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...
Peters Brauhaus is a kölsch brauhaus restaurant in Altstadt, Cologne.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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.
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...
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...
Experience Cologne's famous brewing culture and old town on this popular brewery tour. Immerse yourself in the exciting, humorous, and bizarre legends of the city whil...
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 paired.
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.