Peters Brauhaus has one of the best locations in Cologne's old town, in a side street just off Alter Markt. It's always full of people who find the building's beautiful façade irresistible as well as those simply looking for a great meal. This German brauhaus has a superb atmosphere, with an impressive stained glass ceiling in the main room and rustic wooden furniture throughout the restaurant. The friendly service is fast and the traditional German cuisine is delicious. This spot is also family-friendly and perfect for a large group of friends. Make sure to try the Kölsch, which is Cologne's local beer.

This lovely bar is one of the popular nightspots of the city. Known for its cocktails, the bartenders here treat it like an art and the result is awesome and delightful concoctions that are appreciated by every patron. You can either stick to the menu or suggests your own mix, and the staff will be happy to oblige you. To further the splendid mood, Friesen Barkultur also features great music spun by DJs. It also has its fair share of theme nights, club nights and other special events.

King George is a beautiful space which has a bar and three apartments on the top floor. At the bar patrons can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, great background music and an even better line up of programs. The bar at King Georg is always well stocked with some of the finest alcohol. You could spend the night here and rest at one of the apartments which offer excellent comforts. The place can also be booked as a venue for various performances.

The Vanity Club offers a premiere entertainment venue with a glitzy line up of famous, international DJs and artists. Artists like Timbaland, Noah Becker and DJ Antoine have been showcased here. The plush interiors and awesome ambiance attracts quite the glamorous crowd. With advanced technological augments, the place boasts of some of the best acoustics in the city. Needless to say, it is home to some of the wildest parties in Cologne. If you're a club hopper, Vanity will surely impress you.

Get to Spirits early and head straight for the red leather benches next to the bar if you want to have the best place to sit. You'll have a hard time finding anywhere to sip your tasty cocktail if you get here too late. Especially on the weekends, it can be completely packed. Not as posh as the Rosebud, there's usually a comfortable mix of people. They offer plenty of different cocktails for perfectly reasonable prices. The location is super, right between Rudolfplatz and Zülpicher Straße. The music varies between drum 'n' bass, dub, techno and as the large picture at the bar suggests, sometimes reggae as well.

Shepheard Bar is one of the few establishments that are classy yet owing to its understated theme manage to have a warm vibe. At this bar, drinks take the center stage and focus of its entire team is on serving exotic and exclusive cocktails. Every single cocktail mix on the menu is hand-picked and crafted, choosing only the best. And, if you want to go beyond the set menu, the bartenders will be happy to oblige. Their knowledge and your suggestions when infused together, will surely stir up an unique concoction. Though, it is an upscale bar, they are not picky about dress code, thereby working to the advantage of patrons looking for an elegant yet casual space. That's not it, Shepheard also provides for hosting private events and off & on-site catering services.

There is a lot to enjoy about Café Feynsinn. Located on a side street of the busy Zülpicherstraße, one of Cologne's main student areas, it has been attracting a diverse crowd of students and artists for the last couple of years. It serves a vast array of breakfast items, which are in high demand, especially on weekends. Lunch and dinner are served as well, with a mixture of French and Italian cuisines. It's an ideal place to relax in a friendly, bohemian atmosphere and get in touch with the locals.

Although named Trash Chic, there is nothing trashy about this place. This cool hip urban bar is a haunt for the young guns of Cologne. With scrumptious bites, flowing drinks and the right company you can make a drab evening absolutely fun and happening. Quite a few acclaimed bands and artists have graced Trash Chic, so if you plan ahead you can catch some rocking performances too.