Brauhaus zum Prinzen

Address: Alter Markt, 20-22, Cologne. A quick check on the map can help confirm the entrance and the easiest approach.

Looks like they're open every day, so you don't need to worry about timing your visit around a closed day.

According to available data, this is a restaurant. Better suited to a more relaxed visit, a full meal, and a sit-down experience.

The former name is “Gaffel Haus”. Helpful when searching through older reviews, articles, listings, or local references.

Cuisine: german, regional. Gives you a general sense of what's on the menu — useful if you have a preference or dietary restriction going in.

Capacity: 140 people. Worth knowing if you're coming in a group or just want to avoid somewhere that gets uncomfortably packed at busy times.

Smoking is only allowed outside. Inside stays clear — which is the norm most people expect these days.

Opening date: 2015-11-08. Tells you whether this is a long-established spot with a reputation or somewhere that's just finding its feet.