Früh am Dom
A large, traditional brewery pub by the cathedral, serving Kölsch in small glasses with hearty food.
Known for: Kölsch, Himmel un Ähd, schnitzel
About £15–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
Cologne
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4 places to eat and drink in Cologne
££ Mid-range
Brauhaus Sion
A traditional Kölsch brewery pub, open since 1318, with waiters carrying trays of beer.
Known for: Kölsch, pork knuckle
About £15–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
Gaffel am Dom
A lively Kölsch brewery pub beside the cathedral with a large terrace.
Known for: Kölsch and Rhenish dishes
About £15–30 per person
Good for Groups · Couples
Café Reichard
A traditional coffee house facing the cathedral, serving cakes and coffee.
Known for: Cakes, coffee, cathedral view
About £15–30 per person
Good for Couples · Families
£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.
Local dishes to try in Cologne 3
Kölsch beer
Halver Hahn
Himmel un Ääd
