After a tiring day exploring places of interest in Cologne, you may want to find a place where you can relax and have a few drinks. There are many Cologne bars and cafes that offer a wide selection of coffee, beer, cocktails and other beverages, and you can even have a snack, slice of cake or a light meal in these places. If you are looking for night entertainment, some of the bars in the city offer live music on certain days of the week. Here are a few famous Cologne bars and cafes that you can visit.

Café Reichard

Café Reichard is one of the oldest cafes in the city of Cologne, and it has very much remained an old-fashioned German café throughout the years. The café features elegant and trendy décor, and it offers an excellent view of the Cathedral Square. The waitresses are dressed like traditional German waitresses, with white blouses, black dresses and aprons, and they are very helpful and efficient. You will find a wide range of coffees, teas, cakes and chocolates as well as a salad bar and delectable breakfast and lunch dishes. There is also a good selection of beer and wine on the menu. Café Reichard is located on Unter Fettenhennen, just next to the Cologne Cathedral.

Deutzer Bahnhof

The Deutzer Bahnhof is a bar that is very popular among the locals of Cologne. It is a lively place that features loud music, a friendly staff and a fun crowd. The bar usually plays disco and soul music, but it sometimes offers live music from local and traveling bands. It serves a wide variety of beer, cocktails and other beverages at reasonable prices. The Deutzer Bahnhof is conveniently situated in on Ottoplatz 7 in downtown Cologne.

All Bar One

All Bar One is located in the Friesen Quarter, an area of the city where you can find many dining and night entertainment options. This bar and restaurant features a trendy and unique décor, and it has an interior space and terrace for dining and drinking. You will be impressed with the items that are available on its excellent wine list. If you wish to have a meal there, you can choose from a wonderful selection of baguettes, salads and meat and fish dishes on the menu.

Other Cologne bars and cafes that are popular include the Fassbender, Fromme, Jansen, Printen Schmitz, Riese, Em Streckstrump, Wachsalon, Hemingway’s, Rosebud, Heising und Adelmann and Poco Loco.