KÖLLE ALAAF FOR LIFE.
The so-called “fifth season” is part of the design concept at STAYERY Cologne-Ehrenfeld all year round. No surprise here: in Cologne, Carnival isn’t just a celebration, it’s part of the city’s identity. And Kamelle – colorful candies and sweets – aren’t only thrown from parade floats, but also sold in the small neighborhood kiosks known as Büdche (or Bödche), or simply Bud in the local dialect.
TILE ME ABOUT IT.
Architecturally Cologne is anything but cut from one mold. Large parts of the city on the Rhine were destroyed during World War II – and rebuilt just as quickly and as functionally. That’s why so many facades in the city center are tiled with "Kölner Kacheln" – Cologne Tiles. A typical feature we’ve echoed on the wall of our entrance area.
And those red-and-white mosaic tiles? They’re not only a nod to local architecture – they also wink at carnival confetti. Naturally in white and red, the colors Cologne proudly wears – including its beloved football club, 1. FC Köln.
SMALL GLASS, BIG TRADITION.
Kölsch brewpub culture is iconic. The local beer isn’t named after the city by accident. It’s served freshly tapped in a "Kranz" – a wreath. And it keeps coming until you place a coaster on top of your glass.
The colorful decorative glass between the entrance and the lounge – together with those dark brown wood tones – echoes the style of the classic brewpubs you’ll find all over the city. Fun fact: the bar stools are actual originals that have found a new – and certainly no less boozy – home at STAYERY.