Brauerei Paeffgen ★ 4.1
Brauerei Paeffgen on Friesenstrasse in Cologne is the last independent house brewery in the city, founded by Hermann Päffgen in 1883; still hand-brewing.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Cologne worth taking a tram to.
Where to drink local
Brauerei zur Malzmuhle ★ 4.1
Brauerei zur Malzmühle at Heumarkt 6 in Cologne has brewed Mühlen Kölsch since 1858; the second-oldest brewery pub and one of the most consistent Altstadt.
Fruh am Dom ★ 4.1
Früh am Dom at Am Hof 12-18 near Cologne's Cathedral is the second-largest brewery pub in Germany, seating 1,500 and pouring Früh Kölsch from early morning.
Braustelle ★ 4.1
Braustelle on Christianstrasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is the neighbourhood craft brewery producing Helios Kölsch and seasonal specials; tap room Tue-Sat.
Peters Brauhaus ★ 4.1
Peters Brauhaus on Mühlengasse in Cologne's Altstadt serves Peters Kölsch alongside Rhenish classics 350 metres from the Cathedral in a wood-panelled room.
Brauhaus Sion ★ 4.1
Brauhaus Sion at Unter Taschenmacher in Cologne's Altstadt has operated since 1318; renovated in 2012, one of Germany's most atmospheric Brauhäuser.
Hellers Brauhaus ★ 4.1
Hellers Brauhaus on Roonstrasse in Cologne's Kwartier Latäng is an organic Kölsch brewery; Heller Kölsch brewed without additives in a student neighbourhood.
Brauhaus Putz ★ 4.1
Brauhaus Putz on Engelbertstrasse in Cologne's Südstadt is a neighbourhood Brauhaus serving Kölsch, Halve Hahn and Rhenish classics in a traditional interior.
CraftBeer Corner Coeln ★ 4.1
CraftBeer Corner Coeln on Engelbertstrasse in Cologne is a specialist craft beer bar with 20 taps pouring German and international craft beers; full.
Gaffel Haus Rheinufer ★ 4.1
Gaffel Haus Rheinufer at Am Leystapel 7 in Cologne's Altstadt is a riverside Brauhaus pouring Gaffel Kölsch with Rhine views and traditional Brauhaus food.