Brauhaus Früh am Dom
A traditional brewpub right opposite the cathedral – Cologne hospitality since 1904, a medieval vaulted cellar and a lounge with cathedral views.
since 1904
The Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom has welcomed guests on Am Hof, directly opposite Cologne Cathedral, since 1904. It is the flagship house of the FRÜH hospitality group and has been expanded steadily over the decades.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1904 by Peter Josef Früh
- Location
- Am Hof, opposite the cathedral
- Rooms
- brewhouse across three floors, Hofbräustuben, Wappensaal, FRÜH Lounge
- Cellar
- medieval vaulted cellar, by the house's own account Cologne's first brewhouse cellar
- Cuisine
- Rhenish-Cologne specialties, Kölsch on tap
- Attached
- the Eden Hotel FRÜH am Dom with 86 rooms
The brewhouse sits on the site of the former 'Central-Theater' and the 'Schützenliesel' tavern: this is exactly where Peter Josef Früh opened his brewery-tavern in 1904 – the origin of today's Cölner Hofbräu FRÜH.
Things to do here
- Enjoy a freshly tapped Kölsch in the rustic brewhouse
- Discover the medieval vaulted cellar with its Romanesque arches
- Take in the cathedral view from the FRÜH Lounge on the top floor
- Sit on the glass-roofed courtyard terrace in summer
- Try Cologne specialties in a traditional tavern atmosphere
- Enjoy the view of the Heinzelmännchen fountain from the fireside room
Age comparison
Age compared with other places in Cologne.
History
In 1904 Peter Josef Früh built his top-fermenting brewhouse on Am Hof in the building of the former 'Central-Theater' – previously the 'Schützenliesel' tavern – laying the foundation of today's Cölner Hofbräu FRÜH. Cologne was hit hard in the Second World War; the main building, already damaged several times, burned out completely in February 1944. After reconstruction the site kept growing: in 1989 'Hof 14', the former 'Weinhaus Zur Glocke', added today's Glockenstube, and in 1996 the Wappensaal expanded by 245 seats into the former cask-filling rooms. In 1998, after the new brewery was built on the city outskirts, the medieval vaulted cellars were exposed and – by the house's own account as Cologne's first brewhouse cellar – opened for dining; the same year the Hofbräustuben were created in the family's former living quarters.
Rooms and features
The heart of the house is the rustic ground floor in the style of a Cologne tavern. The vaulted cellar with its own bar rests on historic arches; the first floor holds the Kölner and Kamin rooms overlooking the beer garden and the Heinzelmännchen fountain, and in summer a glass-roofed courtyard terrace opens. At the very top the light-filled FRÜH Lounge seats up to 150 and suits celebrations and conferences – with a view of the cathedral.
Timeline
- 1904Peter Josef Früh opens his top-fermenting brewhouse on Am Hof in the former 'Central-Theater' – the origin of Cölner Hofbräu FRÜH
- 1944The repeatedly damaged main building burns out completely in February due to the war
- 1989Expansion into 'Hof 14', the former 'Weinhaus Zur Glocke' – today the Glockenstube
- 1996The Wappensaal grows by 245 seats into the former cask-filling rooms
- 1998The medieval vaulted cellars are exposed and opened for dining; the Hofbräustuben open
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Address
Am Hof 12-18
50667 Köln
Hours
Mo: 11:00–23:00
Di: 11:00–23:00
Mi: 11:00–23:00
Do: 11:00–23:00
Fr: 11:00–00:00
Sa: 10:00–00:00
So: 10:00–23:00
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Sources & links
- Official website
- Official Instagram (@fruehgastronomie)
- Official website (retrieved 2026-06-23)
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