COX Cologne Bars & Clubs in Cologne – GayOut Guide
Gay Bars & Clubs LGBTQ+ Friendly

COX Cologne

GayOut (5) 3.5
Google (3) 3.7
Tripadvisor See reviews ↓
What reviewers say

Visitors praise COX Cologne as a very friendly bar, with some spending most of their holiday there and finding it small but fun. However, there are also comments indicating that locations are closed and should be replaced with "the Jails.

72
/ 100
GayOut Score
3.5 G3.7
✅ Link copied!
Address
53 Mühlenbach, Cologne
📞
Phone
+49 221 67764460
🌐
Website
cox-cologne.de
🟢
Be the first to check in
Real-time community presence
No live tips yet — share what's happening here right now.

Hotels near COX Cologne

via Stay22
Hotels near COX Cologne
Loading map…

About this place COX Cologne

COX is a long-running gay bar at 53 Mühlenbach in central Cologne. It's known as a welcoming space for bears, cubs, and masculine-identified men. You'll find a crowd mostly in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Weekends are particularly busy, with the place full of regulars and visitors looking for a convivial atmosphere. Cologne has a proud bear culture, and this bar is a cornerstone of that scene. If you want to connect with other gay men in this demographic, you'll find an established community here. Its popularity with locals shows it's a reliable spot in North Rhine-Westphalia. Check cox-cologne.de for current hours or special events. The location is central, making it easy to pop in while exploring Cologne's gay scene.

Features

Gay Bears Happy Hour Casual Food served

Insider Tips

No tips yet — be the first to share a local secret!

Community Reviews

Write a Review

Google Reviews

Verified by Google
3.7
3 reviews

Based on 3 Google reviews.

Didier C
Didier C Nov 2017

Closed locations, replace with the Jails

Kraft Kraft
Kraft Kraft Oct 2017
Matt McSherry
Matt McSherry Jan 2017

I was here over Pride. You won't find a more friendly bar in Köln. I spent most of my holiday here. It's small but fun. Go!

TripAdvisor

Powered by TripAdvisor

Write a Review

Share your experience to help other LGBTQ+ travelers

Log in to write a review

Your experiences help the community find great LGBTQ+ spaces.

Log in to review

Last updated on 7 August 2026

Stay in the Loop

Get the latest LGBTQ+ events and venue openings in your inbox.

Enter your email to receive Pride event updates and new-venue alerts.

Already a subscriber? Unsubscribe

Your privacy choices. We use cookies to run GayOut and, with your consent, measure usage. Learn more