Gaststätte Dominikaner — Restaurant in Cologne

I was staying overnight in Köln, and I wanted to try out a real German Bierstube. At about 11 pm I stumbled into the Dominikaner. It looked like a real Bierstube, atmospheric and cozy. The lady in charge was clearing up, and the restaurant was empty. I asked whether I could have a beer, and she told me I was welcome.

I ordered a big Kölsch, a Korn and a pack of peanuts, all for some 8 Euros. Btw they don’t take credit cards. They were playing nice old rock music, and I was fine just being alone and gearing down in this wonderful atmospheric Bierstube.

When I was leaving, Biermutterl and I fell into chatting. She was very friendly and talkative, and she told me a lot of nice things about Köln und die Kölner.

A memorable experience 🥰

All in all my stay in Köln was great. Warmhearted friendly people, who are easily chattable, police and security personel here and there which makes me feel safe, excellent food, everything well ordered and cleanly the...

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