Cologne in matters of cooking is not inferior to any other German city (too official Berlin - not counting), here we will come, as elsewhere, are offered Traditional dishes in the local colorful setting . They will be offered to you in almost all beer bars, the main Ingredients Dushes - so much loved by the Germans Meat, legumes and stewed cabbage . As for local chips - then in Cologne it is famous (and not only in the city itself, but also for its territory) Baked or grilled "Pork Knee" : The first version of this dish in German is called "Hämchen", and the second is Schweinshaxe. Raisins of local cooking also consider Smiling snack , the main component of which is Cheese Gaud. - It is called "Halver Hahn" , as well as Potato puree and apple sauce - "Himmel und" Mit Flönz ", and Beans with bacon - "DICKE BUNNE MIT SPECK."
Speaking about the local Cologne color, it is worthless, to tell and About Beer Kölsch. . Here it is spilled in traditional two-gram-gram glasses - Stangen. Many visitors "forget" to return to establishments, leaving themselves as a German souvenir. A feature of these cups, unusual small for the Russians, is their ability to maintain the cooler of the drink - the beer does not heat them. Cool's beer varieties are different - such as Früh, Reissdorf, Mühlen, Päffgen and Gaffel, so there are no problems with the choice of alcoholic beverage. When visiting local beers, one simple rule of behavior should be remembered, which will help you avoid an awkward situation. The fact is that the institution's waiter fills the glass anew, as soon as you drink it. So that he once again did not do this, simply cover the glass of the cardboard stand - Bierdeckel (it is brought with the first order, it often has a bar logo). Scream and wave your hands: "Nain, no longer needed" - not an option.
Well, let's talk now more specifically about the most popular catering establishments in this German city, about the assortment of the evacuations offered in them, prices and service.
Beer Früh Am Dom
In popularity, this institution is probably the first among other beer old town. Local also love to sit here. It is located at: AM HOF, 12-18. Minus this beer - in a large number of visitors, most often here is not easy to find a free space. The internal architecture of the building is an imfilade halls, the design of the interior decoration - in the style of the Middle Ages. Tables here, respectively, installed wooden. Waiters bring interesting trays with bores for glasses with beer. Beer, by the way, in Früh Am Dom only one brand - Früh, however it is characterized by excellent quality, because the reputation for this establishment known since the end of the nineteenth century is very important. For a glass of beer, visitors pay one and a half euro. The menu is represented by meat dishes and snacks, food here is a delicious and satisfying, ten euro is enough to fit and get drunk. Works Beer Früh Am Dom from 08:00 to 24:00. You do not have to look for it for a long time: it is next to the Cologne Cathedral, near the metro station Dom / Hauptbahnhof.
Beer Peters Brauhaus.
Another great institution, which is a traditional beer, where visitors are offered a wonderful Kölsch brand beer and meat dishes. This institution was discovered even earlier than the above-described Beer Früh Am Dom, it also enjoys great respect. In Peters Brauhaus, you can not only drink a beer, but also a local schnapps. The highlight of the design of the interior decoration is the perfect stained glass ceiling. You can have a good dinner here for about ten euros, the price of a glass of beer is one and a half euro. This institution is located at: Mühlengasse, 1, work schedule - daily, 11: 00-00: 30. From here to the Cologne Cathedral can be reached in five minutes.
Bier Museum.
The institution is the original museum of beer, which clearly follows from the name. However, it will not have to miss you - the bar will reign in the bar, the beer fill the sounds of cheerful music ... In Bier Museum, visitors can choose any of eighteen (!) Beer varieties, among which there are also "Guinness". As for the cost of beer, it is the same as in other similar establishments of Cologne - 1.5 euros. Bier Museum works every day, according to the C14: 00 graph until 03:00. Address of the establishment: Buttermarkt, 39 is close to St. Martin's Church. Road buses number 106, №133, №250 and others. From the Cologne Cathedral, you can go here on foot.
Beer Wirtshaus Schweik
This Czech beer, located in the center of the city, built in the style of the narrative about the most famous "literary" check - the brave soldier Schwek, the adventures of which the Roman Yaroslav Gashek is dedicated. If you have already been in the same time, you have a local beer from local small glasses for 200 grams, then in this institution you may have a soul a little: in Wirtshaus Schweik Beer mugs on half liters and a liter, and beer serve Czech. The cost of the visit will be higher than in other beer, but prices, in general, are not translated: spending thirty euros, you are down before the dump. Address of this gastronomic institution: An Groß St. Martin, 2, it is near the Church of Big Martin - so it will be very easy to find it.
WeinhausVogel
This institution is rather a restaurant, rather than a bar, but without beer, visitors will not be left here (as, however, and everywhere in Cologne), and it is very thorough - called Gaffel Kölsch. A set of dishes will cost not as expensive - about thirty euros, everything is delicious and satisfying. In addition to these pluses of the institution - here a fashionable interior, the menu is represented by German dishes, but the waiters speak English. Due to the high popularity of this restaurant in the evenings, it is sometimes possible not to find a free space.
Cafe Kamps Backshop.
There is a whole network of bakeries in this company in the country, so that in this institution you can have a perfectly snack - customers are offered their own fresh and delicious baking. Work schedule: 05: 30-24: 00. There is a curious custom: when the new batch party is ready, the bell ringing is distributed, and the baker announces a joyful event ... Cafe address: Kamps Backshop: Marzellenstraße, 1 is close to the end bus stop number 132. At a distance of one hundred meters from here there is a metro station Dom / Hauptbahnhof.