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...

We came to Köln for a Kevin Devine concert last night and stayed in Köln for an extra night. We…read morewalked around town and found Low Budget. This is a great dive bar. The staff was very friendly as well as the other patrons. If I lived in Köln this would be my go to bar. Might not be for everyone, but it was for me.

The 'Low Budget' is a nice punk like bar. The service and the people are nice…read more The music is very good (more punk, less rock). They got a pool table and two football tables.

Perfect place if your vegan or vegetarian. A rare sight in Germany. Good food served in a cosy and…read moretrendy space. Friendly waiters. Had the vegetarian cheeseburger which was extremely tasted, made from some sort of soy I believe, the spices on the "patty" were trimmed to perfection. A vegetarian burger can't taste any better than this.

A punk rock vegan dive bar on a side street in Koln? Why the hell not. After 11 days of heavy, meat…read moreladen meals in Germany, this was a welcome sight. I'm the worst when it comes to vegetables but I happily went here two nights in a row. The food is good. Not wonderful but good enough to satisfy even the strict meat eater. The chili cheese fries (we tried the vegan as well as vegetarian on two different nights) was delicious. Plus a free Foosball table in a graffiti covered bar/restaurant? No complaints. Very friendly waitstaff. Cash only.

***5 STAR ONCE IN A LIFETIME PLACE***…read more The pork chop cannot be described with words. It's heavenly. The service is awesome, and the place is packed the minute the doors open. And the ambiance is all German!

Cuisine: 7 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 After reading all the reviews, I had to come here and try this place out. On a Monday around lunch, the backyard was about one third full when we showed up. Everyone looked like they were enjoying their food and drinking Kölsch. Everyone talks about the pork chop, so I had to order it and give my own opinion. This was a solid pork chop and the onions certainly enhanced the dish. Unfortunately, my piece came lukewarm at best and definitely not as juicy as if it would have been right out of the oven. The version I had was good, but not worthy of all the accolades. Other than that, we tried Metthappen (raw pork tartare), which was somewhat bland and mushy. Had to add a lot of salt and pepper for more flavor. With that said, the liverwurst and blood sausage were both excellent. In the end, I did not love the bread, but the pickle was great. Service with a smile, the servers were very kind and patient. They will gladly let you take your time to order while they fill your next glass of Kölsch. If you want them to stop, many people have mentioned, just put your coaster on top of your glass.

We were looking for a location to watch some football, and stumbled across this hole in the wall!…read moreWe were so excited to find something that is filled with mostly locals. We had our fair share of kölsch and snacks! The weiners with so delicious and they have a meat patty snack that is infamous in Germany, that was so flavorful and tasty. Not too much English in this spot, it is definitely a locals place. Which makes it all more better! Thankfully we had our German friend with us to guide us! But if you know enough to get around, definitely stop in!

Nice brew house. Good beers and huge portions for lunch. Had the traditional bratwurst except it…read morewas twice the size in the US. Their potato salad was excellent. They do have an open Biergarten in the square with full service from the restaurant which is around the corner. The inside is quite nice and quaint.

We wanted to try the local beer and sit inside so Peter's was a great option right off the market…read moresquare. We sat at a small table, it did feel like we were in an area primarily for tourists, but we are so it was fine. I had three small beers which were great, very refreshing. We also enjoyed a nice lunch, my sausage was good but the potatoes and cabbage were really the star of the show. So yummy! We did not get the local beer treatment here where they replace your beer when it's half empty, which was probably a good thing. I could have drank it all day.