GAMESCOM GUIDE In association with WHERE TO GET A BEER IN COLOGNE


After a hard day’s work at the Messe, everyone needs a little evening refreshment. And where better than the home of so many great beers?


HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ANYTHING?


Passport


Flight/hotel details Chargers for


phone/laptop/camera, etc European plug adaptors


Printout of your meeting schedule


Business cards. You think you have enough, but you don’t


THE CORKONIAN Altermarkt 51


An Irish pub found in Cologne’s old town, and the oldest of its type. Guinness is available, naturally, although the industry is usually overdosing on Jägerbombs.


MAI THAI Heumark 71


While this restaurant specialises in cocktails, it also serves plenty of beers. And we’re told the menu of Thai delicacies is “gorge”.


Pen. Obvious, but we’ve all turned up without one


Water bottles. And maybe a small bag to carry them all in


Fruit/snacks. Maybe some breath mints


Laptop, dictaphone, and a decent camera


More than one credit card


German phrasebook. Or a friend that speaks German A pint glass


LOBBY BAR, MARRIOTT HOTEL Johannisstraße 76-80


If you’re lucky enough to stay here, at least the walk (or stagger) back to your room will be quicker.


RESTAURANT POISSON Wolfsstraße 6


Home to a wide selection of wines and champagnes. Also great for fish dishes if you want a break from the sausages and beer.


3DS or Vita if you get stuck in long queues


Deodorant. The consumer masses will already be sweaty enough


Headache tablets, for those mornings after


Comfy shoes. There’s a lot of walking involved


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GAFFEL AM DOM Bahnhofsvorplatz 1


Serves a number of beers made by Gaffel. Recommended meals include the ‘Knusprige Spanferkelhaxe’. We think that means ‘pork’.


PAPA JOE’S BIERSALON Altermarkt 50-52


Another older establishment known for its great beer and regular schedule of live music.


Full details on Gamescom 2012, including how to reach Cologne via road, train and plane, can be found at www.gamescom-cologne.com


Trade visitors can find out more and book tickets by calling +49 180 50 16 015


www.mcvuk.com


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