Cologne: Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn
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...
What to order at Brauerei zur Malzmühle
- Must order
- Halve Hahn, the traditional rye roll with aged Gouda, alongside a freshly tapped Mühlen Kölsch
- Editor tip
- Monday to Thursday from 14:00, Friday to Sunday from noon. Less tourist-heavy than the Cathedral-adjacent Brauhäuser.
CuisineKölsch Brauhaus
Price€€
Neighborhoodaltstadt
HoursMon-Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-23:00
Phone+4922192160613
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Must order: Halve Hahn, the traditional rye roll with aged Gouda, alongside a freshly tapped Mühlen Kölsch
Tip: Monday to Thursday from 14:00, Friday to Sunday from noon. Less tourist-heavy than the Cathedral-adjacent Brauhäuser.
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Location
Address: Heumarkt 6, 50667 Köln, Cologne
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Gaffel am Dom occupies Cologne's main station forecourt, pouring Gaffel Kölsch from table taps opposite the Cathedral with Rhenish classics and Friday.
Order: Rhenish Sauerbraten with raisin sauce and Kartoffelklösse, the defining Cologne Sunday dish
Tip: Friday evenings musician Björn Heuser leads free admission sing-alongs from 22:30; Saturday has Brauhaus Beats parties from 22:00.
Brauhaus Sion ★ 4.2
Brauhaus Sion in Cologne's Altstadt has served Kölsch at Unter Taschenmacher since 1318; lovingly renovated in 2012, one of Germany's most atmospheric.
Order: Halve Hahn with a Sion Kölsch; the Bratwurst with mustard and house bread is the reliable second choice
Tip: Open from noon daily. Less crowded than Früh on summer weekends; a better choice for a quiet afternoon Kölsch.
Früh am Dom ★ 4.1
Früh am Dom in Cologne is the second-largest brewery pub in Germany, steps from the Cathedral, seating 1,500 and pouring Früh Kölsch all day.
Order: Himmel un Ääd with Mettbrötchen to start; the Bratwurst platter for the table
Tip: Open from 08:00 on weekends; the best terrace tables face the Heinzelmännchenbrunnen fountain.
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Order: Vegan döner in house-baked flatbread with grilled halloumi or seasoned falafel
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Wen Cheng ★ 4.0
Wen Cheng on Flandrische Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves hand-pulled noodles prepared in the restaurant window, a compelling spectacle paired.
Order: Hand-pulled noodles in spiced beef broth, watched being stretched at the kitchen counter
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Gaffel am Dom ★ 3.9
Gaffel am Dom occupies Cologne's main station forecourt, pouring Gaffel Kölsch from table taps opposite the Cathedral with Rhenish classics and Friday.
Order: Rhenish Sauerbraten with raisin sauce and Kartoffelklösse, the defining Cologne Sunday dish
Tip: Friday evenings musician Björn Heuser leads free admission sing-alongs from 22:30; Saturday has Brauhaus Beats parties from 22:00.
Brauhaus Sion ★ 4.2
Brauhaus Sion in Cologne's Altstadt has served Kölsch at Unter Taschenmacher since 1318; lovingly renovated in 2012, one of Germany's most atmospheric.
Order: Halve Hahn with a Sion Kölsch; the Bratwurst with mustard and house bread is the reliable second choice
Tip: Open from noon daily. Less crowded than Früh on summer weekends; a better choice for a quiet afternoon Kölsch.
Shanghai Küche ★ 3.9
Shanghai Küche on Limburger Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves authentic Shanghainese dishes beyond the standard German-Chinese offer.
Order: Hongshao rou, red-braised pork belly slow-cooked with soy, sugar and Shaoxing wine
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Früh am Dom ★ 4.1
Früh am Dom in Cologne is the second-largest brewery pub in Germany, steps from the Cathedral, seating 1,500 and pouring Früh Kölsch all day.
Order: Himmel un Ääd with Mettbrötchen to start; the Bratwurst platter for the table
Tip: Open from 08:00 on weekends; the best terrace tables face the Heinzelmännchenbrunnen fountain.