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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.
    © Jennifer Braun, KölnTourismus GmbH
    Tip Max Stark
    home-style
    brewery
    Unter Kahlenhausen 47, 50668 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brauerei zur Malzmühle'
    Modern gray building with neo-inscription “Brauerei zur Malzmühle”.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Tip Brauerei zur Malzmühle
    home-style, german
    brewery
    Heumarkt 6, 50667 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.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Tip Brauhaus Päffgen
    home-style, german
    brewery
    Friesenstraße 64-66, 50670 Köln
  • Open detail page 'FRÜH Em Veedel'
    Scene in a rustic brewery: two women toast with Kölsch beer.
    © KölnTourismus GmbH
    Tip FRÜH Em Veedel
    home-style, german
    brewery
    Chlodwigplatz 28, 50670 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.
    © KölnTourismus GmbH
    Tip Johann Schäfer
    german, home-style, vegetarian
    brewery
    Elsaßstraße 6, 50677 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Braustelle'
    Historic façade with yellow bricks. The entrance to the brewery is through a blue door.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Tip Braustelle
    home-style, vegetarian, german
    brewery
    Christianstraße 2, 50825 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Peters Brauhaus'
    Peters Brauhaus with its historic white facades and golden lettering in Cologne.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Tip Peters Brauhaus
    german, home-style, vegetarian
    brewery
    Mühlengasse 1, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brauhaus Pütz'
    Tip Brauhaus Pütz
    home-style, german
    brewery
    Engelbertstraße 67, 50674 Köln

Beer Gardens & Outdoor Dining 

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  • Open detail page 'Stadtgarten Restaurant'
    A colorfully set wooden table showcases a summery outdoor dining scene, featuring a fresh salad and pizza.
    © KölnTourismus GmbH
    Tip Stadtgarten Restaurant
    International, vegan, vegetarian
    restaurant
    Venloer Straße 40, 50672 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Schwimmbad RheinSommergarten'
    People are sitting and standing in the beer garden beneath hanging clusters of purple blossoms
    © weisslicht.fotografie | philipp brohl
    Schwimmbad RheinSommergarten
    International, vegetarian
    beer garden/ outdoor dining
    An der Schanz 2a, 50735 Köln
  • Open detail page 'HELLERS Volksgarten'
    People are sitting at an outdoor restaurant on the lakeshore, surrounded by greenery and string lights.
    © weisslicht.fotografie | philipp brohl
    HELLERS Volksgarten
    german, vegetarian, vegan, International, Mediterranean
    beer garden/ outdoor dining
    Volksgartenstraße 27, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Johann Schäfer beer garden on the Rhine'
    Lively beer garden with container bar and many guests on wooden benches in the open air
    © Johann Schäfer Biergarten
    Johann Schäfer beer garden on the Rhine
    International, german, home-style
    beer garden/ outdoor dining
    Agrippinawerft 30, 50678 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Dank Augusta'
    The picture shows the imposing historic façade of the Flora in Cologne, surrounded by flowering gardens and a central fountain. The well-tended park and the symmetrically arranged flowerbeds lend the place a picturesque elegance, while the architecture of the building impresses with its arches and windows.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Dank Augusta
    International
    beer garden/ outdoor dining
    Am Botanischen Garten 1a, 50735 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Herbrand’s'
    House front with the inscription Herbrands in large red letters.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Herbrand’s
    International, vegan, vegetarian
    restaurant
    Herbrandstraße 21, 50825 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Beer Garden at Aachener Weiher'
    Outdoor dining with guests under large blue umbrellas in the evening light.
    © MBO
    Beer Garden at Aachener Weiher
    german, vegetarian, International
    beer garden/ outdoor dining
    Richard-Wagner-Straße, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'BRAUWELT'
    BRAUWELT's beer garden with wooden tables, benches, green awnings, and trees
    © Patrik Schwoebel Fotografie
    BRAUWELT
    german, home-style, vegan, vegetarian
    distillery
    Kalker Hauptstraße 260/262, 51103 Köln

Cafés

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  • Open detail page 'moxxa.caffé | Die Rösterei'
    Hands are cutting fried eggs over a salad with balsamic vinegar on a wooden table.
    © Dawid Medrala
    moxxa.caffé | Die Rösterei
    International, vegan, vegetarian, regional
    café
    Aachener Str. 22, 50674 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Leuchte Kaffeebar'
    There is a cup of coffee and a plate of almond cake on a wooden table. The tableware is porcelain and decorated with flowers.
    © Angelika Schwaff
    Leuchte Kaffeebar
    vegetarian, vegan, International
    café
    Karolingerring 21, 50678 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Café Konditorei Wahlen'
    A 50s-style café with chandeliers and floral wallpaper.
    © Café Konditorei Wahlen
    Café Konditorei Wahlen
    regional, International
    café
    Hohenstaufenring 64, 50674 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Bingo Club'
    A lively room full of people playing board games at various tables, with shelves full of games on the walls.
    © Bingo Club, Foto: Daan
    Bingo Club
    american, vegetarian
    café
    Otto-Fischer-Straße 9, 50674 Köln
  • 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.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Hommage
    allergy friendly, vegan, vegetarian
    café
    Friesenstraße 73, 50670 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Printen Schmitz'
    An inviting café display case with a selection of artfully decorated confections. On display are a variety of cakes and pies, including a striking heart-shaped pie with red decoration, presented on a white doily.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Printen Schmitz
    sophisticated, International
    bakery / pastry shop
    Breite Straße 87-91, 50667 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.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    THE COFFEE GANG
    café
    Hohenstaufenring 19, 50674 Köln
  • Open detail page 'VAN DYCK Espressobar'
    A man and a woman are sitting relaxed in the VAN DYCK espresso bar, behind them a large, brightly lit window displays the café's logo. The atmosphere appears warm and inviting.
    © KölnTourismus GmbH
    VAN DYCK Espressobar
    International
    café
    Körnerstraße 43, 50823 Köln

Top Gastronomy

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    Bars 

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    • Open detail page 'Suderman'
      A cocktail glass with red liquid and a head of foam stands on a wooden counter.
      © Jennifer Braun, KölnTourismus GmbH
      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.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      Tip Little Link
      International
      bar / lounge
      Maastrichter Straße 20, 50672 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Toddy Tapper'
      A bartender mixes cocktails in an atmospheric bar in front of an attentive audience.
      © KölnTourismus GmbH
      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.
      © KölnTourismus GmbH
      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
      © Ellen
      Tip Elektra music bar
      various
      bar / lounge
      Gereonswall 12, 50668 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Rosebud'
      Some house walls and a window of a pub in Cologne with a Gaffel Kölsch sign.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      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
      © Julius Gnoth
      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

    Discover More

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    • Open detail page 'Suderman'
      A cocktail glass with red liquid and a head of foam stands on a wooden counter.
      © Jennifer Braun, KölnTourismus GmbH
      Tip Suderman
      various
      bar / lounge
      Sudermanplatz 3, 50670 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.
      © KölnTourismus GmbH
      Tip Johann Schäfer
      german, home-style, vegetarian
      brewery
      Elsaßstraße 6, 50677 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Haus Scholzen'
      Rustic restaurant with wooden ceiling beams and paintings in golden frames on the walls
      © Jennifer Braun
      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.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      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.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      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.
      © Jennifer Braun, KölnTourismus GmbH
      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.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      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.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      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.
      © Jennifer Braun, KölnTourismus GmbH
      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.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      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.
      © Richard Lohs
      Tip NENI
      various, Oriental, spanish
      restaurant
      Im Klapperhof 22-24, 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.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      Tip Little Link
      International
      bar / lounge
      Maastrichter Straße 20, 50672 Köln