Gaffel am Dom
A large brewpub on the station square opposite the cathedral – Gaffel Kölsch, Cologne cuisine and a legendary Friday singalong concert.
since 2008
The Gaffel am Dom stands on the station square, directly opposite the cathedral – one of the most central spots in Cologne. The large brewpub in the historic Deichmannhaus pours Gaffel Kölsch and opens daily from 10 am.
At a glance
- Opened
- 2008, in the listed Deichmannhaus
- Location
- station square, opposite the cathedral
- Size
- around 700 seats across three levels, plus about 300 outdoor seats
- Beer
- Gaffel Kölsch, plus unfiltered Gaffel Wiess and alcohol-free Gaffel Kölsch 0,0
- Kitchen
- daily, with a breakfast menu in the morning
- Tradition
- Friday singalong concert with Björn Heuser (free entry)
Since 2008 Gaffel am Dom has occupied the listed Deichmannhaus on the station square – across three levels and the outdoor area it seats around 1,000 guests, right opposite the cathedral.
Things to do here
- Enjoy a freshly tapped Gaffel Kölsch in the brewhouse
- Try Cologne cuisine, from the breakfast menu to dinner
- Sing along at the free Friday singalong concert with Björn Heuser
- Earn the "Zappes-Diplom" in a course and learn to tap Kölsch
- Admire and photograph the cathedral right next door
Age comparison
Age compared with other places in Cologne.
The Deichmannhaus
Since 2008 the brewpub has occupied the Deichmannhaus, one of the most striking, listed buildings on the station square. Around 700 guests fit across three levels, while the outdoor area offers a further 300 or so seats right beside the UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. The heart of the house is the large, bright taproom on the ground floor, with a copper brewing kettle as an eye-catcher and original historic beer advertisements from the 'Heinrich Becker Collection'. The Domstube on the first floor offers a view of the cathedral and room for up to 100 guests; the cosy barrel cellar rounds out the spaces.
Sing along, celebrate, learn to pour
Every Friday evening Björn Heuser hosts a free singalong concert – proper Cologne fun. On selected Saturdays the "Brauhaus Beats" series runs too. If you like, you can earn the "Zappes-Diplom" in a course and learn to pour Kölsch; exclusive sessions can be booked for groups.
Map
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Address
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
50667 Köln
Hours
Mo: 10:00–00:00
Di: 10:00–00:00
Mi: 10:00–00:00
Do: 10:00–00:00
Fr: 10:00–02:00
Sa: 10:00–02:00
So: 10:00–00:00
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Sources & links
- Official website
- Official Instagram (@gaffel_am_dom)
- Official website (retrieved 2026-06-23)
Auto-generated, last verified: 2026-07-02
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