Restaurant in Cologne, Germany
Der Vierte König
100Pearl PointsNeighbourhood pick
About Der Vierte König
Book Der Vierte König for a neighborhood dinner in Cologne's Sülz area, not for a heavily signposted destination meal. It is a better fit for flexible diners who can confirm the current menu before going; choose Gasthaus Scherz for clearer €€ Austrian value or La Société for a higher-spend Modern Cuisine night.
Der Vierte König is a Cologne dinner option with verified evening hours from Wednesday through Sunday, 5:30–11 PM, closures on Monday and Tuesday. It is best considered when those hours fit your plans and you are comfortable confirming practical details directly before you go.
The main caution is clarity. No verified cuisine type, price band, chef credit, awards, seat count, booking method, menu format, or drinks program is available here. That makes Der Vierte König a less predictable choice for a tightly planned business dinner, a fixed-budget celebration, or anyone who needs detailed menu information in advance. Before committing, check the venue's current channels for the latest menu, availability, service details.
Choose it for a Cologne dinner, not for an accolade chase
Der Vierte König works well as a practical Cologne dinner candidate rather than a venue to choose because of confirmed awards or a highly defined public profile. If you want to compare it with other named options, Gasthaus Scherz and La Société are useful reference points for planning, while Der Vierte König remains the option to verify directly if its Wednesday-to-Sunday dinner window suits your itinerary.
If this is not the right fit, other Cologne options to consider include Deli Sülz, Café Bauchgefühl, or Al Salam. For wider planning, use Our full Cologne restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences.
For trips beyond Cologne, compare Der Vierte König with other dining options generically rather than relying on unverified one-to-one matches. The safest approach is to confirm each venue's current hours, format, menu, booking requirements directly before making plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Der Vierte König good for solo dining?
It may be a practical solo dinner option if the Wednesday-to-Sunday 5:30–11 PM hours fit your plans. No verified seating format is available here, so confirm the setup directly with the venue if solo seating details matter.
What should I wear to Der Vierte König?
The verified dress code is smart casual. For a Cologne dinner, keep it neat and relaxed, check the venue's official channels for any current guidance.
Can I eat at the bar at Der Vierte König?
No verified bar-seating information is available here, so do not plan around that format without checking first. If bar dining matters, confirm directly with Der Vierte König before booking.
How far ahead should I book Der Vierte König?
Because the verified schedule is Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30–11 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed, it is sensible to confirm availability in advance for the date you want. For busier dinner times, check directly with the venue rather than assuming walk-in availability.
Can Der Vierte König accommodate groups?
No verified group capacity or seating details are available here. If you are planning for several people, contact Der Vierte König directly and confirm the booking setup, timing, any menu details before you go.
Location
Gottesweg 165, 50939 Köln, Germany
Cologne, Germany
Compare Der Vierte König
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Der Vierte König | Cologne | , | , |
| Gasthaus Scherz | Cologne | Austrian | €€ |
| Deli Sülz | Cologne | , | , |
| Café Bauchgefühl | Cologne | , | , |
| Al Salam | Cologne | , | , |
| La Société | Cologne | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ |
How Der Vierte König Cologne compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to look if it is not the right fit
Choose Gasthaus Scherz if value clarity matters; its Austrian, €€ positioning gives the group a firmer read before dinner. Choose La Société if the night needs a higher-spend Modern Cuisine setting.
For a nearby Plan B, start with Deli Sülz or Café Bauchgefühl. Al Salam is the better switch when the group wants a different style of Cologne dinner rather than another Sülz-adjacent pick.
How it compares in Cologne
Der Vierte König is the flexible Sülz option when the priority is a quieter local dinner rather than a tightly defined category. Gasthaus Scherz is easier to evaluate upfront because it has Austrian cooking and a €€ price tier, making it the safer value pick for diners who want clearer expectations before booking.
La Société is the better fit for a higher-spend Modern Cuisine meal, especially when the occasion needs a more polished sense of intent. Der Vierte König makes more sense when location and ease matter more than a formal tasting-menu signal or a splurge frame.
If the first choice is full or the brief changes, cross-shop Deli Sülz and Café Bauchgefühl for nearby Sülz alternatives, or Al Salam when the group wants a different Cologne dining lane altogether.
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