Michaela Cavanagh is a Berlin-based writer and editor at DW News, Germany’s international broadcaster. She has written for CityLab, Vice, Zeit Online and more. 

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The 10 absolute best restaurants in DĂŒsseldorf

The 10 absolute best restaurants in DĂŒsseldorf

Hungry in DĂŒsseldorf? If you’re into your food, you’re in the right place. This city is home to an absolute bucketload of Michelin stars (the first five on our list were awarded the prestigious title, to be exact).  But it’s not just high-end grub you’ll find here. DĂŒsseldorf has plenty of low-key and quick-stop spots, like its German neighbours, from hearty ramen bowls to traditional Westphalian Blutwurst (you haven’t heard? That’s a sausage made out of blood). Whatever you’re after, you’ll find it here. Here are the best restaurants in DĂŒsseldorf.  RECOMMENDED:🚆 The best places to visit in GermanyđŸ„™ The best restaurants in GermanyđŸ‡©đŸ‡Ș The essential guide to Germany Michaela Cavanagh is a writer based in Berlin, Germany. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 
The best bars in DĂŒsseldorf

The best bars in DĂŒsseldorf

We all know German beer culture is among the best in the world, but DĂŒsseldorf and the Rhine region are a world apart. Have you heard of Altbier? It’s brewed in Westphalia and is synonymous with DĂŒsseldorf. You can’t visit and not drink Altbier at the 'world’s longest bar' in the altstadt (old town), just like you can’t go to Paris and not eat a baguette. Altbier tastes a bit like bacon, and is best served in teeny-tiny glasses (and refilled frequently). Though the beer culture is strong here, the cocktail scene thrives as well. Between imbibing heavily in the regional beverage of choice, and the insane per-capita cocktail prowess of bartenders, DĂŒsseldorf is so much more than a community centered around requisite industry happy hours. The city’s nightlife, alongside a range of fantastic restaurants and other great things to do, is vibrant and welcomes newcomers. Check out our pick of the best bars in DĂŒsseldorf.