Food & Drink

Culinary Cologne

Cuisine, drinking culture and going out — Cologne is casual in so many areas of life, and that’s especially true when it comes to creature comforts. The city’s brewery restaurants naturally have a long tradition in this regard. Cologne’s typical brewery restaurant culture makes it uniquely sociable and unconventional — even outside the Carnival season. Cologne’s vibrant restaurant scene has something to offer for every personality and every taste. It’s energized by more than 1,000 different restaurants, over 100 bars, over 700 pubs and more than ten starred restaurants, as well as several food festivals and happenings. The bills of fare range from vegan to hearty, from home cooking to gourmet dining, and from Kölsch beer to creative cocktails. Taste it — and love it.

Brewery restaurants in Cologne

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  • Open detail page 'Max Stark'
    A plate with two slices of smoked meat served on a bed of kale and potatoes.
    Tip Max Stark
    home-style
    brewery
    Unter Kahlenhausen 47, 50668 Köln
  • Open detail page 'FRÜH Em Veedel'
    Scene in a rustic brewery: two women toast with Kölsch beer.
    Tip FRÜH Em Veedel
    home-style, german
    brewery
    Chlodwigplatz 28, 50670 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brauhaus Päffgen'
    The entrance to the brewery is through a rustic wooden door, with a sign above it decorated with golden letters.
    Tip Brauhaus Päffgen
    home-style, german
    brewery
    Friesenstraße 64-66, 50670 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brauerei zur Malzmühle'
    Modern gray building with neo-inscription “Brauerei zur Malzmühle”.
    Tip Brauerei zur Malzmühle
    home-style, german
    brewery
    Heumarkt 6, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Peters Brauhaus'
    Peters Brauhaus with its historic white facades and golden lettering in Cologne.
    Tip Peters Brauhaus
    german, home-style, vegetarian
    brewery
    Mühlengasse 1, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Braustelle'
    Historic façade with yellow bricks. The entrance to the brewery is through a blue door.
    Tip Braustelle
    home-style, vegetarian, german
    brewery
    Christianstraße 2, 50825 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Johann Schäfer'
    Two women are sitting at a natural wooden table in a cozy, warmly lit restaurant. A waitress is serving a plate.
    Tip Johann Schäfer
    german, home-style, vegetarian
    brewery
    Elsaßstraße 6, 50677 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brauhaus Pütz'
    Tip Brauhaus Pütz
    home-style, german
    brewery
    Engelbertstraße 67, 50674 Köln

Cafés

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  • Open detail page 'Hommage'
    Inviting window with a small wooden bench in front of it, next to it a chalk board attached to a wooden ladder.
    Hommage
    allergy friendly, vegan, vegetarian
    café
    Friesenstraße 73, 50670 Köln
  • Open detail page 'THE COFFEE GANG'
    Entrance to the modern café "The Coffee Gang" in Cologne. A wide glass facade, flanked by graffiti tags on natural stone, allows ample light into the interior space. Bicycles are parked outside, while the surroundings are characterized by residential buildings with simple architecture.
    THE COFFEE GANG
    café
    Hohenstaufenring 19, 50674 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Kaffeesaurus'
    View of the modern café with light wood furniture and plants.
    Kaffeesaurus
    vegan, vegetarian, International
    café
    Friesenplatz 15, 50672 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Café Reichard'
    Display case with beautifully decorated presents and a lavish cake with marzipan decoration.
    Café Reichard
    International
    café
    Unter Fettenhennen 11, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'CafeCafe'
    Breakfast table with bagels, cold deli meats, cappuccino and fruit juice.
    CafeCafe
    International
    café
    Venloer Straße 206, 50823 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Epicerie Boucherie'
    A sign attached to an ornate metal pole decorates the facade of an old building. Surrounded by green plants.
    Epicerie Boucherie
    French
    bistro
    Elsaßstraße 3, 50678 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Osho‘s Place'
    A quiet courtyard with a small pond surrounded by plants. Outdoor seating invites you to linger, while lush greenery emphasises the charm of the place.
    Osho‘s Place
    vegetarian, vegan
    restaurant
    Venloer Straße 5-7, 50672 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Café Fridolin'
    Decorated terrace with a festive garland in front of the Ehrenfeld community center with a park around it.
    Café Fridolin
    vegan, vegetarian, regional, International
    café
    Venloer Straße 429, 50825 Köln

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    Bars 

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    • Open detail page 'Toddy Tapper'
      A bartender mixes cocktails in an atmospheric bar in front of an attentive audience.
      Tip Toddy Tapper
      various
      bar / lounge
      Schillingstraße 27, 50670 Köln
    • Open detail page 'OFF Bar'
      A colorfully lit bar with guests chatting at tables and enjoying drinks.
      Tip OFF Bar
      various
      bar / lounge
      Luxemburger Straße 46, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Elektra music bar'
      Interior of the Elektra Music Bar, featuring a bar, warm hanging lamps, and a large cheetah figurine
      Tip Elektra music bar
      various
      bar / lounge
      Gereonswall 12, 50668 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Suderman'
      A cocktail glass with red liquid and a head of foam stands on a wooden counter.
      Tip Suderman
      various
      bar / lounge
      Sudermanplatz 3, 50670 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Little Link'
      In front of a bright brick façade stands a red parasol, and a fence made of black-painted wooden planks separates the bar's outdoor dining area from the street.
      Tip Little Link
      International
      bar / lounge
      Maastrichter Straße 20, 50672 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Rosebud'
      Some house walls and a window of a pub in Cologne with a Gaffel Kölsch sign.
      Rosebud
      bar / lounge
      Heinsbergstraße 20, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Bar Botanik'
      Bright bar with large windows, plants and modern seating areas in the warm evening light
      Tip Bar Botanik
      Gourmet cuisine, International
      bar / lounge
      Kaygasse 2, 50667 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Seiberts'
      Tip Seiberts
      various
      bar / lounge
      Friesenwall 33, 50672 Köln

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    • Open detail page 'Haus Scholzen'
      Rustic restaurant with wooden ceiling beams and paintings in golden frames on the walls
      Tip Haus Scholzen
      home-style, german, vegetarian
      restaurant
      Venloer Straße 236, 50823 Köln
    • Open detail page 'maiBeck'
      Elegant restaurant interior featuring a stylishly set table, centered around an exquisite dish with fresh, green ingredients, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.
      Tip maiBeck
      Gourmet cuisine, sophisticated
      restaurant
      Am Frankenturm 5, 50677 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Ox & Klee'
      View into a stylish restaurant with large window fronts. Harbor and cathedral spires in the background.
      Tip Ox & Klee
      Gourmet cuisine
      restaurant
      Im Zollhafen 18, 50678 Köln
    • Open detail page 'NeoBiota'
      An artfully arranged gourmet dish with fresh herbs and a delicious drink in the background.
      Tip NeoBiota
      Gourmet cuisine, vegan, vegetarian, International
      restaurant
      Pantaleonswall 27, 50676 Köln
    • Open detail page 'taku'
      Entrance to Taku restaurant, featuring a modern canopy and stone façade.
      Tip taku
      Asian, Gourmet cuisine, sophisticated
      restaurant
      Trankgasse 1-5, 50667 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Le Moissonnier Bistro'
      Exterior view of the restaurant. The writing and design of the facade in Art Nouveau style.
      Tip Le Moissonnier Bistro
      French, Gourmet cuisine
      bistro
      Krefelder Straße 25, 50670 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Tigermilch'
      The image depicts inviting plates with creatively presented, fresh dishes featuring colorful ingredients, set on a wooden table under warm lighting.
      Tip Tigermilch
      International, Fish/seafood, vegan, vegetarian
      restaurant
      Brüsseler Straße 12, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Der Vierte König'
      A stylishly furnished dining room with green wall paneling and elegantly laid tables.
      Tip Der Vierte König
      French, Indian, Mediterranean, vegetarian, Gourmet cuisine, sophisticated
      restaurant
      Gottesweg 165, 50939 Köln
    • Open detail page 'NENI'
      A delicious NENI dish with grilled vegetables and fresh herbs.
      Tip NENI
      various, Oriental, spanish
      restaurant
      Im Klapperhof 22-24, 50670 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Die fette Kuh'
      A burger with bacon, popcorn, onions, salad and a patty.
      Tip Die fette Kuh
      International, vegan, vegetarian
      restaurant
      Bonner Str. 43, 50677 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Max Stark'
      A plate with two slices of smoked meat served on a bed of kale and potatoes.
      Tip Max Stark
      home-style
      brewery
      Unter Kahlenhausen 47, 50668 Köln
    • Open detail page 'maximilian lorenz'
      The Maximilian Lorenz restaurant in Cologne, stylishly furnished with elegant seating areas and a foreground filled with fine bottles of drinks.
      Tip maximilian lorenz
      Gourmet cuisine
      restaurant
      Johannisstraße 64, 50668 Köln