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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    Cafés

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    • Open detail page 'Formula Uno'
      A black sign with the inscription Formula Uno hangs on the façade. A garland of pennants flutters in the wind.
      Formula Uno
      Italian
      Café
      Zugweg 2, 50678 Köln
    • Open detail page 'HEILANDT Kaffeemanufaktur'
      Close-up of a cup of cappuccino and croissant.
      HEILANDT Kaffeemanufaktur
      Organic, Vegetarian
      Café
      Bismarckstraße 41, 50672 Köln
    • Open detail page 'moxxa.caffé | Die Rösterei'
      Hands are cutting fried eggs over a salad with balsamic vinegar on a wooden table.
      moxxa.caffé | Die Rösterei
      International, Vegan, Vegetarian
      Café
      Aachener Str. 22, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Café Konditorei Wahlen'
      A 50s-style café with chandeliers and floral wallpaper.
      Café Konditorei Wahlen
      International
      Café
      Hohenstaufenring 64, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'TörtchenTörtchen'
      An assortment of artistically decorated tartlets presented on a slate platter, each uniquely garnished.
      TörtchenTörtchen
      International, Vegetarian
      Café
      Apostelnstraße 19, 50667 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.
      Leuchte Kaffeebar
      Vegetarian, Vegan, International
      Café
      Karolingerring 21, 50678 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.
      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.
      Printen Schmitz
      Fine dining, International
      Bakery/patisserie
      Breite Straße 87-91, 50667 Köln

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        • Open detail page 'Capricorn [i] Aries'
          The restaurant's name is written in large letters on a sign.
          Tip Capricorn [i] Aries
          French, Gourmet cuisine, Fine dining
          Restaurant
          Alteburger Straße 31, 50678 Köln
        • Open detail page 'Gruber's Restaurant'
          Comfortably furnished restaurant with red leather chairs and an ornate chandelier.
          Tip Gruber's Restaurant
          Fish/seafood, Fine dining, Gourmet cuisine, Austrian
          Restaurant
          Clever Straße 32, 50668 Köln
        • Open detail page 'OFF Bar'
          A colorfully lit bar with guests chatting at tables and enjoying drinks.
          Tip OFF Bar
          Other
          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
          Other
          Bar/lounge
          Gereonswall 12, 50668 Köln
        • Open detail page 'Bar Brio'
          The interior of Bar Brio, featuring a bar counter, set tables, and warm, glowing wicker lamps
          Tip Bar Brio
          Vegetarian, Gourmet cuisine, International
          Restaurant
          Brüsseler Straße 68, 50674 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/brewpub
          Friesenstraße 64-66, 50670 Köln
        • Open detail page 'Suderman'
          A cocktail glass with red liquid and a head of foam stands on a wooden counter.
          Tip Suderman
          Other
          Bar/lounge
          Sudermanplatz 3, 50670 Köln
        • Open detail page 'Sahila'
          An elegantly laid table with golden vases and fresh flowers.
          Tip Sahila
          Fine dining, Gourmet cuisine
          Restaurant
          Kämmergasse 18, 50676 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/brewpub
          Chlodwigplatz 28, 50670 Köln
        • Open detail page 'Freddy Schilling'
          Young people eating burgers at a wooden table in an outdoor restaurant.
          Tip Freddy Schilling
          International, Vegetarian, Vegan
          Restaurant
          Eigelstein 147, 50668 Köln
        • Open detail page 'Mashery Hummus'
          An elegant window front at Mashery Hummus Kitchen displays the slogan ‘Say Yes to Hummus’.
          Tip Mashery Hummus
          Vegetarian, Oriental, Vegan
          Bistro
          Roonstraße 36, 50674 Köln
        • Open detail page 'Brauerei zur Malzmühle'
          Modern gray building with neo-inscription “Brauerei zur Malzmühle”.
          Tip Brauerei zur Malzmühle
          Home-style, German
          Brewery/brewpub
          Heumarkt 6, 50667 Köln