Cologne Germany - any suggestions.

[pacorosssco]

Going for long weekend, week after next. Anyone been/suggestions?

[Hibrandenburg]

Don't order "Alt" beer.

[hibby rae]

Don't order "Alt" beer.

I thought Alt beer was just Dusseldorf? Quite like it.

[Hibrandenburg]

I thought Alt beer was just Dusseldorf? Quite like it.

That's the point, it's like going into your local Nazi party office and ordering a bagel without pork.

[SneakersO'Toole]

Go to ponchos for a steak. One of the best I've ever had.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Brauhaus Fruh is pretty much outside the Dom, well worth a visit.

Theres quite a few different bars around the Barbarossaplatz area.

Wrap up warm, I was there round about this time of year a couple of years ago it was a tad chilly!

[pacorosssco]

cheers for the suggestions. more are welcome. knew about alt beer. ive been Dusseldorf a few times. think its similar weather to here in clog land

[Holmesdale Hibs]

Women there are stunning so if you're single then you're in for a treat. Cologne is not a particularly beautiful city but it's a great place to go out. Plenty of good bars and restaurants and everyone we met was really friendly and didn't mind speaking English. If it was summer time, I'd recommend a cycle down the river towards Bonn.

Maybe worth trying a football game? I went to a German second division game once and the atmosphere was amazing. It was standing and you could buy a pint, not sure if that's still the case.

[Frazerbob]

Depending on who you are traveling with, you may or may not wish to visit Pascha Nightclub (nothing to do with Pacha of Ibiza fame). A few years ago it was 25 euro entrance then a free bar. The "entertainment" was optional. Not to be confused with the brothel next door, which goes by the same name and is the biggest in Europe. :wink:

[pacorosssco]

Love the last two posts but the good lady coming along . Dont suppose any ideas for Hibs game. Being Smeltic maybe a chance?

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

This place might be worth a try. (http://www.thecorkonian.com/)

Stopped off in here on the way to the RW Essen v Hibs game back in '05.

Some of our Germany based fans might be able to help you out re a tv channel for the game.

[pacorosssco]

This place might be worth a try. (http://www.thecorkonian.com/)

Stopped off in here on the way to the RW Essen v Hibs game back in '05.

Some of our Germany based fans might be able to help you out re a tv channel for the game.

good man thanks. ive sent them a mail. living in holland though im used to this. HIbs game is on till 4 Norwich fans turn up looking to see their game. majority rules. or in my experience most irish bars hate scottish folks and love man u

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The pub is on the main square in Cologne, I think there may well be another couple of Irish pubs on The Alt Markt too.

One of them is called Barney Valley's. Its up a side street on the RH side if you are facing The Corkonian.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Going for long weekend, week after next. Anyone been/suggestions?

How has your trip been?

[pacorosssco]

How has your trip been?

Magic thanks. Shattered will give a low down the morn goosed and on way home from woro. Beer the business

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

That sounds about par for the course! :thumbsup: