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Weißer Holunder

Bar Pub Gastropub

😠 It was actually my favorite pub in the Veedel, I was there often and happily for a Kölsch; therefore we wanted to have a small party with 60 people on the evening before our wedding there. Looking back, we should have just celebrated somewhere else because communication with the owner became extrem... People often mention lsch, great, nicht, Kneipe, atmosphere, beer, eine, music, nice, people,


Address

Gladbacher Str. 48, 50672 Köln, Germany

Website

www.weisser-holunder.koeln

Contact

+49 221 94526500

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (348 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 5 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: lsch (19) great (12) nicht (11) Kneipe (11) atmosphere (10) beer (8) eine (8) music (8) nice (8) people (7)
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  • 5/5 Tom J. 1 year ago on Google • 1020 reviews
    Came here to experience the last day of Karneval! Was amazing! Every was so friendly and singing Kolsch songs! Amazing! 🇩🇪
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rose N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was actually my favorite pub in the Veedel, I was there often and happily for a Kölsch; therefore we wanted to have a small party with 60 people on the evening before our wedding there. Looking back, we should have just celebrated somewhere else because communication with the owner became extremely difficult and very uncomfortable. The date of the celebration was announced 3 months before the celebration. Then he calls us about 3 weeks before the celebration when all the invitations have already been sent and said that he didn't know anything about the celebration and doesn't want us at all because we don't generate enough sales. 10 days before the date we had seriously considered going somewhere else and contacted other pubs, then he changed his mind but set a number of conditions as to how much food and Kölsch we had to consume in the evening. At the end of the evening he tickled a "bill" for 700 € with a pencil on 3 beer lids and which should be paid immediately in cash. When I asked for a proper invoice with a tax number, he said “there is no”. (Original) War eigentlich meine Lieblingskneipe im Veedel, dort war ich oft und gerne für ein Kölsch; daher wollten wir gerne eine kleine Feier mit 60 Leuten am Abend vor unserer Hochzeit dort feiern. Mit Rückblick hätten wir einfach woanders feiern sollen, denn die Kommunikation mit dem Eigentümer extrem schwierig und sehr unangenehm wurde. Das Datum der Feier wurde 3 Monaten vor der Feier bereits angemeldet. Dann ruft er uns ca 3 Wochen vor der Feier als alle Einladungen schon geschickt waren, und sagte dass er von der Feier nichts wusste, und uns gar nicht will, weil wir nicht genug Umsatz bringen. 10 Tagen vor dem Datum hatten wir uns dann ernsthaft überlegt woanders zu gehen und andere Kneipen kontaktiert, dann änderte er seine Meinung aber stellte etliche Bedingungen, wieviel Essen und Kölsch wir an den Abend konsumieren müssen. Am Ende des Abends kribbelte er eine „Rechnung“ für 700€ mit Bleistift auf 3 Bier Deckel und die sofort Bar bezahlt werden soll. Als ich nach einer ordentlichen Rechnung mit Steuernummer fragte, sagte er „gibt‘s nicht“.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Andreas D. 4 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Such a weird experience. Obviously a bar closes eventually, but I've never had a barkeep serve us drinks and tell us five minutes later to finish up our drinks.... like what??? It was really strange. It's called a last call. What a waste of time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ivonne S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately not anymore as it used to be. Friendliness is no longer there, but old music. Come on people that was a g. Load! (Original) Leider nicht mehr das wie früher. Freundlichkeit gibt es nicht mehr, dafür aber alte Musik. Kommt Leute das war mal so ein g. Laden!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexander W. 4 years ago on Google • 584 reviews
    Cool

  • 4/5 Ronald G. 5 years ago on Google • 90 reviews
    This establishment was recommended by a friend. We stopped by for a beer and something to eat. The menu is very short on eats - only 5 or 6 items. One they didn't have that evening. We had warm brats and a cold one (both were very good). The beer, wine and alcohol menu is large! I recommend this place for having a few drinks and brats.

  • 5/5 Dom 5 years ago on Google • 75 reviews
    Nice!

  • 5/5 Leon O. 5 years ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Great place with a great, cozy atmosphere and very nice people. The diverse events deserve a special notice. Skat night, little concerts, quiz night, sing along evenings - you name it. And on top of that the beer is great especially the Würzburger served in stone mugs - cold to the last zip! Got that 2nd living room feeling.

  • 4/5 Olli K. 6 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Very unique bar. Music and all furniture is from, not sure exactly, but wild guess is from 60's or 70's. Not a wide variety of beer's but definetely kölsch and some others. Very clean toilets too. Very relaxed atmosphere which is just what needed after long day walking around köln.

  • 5/5 Anna K. 5 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Authentic atmosphere, nice staff, good drinks

  • 5/5 jean-marc f. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    very cool place to have a drink

  • 5/5 Александр �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great bar! Very friendly bartender. (Original) Отличный бар! Очень дружелюбный бармен.

  • 5/5 Martin B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Classic good pub, slightly iconic, but tourists free. Except for meatballs but no food available, which is ok. (Original) Klassische gute Kneipe, leicht kultig, aber Touristen frei. Bis auf Frikadellen aber keine Speisen vorhanden, was ok ist.

  • 4/5 Denys M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy (Original) Sehr gemütlich

  • 3/5 Andy B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, nothing happened ... in my youth it was always full 😏 (Original) Leider war nichts los ...in meiner Jugend war es immer voll 😏

  • 5/5 janosh w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tradition pub! 5 stars, always great mood! (Original) Traditionskneipe! 5 Sterne, immer super Stimmung!

  • 4/5 Ralf S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The pub has not been renovated since the 50s. You smell that, too. The pub is cult (Original) Die Kneipe ist seit den 50er Jahren nicht mehr renoviert wurden. Das riecht man auch. Die Kneipe ist halt Kult

  • 4/5 Ashkan H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clocky pub. In the summer can be enjoyed outside. With billiards table (Original) Uhrige Kneipe. Im Sommer kann draußen genossen werden. Mit Billard Tisch

  • 5/5 Dagmar I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was formerly my second home. Greetings to Karl and Margot. I miss you.... (Original) War früher mein zweites Zuhause. Liebe Grüße an Karl und Margot. I miss you....

  • 5/5 Nick F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice ambience with pool table and Viva con Agua! (Original) Sehr schönes Ambiente mit Billardtisch und Viva con Agua!

  • 5/5 Gabi P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sing-along concert was awesome. Very relaxed atmosphere 😘😘culture pub (Original) Mitsingkonzert war mega . Sehr entspannte Atmosphäre 😘😘Kultkneipe

  • 4/5 isinchetru 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere, billiards, great music, few young people, barman great guy (Original) Хорошая атмосфера, бильярд, отличная музыка, мало молодых людей, бармен отличный парень

  • 5/5 Fabian B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful pub in a rustic retro atmosphere with the charm of the economic miracle years. Nice waitresses and great atmosphere during the carnival session. There are also cold snacks for the small cravings for the first Kölsch at the bar. But there is room for improvement at the outdoor tables in good weather. We were kindly advised that it would not be pleasant to order a pizza from "Pinocchio" across the street and eat at the table. On the one hand, that is completely understandable. On the other hand, one could install here a great cooperation between two restaurants, which complement each other so wonderfully by the one for the liquid, the other provides for the solid food and thus procure mutual clientele. Maybe the leaders on both sides think about this kind of neighborhood help. The customers would certainly be happy in the future. (Original) Wunderbare Kneipe in urigem Retro-Ambiente mit dem Charme der Wirtschaftswunder-Jahre. Nette Bedienungen und tolle Stimmung während der Karnevalssession. Es gibt zusätzlich noch kalte Snacks für den kleinen Heißhunger nach den ersten Kölsch an der Theke. Verbesserungswürdig ist aber noch die Imbiss-Situation an den Außentischen bei guten Wetter. Wir wurden freundlich darauf hingewiesen, dass es nicht gern gesehen sei, wenn man sich eine Pizza von "Pinocchio" direkt gegenüber auf der anderen Straßenseite bestellt und am Tisch isst. Das ist einerseits vollkommen verständlich. Andererseits könnte man hier doch eine prima Kooperation zwischen beiden Gaststätten installieren, die sich so wunderbar gegenseitig ergänzt, indem der eine für die flüssige, der andere für die feste Kost sorgt und sich so gegenseitig Kundschaft verschaffen. Vielleicht denken die Verantwortlichen auf beiden Seiten mal über diese Art der Nachbarschaftshilfe nach. Die Kunden würde es zukünftig sicher freuen.

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Kölsch at fair prices, tasteful music selection and always surprising new inventory. (Original) Kölsch zu fairen Preisen, geschmackvolle Musikauswahl und stets aufs Neue überraschendes Inventar.

  • 5/5 Lars-Helge G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great pub (Original) Super Kneipe

  • 5/5 Renate G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very quaint Kölsch pub with a 50s ambience. Wonderful! (Original) Ganz urige Kölsch Kneipe mit 50er Ambiente. Wunderbar!

  • 2/5 stephan s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Why should I give my favorite pub 5 points? But 12 heart points to the great elder, to the team, to the music, to the many beautiful people who celebrate together. (Original) Warum soll ich meiner Lieblinkskneipe 5 Punkte geben? Aber 12 Herzenspunkte an den großartigen Holunder, an das Team, an die Musik, an die vielen schönen Menschen, die miteinander feiern.

  • 5/5 F H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What else do you want to say about the elderberry ...? Despite Corona it is always worth a visit because it is simply delicious and iconic. (Original) Was,will man zum Hollunder noch sagen...? Trotz Corona immer einen Besuch wert weil einfach lecker und kultig.

  • 4/5 Peda L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good shop, fair prices. And what's more, there's not only Kölsch here! (Original) Guter Laden, faire Preise. Außerdem gibt's hier nicht nur Kölsch!

  • 5/5 iris k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quaint fifties pub and one of Cologne's top carnival pubs. Rare Würzburger in a Steinkrug in the bar. Veedelskneipe for ALL .... (Original) Urige tolle 50er Jahre Kneipe und einer der Top Karnevalskneipen Köln's. Seltenes Würzburger im Steinkrug im Ausschank. Veedelskneipe für ALLE....

  • 5/5 Felix B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy with a friendly workforce and Peters-Kölsch in a classic 0.2 L one size. You can play billiards and the overall mood is very good. Therefore recommendable at any time. (Original) Gemütlich mit sympathischer Belegschaft und Peters-Kölsch in klassischer 0,2 L Einheitsgröße. Man kann Billard spielen und die Stimmung ist insgesamt sehr gut. Daher jederzeit zu empfehlen.

  • 5/5 Stephan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool party at carnival. Not getting a corona. All good 👍 (Original) Coole Party an Karneval. Kein Corona bekommen. Alles Gut 👍

  • 5/5 Felix K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) GOOD carnival party (Original) GUTE karnevalsparty

  • 5/5 Jörg S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were there on Carnival Sunday! Small pub, great atmosphere, exclusively Cologne music (old and current), sway and dance without interruption 😀! Admission 6 €, Kölsch 2 €! Everything great and therefore highly recommended! (Original) Wir waren am Karnevalssonntag dort! Kleine Kneipe, tolle Stimmung, ausschließlich kölsche Musik (altes und aktuelles), schunkeln und tanzen ohne Unterbrechung 😀! Eintrittspreis 6€, Kölsch 2€! Alles prima und daher sehr zu empfehlen!!!

  • 5/5 Hermann S. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top invite for a time travel. There is also a cheese bread and meatballs here. , So who is on retro is right here. Staff is very nice and fast. (Original) Top laden für eine Zeitreise. Hier gibt es auch noch ein Käsebrot und Frikadellen. . Wer also auf Retro steht ist hier richtig. Personal ist sehr nett und flott.

  • 5/5 Sasan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 pumukl e. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Carnival 2020: I was amazed at how well the store was organized. You could easily go to the (clean) toilet, quickly got beer (17 beer 0.2l for 32 €) at the counter (absolutely short waiting time) and the waiter often came to the tables (on which everyone danced, of course). but the best thing was: Excellent draft Kölsch !!! I wouldn't mention it if it wasn't such an exception - especially during the carnival season. The focus was 20-40, but everything was represented from 18. (Original) Karneval 2020: Ich war begeistert, wie gut der Laden organisiert war. Man konnte problemlos zur (sauberen) Toilette, hat schnell Bier (17 Bier 0,2l für 32€) an der Theke bekommen (absolut geringe Wartezeit) und auch der Kellner kam oft zu den Tischen (auf denen oder Bänken natürlich alle tanzten), aber das Beste war: Excellent gezapftes Kölsch!!! Ich würd's nicht erwähnen, wenn es - grade in der Karnevalszeit - nicht so eine Ausnahme gewesen wäre. Das Publikum war Schwerpunkt 20-40, aber alles ab 18 vertreten.

  • 5/5 Sönke 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A piece of history. Delicious beer (especially good: from chilled clay jugs), live music and more. Go there! (Original) Ein Stück Geschichte. Leckeres Bier (besonders gut: aus gekühlten Tonkrügen), Live-Musik und mehr. Hingehen!

  • 5/5 The free wolfالحر 7. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Lars B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great carnival atmosphere (Original) Tolle Karnevalsstimmung

  • 5/5 Thorsten W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious beer, cool pub. (Original) Leckeres Bier, coole Kneipe.

  • 4/5 Ingrid B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's always very nice, the people are all so friendly and singing is always fun. (Original) Es immer wieder sehr schön, die Menschen sind alle so freundlich und das so Singen macht immer wieder Spaß.

  • 5/5 Tim T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great ambience. You should have seen it. (Original) Tolles Ambiente. Muss man gesehen haben.

  • 2/5 Wolfgang M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was once my favorite bar that came to Cologne from the Westerwald. Unfortunately not what it used to be. Warmest regards to Margot and Karl you were the best. Unfortunately it will never be the same again. We all miss you very much. Your Dani and Wolli and the rest of the 50s (Original) War mal meine Stammkneipe kam extra aus den Westerwald nach Köln. Leider nicht mehr das was sie mal gewesen ist. Ganz Herzliche Gruesse an Margot und Karl ihr ward die besten. Leider wird es nie mehr so sein wie damals. Wir alle vermissen euch sehr. Eure Dani und Wolli und der Rest der 50er

  • 5/5 Hans S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Be at home :-) (Original) Zuhause sein :-)

  • 5/5 System E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy, friendly tasty Gaffel Kölch (Original) Gemütlich, freundlich leckel Gaffel Kölch

  • 5/5 Ivan R. 4 years ago on Google
    👍😉

  • 5/5 Chevy C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A true Kultrestaurant, for every fan of the 50s an absolute must! Always an experience, nice people and a great atmosphere and of course from time to time great live music! (Original) Ein echtes Kultrestaurant, für jeden Fan der 50er Jahre ein absolutes Muss! Immer wieder ein Erlebnis, nette Menschen und eine tolle Atmosphäre und natürlich ab und an herrliche Livemusik!

  • 4/5 Lambodado 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice store with a lot of charm. I am always happy to be there. (Original) Sehr schöner Laden mit viel Charme. Bin immer wieder gerne da.

  • 5/5 LTD. K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great pub! Würzburger Pils on tap, charming decor and nice service. Sundays live music with a request to sing along. (Original) Super Kneipe! Würzburger Pils vom Fass, charmante Einrichtung und nette Bedienung. Sonntags live Musik mit Aufforderung zum mitsingen.

  • 5/5 Richard S. 5 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Cool simple pub mixed age customers


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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