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Bars & Nightlife

The best way to spend a free evening is in a Biergarten, where beer is served in a pleasant, open-air setting away from the streets. Of course, don't forget to try the local brewed beer called Kölsch. If you’re looking for more intense and exciting nightlife, several bars and clubs can be found in the areas outside the ring road, in the Old Town and in the Belgian District.

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Zülpicher Straße

Those who want to party in Cologne often make Zülpicher Straße their first stop. With numerous cocktail bars and pubs, here you will find a great atmosphere for the upcoming party night. If you do't feel like going to another district after, you can spend the while night bar hopping here and still have …

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Das Ding

Das Ding is a popular student club since 1968. With special offers regarding drinks and parties in general, it attracts young people all over the city. The music is likely to be popular and mainstream, while the drinks are sure to be …

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Live Music Hall

Artist from different genres perform on stage regularly at the Live Music Hall and themed parties take place all the time. This nightclub is locaded in Cologne Ehrenfeld and can host up to 1,800 people. Check their website to learn about the latest …

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Red Cat Lounge

The Red Cat Lounge in Luxemburger street is a popular nightclub open on the weekend. Here you can drink a Kölsch at the bar, sip a cocktail in the lounge or get crazy on the dance …

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Flamingo Royal

In the heart of Cologne is the club Flamingo Royal, with a varied nightlife inspired to the modern Miami South Beach. Here taste, zest for life, music and fun come together every weekend.. They also host a special student and after-work party on …

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KlapsMühle

This well-known dance and party venue in Cologne has three floors where DJs play music belonging to different genres, from RnB and pop to 80s classics. In addition to the best musical entertainment, the KlapsMühle has special offers during the week and themed parties on Saturday and …

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Stadtgarten

The Stadtgarten hosts concerts in two areas, the studio 672 and the concert hall. Apart from that, the venue has also a restaurant and a beer garden open during summer. Jazz is the main genre played here, but certainly not the only one. With more than 400 events taking place every year, everyone is …

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Zum scheuen Reh

At Zum scheuen Reh there is a wide cultural program of short films, lectures, exhibitions and concerts, as well as parties with DJs, live acts and sports watching nights. Specialty and classic cocktails are served all week long, while Thursday is gin and tonic day and this drink is served at a competitive …

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Cocktails, live music, DJs and a 70s vibe is all you need for a nice evening and this little bar in the Belgian Quarter has it all. If you like jazz music, Thursday is the right day to come here. Stand up comedy nights are also sometimes …

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Hellers Volksgarten

This beer garden in the Volksgarten park is a popular spot for a Kölsch with a view of the lake, which you can also cross by renting a paddle boat. The beers served are organic and come from the nearby brewery Heller. At Hellers, they also offer typical German dishes and regularly organise special …

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Biergarten Rathenauplatz

Rathenauplatz is a small park south of the Belgian District with its own beer garden where you can chill while drinking a Kölsch and eating a snack. They serve food from the Stadtgarten restaurant and beer from Heller brewery in a pleasant green …

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