We stopped by on a Thursday afternoon and managed to snag a table outside. The alt beer itself was…read morelight and very drinkable. I went inside to use the bathroom and the inside is HUGE with tons of seating and very cool architecture.

The pork knuckle (20.80 Euros) is the thing to get here. I could barely finish half of it but it's…read moreperfectly cooked - delicious and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Super crowded and bustling, which probably explained the brusque attitude of the staff. They will keep bringing you beers when they see empty cups on the table, even if you don't drink.

We stopped by for a quick beer on Sunday afternoon. There's some standing high top tables outside…read morealong with some picnic tables. Someone came by shortly after we got there and we were able to get beers right away. Definitely a great spot to visit on your Düsseldorf trip!

This is an historic building! We got there before the crowds on Saturday and were able to have a…read moregood look of the place. Pea soup was the best I've had! Hearty & delicious. Currywurst was very delicious too! The other sausage was yummy with a better than expected potato salad! Restrooms/toilets were super clean. House beer was an amber ale or brown lager. They also have other types of beer. If you are in Düsseldorf, this is worth checking out.

We were lucky to have friends who live in Düsseldorf and booked a reservation for our party of…read moreseven more than a month in advance. The Christmas Market time in Germany is super busy and especially on Friday - Sunday. Schumacher alt is the oldest brewery in Düsseldorf. Established in 1838. Thankfully they have modern and clean restrooms to evacuate all the beer drank there. The ambiance of the place is a lively beer hall. There are picnic tables and banquettes of various sizes. The wait staff are intentionally a little rude. Part of their stick. The beers keep coming until you say stop. You get the house brew in 10 oz. glasses. The waiter makes a mark on a coaster each time he brings a round. When you have had enough be sure to put a coaster on top of your glass, or the beer will keep coming. The food menu is large and only in German. It is a good time to use the photo translation feature on your phone. The food was very good and a LOT! I highly recommend a stop here for an authentic German experience.

We really enjoyed this place from the layout to decor, service was great, food was unique and…read moreterrific , and the beer was great.

We were passing through Düsseldorf for a day and wanted to grab drinks somewhere after dinner to…read moreunwind. We wanted to try Altbier since that's what Düsseldorf is known for, and this was one of the recommended breweries from our online research. Indoor and outdoor standing tables are available, as well as booths inside if you want to sit. Unfortunately they didn't offer pitchers, so we just ordered a ton of glasses which they brought out on a large paddle. Cash only but there was an ATM nearby that we were able to withdraw from. Overall, great no-frills place to grab some tasty affordable Altbier and catch up with a group of friends.

I came in early on a Thursday evening and there were some people there but mostly sitting outside…read more They only accept cash! They also have two beer options. I tried the classic Altbier. They offered to start a tab but I just paid and found a seat. Most of the tables had reservation cards but for later in the evening so I sat down at one of them and drank the beer. It's a very low-key, straightforward place and a good option to try the famous Altbier from Dusseldorf.

Zum Schlüssel is a classic German "Bier Halle" located in Dusseldorf's old town. It is loud, large,…read morefun, and very casual. Service is efficient and you will not go thirsty as the beer flows freely. Our group shared a cold appetizer platter which had various meats spreads cheeses and breads and it was a very generous portion even for three people. We're all very happy with our means which included the leverkãse, the rump steak, and I had the sauerbraten. Portions are extremely generous and the quality of the mains and the sides were all superb. The sauerbraten was tender and was easy to cut with a fork. The potato dumplings were a perfect foil for the tangy sauce but my favorite part was the red cabbage which was extraordinary. The Rhine region alt-bier was also very good and as I said they continue to bring a new ones until you surrender by placing your coaster on top of your small glass. The small glasses are also an excellent idea as it always is cold and fresh right from the barrel. A strong recommendation if you're in Dusseldorf and want a traditional German beer hall experience. Prost!!

This is an authentic German brewery from everything from old German cuisine to the beer and,…read morecertainly, the atmosphere. The service was great and the portions were hearty. When you go to a brewery you need to order their specialty, which we did. We had a great time; everything was delicious: and we left completely satisfied. By the way, the Eisbein is enough for two people, and that's no joke.

Food is so good. Great service. Beautiful ambience. I would recommend it. Definitely going back.read more

Poor service, you get your drinks fast bowers they also come with inordered drinks and almost force…read moreyou to take it. If you don't take the unordered drinks they belittle you. You 'only' can pay cash. They calculate the price well however they 'come short of' change...if you want to have your change you get the smallest possible coins... so if you want to have small coins and don't mind agressive personnel. Go here. Otherwise stay away, the beer isn't that good anyway.

We stopped in for lunch around noon on a Sunday. It was not busy. I ordered the wild boar, and my…read morewife had the pork knuckle (pictures included in this review) and it was awesome. The skin was crispy, the meat was tender, and the portions were ample. We are allergic to dairy, and the waiters didn't speak english, but we didn't have any problems.

I came here by coincidence and do not regret it. This is a…read moretypical Dusseldorf beer house which looks like it hasn't changed in a century. The food is typical and quite well prepared and the local beer is worth trying. Service is very courteous but ideally you would need to speak German or be accompanied :-) I am no expert in this kind of place and cannot say if it is worth crossing the whole town for it. But it is definitely not a bad choice for your evening dinner out in the area.

Went here are just getting to the hotel around the corner, great food, I am vegetarian and they had…read morea lot of choice, the only mistake I made was not ordering a salad with my food. Beer was good and service was fast. Happy to go back.

If you are searching for a nice traditional German restaurant in Düsseldorf, Im Goldenen Kessel is…read moredefinitely the right option. The restaurant is located in the heart of Düsseldorf, and it's very easy to find. The restaurant is large, offering lots of tables indoors, plus a nice outdoor area with tables as well. The restaurant's design is very nice and unmistakably German, and I really loved the atmosphere inside. The whole place was well maintained and very clean when I visited. I came on Thursday around 2 p.m., and the restaurant was half empty, so I picked the table I liked best. My waiter was a very nice and friendly German man with a fun personality, and his English was excellent. He gave me several recommendations about the menu, and I followed his advice when ordering my meal and drink. The menu is quite big and full of traditional German dishes. A great plus is that they also have a full English menu available. That day I was in the mood for German sausages, so following my waiter's advice, I went with the Bratwurstplatte (traditional German sausage sampler plate). My food came out pretty fast - within about 13 minutes. Visually the dish looked nice, and it smelled delicious too! The plate had a few different types of sausages, including Blutwurst (blood sausage), which is very typical for Düsseldorf and the Rhineland region. My waiter told me I would love it, but unfortunately it was my least favorite - I didn't really enjoy its flavor or texture, and I left most of it. However, all the other sausages were super delicious, and I loved them a lot! The plate also came with creamy, delicious mashed potatoes and a cabbage/vegetable mix, which I skipped because I don't really eat vegetables in general. Also, surprisingly, my waiter brought me a homemade mustard and recommended dipping the sausages in it. I tried it, and the flavors became even more enjoyable; the mustard was amazing! Overall, I loved my meal, and I can absolutely recommend ordering it. The portion was big enough to fill me up. But the real highlight of my visit was actually the drink (also recommended by my waiter): Van Nahmen Landschorle Johannisbeere. It's a classic German drink that mixes fruit juice with sparkling water. My specific drink had a black currant flavor and tasted wonderful! Honestly, it became one of my TOP favorite drinks I've ever had in my life, and I highly recommend ordering it when you visit! Price-wise, the restaurant is mid-range. Prices are moderate overall, though slightly on the higher side. My bill for one main dish and a soft drink was around €20, which I think is reasonable for a nice German restaurant in the city center of Düsseldorf. Also, they accept all major credit cards and Apple Pay, which is an extra plus. I can 100% recommend this restaurant if you're looking for classic German food in Düsseldorf. And I'll definitely come back here again when I return to the city.

Finally we arrived famous Dusseldorf bar street. My…read morecoworkers know about beer. They went to this bar because it's a brewery. The waiter kept on bringing the beer to our table. It looks like non-stop drinking bar. We had dinner at this bar. I ordered famous schnitzel. I have to say schnitzel tastes like chicken fried steak.

Our family group of three enjoyed a fine dinner here, seated outside on a warm-enough September…read moreevening. A more traditional seeming German restaurant than others in the area. Alt bier and primitivo wine. Jagerschnitzel, Rheinischer Herring, Salatteller-Pute. Jagerschnitzel. Fine food. Appropriately attentive service. Pleasant, roomy seating.

From the owner: Deftige deutsche Kost in urigem Traditionsbrauhaus mit getäfelten Wänden, Schankraum und Terrasse…read morezum Fluss.