Cologne’s wine scene is flourishing these days. There’s plenty of choice, especially in the city center, from rustic wine cellars to laid-back vineyards and wine bars that are more refined. Let’s toast to the long days and bright evenings!
Cheerful natural wines
What is a wine connoisseur if not a Frohnatur? This stylish new wine bar focuses on wines from Rheinhessen and the Palatinate that have been pressed without additives or elaborate processes. The wines have names such as Glow Glow, Naked Friday or Frauen Power; in addition to the store in Roonstraße, there is also a pop-up vineyard in the Bumann beer garden.
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Smart furnishings, a menu where crabs and elegantly marbled steaks meet and a large wine list that also encourages Gen Z to drink wine with the hashtags #classic, #freakshow and #icon characterize this bar in the city. Open wines and dishes are very fairly priced, making it a very tempting wine bar overall.
Bar Rix
This cozy bar on Friesenwall has been run for 4 years by Valentine Mühlberger, who lived in France for many years. In addition to France, the focus is on German wines, but you will also find Italian, Austrian and Georgian wines on the wine list, which includes over 300 varieties. There are also olives, cheese and other snacks. Changing wine tastings guide you through the regions.
Pradels
Pradels in Klettenberg is characterized by a comfortable bistro atmosphere and seasonal dishes. The 15 high-quality, open wines are complemented by around 140 other varieties on the wine list, which harmonize well with classics such as quiche or Dijon mustard soup. Pradels is also a delicatessen, gin shop, cheese and wine store. Lucky for you.
Heinzhermann wine bar
For something a little more refined: Veal cheeks or fillet of sea bass are sure to find the right accompaniment among the 1500 types of wine on offer here. Restaurant manager and sommelier Yuriy Apelyushynskyy makes sure of that. For an upscale wine date in the evening.