Brauerei Paeffgen ★ 4.8
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.
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Brauerei zur Malzmuhle ★ 4.7
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 ★ 4.6
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 ★ 4.5
Braustelle on Christianstrasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is the neighbourhood craft brewery producing Helios Kölsch and seasonal specials; tap room Tue-Sat.
Peters Brauhaus ★ 4.4
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 ★ 4.4
Brauhaus Sion at Unter Taschenmacher in Cologne's Altstadt has operated since 1318; renovated in 2012, one of Germany's most moody Brauhäuser.
Hellers Brauhaus ★ 4.3
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 ★ 4.2
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 ★ 4.0
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.
Book food experiences in Cologne
Cologne-Kölsch Live: Brewery Tour with a Master Brewer – Kölsch, Culture & Insights
Not a big company, not a student – just me: your master brewer & beer sommelier. With humor, knowledge, and Kölsch, I will show you Cologne's brew houses and the city'...
Cologne: Kölsch Brewery Tour with 3 Beers Included
Join us as we travel through Cologne's history of brewing culture. Get to know the famous Kölsch beer while visiting several historic breweries and discovering some of...
Gay Coffee Chat Cologne: Tour – 1945 to Today – Coffee & Cake Included
Experience a moving journey through time in one hour, starting in 1945, through gay Cologne – then let the tour come to a relaxed end with coffee and cake (incl.) in t...