friendly staff, fresh Kolsch and some local snacks... Off the beaten path in…read morea touristy section of Cologne...

Bad service and only in German, for a Cuban bar that serve cheap alcohol but promote Havana Club…read moreand no Spanish speaker? And the food? No real cuban. Not a place to go anymore, in special "cuban". ​​

Sometimes it can be very busy, and, yes it is a chain. But with that comes reliability and -…read morehopefully - a quality guarantee should you enjoy said chain. In my experience, this place does the best value for money cocktails in Cologne. My own tipple of choice is usually a Manhattan, sometimes straying into the Whisky Sour or Vodka Martini regions. This place is certainly my favourite for a Manhattan --- medium sweet. The staff are exceptionally friendly and once they know you there is always a good tête à tête while ordering. Again, time-depending, you might have to wait a tiny bit while the bar man does his Tom Cruise thing, but for quality and price, one of the best places in for a night's drink Cologne.

The last time I ate at Zum Kobbes, I had the traditional blutwurst dish (yum!) This time, I had…read morethe wiener schnitzel with pomme frites (fries). The schnitzel was tender and tasty; the fries, crisp and delicious. I can't say enough about how friendly the owners and staff are. They don't speak much English, we don't speak much German, but that never gets in the way of a good time. I'm not sure why this place is labelled a "dive bar." It's not. It's a classic, cozy, family-run Kolsch restaurant with traditional food. It's delicious, affordable, and very friendly.

My sisters and I were visiting Cologne on a Sunday and this happened to be one of the few places…read morethat was open later in the afternoon (around 3pm). The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful when it came to explaining dishes that were in German on the menu. We ended up ordering the Currywurst and the cheese filled Schnitzel. WOW. They were probably the best of their kind that I've ever had. The currywurst was delicious and had just the right amount of curry in it. The schnitzel was filled with camembert cheese, cranberry sauce on the side, and a lovely fresh salad with a home made olive-oil based dressing. There were 3 of us and we were beyond full after sharing the two dishes above; the cheese filled schnitzel was sizable and very filling! If I ever am back in Cologne, I will be sure to visit this place again, and I can safely say that this was the best meal of my entire trans-Europe vacation (included Belgium, Amsterdam, and Germany) :) Thank you for the delicious food and hospitality!

Very cozy place with very friendly and helpful staff. Would give more stars if I could…read more Food is basic and the right amount of grease. They even do garlic cheese chips like you would get in Ireland. Perfect "drunk food". Happy hour beer deals are also a plus.

Small Pub. Awesome live-acts and musicians. Excellent hamburgers. Good beer and balanced prices!read more

Good Food. Great ambiance. Nice service with very friendly and accommodating staff. Will be back…read moreagain.

Came here during the wintertime and dined in the basement. We were surprised to find such a…read morespacious and interesting location. It definitely provided for a chill ambiance. The beer was obviously not bad and the sünner malzbier which I love was also great. Jaegerschnitzel was good. It's not as thin of a piece as I would have liked but that's personal preference. The other dish was not memorable at all. For the price which I remember as being not cheap but still reasonable, I wished I had just travelled elsewhere. We noticed too late that most other parties were only drinking and chatting without eating. It was worth a try and if I'm in a pinch to show someone a German brewery then I might take them there for some beer and maybe a schnitzel. They also offer brewery tours (might need to reserve that ahead of time) so that could be a nice combo. The atmosphere in the summer seems to be better too when the outside dining space is also opened. This is not a particularly child friendly location. There are steps around the dining area, and we were not offered a high chair.