We have been in the situation for 1.5 years to think about, learn about it and take the rules as…read moreguest and visitor to the responsibility. To me McLennon has shown that the criteria of hygiene and enjoyable visiting a bar is possible. I had been working over the weekend in Cologne. For dinner I wanted to enjoy some delicious Mexican food and a pretty good Margherita. Recommending the cocktails, salad and burrito with 5 stars. Everything was delicious. I I were the cook or the owner I would reflect how to arrange everything to bring more than taste but as well great dishes to my guests. Will come back then. Hasta luego!

DON"T GO HERE! GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!…read more I temporarily live nearby, and thought I'd check out McLennon's, now just caddy-corner from the new Motel One near Mediapark. The only thing the employees could do more to let me know that I was unwanted there would be to stick their finger in my face and tell me to leave. These employees are eating on the job and not making eye contact. What a buzzkill. This is supposed to be an Irish Pub, they serve Murphy's Stout, but it doesn't look or feel like an Irish Pub. I've worked at an Irish Pub, and "an Irish Pub this ain't." I ordered a chili con carne wrap to go (NOT tasty and way overpriced at 6,50 Euro) and a Heineken (cold, but not as cold as the employees, and way overpriced...0.3 Litres 3,20 Euro). They have an extensive liquor selection, and an overpriced menu (14-18 Euro for a burger). The only reason I'm giving two stars to this place instead of one is the Heineken was nice and cold. That's it, though. I feel I just wasted my money by going here. There are so many better places nearby, don't go here. Down towards Hansaring station, across from Saturn there is an excellent Gaffel Kolsch bar with phenomenal schnitzel. If you are staying at Motel One, drink at the bar there...just walk away from this place, or to Lei Lei, ...or anywhere else. Seriously go somewhere else. Buy beers from the kiosk across the street by Motel One and drink them in Media park.

Good dive bar. We stumbled in on a trivia night on Monday. Good times. Drinks are cheap as are most…read moreplaces in Germany. Pretty centrally located near Chlodwigplatz too.

Nice little dive bar with a kicker table if you are around chlodwigplatz in the weekdays. I am not…read morea big fan of punk rock , but they usually play that - still I don't mind when I'm with friends. They've got Augustiner and grevensteiner beer - so that's a plus! Who wants to drink Kölsch or Becks right?

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.

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.

This is a very traditional pub. Good, friendly service, good kitchen with remarkably large menu for…read morea location like this covering various salads, steaks, traditional food and Pizza & Pasta as well. Non Smoker. Audience is mid 30ies and up. Noise level allows for conversation. Perfect place for comfortably chilling out after a busy day.

My boyfriend and I come here almost every week. The staff are friendly, the beer is cheap, and the…read morefood is good. In the summer the outside seating is lovely- even though it's right next to an intersection, the neighborhood is so quiet it's actually quite charming to be able to watch the few people who do stroll by. In the winter the inside is warm and cozy- feels like a bubble of a lively and comforting atmosphere. A tip- try the gin tonic with cucumber and the gin from Köln (the owner's inspiration I believe).