"Barrier-free" Bars in North Rhine-Westphalia
For a sundowner or an aperitif - at 172.5 meters above sea level, even the expectations are sky-high. You won't be disappointed: you won't find any classics on the menu, but you will find signature drinks, gins, whisk(e)ys and an impressive selection of sake. It's not just the food that makes you feel like you're in Japan.
The panoramic windows offer a breathtaking view over Düsseldorf, the ceilings are up to seven metres high and, of course, you feel like you're in the capital of France. Can the drinks menu keep up? Bien sûr! Seductive highballs meet top wines and top Champagnes. Santé!
The bar in the Dorint Hotel has almost become an institution with probably the longest bar in Cologne. There is live music every Friday and Saturday. The bartenders mix around 150 different cocktails. Complex and well-balanced drinks such as the "Smoky Berry" with thyme are second to none.
When "Liquid Kitchen" meets excellent gastronomic skills, the result is Vida. Bar chef Roland Kulik is responsible for creations such as the "Angostura Colada" or "Orange Basil Smash" (non-alcoholic). This is complemented by fine bar food. Not to be missed: Oysters or the popular Currywurst by Dyllong.
Footballers, models, civilians; they all come to this former bakery. Finely balanced sours follow their own Balke gin. Those with a thirst for knowledge can learn the latest secrets from the world of spirits during exciting tastings. Don't miss the ladies' room - always in pairs, of course!
Slurping oysters in Ehrenfeld? Mais oui! However, if you're not in the mood for affordable seafood, you'll definitely be happy with rosé, steak frites or burrata. The drinks menu includes classics such as the Raspberry Thyme or Gin Basil Smash - and even the Kölsch beer will make you feel like you're in France.
Bar culture meets true barbecue art from the Josper beechwood charcoal grill at the LWL Museum of Art and Culture. The bar complements this with innovative highballs, high-quality spirits and a selection of national and international craft beers. The sun terrace is famous throughout the city. A highlight is Champagne Tuesday.
With 434 square metres directly opposite the Deutsche Oper, "Sir Walter" gives its neighbouring stage a run for its money. The audience: from connoisseurs to lovers of cultivated bar culture. The ambience: cosmopolitan and artistic. Excellently mixed drinks meet an extensive wine list.
"Para los amigos" is not only the name of the first cocktail on the menu, the ambience is also designed "for friends" of Mallorcan flair. Whether a variety of digestifs or signature drinks - creations such as "Santas Pornstar" with crème de cacao, passion fruit puree and almond espuma take you straight to the Mediterranean island.