Brauerei Kürzer in Düsseldorf

After pizza at Colopic, I always enjoy a beer at the Kürzer brewery! Delicious beer, friendly staff! What more could you want?!

The waiter was incredibly unpleasant, explaining that he was hungover and wouldn't take any complicated orders. He then ordered Düsseldorf beers for all of us and, upon arriving, told us that none of us were clever enough to free up the table for him to put down his tray. We drank our beers and decided to leave. The waiter asked if we wanted anything else. We told him no, and he asked if it was because the beer tasted like something. In short, the service was unbearable; this bar is best avoided!

I feel comfortable here, whether I come alone or in company!

No card payments – cash only. This should be standard practice, especially since the pandemic, but Kürzer still offers 90s-style service. Outdated. Still unchanged in 2025.

My favorite bar in Düsseldorf. Always worth a visit. A great place for a relaxing drink during the day and a must-visit for a night out when you're in Düsseldorf.

Kürzer Brewery is a quaint, picture-perfect establishment right in the heart of Düsseldorf's Old Town. The service is attentive, quick, and pleasantly old-fashioned in its approachable manner. First-time customers ordering an Altbier there might be momentarily puzzled. The glass keeps refilling itself until you explicitly tell it to stop. After a while, you'll understand the system. It's less of a drinking suggestion and more of a highly efficient method of beverage logistics. In the evenings, they settle the bill using a tally sheet, which works surprisingly well. An Altbier costs €3.40, which is on the pricier side, especially since experience shows that one glass is rarely enough. The only slight drawback is that they only accept cash. Why this is the case remains a mystery. It certainly provides ample material for theorizing about creative business practices. All in all, it's a charming, lively spot for anyone wanting to experience Düsseldorf's Old Town culture in its purest form and who doesn't mind managing cash and empty glasses at a rapid pace.

We just stood outside. But the atmosphere was great, the beer arrived quickly, and most importantly, the beer was good. We had both the old and the light. We preferred the light. We were very satisfied.

A very cozy brewery with a really lovely atmosphere. 🍻 The food is incredibly delicious and of really high quality – you can tell it's cooked fresh with love. 🍽️ The ambiance is great, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or family. ✨ The waiters were friendly, cheerful, and attentive – exactly what you want. 🙌 Overall, highly recommended; there's absolutely nothing to complain about. 👌

Bad service, we waited 2 hours for our food and we reserved. Then in the end we have to pay more than we ordered. Never coming back.

Really expensive!! I dont recomend!

Handsome and friendly bartender. A fun concept: beer keeps being refilled unless you put the coaster on your glass.

Just ordered it and immediately threw it out. The store isn't responsible.

The bouncer randomly refuses entry even though your group is inside and you were only outside to smoke. Great venue, bouncers, weird guys.

Very cool place & great bartender 🤩 I went there with three friends – we had a fantastic evening! The staff is very friendly and attentive. The bartender brought us ZwiWa without asking, which was very thoughtful! I highly recommend the Kürzer! 🙏🏼

In short, "dive bar." In my opinion, a very dirty place, even for an Old Town location. Never again

You must go here. It is a fine altbier brewery with an excellent range. The vibes are perfect, the music playlists are inspiring, the setting is beautiful. This is a jewel in the crown of Düsseldorf. It's cash only so go to the bank first.

Recommended! I've been to this pub a few times. I've always liked the atmosphere, the music, and the service.

A must-visit in Düsseldorf. A cool atmosphere, a young crowd, and plenty going on. This is the perfect place to enjoy an Altbier and wind down the evening.

Dirty, local pub, but the beer is delicious

Quick service with a lovely staff. First time trying altbier. The famous drink rightfully earned its reputation! I think I chugged three beers in 10 minutes or so.

The beer is great, but the location doesn't appeal to me personally...

Great service, cosy atmosphere, the Altbier tastes great!

Kirmes: Why do you play the music so loudly? It would be much less antisocial if people could just chat while doing it.

Hey guys, the bar is cool but please don't order a 0.3L draft Helles for €4.60.

Das Bier ist mit seiner Bitternote und dem leicht malzigen Geschmack und minimaler Rauchnote grundsätzlich nicht schlecht. Die Qualität ist leider recht wechselhaft und nicht konstant. Am Ende Ok, denn es ist ja Handwerk und anscheinend für das Brauhaus OK. Konstant ist aber auf jeden Fall die unfreundliche und unprofessionelle Bedienung. Cool aussehen ist nicht alles und abgestandenes fast warmes Bier mit einer Selbstverständlichkeit auf den Tisch zu rotzen ist einfach nur erbärmlich und unangemessen. Literweise abgezapft gammelt es hinter der Theke vor sich hin bis ein armer Wicht es holt. Auf Nachfrage wird es dann durch hin und her aufgeschäumt. Schmeckt aber nicht besser. Der Laden ist ansonsten „cool“ wenn man den abgerockten Stil gut findet. Saubere Gläser und aufmerksameres Personal wäre aber besser. Da ist Luft nach oben. Fast so viel Luft wie im Schaum vertrocknet.

The older guy with the hat is extremely unfriendly and unpleasant. Card payments aren't accepted here either (you know why).

Alt was solid, but the waiter (I didn't catch his name, unfortunately) was incredibly unfriendly, and it was clear he simply didn't want to serve younger people (17-19 year olds), although we weren't loud or rude or anything like that. We sat at our table and chatted among ourselves. He didn't seem so unfriendly to other guests.

We reserved a table there during our team trip and were standing at the front of the bar when we arrived. We were then greeted. Some of us still had drinks in our hands. I was then asked if there was anything left in the can and I said yes. The man then brazenly snatched the can out of my hand and simply emptied it. I don't know what was wrong with him, but you could have just politely asked to drink the can outside. This was done to the others too. Simply snatching drinks out of people's hands and throwing them away for which you paid money is just really crap! This could have been handled differently. Now let's come to the waitress, whom I politely asked to wipe down the tables because they were simply dirty... and her response was: "Why, the tables are clean." I was simply speechless at how easily this was dealt with. All in all, I can only say that in my opinion the place has simply failed in many respects. From reception to service to customer satisfaction, it's zero.

Düsseldorf's best and most modern Altbier. Late at night on weekends, it's almost impossible to get a seat; in summer, the outside seats are very popular. Meters of beer are available, and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Antonio the Wesh kicked us out because we were drinking water and hadn't ordered a meter. A few of our friends ordered at least 6-7 beers, which together cost at least 20 euros. Despite these circumstances, we were kicked out after several arguments with Antonio.

0.3 light beers for 4.60 euros. Completely insane prices.

Yes, the brewery was super duper :) Me and my 3 friends had a lot of fun :) Beer was the best... swear brother, whoever says otherwise gets the fri... at least 3 of the 4 agree.... one is too embarrassed... :( well, it happens

Actually an environment I like, but I have to admit that I think their Alt is worse than others I've tried, so the rating will be average.

I'm here for the clean glasses. Never have!!! , as often happened elsewhere, received a lipstick-smeared glass. Beer tastes good. Waiters/waitresses are usually friendly. Well, music... you have to like it or tolerate it. 👍

The store has a pretty Ballermann-like atmosphere. If you like a loud atmosphere and enjoy a young, party-loving crowd, this place is for you. The bald head bartender doesn't work at all, totally aggressive for nothing, but the young waiter, whose name I unfortunately forgot, was very friendly and attentive.

If you feel like partying, always good! Great old

Delicious beer. Very nice service. But the toilets are substandard. It's sad that the owners don't notice it themselves.

Actually it's good, but unfortunately absolutely no attention is paid to birthday children! We wanted to celebrate our birthday here, but it didn't work out. Despite being a great location.

The Kurzer pub definitely has potential: the Altbier is fresh and tasty, the location in the middle of the old town is great, and the atmosphere is usually relaxed. However, there is one big negative point that significantly spoiled the stay: the toilets. Unfortunately, the sanitary facilities were extremely dirty and smelled unpleasant. For such a busy pub, it really needs to be cleaned more often. Especially in a place where people drink a lot, you expect at least a minimum level of hygiene. It's a shame, because with better toilets and a little more cleanliness, Kurzer could be a really good address. So unfortunately it only remains a mixed visit.

Shortly before Carnival (5 days before), the brewery didn't think it was appropriate to enter the pub wearing a costume. In my opinion, no social behavior towards carnivalists. I didn't know if it was just the bouncer's action or the brewery's.

Beer by the piece and good atmosphere

Shortest counter in the world, staff absolutely overwhelmed, unprofessional, unsympathetic. Gladly somewhere else!

Totally unfriendly staff. Screen in the brewery is open to the public and there was pressed once, then we were thrown out. Impudence!!

Very sweet, but when asked, the response was unfriendly and nothing was addressed. A little more professional treatment of customers would be great, but otherwise everything was great

A young Düsseldorf brewery with very good beer, a short but good menu and friendly staff. A must for every visit to Düsseldorf.

Celebrated my bday there. The planning and communication went well. The store is simply an institution. Cool people, great beer and a great atmosphere! The waitress who was responsible for us did a great job. Thanks for the awesome party!

The first port of call if you want to have a drink in the old town.

Far too crowded and absolutely not recommended for women (harassment is ignored by waiters), unfriendly staff

Sexual harassment seemingly normal. I visited the Kurzer with a larger group of friends. At the beginning we had a nice evening, which over time turned into a nightmare. You quickly notice that the waiters' main concern is to make as much profit as possible when the second question after sitting down is what our limit is. Embarrassing... After the mood brightened a bit, we noticed a group of older men, in their mid-30s, throwing disgusting looks at young women within our group. We ignored this at first, but over time the inhibition level continued to decrease. We witnessed them filming and taking photos of women aged 18-19 from our group. As if that wasn't disgusting enough, they also groped them and reacted indignantly when spoken to and as if they had done nothing and didn't want anything from 17 year olds. We complained to the bar staff. A young man with black curly hair told us that if we had no evidence we should leave and not stop the operation (Given our intention to simply spend a quiet, undisturbed evening there, we of course make up the story so that we can spend the evening with ourselves to argue with YOU???). Instead of confronting the men or addressing the photos, he complained about why we were so upset (which is a surprise when you've just been sexually harassed). As a climax, he then said he was not responsible for what happened in the bar. Does that mean, in the reverse principle, that you can do whatever you want? Rarely have I seen such an incompetent person. If you ever read this, think about what you would have done if this were your girlfriend or daughter. That was the first and last time in a nutshell. It's crazy how something like this can happen in "DER" bar in Düsseldorf.

Was my safe place, came for a vacation and one of the nights the bouncer that had no bouncer idificatin and atacked me after i said im from israel, i told the managers and they are Protecting antisemìtic people that attacked me, not a safe place for Israeli or Jewish people

Everything started very relaxed. Delicious two beers on a Sunday. I was traveling with three friends. We got to the shorter one around 8 p.m. And what can I say? Anyone who meets Philipp will certainly not be disappointed. Not only does it put you in a good mood, it also always provides you with the best hop torpedoes in the city, just in time. We quickly asked ourselves why the beer was tapped so perfectly. You really have to say that Hanner not only gives his all at the tap, but also has really quick hands during the process. Service on Sunday so 10/10. Unfortunately there are only 5 stars, otherwise there would be significantly, significantly more. If I had more cash on me, it would all be invested in this store. Anyone who hires such friendly and committed employees must either be the right hand of God or simply a very correct dude (and a good businessman who aims to make money for little people). I will always come on Sundays or during the week when Philipp and Hanner are in charge here. Like I said 10/10. Ps. Toilet experience also stable 8/10 (men's toilet)

5-0 for our Fortuna and then in the evening we lost. Great atmosphere, top waiters (Hanner and Phili) and super fast service. 95 ole!

Mood 1000/10 Place to be in Düsseldorf Philipp and Hanner are the best waiters! Heinrich-Heine only became famous because he sang about them both! Campino says in his autobiography: her drop is more valuable than my mother's milk. Jan-Wellem dismounted from his horse just to taste glass from Hanner and Philis. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

The beer is delicious. They fill half of it with foam. The waiter with the thin mustache has a very bad attitude

Great bar! Always something going on, always a good time, beer tastes good too!

More than unfriendly service, overcrowded, poorly organized and unhygienic toilets, for which you have to pay on top of the already comparatively high prices. Conclusion: Not worth it! As a shop that supposedly wants to cater to a young audience, it is more than questionable when it comes to dealing with long-time guests. The cliché is true here: anyone who waves bills is taken seriously. Absolutely weak for a supposedly “young” brewery.

Nice place to have traditional beer Altbeer. This is not like traditional breweries, but the atmosphere is very good.

Good vibe is there for sure. But what bothers me is that they accept CASH only. Why?…… A huge turn off.

For me, the taste of the home-brewed Alt lies somewhere between the Urieger and Schuhmacher breweries, so it's a happy medium. There were at least 3 service staff running around, but drinks only came twice when called Unfortunately, the sanitary area is not clean. But very important for me as a woman

Die Hausbrauerei hat ein klassisches Kneipen Flair mit jungem und sehr freundlichen Personal. Das Bier kommt gewohnt schnell im Brauhaus und schmeckt sehr gut. Zu essen hatten wir verschiedene Burger, die es hier zu sehr fairen Preisen gibt und gut geschmeckt haben.

Feels wonderfully divey, perhaps especially early in the day

The prices can really only be described as outrageous. Almost €5 for a few sips and almost just foam in a tiny glass. If even restaurants have a much better price-performance level, an uncomfortable bar shouldn't dare to charge so much money for beer they produce themselves. A meter of beer costs almost €35, which is just audacious. You will then find out the prices when you pay, as there is neither a board nor any other price lists. What you end up paying probably depends on the mood of the waitress. I don't understand how people still get lost here given the circumstances.

Location könnte noch etwas gemütlicher gestaltet werden, ansonsten gutes Bier - Service teilweise etwas überfordert, man kann das entspannen in dem man direkt am Tresen bestellt. Ansonsten könnte die ein oder andere schlechte Bewertung wohl auch daher kommen das man sich sehr aktiv gegen Menschen mit rechter Gesinnung ausspricht :-) Gerne wieder! Gulaschsuppe war auch lecker.

Typical Düsseldorf brewery, food was delicious, very good service

Always had a good evening so far. I like the good mix of music, dancing, but also being able to have a conversation! Update: the store needs better boxes and air. Otherwise great!

Be very careful with places that only accept cash like this. They returned me a Turkish coin. Careful!! I have been deceived. It's a shame to come to Düsseldorf on vacation and leave with this concept of the people of this place.

I was there for a scavenger hunt, I was kindly helped with my question about the brewery and of course the beer was great too. I was traveling alone, that was the challenge for this scavenger hunt, but I quickly met nice people from Spain. 😘 A great place to be alone, not alone. 👍 And the beer was gone in no time 🤣

Be very careful with places that only accept cash, like this brewery. They give you coins that look like Euros, but they don't. Pay close attention! They are scammers!!!

A meter of beer is more expensive than if you bought the beers individually!

Always a great experience! Mood is perfect. We would like to come again!

Always nice to spend the evening here. The beer is delicious, the music is good and the place is packed. Negatives are the toilet and the fact that you can't even pay with a card at the counter.

Simply fantastic. Young clientele, really good atmosphere and perfect for a great evening in the old town. Absolute favorite of our group of friends😍 Cheap prices😁

Minimal, traditional vibe without fancy offers is what makes it special.

The alt tastes good, the location is cool, the service is good 👍🏻

Algo así como un hipster pasando el rato en la microcervecería. Justo en el corazón del casco antiguo de Düsseldorf, y tomó mi fantasía como parecía interesante. Elabora su cerveza vieja en el lugar, que puedes ver si vas a la parte trasera del bar, y realmente interesante de ver. Hace hamburguesas y como la comida, pero nunca comió aquí. La cerveza era realmente bueno y puedo recomendar encarecidamente.

Delicious Altbier. Nice service. The audience is mixed, at least earlier in the evening. One star deducted for the dingy sanitary facilities.

Modern and youngest brewery in Düsseldorf's old town. Delicious Altbier. Certainly the mildest beer in town. Very sweet in taste. Matching the name...the shortest glasses in the old town.

I've always loved the Kurzer, great beer, great atmosphere. But when we had dinner there (and left a lot of money), we wanted to order a bottle of water - without “warning” us, €12.50 was written on our lid. We asked—surely that had to be a mistake? No, it wasn't a mistake: €12.50 for a 0.75l bottle of water in less time. I understand that water is more expensive in a restaurant, but 1. this is a pub and 2. this surcharge is just outrageous and a complete rip-off: almost 1500% more expensive than in the supermarket, what's the point? Really, big disappointment, no more short for me.

Pleasant audience. Good and friendly service. However, the prices are relatively high. In the later evening hours it becomes very crowded and crowded.

Must try Altbier brewery in the center of Düsseldorf (Alstadt). Delicious beer and compared to the other traditional altbier brewpubs in the town, Kürzer seems to be a bit more relaxed and informal. In the evenings it gets lively and crowded with cozy tables and constant altbier flow.

We liked it. Interior is kept simple, no flowers, no frills. Drinks were at the table quickly, service was very relaxed and relaxed. Gladly again.

We were there again briefly after a long time. But it wasn't an edification: the toilet is unkempt (it used to be!) and for €2.60 you get a 0.2 liter old (!!!!), although our glasses didn't even have a calibration mark. The short end is over for us.

Shorter, and we're not talking about my privates here. Unfortunately, this isn't exactly well stocked, but it serves its purpose. This also applies to the brewery, where time is nipped in the bud and you get lost in it. No shorter, you can sit longer here! Like the body of my colleague Xlemu. Prices are fair, although if you have a thin wallet you will unfortunately have to bring a short fuse. As Farid Bang, the German philosopher, said: Bangers live shorter lives!

Great staff, very attentive. Only the sanitary facilities and the price are not that great.

The Sunday shift (Hanner + Phili) is the best shift.

Typical beer house with good service

What I appreciate most about Bar Kurzer is that they don't have the 'bouncer N..zi policy', which is unfortunately still common practice in North Rhine-Westphalia. Everyone is always welcome here, no matter what their name is or what color their skin is and there is never any stress! A role model for NRW when it comes to relaxed, multicultural, communal celebrations! I thank the owner for this attitude. Otherwise, the audience here is really very casual, relaxed and in a party mood. It's easy to get into conversation with other guests and so far I've always had a very fun evening here. That's why it's always my first choice when I visit friends in the Ruhr area...

We were simply thrown out without any notice that it was closing soon

delicious Altbier, gladly again at any time!

Was there briefly yesterday. 4.60 for 0.3 Helles is beyond outrageous.

Difficult, getting 3 drinks shortly before closing time and then being thrown out...

Very bad service and dirty everywhere.

Classic brewery with its own beer. 100% recommendable

Phew, where do I start? I generally enjoyed going there, I left a lot of money there, of course only cash for years ;). But now the waiters are so unfriendly, it's way too full, you're pushed from left to right, you can't move an inch and the waiter yells at you to move to the side, otherwise you'd be thrown out. So that's how you deal with paying customers okay. At the same time, you are being groped by old men and as a woman you can hardly defend yourself in the crowd. Can't understand the hype anymore and won't be coming back.

Great store. If you want to party or are looking for a good mood, this is the place for you.

Great atmosphere, great team and delicious beer. Voralmem Hanna is doing a great job here. Best wishes from Hamburg!

Was there for a birthday on Saturday. Basically, I have nothing against the location and its Altbier, but I think the store is more than overcrowded. If something happens, you don't have to be surprised afterwards. It seems quite normal on the weekend that the bouncer no longer has an overview of the store. Celebrating in a relaxed manner looks different.

I'm used to Bavarian beer. That sour beer didn't do any good the next morning!! Had stomach!!!! :((((

Bartender touches women and throws them out if they resist. No words…

Wel het stonk er naar een cantuszaal. Stoelen plakte, mijn zus kreeg een glas met stukjes uit. Niet echt zo wauw om eerlijk te zijn. We hadden er meer van verwacht.