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.

We stopped in here to warm up from the cold and definitely take advantage of some Kölsch. Being…read morethat we speak very very little German, our server was very understanding and so much fun. She kept the perfectly chilled Kölsch on our table full! We were able to watch some football and enjoy some warmth!

Bartender was a jerk as soon as we walked in. Kind of put us in a bad mood. I like the vibe but it…read morewas just unnecessary.

Came here on a visit to Koln in early October. Food and service were great. Probably the best food…read morewe had on our 3 week trip. The waitress was very busy but kind and helpful. We had to thank the cooks and Kitchen staff through the window as we left, it was that good. Not too expensive either. It was a good value. Heads up! No credit cards but price was fine for cash.

From the owner: Restaurant/Kneipe im Belg. Viertel von Köln. Seit 1986…read moreunter unserer Leitung. Unsere Speisenkarten wechseln täglich. Sowohl für den Mittagstisch (Mo.-Frei.) wie auch abends Mo. - So.) Wir verarbeiten ausschließlich frische Produkte. Wir haben eine umfangreiche und interessante Weinkarte - sowohl offene wie auch Flaschenweine. Wir gehören zu dem exclusiven Kreis der Gaststätten, denen es möglich ist, das ganz besondere "BöllBier" auszuschänken. www.boelbier.de Ob auf ein Bier, eine herzhafte Mahlzeit oder eine unserer Veranstaltungen, schauen Sie einfach mal vorbei und überzeugen Sie sich vom Alcazar. Wir haben immer mehrere Salate, Suppen und vegetarische Gerichte auf der Karte. Wir versuchen möglichst saisonales Gemüse, Fleisch, Eier und Fisch von Art gerecht gehaltenen Tieren zu verarbeiten. .

I went there with my friend today and at the door, the bodyguard said that because we do not wear…read moretie, he cannot allow us inside, we MUST wear TIE! AND Today, on their own instagram page, on their own story, it can be clearly seen that there are many guys inside which are having just T-shirts on them! So! If we are not allowed to enter because we do NOT wear Tie, how people were inside with T-shirt??? RIDICULOUS!!!!!!

So I went to this place but could not even go in. This guy was letting everyone in but decided…read morethat I would not go in. I'm a multinational executive who came with my brother who is a renowned cardiologist. I came to Germany from the United States and wanted to check this place out. I was just told "no you won't go in". I've attached a picture of the person so that if you see him there you reconsider your options. He was a bit aggressive and intimidating for no reason.