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.

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.

Great bar with heavy pours on the cocktails. The food is good too, the burger was tasty and…read morereminded me of home. It gets a little loud but that's fine because the lobby it's connected to is a bit more of a chill space. Great service and overall and excellent bar in a town full of great bars.

Wow really a nice place. Absolutely 5 stars recommendation. I love it! Nice staffs nice boss nice…read morefriends there. Absolutely No.1 shisha bar in Koln.

From the owner: Wenn Sie eine Shishalounge mit Niveau und Klasse im Herzen Köln's suchen, sind Sie bei uns genau…read morerichtig. In unserer Atemberaubenden Location wird Entspannung NEU definiert. Ob leckere Cocktails, warmer marokkanischer Minztee oder ein erfrischendes Weizenbier. Unsere Bar hat alles was Ihr Herz begehrt. Möchten Sie eine genussvolle Wasserpfeife rauchen? Sie haben die Wahl zwischen ca. 40 Geschmacksrichtungen. Im Private Mansion steht Ihnen alles offen. Wir würden uns freuen Sie persönlich begrüßen zu dürfen.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! The proprietor is extremely friendly and will make you an amazing cocktail!…read moreRecommended to stop at this amazing bar! Excellent!

Lesbian venue in a cellar, NYE party…read more Music: shitty charts. Coat check at the entrance. Expensive yet stingy drinks, dreadful toilet. I'm not sure if it is always like that but they have this confusing voucher system where you have to purchase a certain amount on the door and then present it at the bar and they cross out the amount. If you buy €10 and then decide to stay for another stiff one (and that's the only stiffy you'll find, I'm not complaining, it's veeery lezzie here) you gotta go upstairs and get another voucher. Let me just say, by the time you leave you'll have pockets full of cardboard coupons. I hope they recycle well. One rude member of staff at the door didn't ruin it for me but it's Germany, the language itself sounds rude and dirty, so maybe she was nice.. or rude. Generally good atmosphere, efficient bar tenderesses, so I guess it was all right. Won't be going back though, not my cup of tea.

Minerva's Lounge is the cafe situation inside the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing. It's…read moreopened to the public from very early in the morning with breakfast items and coffees and teas. They serve a classic canteen menu that changes weekly and the menu is posted every Monday. There's a salad bar, and you can order freshly prepared sandwich rolls at great value prices that are also available for takeaway. The cafe is quite small but has seating outside. Avoid lunching between 11:30 and 12:30 as it is packed with the Institute's employees. I've also known the place to be hired out at the weekends for weddings and other parties so do enquire! The toilets are also a bit out of the way in the main building but it's nice to have a look at the architecture of the building on your way there!

From the owner: Wir freuen uns, eine authentische Cocktailbar im Herzen von Köln führen zu dürfen. Erleben Sie…read morekaribische Urlaubsgefühle ohne die Stadt am Rhein verlassen zu müssen. Ob für Dates, Geburtstage, Junggesellinnen- oder Junggesellenabschiede, oder ein Sieg des 1 Fc. Köln - bei uns können Sie jeden Anlass feiern. Auch sehr große Gruppen sind herzlich Willkommen. Von leckeren Cocktails wie Mojitos & Caipirinhas, über einzigartige Gin Tonics, oder frisch gezapftes Kölsch - wir haben für jeden Geschmack etwas da. Unsere Barkeeper legen viel Wert darauf, jedes Getränk frisch & authentisch zuzubereiten, und das bei unschlagbar niedrigen Preisen. Wir freuen uns auf Sie!