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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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.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Falstaff Bar - 91 Falstaff Points
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- Elegant
- Classic
- Romantic
- Sophisticated
- Well Known
- Intimate
- After Work
- Date Night
- Solo
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Late Night
- Live Music
- Historic Building
- Design Destination
- Hotel Bar
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Booth Seating
- Outdoor Terrace
- Classic Cocktails
- Conventional Wine
- Whiskey
- Gin
- Street Scene
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.
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst, under 0.1 miles
- taku, under 0.1 miles
- Althoff Dom Hotel, 0.1 miles
- maiBeck, 0.2 miles
- maximilian lorenz, 0.3 miles
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).
















