The term "Jazz Bar" means different things to different people. I assumed it meant live Jazz being…read moreplayed. However, Metronom's version consists of a madingly tiny place, crammed to the point of immobility, with Jazz Albums being played, for ambience. The locals, mostly 25-35 y olds, seemed to like it - it was sardine-like packed - & that's all that matters. But, if, like me, u expect the thrill of live music - Metronom is not your spot.

I played few times at Metronom in Cologne with a Fusion/Jazz trio…read more It's a small location and it's always packed with young people that really enjoy live music. The atmosphere and the acoustic are great. Mike the owner of Metronome is a very cool guy. He has a very good LP collection of Jazz Music he plays during the evening.

On a long night in Cologne, before going to an EDM concert, I stopped by Papa Joe's for a drink on…read morea Saturday night. Located in a really cool area of Cologne, surrounded by bars, restaurants, and good vibes, what originally attracted me to Papa Joe's is that it's a jazz bar. I love me some jazz. Ambiance (4/5): When I think of a jazz club, I have a picture in my head. An upscale experience, dimly lit, with comfortable seating. Papa Joe's is not that at all. Think of it as a casual New Orleans bar. The stage is at the end of the bar close to the bathroom. The ground level is pretty narrow, with some seating and a long bar. Upstairs, there's some seating overlooking the ground floor. This is where I sat and it was a nice vantage point to watch the festivities. They have live music almost every day of the week with different bands performing. Unfortunately, the one playing when I attended wasn't jazz at all. It was funk. Not what I was expecting, and overall, the band wasn't great. Despite the music being a miss on this evening, I do like the vibes at Papa Joe's. Service (4.5/5): My waiter did a great job greeting me upstairs, taking my order promptly, and offering recommendations. Friendly and efficient---exactly what I look for in a service experience. No complaints. Food (N/A): I had dinner prior so I was on a liquid diet. Drinks (4/5): Papa Joe's has a long list of cocktails, including New Orleans classics like the hurricane. Mine packed a punch, which I always appreciate. Most of the cocktails are on the tropical/fruity side. Nice selection overall. Plus beer and everything else you would expect at a full bar. The menu tells you the history behind Papa Joe's which is pretty cool. An interesting spot for sure in Germany, and one that I enjoyed, although it was much different than what I expected.

Started off at 12:30; we were a party of 8. Beers came out quickly. I ordered a goulash. The wife…read moreordered a pork knuckle. The goulash was awesome a bit more like a stew. The one in Hungary was more soupier. The meat was a bit tough but good with paprika, potatoes and peppers The pork knuckle was soft and tender. It was well cooked. The sauerkraut was good. We both would order the pork again, but I would try a different soup not the goulash, but the pea soup. This place was worth visiting. We were going to eat at Peter Brauhaus first but glad we came here.

Probably my favorite place in Dusseldorf. I don't make it here as much as I like but the atmosphere…read moreis great. Live band is phenomenal. Typical Alt beer is served here. Get in early as it can get packed some nights.

From the owner: Ausspannen und sich wohlfühlen, die Seele ein wenig baumeln lassen, Getränke, Service und Ambiente…read moregenießen bei guter Musik ......

I played many times at Jazz Schmiede. It's a good location…read morein Duesseldorf for jazz music. www.goranvujic.com