Entertainment in Cologne
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Päffgen
Busy, loud and boisterous, Päffgen has been pouring Kölsch since 1883 and hasn't lost a step since. In summer you can enjoy the refreshing brew and local specialities beneath starry skies in the beer garden.
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Früh Am Dom
This warren of a beer hall near the Dom epitomises Cologne earthiness. Sit inside amid loads of knick-knacks or on the terrace next to a fountain. It's also known for great breakfasts.
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Alter Wartesaal
In a former train station waiting hall, this is a stylish bar-disco- restaurant combo. Themed nights range from the erotic KitKatClub to Depeche Mode parties and '80s nights. The restaurant serves modern German with international touches (mains lunch €7.50 to €12, dinner €17 to €22; open noon to 1am).
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Underground
This complex combines a pub and two concert halls where indie and alternative rock bands hold forth several times a week. Otherwise it's party time with different music nightly (no cover). There's a beer garden in summer. To get here take U3 or U4 to Venloer Strasse/Gürtel.
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Hallmackenreuther
Named after a character created by German satirist Loriot, this bustling Belgian Quarter bar-restaurant went 1960s retro-style long before the look became all the rage. Most of the clientele, though, weren't born until after that particular decade.
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Shepheard
This glamorous cocktail bar lures chatty sophisticates huddled in intense conversation and grateful for the mellow lighting and jazz. Named for a colonial hotel in Cairo, it offers 190 different cocktails, including 40 original creations.
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Papa Joe's Klimperkasten
A piano player tickles the ivories nightly in this museum-like place where walls are strewn with yesteryear's photographs and there are lots of quirky things to discover (check out the wood-carved 'one-armed bandit' by the door).
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Six Pack
This is a must-stop on any Belgian Quarter pub crawl. Belly up to the super-long bar and pick from several-dozen varieties of beer, all served by the bottle from a giant fridge. Things can get seriously jammed after midnight.
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Lauschgift
This three-part fun zone is tailor-made for those nights when you're not sure whether you simply want to chill or hit the dance floor. If you fancy a spin, expect different sounds nightly - electro to funk, soul to trip-hop.
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Stadtgarten
Surrounded by a small park, this Belgian Quarter favourite hosts vibrant dance parties and live jazz, soul and world music concerts in its cellar hall, but is also a great spot just for a drink (summer beer garden).
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Malzmühle
Expect plenty of local colour at this convivial beer hall off the beaten tourist track. It brews Kölsch with organic ingredients and is also known for its lighter Malzbier (malt beer, 2% alcohol).
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Gebäude 9
This ex-factory is an essential indie-rock concert venue in town. DJs take over at other times, and there's also an eclectic programme of non-mainstream plays and films. Take tram 3 or 4 to KölnMesse/Osthallen.
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Cleanicum
You can wash your smalls, surf the internet, check out the original art and chill to mellow sounds with reasonably priced drinks (nightly specials) at this retro-styled lounge-meets-Laundromat.
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Kölner Philharmonie
The famous Kölner Philharmoniker is the 'house band' in this grand, modern concert hall below the Museum Ludwig. Buy tickets at www.koelnticket.de, by phone or at the box office.
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Scheinbar
If you needed any proof that Cologne's nightlife is smoking hot, simply stop by this bar that's dressed in red satin, lava lamps and has sitting areas perfect for chilling.
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Schauspiel - Haus
Repertory theatre is based at the Schauspiel- haus, in the same complex as the Opernhaus (opera). The box office for both is in the Opernhaus foyer.
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Schreckenskammer
Empty chairs are a rare sight at this locals' favourite that has better food than your average beer hall. New in 2009: the beer garden (enter from Ursulakloster 20).
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Chains
The men-only Chains is the city's largest leather-and-fetish bar with house and techno on the turntable and an active darkroom.
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Sky Beach
Check out the city skyline while wiggling your toes in Sahara sand on the upper deck of a parking garage at this quirky beach bar.
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Blue Lounge
Blue Lounge is a smooth dance and cocktail bar with a mixed crowd.
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