Stadtgarten in Köln

The Christmas market at the city park is highly recommended.

Always lovely. Especially the Christmas market during the Advent season. Relaxed crowd.

A very nice Christmas market. Also, a great beer garden in the summer. A great location for concerts.

Best Christmas market in Cologne

Went here for a jazz/soul concert, so this relates purely to the atmosphere of the concert hall - but damn! Beautiful venue, great sound and most of all the perfect small-club atmosphere with some nice amenities. I already stared out to check other artists in their event calendar, for the hall alone has made its point that concerts here surely are something special.

We didn't have a reservation but still got a very nice table. The staff were all very friendly. The food was excellent – ​​very high quality, the fries were phenomenal. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Definitely worth a visit.

It's lovely to meet there for a Christmas drink.

Super cozy Christmas market, with mulled wine from local vintners for €4.50 (no deposit), Kölsch beer (0.3l) and everything else you might need...

The Christmas market wasn't crowded, and I like the less commercial style.

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The Christmas market here is beautiful, but expensive!!

There's a wonderful, cozy Christmas market in the city park. Highly recommended!

Went there for Christmas with friends! Great atmosphere but as expected the prices are a little higher than elsewhere.

In these gardens there was a Christmas park, perhaps more alternative than the others in the city, but where you could eat and drink good mulled wine. The atmosphere was very lively.

Great location for excellent jazz concerts

Full vegan menu available which is lovely. Generous portions and friendly staff

Beautiful park, huge old trees, sunny lawns, pond with ducks, great playground. Summer concerts, beer garden, restaurant and the best people-watching in the city. Spotless, relaxed vibe, free entry. My favorite chill spot in Cologne - pure happiness!

Best mulled wine in all of Cologne

Super cozy! Delicious mulled wine, tasty food, and great service. The restroom could be improved, but it is right in the city center! Still, I love going there!

Great selection of vegan, vegetarian, and traditional dishes. The service was exceptional; I haven't been called an angel in ages ;) An oasis in the middle of the urban jungle.

We went to the Christmas market... Small... nice stalls... but the mulled wine at over 5 euros is quite something...

Pretty place with a small Christmas market nearby.

Pleasant Cafe. Not loud. Background music quiet enough so that you can talk without shouting. Good coffee.

A lot of energy in the concert of Julius Rodriguez.

Nice student/alternative-style restaurant/cafe

One of the most enjoyable places in Cologne: events, gastronomy, and nature. The quality is outstanding, the service is very friendly, and the location is fantastic: concerts, a restaurant, a beer garden, and my favorite Christmas market.

Great restaurant just outside the tourist center in the Belgian Quarter. Great atmosphere and friendly service!

Really delicious dishes for brunch.

We celebrated here with friends after the wedding. Great food (our fries were good, not overcooked, and made from real potatoes), super friendly service.

The Stadtgarten advertises that it offers "real" fries. Unfortunately, these were the worst fries I've ever eaten. They were in the fryer far too long, making them too dark, hard, and dry. And it wasn't just me who had them, but my colleagues' as well, and at least 15 of them had fries as a side dish. I also didn't find the ambiance outstanding, and I would have preferred not to use the restrooms. They desperately need a thorough cleaning. The only positive thing worth mentioning is the waiter. He was friendly, attentive, and unfazed. He did an excellent job. Remembering who ordered what among 20 people is a testament to absolute professionalism. It was my first and also my last visit to the Stadtgarten. It's a shame that neither the ambiance nor the value for money are right here.

Super nice event location in tune with the times

Good food, good service. The apple pie is absolutely delicious!

Solid, both food and drink and the people.

Unfortunately, the Caesar salad was dry meat, which wasn't particularly special (just romaine, tomato, and parmesan), and the fries were dry and greasy. The burger, however, was good.

A great beer garden in the heart of Cologne – a relaxed atmosphere, good food, and friendly service. Perfect for after work!

Very nice, especially when you can sit outside in the summer. The service is good, but don't expect any culinary highlights from the food (steer clear of the Caesar salad; it was made of finely shredded wilted romaine lettuce and was far too sour. The requisite croutons were also missing).

The service was very slow, the burger took an hour

Atmosphere is really nice, however service really really slow.

I have to honestly say that was one of the most unpleasant restaurant visits I, or rather our group, have ever had. The meal was relatively expensive at €18 for a small burger that tasted rather mediocre. The service, however, was particularly unpleasant. The staff, or rather one of the employees, was very unfriendly right from the start, with a loud and rather aggressive tone. When it came to paying, things got even more unpleasant. After we had eaten/drank with several people for over €250 and tipped over €35, the same waitress dismissed us with the words, "We hadn't tipped enough and were generally very unpleasant guests." We were then threatened with a ban from the premises. What I found particularly appalling was the way the guests were treated, including the language. Absolutely not recommended!

Sam was unfriendly and complained that €30 in tipping wasn't enough. Ungrateful. The food was cleared away while I was just leaving my seat.

Although I have been to and loved the Christmas Market in Stadtgarten for many years, I had never eaten in the restaurant before a couple of days ago, when I went with a couple of friends. We all enjoyed the flavorful vegan burger and exceptional fries. I had a cappuccino too. Great service. The outdoor seating was shaded and enchanting.

Always beautiful, especially in summer!

Good food, good drinks, and a pleasant atmosphere, but prices are high. Despite the central location, it's quiet, the sun shines beautifully in the summer, and umbrellas are available. Prices are relatively high, typical for a beer garden, but still just about reasonable. The atmosphere makes up for it, and the food and drinks were always at least good.

Very nice location, good food, good service, good price

Great big beer garden and super friendly service.

I played here as a DJ and saxophonist in both the green room and the restaurant: 45th wedding anniversary with 100 guests. Great location!

We met up with friends and everyone was very satisfied. The service was very friendly and good. The hamburger and fries were delicious. And the atmosphere was great, too. 😎

Yes, can be recommended here in Cologne

Nice idea with the lovely play corner!

It's a nice place where you can enjoy sitting with your friends. The ambiance is great. It might be noisy but you can hear each other.

I celebrated my milestone birthday :) exclusively on a Friday evening at the Stadtgarten restaurant's terrace. I felt in good hands at all times. The location is ideal even for changeable weather conditions. Thanks to the Stadtgarten team, including Mr. Hinz in the planning department and two dedicated service staff! Thank you! Two thumbs up!!

Conditionally! More for young people and students!

Yes, very much, but the tables are too close together.

The food was average, at least the large salad (although large wasn't really large) was ordered with chicken breast. That was about a €5 surcharge for about five small pieces of chicken that were as hard and dry as the fries. My companion ordered the vegetarian burger, but they brought the regular one. This wasn't so bad since we're not vegetarians, but it was still a shame. The burger and fries were very good. The staff were very helpful and friendly, but seemed very stressed. The price/performance ratio was too expensive, in my opinion.

Beautiful, quiet park in the heart of the city. Barbecues are prohibited.

Great atmosphere, very friendly and attentive service staff. The food (snacks) was plentiful and good. Absolutely perfect for a summer evening. When it started to rain, the sunroof was closed. 😁

Very tasty, reasonable prices, very friendly staff

I can recommend the Stadtgarten because the food was really good and the atmosphere is a bit like a small Munich beer garden.

It was cozy until it rained. The food was delicious and plentiful. The price was reasonable.

I was there in June and sat outside. Even when it's crowded, the noise level is pleasant, and you can easily have a conversation. The burger I had was pretty good (there are certainly better burgers, but far more worse ones), and the fries were delicious. The service, however, was outstanding. We had a great server, friendly, relaxed, fast, and always with a smile. It was a pleasure.

We ate at the Stadtgarten in Cologne as a group and were overall very satisfied with our visit. Making a reservation is highly recommended – the restaurant was at capacity, even on a Sunday evening. Luckily, we made our reservations well in advance, so everything went smoothly. The menu is extremely diverse and truly offers something for every taste – from classics to creative, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Despite the high demand, we didn't have to wait long for our meals, which was a great plus. We would particularly like to highlight the service: We were served by an extremely friendly and competent lady who always remained calm, even with special requests and a full house, and looked after us perfectly. Her warm manner further enhanced the evening. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable visit in a pleasant atmosphere – we would gladly return!

I traveled from Switzerland to the GNTM26 casting and was completely amazed and thrilled by the Stadtgarten Cologne and especially its staff. I haven't experienced such excellent, exceptional service from start to finish in a long time – truly impressive. And I have pretty high standards :-) Many, many thanks to Abou, Lou, and Mo – you are fantastic, passionate hosts, and I will be happy to fly to Cologne again just to enjoy you, your unique, high-quality service, the delicious vegan food, and the fantastic atmosphere in the Stadtgarten! Best wishes from Switzerland Joe

The food is unimaginative and yet quite expensive.

A beautiful beer garden in the heart of the city. Divided into two sections: waiter-service and self-service. A very large selection of dishes, especially for vegetarians. Very friendly and attentive service. The food is delicious, especially the homemade fries. Make sure to make reservations in advance. Many group reservations are available in the evenings starting at 7:00 PM.

Nope. €2.50 for a small Sion... I say, dead call.

We visited this restaurant on June 27th at around 10:30 p.m. and sat at a table in the waiting area. Shortly after we were seated, the waitress rushed over and rudely tore the seat cushions away from us. She didn't feel the need to take our order. After 15 minutes, no one had come. When we tried to order inside the restaurant, an employee sitting at the entrance said we couldn't. Apparently, they don't want guests. I hadn't expected such rudeness in Cologne. It's a shame, because the place is really nice.

The beer garden is really nice, and it was quite busy during our visit. But of our four-hour stay, we were only served for about the first hour and a half, then we were told they weren't taking any more orders and would come back to us. We then tried to order drinks at the bar ourselves, but after an hour of nothing happened, they refused to serve us either. So we continued to try to contact the waiters and get the bill so we could finally get something to eat and drink somewhere else. That also took another hour, and we had to announce that otherwise we would just leave (at 35-degree heat without drinking, it's understandable that you need something to drink). When we were finally allowed to pay in a lengthy process, there were countless items on the bill that never arrived, and we were then made to feel guilty about them... There's some understanding of staff shortages, but this went far beyond that. As beautiful as the location is, I wouldn't go back. (Several reservation requests the week before were also consistently ignored).

Beautiful location, great beer garden. The food was okay, service was great!

Both the vegan currywurst and the bartender were awful. Officially, this was the worst service I've experienced in Cologne.

Super friendly service with a passionate hostess.

Very nice restaurant with a large beer garden. We arrived around 4 p.m. Of course, it wasn't busy yet. But the atmosphere is nice and the food delicious. We had the cheeseburger and the currywurst. Unfortunately, the back part of the beer garden was closed when we were there. We'll be back.

Beautiful old trees The tarte flambée was a biscuit. Burnt all over. I told the server, but she ignored it. Expensive

The Stadtgarten is a true Cologne original. Perfect for a relaxed meal while enjoying culture. The menu is modern and seasonal, with creative dishes. The beer garden, surrounded by greenery, is a great place to linger, especially on warm days. It's a bit noisier inside, but always charming. The service is friendly. Conclusion: A great mix of relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, and cultural flair. Definitely worth a visit!

The service was completely overwhelmed, drinks never arrived, and then the waitress didn't come despite repeated requests. The burger was burnt, and we had to collect cutlery from neighboring tables. Finally, the bill was incorrect.

This is specifically for the burger and drinks trucks and not the restaurant itself, which is lovely. May 1st we arrived well before 2pm waiting on the burger truck opening, as it had been recommended to us. 2pm came, nothing. At 2.15 were told another 12 minutes. It didn't open until an hour later with staff inside taking an absolute age to open. Ny this time we are hungry, annoyed and almost going elsewhere. The staff also were being shown absolutely everything by one chef who was also taking orders, so everything took another age. It wasn't until 330pm we started to eat. Total shambles Food was nice but not worth such a wait and in typical German fashion, no apologies or explanation for their customers.

The service is good and unobtrusive, the price is good, and it wasn't busy. You need luck to find parking.

Definitely a nice beer garden in the summer, and it's centrally located and right next to the green belt. There's no service; it's self-service for drinks and food (with a pager), and you also do the clearing yourself. The bar staff are rushed/stressed (not enough staff!) and unfriendly. The restrooms aren't pleasant at all, despite the cleaning staff. Otherwise, the atmosphere is good. A mixed, cheerful crowd. Overall, I have to say: they cut back on staff, but the prices are the same as at a beer garden with friendly service; something's not right here.

The staff were completely unsympathetic and discriminatory towards our infant! We were asked to leave if we had a problem with cigarette smoke for the child, as this was, after all, a BEER garden. We politely asked if a customer could smoke her cigarette a little further away. After she said no, we sat down in shame. The waiter then asked us to move to another table, for whatever reason. The ashtray was then cleared from the table because we obviously didn't need it. She then started an argument with us. Why would we complain about carcinogenic cigarette smoke for the child in a public beer garden, we could just leave. We feel really excluded. Apart from that, the service was of course poor. We received the wrong drinks. The employee behind the bar didn't take responsibility for the error, but blamed us, saying we had ordered the wrong thing. Absolutely irresponsible in every respect. We won't be coming back!

The STADTGARTEN-CAFE on Venloerstr in Cologne has been a permanent fixture in Cologne for many years and my local café. A diverse crowd of all ages and social backgrounds meets at the Stadtgarten and enjoys sitting under the magnificent old trees or on the terrace from morning to night, especially during the warmer months. The menu offers everything from hearty to vegan dishes; classics include the Stadtgarten Burger and the Flammkuchen. The staff is extremely friendly and dedicated to the well-being of their guests. A definite must-see: The Christmas market during Advent around the Stadtgarten-Cafe. A small downside: The 2018 renovation of the SC was only partially successful, and the color scheme is more of a matter of taste. The style of music on the sound system is probably only for fans, and the screen that has since been installed is annoying. Sitting inside isn't really fun for me anymore. 😕 Therefore, one star deduction is definitely needed. Outside in summer and fall, but still popular! Update (June 2, 2025): The Stadtgarten Cafe is still a great place to meet up with friends, colleagues, whatever, in the warmer months, shaded by the beautiful old trees. The food is still good, even though the menu has changed, and apparently the staff has also changed (we didn't recognize any of the faces). The seating is very comfortable, and the outdoor beer garden (with self-service!) with a different menu is open, rounding out the offerings. The SC offers a diverse music and event program throughout the year. You can find more information on the website: www.stadtgarten.de

Drinks were delicious, service wasn't so good at first, then it was great (substitution at halftime) 🙂

Very nice, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food. Excellent service.

Didn't have food here, but nice outdoor area for drinks

Unfortunately, the food is only average, and the prices are expensive. The staff tries hard but is overwhelmed. Unfortunately, the restaurant is very loud, but the ambiance is pleasant.

Unfortunately, I can't recommend this restaurant. The food was significantly overpriced for the portion size, and we were overall disappointed. We went there with a group of friends, and when we left, we had to eat again at home—the portions were so small. The biggest problem, however, was that a friend didn't receive her food until 1.5 hours later (after asking three times)—by which time everyone else had finished. She was also brought a dish she hadn't ordered, and she still had to pay for it. Our conclusion: Choose a different restaurant. They have high prices and low priority on portions and service.

Almost everything is superb. Except that shitty behringer console that cannot be bypassed even if You have your own console.

Unfriendly service! Better bring your own drinks!

The food is delicious and the waiters are very friendly. I will definitely come to listen to the music next time.

In any case, very nice service and ambience, food also great

Nice place to end the sunny day. The beer garden is self-service. The line for new drinks was always a little longer that evening.

Good music program & gastronomy!!!

Was there for the second time and would love to come back again and again. Service, food and prices are right.

2 hours for the main dish, nothing spectacular. I will say however that the portobello schnitzel was very tasty.

Our breakfast was really plentiful. Everything is well organized. It's nice that most of the seating is in the shade. Service staff were very prompt.

Muy mal servicio. Fui a tomar una copa en una tarde soleada y calurosa. No estaba claro si se trataba de servicio de mesa o de uno mismo. Después de unos cinco minutos, un miembro del personal se acercó, nos gritó algo y luego se fue. Como turistas no teníamos una buena comprensión de lo que se decía, pero ni siquiera nos dio la oportunidad de preguntar. Nos fuimos. Un lugar muy antipático y uno para evitar.

The asparagus with salmon was delicious. I liked it a lot.

Very crowded but still beautiful

Went here twice for lunch with colleagues. Service friendly and quick, food good too. Weather was lovely. Nothing to complain about

For those who don't want to be treated like tourists! Like immersing yourself in the Cologne environment... if there's a concert in the evening it's an opportunity. The concerts are in the internal theater, this is important.

The “eternal” meeting point in the west of Cologne. Whether beer garden, concerts or Christmas market. Here is always a good opportunity to meet nice people.

You can only eat what you bring as food and drink, like a picnic. There is no business inside. It is a very peaceful, quiet, magnificent park where people move freely. It is right in the middle of the district.