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Chapmans Surf Bar - Cocktails & Food

Restaurant • Cafe • Bar • Lounge

😠 Think twice before booking a cocktail course or dinner! Rude und unprofessional staff! We started 2 hours late! We travelled quite a distance to Cologne for a cocktail course and dinner here. Upon arrival we were sent to a back room that had no lights and no tables to eat from. It felt like we were... People often mention cocktails, Cocktails, nice, people, atmosphere, staff, drinks, cocktail, friendly, Great,


Address

Friesenwall 124, 50672 KĂśln, Germany

Contact

+49 1522 2613290

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$$ $$

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4.40 (341 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Robyn C. 4 years ago on Google
    Think twice before booking a cocktail course or dinner! Rude und unprofessional staff! We started 2 hours late! We travelled quite a distance to Cologne for a cocktail course and dinner here. Upon arrival we were sent to a back room that had no lights and no tables to eat from. It felt like we were in a closet. We were the only group in the back part of the bar at that moment. We asked if we could move and the waitress said "I don't think so. We have other guests coming." Finally we were allowed to sit elsewhere. This place is NOT made for eating. We sat on tiny stools and ate off of tiny crates. No one came to take our order for a long time. We asked for water and the waitress brought tap water and 2 glasses for 5 people. She sat down near us and when we asked for more water and glasses she said rudely "I already brought you water". Then she brought 1 more glass. So 3 glasses for 5 people. The food was vegetarian as requested. It was in a small corner which was hard to reach. We had to struggle to get the lids off and put food on our plates since there was no room or place to put the lids to the side. There were also no serving utensils. It was way too much food for 5 people and everything was tasteless. Not bad but literally no flavor. Except for the salad with strawberries. That was disgusting. The vegetables were covered in lemon juice so they were just sour. Very disappointing and left us hungry and unsatisfied. After that we waited for what felt like forever. They said they would bring us drinks, they never did. Again, we started 2 hours after the planned time, screwing up our planned schedule for the rest of the evening. Finally someone came to take our orders and when we asked if the server (the owner) could come back, he never did. Finally we managed to order drinks, which we had to pay for. In all honesty, having us wait so long, they could have at least offered a round of drinks on the house. Later we were brought shots but the bartender didn't even know what they were and even sniffed them before saying he wasn't sure. We had booked a cocktail course for 5 cocktails but we only got to make 4. Probably due to starting so late. The owner also asked in the middle of everything how we were going to pay. This was very unprofessional especially since it was already discussed via email and it was a gift for the person present. We were a group of 5 people and were given 1 ice bucket and only enough equipment (cutting boards, knives, stirrers etc) for 2 people. There was no introduction given. Because there were other guests at the bar, it was too loud for all of us to hear the instructions. At a prior cocktail course we did, we played games, got to stand behind the bar to mix the drinks, got a certificate and got copies of the cocktail recipes. Compared to this past experience, what Chapmans offers is a waste of time and money. The bar itself is physically not made for these activities since it is so narrow and sitting at the bar there is not enough space for people to walk by behind you from the entrance. The one bartender was very rude. We tried to give him an empty glass and he said "what am I supposed to do with that?" When we asked him for napkins he said "why are you always asking me?". Then he made a comment about our friend laughing saying she is too loud for his hangover and the frequency of her voice is giving him a headache. There was also a birthday party in the other room and we witnessed them being treated poorly by the staff. This place does not understand professionalism or customer service. 100% would not recommend this experience or bar to anyone.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Barfly 5 years ago on Google • 299 reviews
    Solid beach bar. Prices are ok, but drinks aren’t quite up to snuff. Barkeep had to be told by colleague how to make a drink. There are better choices in Cologne.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 BjĂśrn B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Apparently there is no corona here. We made sure that we got out of there quickly. Keeping your distance is impossible here. The bartender walks through the rows without a mask and drinks with the guests. Madness! To pay we had to line up in the hose at the bar, right next to 3 JGAs. (Original) Hier gibt es scheinbar kein Corona. Wir haben zugesehen dass wir da schnell wieder raus kamen. Abstand halten ist hier unmÜglich. Der Barkeeper läuft ohne Maske durch die Reihen und trinkt mit den Gästen. Wahnsinn! Um zu bezahlen mussten wir uns im Schlauch an der Bar anstellen, direkt neben 3 JGAs.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Falco W. 1 year ago on Google • 224 reviews
    Relaxed atmosphere, really good cocktails and very nice staff. Perfect space a few paces of the big street.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Horst W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Full recommendation! The surfer bar on Friesenplatz is an excellent location for drinking drinks in the immediate vicinity of the rings and the Belgian quarter. But even after owls often find a cozy place here thanks to the long opening hours. The cocktails are great and the team is super friendly. In short: The Chapmans is always worth a visit! (Original) Volle Empfehlung! Die Surferbar am Friesenplatz ist eine hervorragende Location zum Virtrinken in direkter Nähe der Ringe und dem belgischen Viertel. Doch auch Nacheulen finden hier dank der langen Öffnungszeiten häufig ein gemütliches Plätzchen. Die Cocktails sind spitze und das Team ist super freundlich. Kurz um: Das Chapmans ist immer einen Besuch wert!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kanika C. 5 years ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Best place ever to forget the cold! Awesome staff, awesome drinks and pretty much the only taco Tuesday I’ve found in cologne that actually tastes fresh!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ksyd 5 years ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Definitely recommended! Super duper nice atmosphere, cool music, they have many varieties of cocktails, which are so yummy! Must visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex L. 4 years ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Really cozy bar. A bit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. Went there for a first-time event, it was pretty incredible, would highly recommend if you ever catch wind of an event happening here.

  • 5/5 Ann-K. H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super beautiful beach bar in top location on Friesenplatz! I celebrated my birthday with 50 people in the Blue Lounge of the Chapmans and we all had a great evening! We were given a private bar staff over the evening, which was incredibly attentive and nice! The arrangements in advance were absolutely uncomplicated, the beverage list was tailored to my wishes, I could easily bring my own snacks for the evening and we celebrated until early in the morning. No room rental, no minimum consumption, no staff costs - and in the middle of Cologne! The Chapmans is recommended for any birthday parties! We all enjoyed it with you! Thank you :) (Original) Super schöne Beachbar in top Lage am Friesenplatz! Ich habe meinen Geburtstag mit 50 Leuten in der Blue Lounge des Chapmans gefeiert und wir hatten alle einen grandiosen Abend! Uns wurde über den Abend ein eigenes Thekenpersonal gestellt, das unglaublich aufmerksam und nett war! Die Absprachen im Vorhinein liefen absolut unkompliziert, die Getränkeliste wurde auf meine Wünsche abgestimmt, ich konnte problemlos meine eigenen Snacks für den Abend mitbringen und wir haben bis früh morgens gefeiert. Keine Raummiete, kein Mindestverzehr, keine Personalkosten – und das mitten in Köln! Das Chapmans ist für jegliche Geburtstagsfeiern zu empfehlen! Uns hat es allen ehrlich gut bei euch gefallen! Danke :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manuel P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great bar. Great cocktails. Cool atmosphere! And regional chicken right from the farm. (Original) Tolle Bar. Tolle Cocktails. Coole Atmosphäre! Und regionales Hähnchen direkt vom Bauernhof.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michelle G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sorry, but sexist and condescending remarks and (by one of the owners) because of a certain (in other bars quite normal) drink request is absolutely not possible. This is not only unprofessional and embarrassing, but really outrageous, arrogant and a no go. something in a "surf bar"? : D I've really never seen anything like that. Especially not in such tolerant cities like Cologne. We prefer to go to more relaxed, more personable bars. Fortunately, there are plenty of them in Cologne. (Original) Sorry, aber sexistische und herablassende Bemerkungen und (durch einen der Inhaber) aufgrund eines bestimmten (in anderen Bars ganz normalen) Getränkewunsches geht absolut gar nicht. Das ist nicht nur unprofessionell und peinlich, sondern wirklich unverschämt, ßberheblich und ein No Go. sowas in einer "Surf Bar"? :D Sowas hab ich echt noch nie erlebt. Vor allem nicht in so toleranten Städten wie KÜln. Da gehen wir lieber in entspanntere, sympathischere Bars. Und davon gibt's in KÜln ja zum Glßck viele.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erik von E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool Location? (Original) Coole Location?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pablo L. 3 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Great environment & the staff were super friendly. We will be back. I hope they will accept payments with card in the future.

  • 5/5 Nerea GĂłmez T. 3 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Charming place to enjoy a good drink with friends in a unique atmosphere

  • 3/5 Bandit S. 4 years ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Friendly staff. Nice ambience. Was a bit too hot inside. Drinks were not bad.

  • 5/5 Marc. S. 4 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    One of the best bars around in the area with their unique cocktails, the staff are amazing as well I highly recommend

  • 4/5 johannes g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool location with young crowd and wannabe surfers. Pleasant atmosphere (Original) Coole location mit jungem Publikum und wannabe Surfern. Angenehme Atmosphäre

  • 4/5 Just M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very comfortable surfers camp and delicious cocktails (gin + apple recommended) by a nice and friendly bartender! (Original) Sehr gemĂźtliches Surfer Camp und ober leckere Cocktails (Gin+Apfel zu empfehlen) von hĂźbschem und freundlichem Barkeeper!

  • 5/5 Paula D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Again and again! (Original) Immer wieder!

  • 5/5 hI C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cocktails (Original) Supere Cocktails

  • 2/5 Lars D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Actually, a really cool location, unfortunately our bartender was very overbearing and from above, so I will not come back. I have never experienced such behavior towards guests. (Original) Eigentlich eine wirklich coole Location, leider war unser Barkeeper sehr ßberheblich und von oben herab, daher werde ich nicht wieder kommen. So ein Verhalten gegenßber Gästen habe ich noch nie erlebt.

  • 5/5 Thorsten R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty cocktails. Even individual wishes are implemented perfectly. (Original) Sehr leckere Cocktails. Auch individuelle WĂźnsche werden perfekt umgesetzt.

  • 4/5 Mario H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Colle Location (Original) Colle Location

  • 1/5 Patrick S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unprofessional and unfriendly. The cocktail "workshop" is a joke. Never again. (Original) Unprofessionell und unfreundlich. Der Cocktail-"Workshop" ist eine Frechheit. Nie wieder.

  • 2/5 Julia S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service is relatively poor, the food is worse. The cocktails are good, but the cocktail workshop is not recommended, since the premises do not give it. We paid about 250 euros for 4 people and were very disappointed with the result. (Original) Der Service ist relativ schlecht, das Essen ist schlechter. Die Cocktails sind gut, allerdings ist der Cocktail Workshop nicht zu empfehlen, da die Räumlichkeiten es nicht hergeben. Wir haben etwa 250 Euro fßr 4 Leute bezahlt und waren sehr enttäuscht vom Ergebnis.

  • 5/5 Aycan ďż˝. 5 years ago on Google
    We were there with 10 people and really cozy place and friendly stuff but the prices are little bit high :)

  • 5/5 Christoph S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best cocktails in a really pleasant atmosphere, especially because you feel that you are in good hands, especially with regard to hygiene and corona protection. (Original) Beste Cocktails in wirklich angenehmer Atmosphäre, gerade, weil man sich sehr gut aufgehoben fßhlt, besonders hinsichtlich Hygiene und Coronaschutz.

  • 4/5 Darius G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious cocktails, nice service (Tammy). Gladly again (Original) Leckere Cocktails, nette Bedienung (Tammy). Gerne wieder

  • 3/5 anushka k. 2 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Fun cocktails, nice ambiance and music. The food is okay and can be better

  • 5/5 Matthias von O. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most creative and friendly Cocktail Bars in Cologne !

  • 5/5 Peter k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super delicious cocktails at fair prices. Great bartenders who understand their craft and are totally cool. The service is also super fast I can only recommend this bar (Original) Super leckere Cocktails zu fairen Preisen. Klasse Barkeeper die ihr Handwerk verstehen und total cool drauf sind. Auch der Service ist super flott Ich kann diese Bar nur weiter empfehlen

  • 5/5 Bill F. 5 years ago on Google
    Small place that has great drinks, friendly bartenders and a nice atmosphere.

  • 1/5 Annalise K. 4 years ago on Google
    Extremely unprofessional and unorganised when it comes to hosting events and some very rude staff members who have no customer service orientation.

  • 4/5 Eric Raymond I. 5 years ago on Google
    It was nice to party there with a group of people.

  • 4/5 r s. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice cocktail bar in the ring party area

  • 4/5 Benjamin L. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place for some drinks

  • 5/5 Osamwonyi Saturday O. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice place to enjoy

  • 5/5 Anna S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my absolute favorite bars. The atmosphere is great, you get great advice and the cocktails taste fantastic. One of my favorite cocktails has not been on the menu for a while, but I still get it on request. Otherwise, you can simply get advice / surprise and the bartender mixes really creative drinks according to your own preferences. The only drawback at the bar: the door to the toilets opens so infinitely hard that every time people think it is locked. (Original) Eine meiner absoluten Lieblings-Bars. Die Atmosphäre ist toll, man wird super beraten und die Cocktails schmecken fantastisch. Zwar gibt es einen meiner Lieblingscocktails nun schon seit einer Weile nicht mehr auf der Karte, aber dennoch bekomme ich ihn auf Nachfrage immer noch. Auch sonst kann man einfach sich einfach beraten / ßberraschen lassen und der Barkeeper mixt jedes mal wirklich kreative Drinks nach den eigenen Vorlieben. Einziges Manko an der Bar: die Tßr zu den Toiletten geht so unendlich schwer auf, dass jedes mal aufs neue Leute denken, sie sei verschlossen.

  • 4/5 Erik M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice shop where the decor gives something. Drinks are good and you can spend some time there in a nice atmosphere. (Original) Netter Laden wo auch die Einrichtung was her gibt. Drinks sind gut und es lässt sich dort in netter Atmosphäre einige Zeit verbringen.

  • 5/5 Merle H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my favorite bars. We love being here and the staff is very friendly (Original) Eine meiner Lieblingsbars. Wir sind gerne hier und das Personal ist sehr freundlich

  • 5/5 Morris F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great drinks, great atmosphere! (Original) Super Drinks, super Stimmung!

  • 5/5 Manuel D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mega cool bar. Great cocktails and nice service ? (Original) Mega coole Bar. Geile Cocktails und nette Bedienung ?

  • 4/5 Lars Riis z. jønson S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good little cozy bar (Original) God lille hyggelig bar

  • 5/5 Heinrich P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cocktails (Original) Klasse Cocktails

  • 3/5 Patrick M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cocktail bar with a cozy surfer atmosphere, not many comfortable seats, more for people up to 35 (my opinion) (Original) Nette Cocktailbar mit gemßtlicher Surfer-Atmosphäre, nicht viele bequeme Sitzplätze, eher was fßr Leute bis 35 (meine Meinung)

  • 4/5 Nadine K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We did a cocktail class and were very happy (JGA 12 girls) ? Fun and easy atmosphere. Appointment and reservation was no problem at all. Always happy to recommend weiter (Original) Wir haben einen Cocktailkurs gemacht und waren sehr zufrieden (JGA 12 Mädels) ? Lustige und lockere Atmosphäre. Terminabsprache sowie Reservierung war ßberhaupt kein Problem. Immer wieder gerne und weiter zu empfehlen ???

  • 2/5 Papa P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Funny bar. The room in the basement is creepy. (Original) Komische Bar. Der Raum im Keller ist gruselig.

  • 5/5 A. S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice relaxed barathmosphere with good cocktails. (Original) SchÜne entspannte Barathmospähre mit guten Cocktails.

  • 5/5 Dennis E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hot bartenders with very charming barmaids mixed with surf and holiday feeling. Cool ambience (Original) Heisse Barkeepers mit sehr charmanten Bardamen gemixt mit Surf and holiday feeling. Cooles Ambiente

  • 5/5 Christina L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mega delicious cocktails !!! (Original) Mega leckere Cocktails!!!

  • 5/5 Silvana H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fast and friendly staff! Cocktails are unbelievably delicious and unique. Here you can go for a drink with not too big groups. Also suitable for beer drinkers who love surf & beach ambience. (Original) Schnelles und freundliches Personal! Cocktails sind unglaublich lecker und einzigartig. Hier kann man mit nicht allzugroßen Gruppen gemütlich etwas trinken gehen. Auch für Bier trinker geeignet, die auf Surf & Beach Ambiente stehen.

  • 4/5 damyco d. 4 years ago on Google
    Was good to chill here and have a drink, positive atmosphere but the prices are way over the board.

  • 5/5 Martin B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Grounded cocktail bar, rather classic offer. Seating partly a bit cramped. (Original) Geerdete Cocktailbar, eher klassisches Angebot. Sitzplätze teilweise etwas beengt.

  • 5/5 Ar Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always nice, as far as cocktails and mood are concerned. (Original) Immer wieder nice, was Cocktails und Stimmung angeht.

  • 5/5 Onur B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice bar with nice people (Original) Sehr schĂśne Bar mit netten Leuten

  • 4/5 Vanessa V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cocktails, friendly waiters (Original) Tolle Cocktails, freundliche Kellner

  • 5/5 Tim van D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great shop with good drink and top service. Very friendly and competent. (Original) Super Laden mit guter drink und top Service. Sehr freundlich und kompetent.

  • 4/5 Christian G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) OK (Original) Okay

  • 5/5 Peter B. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice bar with a good mood and a very positive crew behind the bar.


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  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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