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Cologne, Germany

Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Opened2024
Price$30–50per person
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeSmart Casual

Falstaff Bar - 91 Falstaff Points

The traditional grand hotel next to Cologne Cathedral is also home to a bar that has been among the stronger in the city for years. The friendly bartenders not only offer the classic international range as well as precise and exclusive champagnes. They also mix their own creations in the chic ambience.

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Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst bar in Cologne, Germany
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The traditional grand hotel next to Cologne Cathedral is also home to a bar that has been among the stronger in the city for years. The friendly bartenders not only offer the classic international range as well as precise and exclusive champagnes. They also mix their own creations in the chic ambience.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Falstaff Bar - 91 Falstaff Points

    Falstaff

Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

The drinks

  • Classic cocktails

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Details
Vibe
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Well Known
  • Intimate
Best For
  • After Work
  • Date Night
  • Solo
  • Celebration
  • Special Occasion
  • Late Night
Experience
  • Live Music
  • Historic Building
  • Design Destination
  • Hotel Bar
Format
  • Seated Bar
  • Lounge Seating
  • Booth Seating
  • Outdoor Terrace
Drink Program
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Conventional Wine
  • Whiskey
  • Gin
Views
  • Street Scene
Noise LevelConversational
CapacitySmall
Service StyleFormal
Visit details

Current opening hours

Monday
12 PM–1 AM
Tuesday
12 PM–1 AM
Wednesday
12 PM–1 AM
Thursday
12 PM–1 AM
Friday
12 PM–1 AM
Saturday
12 PM–1 AM
Sunday
12 PM–1 AM

Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .

Classic mahogany‑paneled hotel bar with an elegant, intimate atmosphere, mixing international flair, refined cocktails, champagne and cigars, with soothing live music and a cozy terrace overlooking the historic city center.

Around Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst is at Trankgasse 1–5, 50667, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, Cologne, Germany.

In the city

En Primeur Club covers 177 restaurants, 10 hotels, 10 bars and 2 wineries in Cologne.

Booking

Reservations: Recommended. Contact Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst through its website and by phone at +49 (221) 2701.

Questions about Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Where is Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst?
Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst is at Trankgasse 1–5, 50667, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, Cologne, Germany.
What recognition has Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst received?
Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst is recognised by Falstaff Bar - 91 Falstaff Points (2026).
How do I book Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst?
Reservations: Recommended. Contact Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst through its website and by phone at +49 (221) 2701.
What else is near Charles Bar im Excelsior Hotel Ernst?
Nearby in Cologne: Excelsior Hotel Ernst (under 0.1 miles), taku (under 0.1 miles) and Althoff Dom Hotel (0.1 miles).