HENNE.Weinbar

What do you fancy? #classic, #freakshow or #icon? Instead of long lists of wines from all possible regions and grape varieties, the HENNE.wine bar has already "pre-sorted" fine wines. And not just the wine, but also the small dishes to accompany the wine, to share, for in-between meals. In keeping with the "family style" principle, because sharing is caring.

In 2017, Hendrik Olfen fulfilled his dream of opening his own bar with the HENNE.wine bar in Cologne city center. The bar quickly gained a good reputation in Cologne's gastronomy scene as well as official awards for its creative cuisine and carefully curated wine selection. Enjoy wine and tapas in the stylish modern ambience with a bistro atmosphere and secluded inner courtyard - and take a look at the open kitchen in between, just like many regular guests.

Innovatively structured: The leitmotifs of the wine list

Ok - the following notes will save you time deciphering the hashtag ciphers of the HENNE.wine bar so that you already know what to expect: Choose a wine from the #classic category and you'll enjoy wines from light to complex, with recognizable characteristics, uncomplicated for all wine connoisseurs*. With #freakshow you venture into perhaps previously unknown territory and experience extraordinary wines that do one or two things differently. With #icon, you can treat yourself to wines that you have always wanted to drink, such as a 2008 Musigny Grand Cru - Comte Georges de Vogüé or 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Réserve des Célestins, Henri Bonneau.

Tapas-sized dishes - from cold to sweet

The menu, which is always fresh every day, is similar, albeit a little more manageable. Break away from classic ideas such as starter, intermediate course, main course and dessert and order whatever appeals to you from the creative dishes between #cold, #hot, #sweet/cheese. To taste, share and enjoy - whether in the evening or at lunchtime for a top gastronomy lunch with plated dishes.

Hendrik Olfen: "Henne"

Hendrik Olfen began his career as a chef by chance during an internship before discovering his vocation. Many different stations followed, from catering, Vapiano system gastronomy, cruise ship or Michelin-starred cuisine at "La Vision" and "La Societé" in Cologne. Every single station contributed to "Henne's" current role as owner and head chef and active partner of Fine Food Days Cologne - as well as to his vision of making HENNE.Weinbar an "institution in Cologne that still ensures happy and satisfied guests day after day, even after 30 years."

With around 250 guests a day and the awards - a Bib Gourmand in 2024, Star Wine List Finalist 2021 and one of the Gerolsteiner WinePlaces - Hendrik Olsen is already very close to achieving his vision.

Incidentally, the name "Henne" does not refer to the owner's favorite animal. As a Low German short or diminutive form of Hendrik, Henne means something like "the master of the house" or "the lord of the house" - and charmingly combines first name and function.