Koln pre-post gig drinks?

[Simon73]

Hi there
the last time I have been to Koln it was 2011. We went to a nice antifa pub not so far away from the Palladium (I remember we went by foot under a bit of rain). It was a nice place do not remember the name though.  will be great to go back there someone remember the name?
Or anyway is there a pre gig meeting and sure a post gig one?
Veronique and I will be happy to join.
It has been difficult to attend gigs this time. I was in Africa for work when the tour started and when I came back I had to take care of our baby Maya so no way of travelling. But we will be in Koln for sure. The price is a bit unsane to me and also the doors at Palladium (6pm? and start at 7pm? wtf is it a gig for kids?)
Well anyway please let me know about potential drinks going on we will be happy to join if we can before the gig and for sure after!
Any suggestions of cheap accomodation close to the railway station?
cheers and Love to all.
Siimon

[Danny]

Last year in the afternoon we met up in the Irish pub on the main square (where the Xmas market is), afterwards everyone went to some place near the venue but we didn't go, anyway I'm sure nearer the date somebody will be more precise.

Accommodation-wise, we're staying at the Ibis Budget Koeln Messe again - it's not very near the train station but it's convenient enough, just one stop from it (Messe) on the S-Bahn across the river and the hotel is no more than 5 min walk from it, and there's a U-bahn (the name of which escapes me at the mo) station even closer... and it's on the right side of the river for the venue so closer to get back to after the gig/post-gig. When we booked (quite a while ago I must say) it was only €45 euros for the double room, by far the cheapest place in central Cologne we found. I don't know who else is staying but if it's like last year there's gonna be quite a few of us.

This is the link to it: http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-7843-ibis-budget-koeln-messe/index.shtml

[Hughie]

Hi there
the last time I have been to Koln it was 2011. We went to a nice antifa pub not so far away from the Palladium (I remember we went by foot under a bit of rain). It was a nice place do not remember the name though.  will be great to go back there someone remember the name?Siimon

You're possibly thinking of Limes Bar  www.limes-koeln.de/

[Hughie]

Last year in the afternoon we met up in the Irish pub on the main square (where the Xmas market is),

Corkonian on Alter Markt. 

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[Shush]

I would recommend Früh am Dom, in the corner of the square. Traditional German beer house that serves good food. As soon as you sit down, they put a beer in front of you, and replace it when it is empty. They tick your beer mat each time, then you pay at the end. It is also quite large with many rooms. Love that place 

[Hughie]

The various Kolsch halls are all good but they get absolutely rammed on a Saturday at that time of year (and Fruh must be one of the busiest).  Ok if there's just a few of you, or if you just want to stand for a few beers.

[Simon73]

Last year in the afternoon we met up in the Irish pub on the main square (where the Xmas market is), afterwards everyone went to some place near the venue but we didn't go, anyway I'm sure nearer the date somebody will be more precise.

Accommodation-wise, we're staying at the Ibis Budget Koeln Messe again - it's not very near the train station but it's convenient enough, just one stop from it (Messe) on the S-Bahn across the river and the hotel is no more than 5 min walk from it, and there's a U-bahn (the name of which escapes me at the mo) station even closer... and it's on the right side of the river for the venue so closer to get back to after the gig/post-gig. When we booked (quite a while ago I must say) it was only €45 euros for the double room, by far the cheapest place in central Cologne we found. I don't know who else is staying but if it's like last year there's gonna be quite a few of us.

This is the link to it: http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-7843-ibis-budget-koeln-messe/index.shtml

thanks so much Danny I ll have a look at the link. cheers and keep in touch to meet up. simon

[Simon73]

Hi there
the last time I have been to Koln it was 2011. We went to a nice antifa pub not so far away from the Palladium (I remember we went by foot under a bit of rain). It was a nice place do not remember the name though.  will be great to go back there someone remember the name?Siimon

You're possibly thinking of Limes Bar  www.limes-koeln.de/

that is it Hughie thanks. I love that place simple and cool. the site contains malaware so better do not go in there (so Chrome states at least) but I ve seen a picture and that is it. will try to suggest to go back there after the gig. see u in Koln hopefully for the pre gig drink

[Simon73]

so someone s up for a final suggestion? I ll get to <Koln from Berlin around 2pm so I have time to meet yp may be. Still I have to meet my wife too who will come on purpose from Brussels. Wow. what a family. love it. anyway Fruh am Dom? the other one for pre gig? I suggest Limes for post gig but for pre gig is there anything planned?
best
simon

[Danny]

we're getting into Cologne around 3 in the afternoon, drop our bags in the hotel and make our way into town - I was assuming the Corconian like last year, if it's somewhere else please let me know if not see you in there

[Shadowsire]

I don't get into Cologne until aroud 18.30/19.00  ...so I'll catch y'all at the venue, most probably.....

Brucie.

[Simon73]

we're getting into Cologne around 3 in the afternoon, drop our bags in the hotel and make our way into town - I was assuming the Corconian like last year, if it's somewhere else please let me know if not see you in there

cool i ll try to pass for a drink. but i have no internet on my mobile phone only the 0176.25433245
let me know for pre or post
see u soon
simon

[Shush]

Oh, I wish I was going to the Cologne gig. Cologne such a nice city.

Simon, if you get time, a really great pub near the centre, Papa Johns. Great pub with a strong old fashioned German atmosphere. They have a local equivalent of Jager Meister called "Doctor". Tastes the same, but a fraction of the price.

Either way, have a great gig