Bootshaus Alte Liebe in Köln

Unfortunately we were very disappointed. The starters were still delicious. Instead of a Viennese-style schnitzel, we got breaded, fried thick pork schnitzels, some of which were still pink. By a Wiener-style schnitzel I mean a flattened, thin, breaded and deep-fried schnitzel... Unfortunately, the side dishes (fries, fried potatoes and egg) were all too salty. The potato gratin, which was layered with surgical precision, probably came straight out of the packaging, but unfortunately it didn't taste good either. The cola tasted watery and had hardly any carbonation. We found the wooden plates from which we eat unhygienic. In any case, there were still the remains or greasy impressions of the dish from the last guest... We were still freezing even though we were sitting inside. In any case, there was no reaction from the waiters to guests sitting in jackets and the comment “It's pretty cold here”. Ultimately, another guest turned on the heater himself. Given the actually good reviews here, we had hoped for more.

Good food and nice views over the Rhine.

Food is good but could be improved

We were here for dinner. The service was very nice and the Kölsch was very tasty.

A special place, good food and friendly service. We'll be back. ;0)

…. I celebrated my birthday there in the “Tenne”. The “Alte Liebe” offers a great buffet in a great atmosphere, and with great employees who accompanied us all day. Thanks for that. I can only recommend it!

A nice party location on the Rhine. The sunset on board with a view of Cologne is particularly romantic.

Great service, delicious food!! Can only be recommended!!!

The right place for those in love forever😍

After waiting about an hour we were told the order had not been received. This even though my five-year-old daughter had already asked where the food was.

Perfect place for all kinds of celebrations. Friendly service, good menu. Recommended!!!!

Everything is great, again and again. Friendly staff, super delicious food. With a view of Cologne's skyline, what more could your heart want ❤️.

Great restaurant in a nice, cozy atmosphere on the Rhine. The food is delicious, the price is reasonable, the service is good. I like going there.

A boat, the Rhine, a loved one with you on the "Alte Liebe", what more do you need. Simply great when the weather is good.

The women in service are simply great. In a good mood and friendly despite the stress. Sitting there is always like a little sea voyage. I love it.

Nice destination. It can be a bit crowded, but with a little wait you'll definitely get a seat

A nice place on the Rhine to linger, the staff is very nice, the beer also tasted good, the price-performance ratio is also very good. We will come again

For me, this place is always like a little getaway when I want to retreat from the city and need a beautiful sanctuary 🧚‍♀️.

Wir waren in diesem Sommer häufig mit Freunden und Freundinnen auf der Alten Liebe und wir freuen uns, dass es wieder sehr freundliches und fixes Servicepersonal gibt. Das Essen ist nett präsentiert auf Holzbrettern. Es gibt immer eine Wochenkarte zusätzlich zur Speisekarte. Für diese exponierte Lage sind die Preise ok. Für jeden Geldbeutel was dabei. (Wobei ein Weizenbier für 5.60€ schon sportlich ist;-) Der Segelsonnenschutz draussen ist prima. Innen ist es schön renoviert worden vor der Eröffnung im November 2023. Unser Lieblings-Restaurantschiff in Rodenkirchen.

Delicious food, super friendly service

Cologne doesn't work without it!!

If you like german food, this is the place!! Nice, quiet view! The atmosphere is great!!

... incredibly beautiful, cozy, food very tasty, the staff very friendly, you have to be there!!

please scroll for german. We were invited to a bday party at “Alte Liebe” (old love) and after enjoying this special day, we went back next day for dinner. Again friendly staff, food was ok, the “potato pancakes with apple sauce” were too black and not even “gold brown and a little bit crispy”, thought they do it the boat style (?), it's no choice for me next time , and will look for something different! my company had a burger, no complaining here! Service was very busy and why confusing them more and complaining? also we had different waiters at the table, and we were little confused later who earned the tip ... or do they split? after asking, the girl got some extra. The Restaurant ship is a great location for different occasions and groups, it’s nice watching boats go by… or using the outside deck for a cocktail. seems to be a year round busy place! enjoy your visit german: We were invited to a birthday party at “Alte Liebe” and after enjoying this special day, we went back for dinner the next day. Again friendly staff, food was ok, the “potato pancakes with apple sauce” were too black and not even “golden brown and a bit crispy”, thought they do it boat style (?), that's not a choice for me next time and I will look for something else! My companion had a burger, nothing to complain about here! The service was very busy and why confuse and complain even more? Also, we had different waiters at the table and later were a little confused as to who deserves the tip... or do they split it? When she asked, the girl got something extra. The restaurant ship is a great place for different occasions and groups, it's nice to watch boats go by... or use the outside deck for a cocktail. Seems to be a busy place all year round! Enjoy your visit

You can hardly spend a nicer time on the Rhine

Great view of the Rhine and the Cologne skyline

We decided to visit spontaneously and I have to say, we were lucky. The outside seats were completely occupied and a lot of the inside was reserved. But...no one will forget...the food came quickly and is served on a plank, interesting. The service staff were friendly and very attentive. Next time we will reserve in advance...

Just a beautiful place and really absolutely amazing food. I would really like the service to help a little more by allowing reservations outside. Otherwise great!

It's nice to sit here, good, quick service, the food was great, thumbs up!

Delicious food, great service, great ambience. 👍👍👍

A nice boat restaurant. Very nice staff and delicious food. When we are in Cologne again, we will definitely come back.

A nice boat restaurant. Very nice staff and delicious food. When we are in Cologne again, we will definitely come back.

The great location on the Rhine, food is generally good and fairly priced. Only the service could be a little more on point - at least at lunchtime during the week. Nevertheless, the old love is recommended, I will come back.

Always nice to linger with a great view

Super nice staff, always happy, come back.😎👍

Even though it was very full, we were served very nicely and quickly, the food was really tasty and the portions were more than generous. We'll definitely come here again.

Wir kamen mit einem Verzehrgutschein den wir beim Bestellvorgang vorgezeigt haben. Das Essen war Biergarten mäßig ok. Am Ende des Abends wollten wir bezahlen und der Gutschein wurde nicht akzeptiert.als wir uns beider Kellnerin beschwert hatten , kam ein eine dunkelhaarige Oberkellner in die sofort auf Eskalation ging und uns die Polizei androhte. Als wir sie nach ihrem Namen fragten, verweigerte sie die Auskunft, ein schöner Abend wurde zur Hölle. Solch ein Personal ist mir noch nie begegnet. Fazit die Stimmung ist gut aber Gutscheine könnt ihr vergessen

We were there today, we felt very comfortable and the service was great. We'd love to come back Deserved 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

We had a wonderful wedding party for 85 guests on July 20, 2024 on board the "Alten Liebe" and can fully recommend this location. Great ambience, nice service and good food. Best regards Robert and Claudia

Unfortunately there is no parking in the immediate vicinity. Small walk to the ship. Great ambience, great service. I ate spare ribs which tasted fantastic.

The restaurant is on the Rhine, which is particularly nice in summer when you eat on the terrace. The portions are large (the people are huge), we were offered if we wanted it wrapped. Great service, great view. The price/performance ratio was great. Would come again.

The food was great, I can only recommend it

Simply great, food, service, ambience

The food was super delicious!!! But unfortunately the service is not that good. Have to ask if we can order food because no one came. The food was at the table quickly...but no one asked if it was tasty or if we wanted a second drink. We also had to take care of the cutlery, salt and pepper ourselves. And I had to go in to pay because no one came. It's a shame but praise for the kitchen

Delicious, inexpensive food. Cozy atmosphere and very nice crew.

Very nice maritime atmosphere. Cozy and the food is very tasty. We've been there a few times now. You should make a reservation. You can also sit outside and eat

Good pizzas and delicious salads. Service is slow, but why be in a rush when you're dining in such a lovely setting...

Always worth a trip, the pizza was delicious!

We celebrated life on the boat in the large room with 70 people. I can only report good things, as Lisa's support was excellent, competent and always available. The room has a great ambience and we were allowed to decorate ourselves. The service in the evening was really great, everyone was super nice and hardworking. Kölsch was delicious and the billing/prices were fair. I can only recommend!!!!!

We were in the “new” old love on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. As we found out, the "Alte Liebe" is now run by the next, younger generation and we were really so impressed that we decided to celebrate my birthday there in 2 weeks. Apart from the best ambience in Cologne, we were pleasantly surprised by the varied menu, which has something for every taste and hunger and at fair prices. The quality and taste are more than satisfactory and the dishes are beautifully presented on boards. We had the cream schnitzel with mushrooms, the chicken curry and then the chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream and cream. Real insider tip! ,-) We were particularly surprised by the extremely friendly service. Our waitress ran and had her hands full all the time with the terrace full. BUT: She was never stressed or unfriendly, always had a casual saying on her lips, joked with us and you could tell that she liked working in the "Alte Liebe" and that the mood in the team was obviously good. As I said: We'll be back in 2 weeks. :-)

It's often a bit overcrowded at the weekend, unfortunately there are often too few staff, which makes them overwhelmed, but they do a good, friendly job. The kitchen does a very solid, good, if unspectacular, job in keeping with the menu.

We were at Alte Liebe twice in total. The first time was at a company party, the second time just after a long hike. Both times were actually really good, although the service was a bit slow on the private visit. But it was definitely due to the enormous number of guests on the houseboat. The food was really tasty and plentiful both times. Come again!!

A visit to Alte Liebe is recommended at any time of the year. When the weather is warm you can sit comfortably outside in the sun, but when the weather is bad there are enough seats inside. No matter whether you just want to drink something, have a snack or order something larger, you are always welcome here. Service is always good and quick and courteous even when everything is full. Sufficient drinks and food to choose from, whether small things or something more, whether hot or cold drinks. Great quality at fair prices. We always enjoy coming here, thank you very much!

A very nice restaurant on the Rhine The service is very friendly and you have delicious food for a reasonable price Definitely recommended if you want to eat something in Koln

The Alte Liebe is a lovely restaurant on a boat that is visited by locals and tourists both. I've been there a few times and always had a pleasant experience. The biggest upside is the excellent atmosphere and beautiful experience of being on a boat on the rhine river. I was there for a company Christmas party and we had a fantastic time. The only downside was the buffet and its complete absence of any seasoning. Besides that we had a great party. We came back for a quick bite just recently and also had a good time. My partner had the vegan burger, which was decent, and I had the piri piri chicken, which was excellent. Don't let the name misguide you though: There was no spice on it. None. Zero. As a German I know that some of us think the taste of milk is a bit wild. But even by German standards it sets a new low on the 'Not-hot-at-all'-table. But as I said: It was still excellent. The meat was juicy, the fries crunchy and even the salad was tasty. The service was very slow, even though there were more people working there than patrons sitting at the tables, but we didn't mind the wait. So I think we'll be back to the Alte Liebe again. I do think (weak) 5 stars are still justified, but I really hope they'd step up their game a bit.

We celebrated our wedding at Alte Liebe three weeks ago. It was a wonderful day for us and our guests! The service staff were great and made things very easy for us. The guests gave nothing but great feedback. Everyone also loved the food. The preliminary discussions with Lisa from Alte Liebe were uncomplicated and very helpful. We had 100 guests on the boat. That was exactly right for us. People got into good contact with each other and danced. The terrace with a view of Cologne's old town is priceless. We were also lucky and had a great sunset. The guests were so enthusiastic that they spoke of “a day’s vacation” and felt very comfortable. Us too! Many thanks to Lisa and the team. We will keep our wedding anniversary in your hearts and in great memories!

It was nice. View of the cathedral. Food great and not too expensive.

Good food, nice service. Everything is very nice.

The food was very tasty, but the rocking of the boat is not tolerable for everyone.

A great experience eating there. Always my pleasure

Great ambience. Portions OK Unfortunately, tarte flambée had far too much honey.

Quiet place, fantastic view of the Rhine, kind and efficient service (even if not very fast), really excellent food!! 😋 Excellent starters, very soft schweinkotolett and you can have it with three different sauces / condiments. I tasted the one with mushroom sauce and it was really delicious, then the one with green pepper sauce and it was like a great restaurant! It's very easy to park nearby, for those in wheelchairs the only problem is getting from the road (which is higher up) to the edge of the barge because there are steps (but you can take a slightly longer turn and get off ). Then the walkway is wide.

Nice ambience. The food is good. Price-performance is right.

Delicious schnitzel & lovely atmosphere! Outdoor cant be reserved. We will be back :)

Just great. The service is nice, the food is delicious and the view of the Rhine is good in good and bad weather.

Nice location and nice staff. Unfortunately, 2 people couldn't enjoy the schnitzel. Reminiscent of pressed meat with sawdust and a sachet of sauce. But the rest of the people who didn't have the schnitzel were happy. The evening was still nice.

I felt like picking flowers from you. Simply great, and very, very tasty..

One of the best locations in Cologne to eat out. Super nice staff. Sitting outside when the weather is nice is really great, but it's also difficult to get a table. The food tastes great every time

Cozy boathouse with a very nice view of the city center. The personnel is very friendly and courteous. The food was also very tasty. We were invited to a wedding there with around 100 people. The staff never seemed overwhelmed and they were always served very quickly.

A traditional boathouse with a fantastic view of the Rhine. The selection of food is good and the service is friendly. Unfortunately, in summer it is often difficult to get a seat on the terrace, but the great view of Cologne and the Rhine is worth it. All in all a nice place to spend a romantic evening.

I celebrated my birthday here in bright sunshine and it couldn't have been a nicer celebration - very professional in the preparation, extremely friendly service, great ambience with a view of the cathedral and the ships passing by... THANK YOU, dear team!! 🌸🌸🌸

Nice atmosphere and perfect service 🫶

May 2024: nice atmosphere, very, very nice service. The steak and pasta were great! Only the schnitzels looked like molded meat and came from the deep fryer (because: absolutely even and very thin breading - schnitzels never look like that!)

Very pleasant and typical place on the banks of the Rhine, good cuisine, all kinds of dishes. Good portions. Pleasant service and breathtaking view of the Rhine. You can go there with confidence.

Food was OK, staff were very nice, prices were okay, location right on the banks of the Rhine

We had a nice time there, ate and drank well. The waitress was very hardworking and agile, as if she wanted to win a marathon. That was too restless and hectic for me personally and for my family. Food was good, had Pizza Mafiosi and Himmel u. Eerd. The pizza would have liked to have stayed in the oven for another 2-3 minutes, but it was a little too flabby for us. We have been there several times and will be happy to stay there again in the future. Prices are okay there.

A piece of Cologne tradition. Great decor, friendly service and delicious food, all at reasonable prices. Top!

Very nicely located restaurant! The service was friendly and the food that passed by looked attractively prepared.

Great location directly on and on the Rhine with indoor and outdoor areas. The food was delicious, I had the cheese spaetzle, the taste was delicious but not the “original” recipe, it had goat cheese in it. I like it, but many people don't like goat, I think it should be mentioned on the menu. Otherwise everything was delicious, prices were reasonable. Very nice and hard-working service staff! When the weather is nice, it's a really nice place to sit and enjoy...

An institution in Cologne. Here you can eat well and pretty cheaply with a fantastic view of Cologne and Rodenkirchen. The service is quick and very attentive. Absolute recommendation!

We, our little chaos family, are very spontaneously going to Alte Liebe today with 9 people. On the one hand, we were very pleased that we were able to reserve a table at short notice and, on the other hand, that we were then able to sit outside. That wasn't a given and that's why I would like to show my gratitude again in the form of a review. We were not only lucky with the table, but also with an absolutely nice, courteous, funny, attentive and always friendly waitress. We were your last table today and she really took great care of us. This in turn led to the small lunch turning into a stay of several hours with three very casual courses and 10 main courses ;D By the way, my highlight was the lollipop, instead of Amerettini cookies, with the espresso - because I didn't like them. That was just super sweet. Yes, I generally can't keep it short - but the day before was absolute chaos, with a journey lasting several hours, a huge traffic jam, a closed Banksy exhibition due to... Power outage - this is the pineapple... I am all the more grateful that we were able to spend such a great day there and, despite everything, give my mom a nice birthday. Fun fact: I tried to make a reservation several times in advance, which was... but the time never worked. Unfortunately, I didn't ask for the name of the nice waitress - but if you're reading this: THANK YOU SO MUCH!

very tasty ice cream with chocolate cake😊

Nice atmosphere and good service. Food was great too. I can highly recommend cheese spaetzle. Gladly again 😁

We celebrated our wedding with 50 people in the Alte Liebe boathouse in great weather and it was absolutely fantastic. Thanks to the entire team. We can only recommend the location. 👍

Premiere in the Alte Liebe, unfortunately without shine. The atmosphere is actually quite nice, the service is friendly. But then it takes forever. Is the shift understaffed? Two service staff for the entire store including the terrace and counter is simply not enough. The starter also comes with the main course. The glasses are empty and are not refilled during the meal. In the end, the empty plates are still on the table long after we have paid. The food was okay, totally fine for the price. But overall it doesn't lead to a reunion for me. It's a shame, I thought it was a stupid drawer.

Tasty and affordable food, excellent service. Very nice place!

I have known “Alte Liebe” for many years. It's just a beautiful location, the food is perfect and the beer is delicious. The whole thing is of course supported by the staff, everyone is courteous, polite and attentive. For me it simply means: “Old love never rusts!”

Been here so many times. Always good.

The ambience is of course nice, on the Rhine... But the food and drinks are overpriced, the salad with shrimps was drowned in cheap dressing and wasn't tasty, but it cost about €46... You have to like it...

Very satisfied and recommended. The blonde waitress (wearing black glasses) was incredibly friendly and very attentive. The food was great and the view too 🤌🏽

Top Top Be careful 😊👍💪🤟 super hot burger for the sophisticated apetiet

We held the Christmas party a la carte here. So many meals were served incredibly quickly at the same time, so you hardly had to wait for it. Fast and friendly service, very good food. I will come back. Thank youeee

We were here for a private party. In the evening it has a very special atmosphere. A great location. There was a small finger food buffet, which was delicious. There's nothing wrong with it.

I've wanted to for a long time. Were not disappointed. Nice atmosphere, bigger than expected, even a meeting room. The food is not only tasty, but also well prepared.

Super lecker und Preis-leistungsverhältnis top 👍🏽 wir werden definitiv nochmal wieder kommen. Auch das Servicepersonal war sehr nett, nicht so, wie hier in anderen Bewertungen berichtet. 🤷🏽‍♀️. 👌🏽

Wonderful ambience by the water and seeing the boats on the Rhine.

Haven't been there for a long time and recently visited again. It's always nice to sit there and have something to drink or eat. Despite the stress, the service ladies were all very friendly and did their best. Burger with fries was also excellent, although there were a bit few fries. For the price, 50 grams more potatoes wouldn't hurt. Overall, however, highly recommended. Nice indoors even in winter!

Very great restaurant on the water and the food was very tasty, I'd love to come back again 😋

Perfect!!! There's nothing more you can say. GO ON

We had lunch here with friends from Northern Germany. Two fish plates and two meat plates each with potatoes and fried potatoes, with salad! From cocktails, Kölsch and lemonades. We sat right at the window overlooking the Rhine with a view of the ships, great! Very friendly staff !!! If we didn't live in Rheinisch/Bergisches just before Engelskirchen, we would be here more often! We even got high praise from our friends for the "Fischköppen". Bon appetit, your Dirk 😉