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Located in Cologne's Neustadt-Süd district, Chattanooga combines a relaxed atmosphere with Latin American sounds. The menu includes burgers, finger food and hearty main courses that combine fresh ingredients with international influences. The bar complements the offer with cocktails and beers. Thanks to friendly service, the restaurant becomes a meeting place for friends and couples.
In Cologne, Christof's restaurant serves modern, home-style cuisine with classics such as Wiener Schnitzel and steak frites as well as plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes made from regional ingredients. The menus change weekly. Landlord Christof Hölscher, a trained vegan chef, composes Düsseldorf mustard roast or three kinds of cauliflower. Beer garden, wine selection and regional beers round off the house.
In Cologne's Altstadt-Nord, the Gasthaus zum Jan in Thieboldgasse stands for a traditional Cologne atmosphere. Rustic décor and memorabilia of carnival and local festivals characterize the space. The menu features classic German dishes, stews and snacks, as well as beers, wines and spirits. Outdoor seating and wheelchair-accessible equipment make the restaurant accessible.
Located on Richard-Wagner-Straße at Rudolfplatz, Macky's Asia Lounge is a karaoke bar with Asian flair. The dimly lit cellar creates an intimate atmosphere, the drinks menu ranges from cocktails to long drinks to Prosecco on tap. These include regular karaoke nights and a daily happy hour. The bar is queer-friendly and is located opposite the PHOENIX sauna near Schaafenstraße.
In a centuries-old building with characteristic brick vaults, the Mederrano resides in Cologne. The cuisine combines traditional Mediterranean flavours with modern skill and works with fresh, high-quality ingredients. In addition to the main courses, there are high-quality aperitifs. The historic ambience creates a cosy backdrop for relaxed evenings with family and friends.
In the city center of Cologne lies the Reissdorf am Hahnentor, a traditional Cologne brewery. The focus is on fresh Reissdorf Kölsch, served in small batches, accompanied by home-style cuisine with Himmel un Ääd, schnitzel and vegetarian options. The audience ranges from youngsters to after-work rounds to older neighbors. Due to its central location at the Hahnentor, the restaurant invites you to observe and enjoy.
In Cologne's Altstadt-Nord, near the St. Kunibert Basilica, Zum Köbes is a traditional restaurant. Rustic and cordial, locals and visitors alike stop here. The menu offers classic German cuisine with schnitzel, sausages and home cooking, plus fresh Kölsch from the barrel. Spontaneous evenings and group visits go well with uncomplicated service and a cosy atmosphere.
Gay restaurants and queer-friendly cafés can be found in Cologne, especially around Rudolfplatz and in Schaafenstraße. During the day you sit here in the café, in the evening you go out to eat, often with a clearly queer audience. Many restaurants in the Bermuda Triangle have been an integral part of the scene for years and are a good starting point for the evening. If you like it quieter, you will find smaller addresses away from the hustle and bustle in the surrounding streets.
In addition, you don't have to look far for a table in Cologne where you feel comfortable as a queer guest. The city is open and sociable, and in the Old Town, the Belgian Quarter or the Südstadt, eating out is as natural for gay couples as anywhere else. The spectrum ranges from the typical Cologne brewery to international cuisine and restaurants for special occasions. After a long night, the city centre is a safe place for breakfast, and on weekends a relaxed brunch in the Belgian Quarter is worthwhile. Whether you are looking for a permanent trendy restaurant or simply want to eat well and easily, the following selection gives you an overview.