Gaffel am Dom
A large brewpub on the station square opposite the cathedral – Gaffel Kölsch, Cologne cuisine and a legendary Friday singalong concert.
The Gaffel am Dom stands on the station square, directly opposite the cathedral – one of the most central spots in Cologne. The large brewpub pours Gaffel Kölsch and opens daily from 10 am.
At a glance
- Location: station square, opposite the cathedral
- Beer: Gaffel Kölsch
- Kitchen: daily 10 am–11 pm, with a breakfast menu in the morning
- Tradition: Friday singalong concert with Björn Heuser (free entry)
Sing along, celebrate, learn to pour
Every Friday evening Björn Heuser hosts a free singalong concert – proper Cologne fun. On selected Saturdays the "Brauhaus Beats" series runs too. If you like, you can earn the "Zappes-Diplom" in a course and learn to pour Kölsch; exclusive sessions can be booked for groups. With the Domstube and the barrel cellar, two rooms are available for private events.
Source: Official website · retrieved 2026-06-23
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Address
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
50667 Köln
Hours
Sonntag–Donnerstag (Brauhaus): 10:00–00:00
Freitag–Samstag (Brauhaus): 10:00–01:30
Sonntag–Donnerstag (Küche): 10:00–23:00
Freitag–Samstag (Küche): 10:00–23:00
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Sources & links
- 🌐 Official website
- Website (retrieved 2026-06-23)
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