4 Best Bars in Düsseldorf, The Rhineland

Tucked inside a brick-walled former ice house, this atmospheric Altstadt wine bar touts a 250-strong list of biodynamic and natural European wines, with many available by the glass, all hand-selected from small producers.

Belly up to the wood bar of this pint-sized Altstadt institution and ask for an ice-cold shot of Düsseldorf’s famous ruby-red liqueur, Killepitsch. Or do as the locals do and order one through the tiny bar window, then sip it al fresco standing around the high outdoor tables.

Located 168 meters (551 feet) above the city in the Rheinturm, Düsseldorf’s needle-shaped telecommunications tower, this snazzy bar offers excellent cocktails along with stunning panoramic views.

If you tire of the typical Altbier served at most of the city's breweries and taverns, this craft beer bar serves the latest concoctions from German microbreweries across the country, inspired by distinctly non-German styles, including IPAs and even sours.