"Cold dishes" Bars in North Rhine-Westphalia
Housed in a historic old town house in the centre of town, the small bar is not only an oasis of calm with nostalgic charm, but also a place of good taste. Volker Seibert offers his guests a first-class selection of champagnes, highballs, classic cocktails and his own fantastic creations.
Stephan Hinz is a gastronomic great in Cologne, with his chic and cosy bar a place for good drinks and good conversation. Most of the ingredients for the innovative and creatively mixed drinks are home-made: always a little exotic, sustainable and of the best quality. To go with it, the finest bar food.
A real neighbourhood bar that combines a cosy ambience with a relaxed atmosphere. The selection of drinks is first-class - from after-work drinks to rare spirits and high-end cocktails, everything is on offer here, accompanied by small dishes on request. In good weather, the terrace is the place to be.
The art of fine drinks has been cultivated with style in this chic bar since 2009, in a tastefully designed ambience and celebrated by experienced bartenders who mix classic and new innovative cocktails from the best ingredients. A good selection of wines and champagnes is also on offer.
Bar and lounge, drinking and chilling - Marian Krause's concept is a success and the location is no longer an insider tip. Instead, it is a meeting place for connoisseurs, because this is where fine bar culture is lived and brought into the glass. The menu not only includes classic cocktails, but also some more innovative drinks.
It is not only the authentic Arabic cuisine that is the trump card here but also the warm hospitality that makes this chic restaurant a gastronomic hotspot in the cathedral city. The varied fine cuisine is accompanied by selected wines and classic cocktails including non-alcoholic options.
A hint of Asia wafts through the extravagantly styled bar, where you can indulge in perfect Far Eastern cuisine, accompanied by unusual drinks and cocktails with a touch of Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong. A great concept that skilfully redefines bar classics with first-class mixology.
The "Spirit of India" can not only be felt in the authentic interior - many of the cocktails on offer are also Indian-influenced and revolve around the exotic flavours of the subcontinent, such as the "Spirit of India Colada". There is also an extensive and attractive range of whisk(e)ys and European gins.
The panoramic view over the rooftops of Cologne alone is worth a detour to this rooftop bar on the water tower. A fresh Kölsch beer is of course also served in the cosy ambience decorated with plants, and the extensive menu offers attractive drinks and cocktails from the New and Old (bar) World.
The traditional grand hotel next to Cologne Cathedral is also home to a bar that has been one of the best in the city for years. The friendly bartenders not only offer the classic international range as well as exquisite and exclusive champagnes. They also mix their own creations in the chic ambience.
The restaurant at a dizzying height not only offers a magnificent view over the city, but also skilfully cultivates bar and restaurant culture in an elegant ambience. First-class cocktails, mocktails and drinks are served alongside authentic Japanese fusion-style cuisine, as well as wines and, of course, sake.
France taken to the extreme - in the centre of Düsseldorf. Everything that is poured into the glasses in the chic rooftop bar on the 17th floor of the 25hours Hotel comes from France. Even drinks such as Manhattan or Negroni are made exclusively from French spirits.
Located in the western quarter, the Goldstück lives up to its name. The atmosphere is great, the guests feel at home and the range of drinks and food is really good. In addition to the bar classics and shots, there are wines and sparkling drinks on the menu. You can also enjoy snacks prepared with flair.
The friendly bartenders in the hotel bar mix all the drinks that are famous on the international bar scene in front of the guests. There is also plenty of choice when it comes to non-alcoholic drinks, with the non-alcoholic cocktails particularly creative in their recipes.
He knows his way around the scene, juggles flavours skilfully and is full of ideas when it comes to drinks. If you ask Fabio Rizzo for a cocktail, you might get a delicately flavoured "Negroni Bianco Bergamotto" or a subtly sweet and juicy "Jungle Bird". In any case, a drink in a class of its own!
Innovation and tradition come together in the elegant ambience, making this chic bar a place to be in Münster. In addition to classic aperitifs, champagnes and wines, the bartenders come up trumps with creative cocktails. Specialities include the "LUX Apoll" with Bombay Gin and "Beauty and the Beast".
There is plenty of space at the bar, which is 20 metres long. Behind it the bartenders skilfully juggle the mixing cups to pour the best drinks and cocktails for the guests. The team has around 400 different ones on offer, plus a first-class selection of whisk(e)ys, rums and vodkas.
The modern styled location offers everything that is popular in the international bar world. The young bartenders offer classic cocktails and highballs as well as modern long drinks and wacky creations. Plus, of course, drinks based on their own ideas. The kitchen serves small snacks and tapas.
The always cheerful young bar team is half the battle in this appealingly cosy location. The other trump card is the 210 or so first-class cocktails, which cover the entire international repertoire. The 80 types of rum and 70 whisk(e)ys, including some rarities, are the icing on the cake.