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.
Gaffel Haus Rheinufer is a brewery in Rheinauhafen, Cologne.
Editorially verified May 29, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: Am Leystapel 7, 50676 Koln, Cologne
Brauerei Paeffgen on Friesenstrasse in Cologne is the last independent house brewery in the city, founded by Hermann Päffgen in 1883; still hand-brewing.
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.
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 on Christianstrasse in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is the neighbourhood craft brewery producing Helios Kölsch and seasonal specials; tap room Tue-Sat.
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 at Unter Taschenmacher in Cologne's Altstadt has operated since 1318; renovated in 2012, one of Germany's most moody Brauhäuser.