North Rhine-Westphalia

Regional food and drink in North Rhine-Westphalia

Regional German Flavors

This collection showcases North Rhine-Westphalia’s culinary heritage, featuring historic establishments like Cologne's Brauhaus Früh am Dom and the 19th-century Kaffeehaus Tegeler. The selection includes repurposed landmarks, such as the Alter Bahnhof Osterath train station, alongside traditional Westphalian inns like Restaurant Zum Vosskotten. Local markets in Wesel and Eilendorf offer fresh regional produce, while unique spots like van Hal provide a dining experience near a historic windmill on the German-Dutch border.

Regional German Flavors — Map

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A

Cologne Brewery Früh

Founded at the beginning of the 20th century by Peter Joseph Früh, this private-owned brewery features a renowned restaurant.

B

Lippeschlößchen

Traditional restaurant located in Wesel, offering regional German dishes near the Lippe river.

C

Haus Neurath

Traditional regional restaurant located in Grevenbroich.

D

Alter Bahnhof Osterath

A repurposed historic train station in Meerbusch serving regional cuisine with outdoor seating.

E

Parkhotel Nordwalde

Hotel restaurant in Nordwalde featuring traditional German cuisine and a classic nine-pin bowling alley.

F

Zur Schwarzdrossel

Local restaurant in Bottrop providing regional specialties and an outdoor terrace.

G

Zum Adler

Historic regional inn and restaurant situated in Hellenthal.

H

Zum goldenen Stern

Traditional regional restaurant located in the town of Telgte.

I

Dillmann's Speichercafe

Cafe and restaurant in Nordwalde situated within a historic storage building.

J

Restaurant Zum Vosskotten

Traditional Westphalian restaurant in Greven specializing in regional dishes.

K

Knostmann Kombüse

Regional German restaurant located in Stemwede.

L

van Hal

Historic restaurant near the Dutch border in Isselburg, known for its proximity to a local windmill.

M

Café-Restaurant Zum Mühlengrund

Regional cafe and restaurant located in Nieheim.

N

Wochenmarkt Eilendorf

Weekly local market in the Eilendorf district of Aachen featuring fresh produce and regional goods.

O

Zur Post

Traditional regional restaurant located in Alpen.

P

Großer Markt

The central pedestrian market square in Wesel, hosting local vendors.

Q

Marktplatz Lotte

Central market square in the town of Lotte.

R

Noah's Treff

Casual dining spot in Metelen offering a mix of regional dishes, kebap, and pizza.

S

Gaststätte Langenhorst

Traditional inn and restaurant in Bocholt with a dedicated smoking area and regional menu.

T

Kaffeehaus Anno 1888 Tegeler

Historic coffee house in Metelen established in 1888, serving regional specialties.

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