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Ruhrpott

Google (300) 4.4
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Visitors often praise the friendly and accommodating staff, cozy atmosphere, and enjoyable music. However, some reviewers found the entrance security and owner to be rude, and one mentioned an off-putting minimum spend policy.

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Address
20 Balduinstraße, Cologne
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Phone
+49 221 1687 5038
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Website
www.ruhrpott-cologne.de

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About this place Ruhrpott

Ruhrpott is a gay café-bar in Cologne's central gay quarter, close to the Rudolfplatz and Schaafenstraße bars. It is a talking bar rather than a party spot: there is no dance floor, and the music stays low enough for conversation. During the day it serves homemade cakes and salads; in the evening the focus moves to cocktails. It suits a slow afternoon coffee or an early drink before the louder bars nearby get going. With a 4.4 Google rating from about 300 reviews, it has a loyal local crowd. Hours are not in our data, so check ruhrpott-cologne.de before making a special trip.

Features

Gay Live music Casual Food served Smoking Area Outdoor Patio Party Club Wine Bar Walk-ins welcome Lounge area Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Mixed ethnicities Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Cocktail bar Dance club Outdoor terrace No dress code Outdoor smoking only Day venue Evening venue

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4.4
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300 reviews

Based on 300 Google reviews.

Michael Stoll
Michael Stoll Sep 2021
★★★★★

The security staff at the entrance were extremely unfriendly and incompetent. They completely ruined the atmosphere for the entire evening. Friendly customers should not be treated so rudely and disgruntled. They were unprofessional and unsuitable for such a wonderful, charming, and welcoming bar where one can celebrate in a lovely atmosphere. I wanted to say hello to a good friend and was turned away. The so-called "bouncer" is not a kind person, but a rude person who doesn't know how to handle any situation appropriately. These rowdy individuals at the door are dragging down this otherwise lovely, beautifully furnished, and well-equipped bar with its excellent waitstaff. In conclusion: For long-term success, professional staff must be present at the entrance.

Nadine Lingemann
Nadine Lingemann Sep 2021
★★★★★

It's a shame it's closing...

Patrick Leclercq
Patrick Leclercq Aug 2021
★★★★★
Frank Böke
Frank Böke Aug 2021
★★★★★
Christian Sichel
Christian Sichel Aug 2021
★★★★★
ANDRE Klosch
ANDRE Klosch Jul 2021
★★★★★

Great shop. The Pinot Noir "Marxloher Armutstraube" from the Thyssenfeld allotment garden is especially recommended, but the dry white "Dorstfelder Durstlöscher" is also delicious.

SHIBBY
SHIBBY Apr 2021
★★★★★

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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