Top Rated Nightlife in Cologne

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.

Siebert’s Bar is worth visiting for the presentation of drinks and elegant interiors. It can be a bit difficult to spot the entrance to the bar, and many people walk right past it without noticing. The secret to being let in is ringing a small bell, and once the doors open, they give way to a sultry bar with chandeliers, leather sofas and stools, and many burning candles. Drinks are the central attraction, and they are imaginative. Grab an early evening Aperitif à la Francaise a Negroni Sbagliato, or the king of the bar’s cocktails, the cool Copper Martini.

Centrally located, The Corkonian is among the oldest Irish pubs in town. Opened in 1990, it has a steady fan base which just seems to be increasing. Warm hospitality, a lively ambiance, good food and drinks, and live entertainment are the reasons of its success. If you are looking to down a few pints of Guinness or enjoy some Irish sports on television, then this is the place to be.

Located a stone's throw from the Dom and Hohe Straße, Früh am Dom is a real institution that attracts both tourists and locals alike. The Früh is to Cologne what the Hofbräuhaus is to Munich, in being that it is the preferred local brew. As well as serving up freshly-brewed Kölsch beer, there is a menu which contains a fine selection of local and German specialties on scrubbed wooden tables. If you are looking for a glass of tasty local beer and a fine traditional German meal, this place is a must for any visitor.

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.

Goldfinger is now one of the most prominent clubs in the city. While at certain times it can be tough to get in, this exclusive club features a simple yet elegant decor and a laid back ambiance perfect for drinking and relaxing. It also hosts interesting events on a regular basis that are well-attended. So whether you are all by yourself or with your group of friends, Goldfinger is a great choice.