Cologne meet-up?

[Danny]

So, where is it? What time(ish)? Last time I was there was the 20th anniversary double-bill so you can't expect me to remember!

[Hughie]

The Corkonian on Alter Markt is usually a popular daytime meeting point.  Reasonable range of beers and various sporting events being shown.   Personally I always enjoy visiting the various kölsch bars around there (although they can get a bit rammed with the Christmas Markets being on).

http://www.thecorkonian.com/irish/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6&Itemid=24

Closer to the venue (the other side of Keupstr U Bahn from the venue), Limes is a good bar.  However they often have bands on on Saturday evenings (including this Saturday).  Any NMA gig goers would have left before their gig starts but I'm not sure at what point they might start charging for entry or whether the gig room is separate to the normal pub bit.
http://www.limes-koeln.de/

Also quite a few Turkish bars and eateries on the venue side of Keupstr. I've been in quite a few at random over the years and they have always been cheap, good and welcoming.

H

[Danny]

Thanks, see you Sat!