11 editor picks in Cologne.
11 brewery places in Cologne we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Cologne | Brewery across every city.
Braustelle in Cologne's Ehrenfeld is the neighbourhood craft brewery on Christianstrasse producing Helios Kölsch and seasonal specials; tap room from 18:00.
OrderThe Freigeist unfiltered Kölsch brewed on the premises, with house-baked pretzel bread
TipOpen Tuesday to Saturday from 18:00; closed Monday and Sunday. The brewing schedule is visible on their website.
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.
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 on Engelbertstrasse in Cologne's Südstadt is a neighbourhood Brauhaus serving Kölsch, Halve Hahn and Rhenish classics in a traditional interior.
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 at Am Leystapel 7 in Cologne's Altstadt is a riverside Brauhaus pouring Gaffel Kölsch with Rhine views and traditional Brauhaus food.
Private tour · 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Kölsch beer, stories, and real Veedel culture! On this entertaining brewery tour through the Eigelstein district, you will discover quaint breweries, exciting anecdote...
Guided tour · 2 hours
Stroll through Cologne's old town on this brewery tour and discover the city's beer. Taste the different Kölsch varieties in traditional breweries and try the traditio...
Guided tour · 2.5 - 3 hours
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...
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