Peters Brauhaus is a german brewhouse restaurant in Altstadt, Cologne.
Peters Brauhaus in Cologne's Altstadt serves hearty Rhenish brewery food alongside Peters Kölsch 350 metres from the Cathedral in a wood-panelled room.
Must order: Himmel un Ääd: blood sausage with mashed potato and apple sauce, the most Cologne dish on the menu
Tip: Open from 11:30 daily; Sunday evening closes at 21:30. Traditional Köbes service, tall glasses, no pretence.
Address: Mühlengasse 1, 50667 Köln, Cologne
Brauerei zur Malzmühle on Cologne's Heumarkt has brewed Mühlen Kölsch since 1858 and once served Bill Clinton; consistently fresh pours in the Altstadt.
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.
Lua by Danny on Brabanter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves authentic Vietnamese cooking with pho, spring rolls and fresh herbs at affordable.
Order: Pho bo with beef, and the crispy spring rolls with fresh herbs and dipping sauce
Tip: Compact room; arrives early for the better tables. Affordable and filling for a weekday dinner.
Daikan on Maastrichter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel combines ramen, sushi and poke bowls in a modern Japanese-inspired room with a small summer.
Order: Tonkotsu ramen with rich pork-bone broth and chashu pork belly
Tip: The small terrace is one of the best spots on Maastrichter Strasse in summer; arrive early to claim a seat.
Tibet Momo on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves handmade Tibetan dumplings and hand-pulled noodles; one of the most distinctive.
Order: Steamed momo dumplings with minced beef and spiced filling, served with chilli sauce
Tip: Cash only, no reservations. Arrive hungry as portions are substantial. Closed early afternoons.
Brauerei zur Malzmühle on Cologne's Heumarkt has brewed Mühlen Kölsch since 1858 and once served Bill Clinton; consistently fresh pours in the Altstadt.
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.
Adieu Paris on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves plant-based döner and creative Middle Eastern fast food for the vegetarian Belgian.
Order: Vegan döner in house-baked flatbread with grilled halloumi or seasoned falafel
Tip: Good for a quick lunch or early dinner; the seating is limited but the food is fast.
Wen Cheng on Flandrische Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves hand-pulled noodles prepared in the restaurant window; a compelling spectacle before.
Order: Hand-pulled noodles in spiced beef broth, watched being stretched at the kitchen counter
Tip: Lunch is the best time to visit; portions are large and prices are some of the lowest in the Belgian Quarter.
