The Ehrenfeld
Located off the Venloer Strasse – main high street – in Ehrenfeld, the fabulous precinct on the outside of Cologne, when The Ehrenfeld opens its doors it is the place that many Cologne residents head to. Great at the beginning of a night or at the end of a night — or even both, without going anywhere else, why would you need to? — it’s somewhere with that magic, mystical charm that you just can’t reproduce. And I ended up there all because of the red diesel supplier that I work for.
I was in Germany on a business trip. My tasks were as follows: 1) learn about the German side of operations from the German manager, 2) gain valuable knowledge of what they were doing that was different from what we were doing and 3) have a good time. It was true that having a good time was just a passing remark more than an actual demand, but I have always been one to take my work very seriously. So when our German manager – Sven – demanded that we begin the night at The Ehrenfeld, who was I to say no? I didn’t want to insult the man, and so I gladly accepted every free drink he bestowed in me.
It’s true that if you’re after the finest German ale, it’d probably be better to try a more traditional venue. But what the bar lacks in tradition it makes up for in friendly service
You won’t notice The Ehrenfeld from afar. A series of blue lights are the only give away that it’s there at all, and once you ease your way through the felt curtains at the front you’ll see that this isn’t the kind of place where many strangers go. Instead, The Ehrenfeld has a loyal fan base that treat it as their second home, almost akin to the same way in which English pubs operate. It makes for a great atmosphere, and the place is small, with just two rooms – the second one full of comfortable couches that give the place a warm glow that is difficult not to fall in love with.
It’s true that if you’re after the finest German ale, it’d probably be better to try a more traditional venue. But what the bar lacks in tradition it makes up for in friendly service that is exceptionally swift. Be sure to try it out, especially if you’re on a business trip!
(Note: The Ehrenfeld doesn’t open routinely every day…instead it is liable to open sporadically. But that only increases the charm, as you never quite know when a wonderful night will be had by all!)
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