Still happy about joining the basic intro to becoming a bartender with Romano. But, the place…read morechanged over the last three years. While waitress service is still great the quality of the cocktails isn't state of the art anymore. Don't get me wrong, it's still a bit above average, just not perfect. This speak easy style bar always used to be my favorite, but I can't say it still is.

This is a really cool bar that has a speakeasy feel to it. The bartender knows how to make a good…read moredrink based on your preferences, however, they also have a nice menu for their specialty drinks. The cool part about this place is that they make their own bitters, something that can't be said of most places. This place is small so I wouldn't wander in with a group larger than 4 heads. 5 stars.

Nice service, outdoor seating with view of the Dom available. Funky modern design, signature to…read more25hr tailored hotel. Cool local acholic beers, cocktails, mixed and straight up.

Excellent service, excellent variety of well made cocktails. This is a bar for people who are into…read morehigh end, extremely well made cocktails. It has a very "speak easy" ambiance. Highly recommended.

This upscale cocktail bar is worth the visit. The entrance on the quiet street is not completely…read moreobvious and you have to ring the buzzer to get in. The interior is well designed, a little tight but quite comfortable. They have a small outside covered patio that can be used almost year around. The cocktails (the main reason for coming here) are very well made and somewhat unique. The selection of spirits is good for a small place. The list of ingredients for the varied selection of cocktails is impressive. Pros - well crafted cocktails, helpful and social staff, not too crowded, quiet enough for a conversation with your partner (or the people next to you), a nice mix of clientele with locals/visitors/younger/older all mixing well. There aren't really any cons - though 2 points that aren't exactly pros: 1. Prices are a touch high but should be expected with a small place serving high quality drinks 2. Sometimes they seem to be trying too hard. Some of the cocktails are a little overly complex One other point - there are several 1 star reviews on here mainly because they showed up with a group larger than 6 and were not allowed in. Seiberts is too small for large groups. The website clearly states no groups larger than 6 are allowed in - so if you show up with a large group you won't get in and it's your fault. Deal with it :-)

I was staying at the Dorint Heumarkt hotel on business. After my meetings finished, I walked around…read morethe area for a few hours in search of the best bar scene. There were lots of bars close by to the east and northeast. Many of these were not hopping, but had a few clientele sitting quietly outside having drinks. It seemed like a city with tons of potential, but it was a Wednesday night and things were fairly slow. I wandered back to my hotel bar and got to know Julian, the bartender, who spent the "best year of his life" in Seattle and has excellent command of the English language. I got him to make SoCo Lime shots for everyone at the bar as a token of American tradition. People were very receptive to the gesture and seemed to enjoy the concoction. I felt very at home while extending goodwill to my hosts. Yes, there are many other bars nearby that offer more of a local flavor, but if you are feeling homesick, this is a good place to chill.

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.

--Achtung-- Auf keinem Fall den Newsletter abonnieren. --…read moreDer Leiter vom BarFly nimmt einen, egal wie oft man schriftlich darum bittet, nicht aus dem Verteiler. Daher kann ich auch zwischenmenschlich absolut nichts positives zu dem Verhalten sagen. Ich war jedenfalls seitdem nicht mehr dort und vermisse es auch nicht.

Gotta love the name of this place. It's such a perfect fit for this bar. It's not a big place but…read morejust right and good for the locals. I would come here often to meet one of my good friends that lived in Nippes, this was hands-down his favorite bar. He liked and enjoyed many of their mixed drinks that the bartenders would make here. He felt the drinks were always consistently good, strong. I didn't drink often, but I would have a light alcohol cocktail here in there. I was most amused at the name of the bar and telling friends and colleagues that I had been at the bar fly over the weekend. This is most definitely a local hangout since it's out of the main downtown area. Nippes has several hidden gems like this place.

Going to an ice bar had been on my bucket list for quite a while. When I found out that there was…read moreone in Cologne, I knew it had to happen. After exploring the city for a good chunk of the day, we stopped by an hour or so before close. Here's the set-up. Before you go into the "ice bar area," you enjoy two drinks in a regular bar. Pretty much your typical standard cocktails, beer, or wine. After your pre-ice bar experience, it's time to bundle up. Ice Bar provides you with complimentary gloves and jacket. They then take you into the ice room which is as cold as it sounds. The gloves and jacket makes a difference. Don't wear shorts like I did. You spend 30 minutes at the bar. While you're there, you have two more alcoholic beverages. The options are more limited here as you can go with beer or their home-made house liqueur (three flavors). Served in a shot glass. I did one of each. What's really cool is that both the beer mug and the shot glass were made out of class. While you're enjoying your ice-cold beverages, you can check out the various ice sculptures and take pictures. While I hate the cold, and was definitely getting quite cold by the tail end of the experience, it's so unique that's it's definitely something I was glad I got to try out. Bucket list item crossed off. It's a bit pricey, as you're essentially paying for four drinks minimum, but worth it if you've never done it before. Something different for sure.

We arrived a little late but still we enjoyed the atmosphere, we got 3 coins from them and we had 3…read moredrinks, the drinks were good but the thing that make it special is that we were in ice room for 20mins which was a cool experience, they gave you drinks in ice shots which was so cool, I really like it, the guy who works there was friendly so I recommended this place, different thing to experience

We stopped by for some signature cocktails during carnival. It is a nice cozy placy with very…read morefriendly sevice and high quiality drinks. Worth paying a visit during your stay.

Cool place! We visited spontaneously based on a friends…read moresuggestion later in the night during our stay in Cologne. Delicious drinks, easy atmosphere, and the bartender was super friendly and efficient.

We stopped by when they first opened on a Saturday around 6pm. It was pretty quiet inside and we…read moregrabbed two seats in a booth at the bar. The inside is moody and intimate with a long bar and a few tables. There's outside seating as well. The drinks here are phenomenal. Beautiful flavors, perfectly balanced, and delicious. The bartender did a great job of giving me recommendations after asking me what I liked. This spot is definitely a highlight of our Cologne day trip, especially since I'm a cocktail lover!!

This is a cozy, dimly lit dark cocktail bar. It's true to it's name, it's all about the cocktail…read morehere. My expat English friends liked this place, a ton, the cocktails or spirits were always well crafted. This is a serious cocktail hangout and for the true cocktail aficionados. I am not one of those but I had many friends while living there that were true followers of the holy grail of cocktails.

Small, intimate place. The decor is very on point with a 70s feel and pays homage to legends like…read moreRay Charles, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. The music was within that genre as well. I love the disco ball which reflects specs of light all over. I liked the Dark & Stormy and the White Russian. The server was friendly and efficient. I would come here often if I lived in Cologne.

Very nice bar decent size although a bit smaller. Very staffs and service. Reasonable prices and…read moredecent speed, do get a bit slower when it's packed with people. Get pretty crowded after 1am. Quite a few different options. A little walk but not too far from the train which is pretty convenient. Would recommend this place if anyone like 90's music, or more of the jazz and blues feel. Quite loud and noisy but nice atmosphere