Cocktail bars in Cologne
If cocktails are the plan in Cologne, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.
Cocktail bars in Cologne
Where Cologne drinks well after dark, according to reviewers. Reservations help on weekends. Late-night kitchens are rare, so eat before you go if you plan to stay out.
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Drinking cocktails in Cologne
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Cologne is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Cologne vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Cologne
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (coordinates 50.94, 6.96, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Cologne: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
More cocktail bars nearby
Worth a short drive from Cologne: nearby towns with their own cocktail bars guides:
- Cocktail bars in Düsseldorf (33 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Cologne cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Cologne with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Cologne?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
Images: Photo: Raimond Spekking via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
