Cologne cuisine

Brauhaus Früh am Dom

since 1904

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A traditional brewpub right opposite the cathedral – Cologne hospitality since 1904, a medieval vaulted cellar and a lounge with cathedral views.

Brauhaus Sion

4.0(7,747)· Google

Historic Cologne brewery tavern with roots going back to 1318 — home of Sion Kölsch and a stop on the Brewery Trail.

Flönz

Mildly smoked Rhenish blood sausage, the base for Kölsch Caviar and Himmel un Ääd — historically also called "Flunz".

Gaffel am Dom

since 2008

4.3(9,994)· Google

A large brewpub on the station square opposite the cathedral – Gaffel Kölsch, Cologne cuisine and a legendary Friday singalong concert.

Halve Hahn

Rhenish rye roll with Gouda – despite the name, no chicken involved whatsoever.

Kölsch

A pale, filtered, top-fermented beer that may only be brewed in Cologne and its immediate surroundings — governed by the Kölsch Convention.

Peters Brauhaus

since 1994

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A brewpub in the old town since 1994 – Peters Kölsch and traditional cuisine, now with a second house by the Hahnentor.

Röggelchen

Rhenish double bread roll made from two pieces of rye dough, documented in Cologne since the 15th century and typically served as Halver Hahn in the brewhouse.

Tünnes und Schäl

Traditional Cologne brewhouse at Alter Markt, named after the beloved puppet duo from the Hänneschen Theatre — hearty local food and Kölsch on tap.