Dusseldorf Stag Do

• Country: Germany
• Language: German
• Currency: Euros
• Cost of a pint: €3-4
• Airport: Düsseldorf Airport DUS
• Flight duration: 1hr 35 mins

Best Places to Eat in Dusseldorf?

Dusseldorf is famous for its diverse and delicious food offerings; you will find almost any type of cuisine that you can think of. But since you are on a Dusseldorf stag do we assume you will want to try some of the cities traditional dishes! Before we go onto the food though we thought you would be interested in the fact that Dusseldorf has its own brew, the Altbier! It can be found in many of the local bars and pubs.

Some traditional dishes include Halve Hahn this simple, small, vegetarian dish consists of half a slice of rye bread with a dollop of butter and cheese. It is served with onions, pickle and mustard. Westfälischer Pickert, or ‘Westphalian potato pancake’, has been a popular dish in NRW since the 18th century. The dough for the pancake is made from potatoes, eggs and flour and is cooked over a pan. Veggies and pancakes are all well and good, but what if the lads are massive meat-lover? Dusseldorf isn’t all bratwursts, head to the infamous Schweine Janes for some fantastic meat dishes. Watch your chicken, pork and beef be cooked to perfection on their rotisserie, and then dine like kings without dropping loads of pennies!

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser, you can’t go wrong with Italian food. You’ll find pasta, pizza and garlic bread in the small and quirky Spaghetti und Stars restaurant. A little pricier, you can fantastic service and filling dishes to line your stomachs for all the antics you might have planned. Alternatively, venture just onto the outskirts of the city centre to find Bob & Mary Hamburger place for a quick bite to eat. Located on Hammer Street, you won’t be sorry for the extra taxi fare to this highly popular burger joint!

Altstadt (The Old Town)

The Old Town is probably one of the most popular nightlife districts, and it will definitely be a hit for the beer lovers out there. Im Goldenen Ring is Dusseldorf’s own microbrewery right in the Old Town, serving a traditional pub look with innovative beer flavours. However, the number one favourite for the locals is the Braurerei Uerige, the oldest and probably the best bar in the Old Town! Built in 1516, there’s a reason this famous pub has latest so long in such a competitive area.

Obviously, the city and this district does German beer really well. However, there’s plenty of pubs and gastropubs to drop into for a craft ale or two. Holy Craft Beer Bar literally shows all it’s cards in the name, you’ll find a great atmosphere and even better craft beers inside. Alternatively, soak up a more rock music vibe with pub games in Papidoux just up the road on Liefergasse.

Altstadt is known as “the world’s longest bar” because of the amount of venues that line the streets, so why not drop into a few while you’re visiting? We highly suggest that you make the Old Town the place for a pub crawl and dare you to try and start at one end and get to the other before you need a greasy kebab to soak everything up!

Nightclubs

Nigthclubs in Dusseldorf absolutely dominate the city when the sun goes down, and there’s so many that they needed they’re own section! You may not be able to fit all the clubs into one weekend in Dusseldorf, but if you know all the names you can try your hardest to get around as many as possible. One of the most popular places to visit after 11pm on the weekend is The Nachtresidenz Düsseldorf nightclub. A longstanding and loved venue for locals and tourists, this nightclub has a reputation for holding unforgettable events to pair with your groom to be’s last night of freedom.

For a more chilled vibe and expensive, special drinks; try The View Skylounge. This venue is admittedly more of a relaxed bar than a nightclub, but it had to be mentioned for the insane views of the business districts arena. If you’d prefer a view of a dancefloor packed with people, The Eight is definitely more your scene. This nightclub always has a young crowd enjoying live music and dancers, with a summer terrace in case you need to catch your breath.

What Are the Reasons to Visit Dusseldorf?

A Quieter Retreat

Dusseldorf is a great city in Germany for all your needs. Get away from the busy streets, dive into the action or just enjoy some green space. You have the best of both worlds with this hidden gem!

Modern Architecture

This smaller location has really kept up with the times, and besides the Old Town the buildings in Dusseldorf are photogenic and jaw-dropping.

Beer, Beer & Beer!

Like most German cities, beer is the main alcoholic drink across the city. However, you’ve not been to Dusseldorf without trying their home brewed Altbier.

Arts & Culture

In just the little city alone, you can find 26 museums and over 100 galleries to soak up some proper German culture, feel inspired or just explore away your hangover.

Konigsallee

For all your designer polos and any splash the cash purchases you want to make, Konigsallee is the place for you. On this street you’ll find Prada, Armani, Louis Vuitton and more!

The River Rhine

You may not be by the seaside when you’re visiting Dusseldorf, but the River Rhine and it’s embarkment is a treat.

Rhineland Carnival

If you’ve planned your trip in November, you might catch the crazy Rhineland Carnival. This celebration runs for 6 days, spilling from indoors out onto the streets with colour, costume and music for all.

How to Get Around Dusseldorf?

It might be a big claim, but we’d say that Dusseldorf is one of the easiest cities to get around without a car. Firstly, the destination is pretty small in comparisons to the likes of Hamburg and Berlin. If you want to rent a car while you’re there, download the Car2Go app and get involved with car-sharing on your visit. However, if you don’t want to get behind the wheel there’s plenty of trams, trains and cabs you can utilise. Just like Amsterdam, Dusseldorf residents and visitors often travel around the city by renting a bike. This way, you can see a lot of the beauty of Dusseldorf without much cost.

For longer (or more comfortable) journeys around and outside the city centre, Dusseldorf offers a great network of trams and trains. All of this is directed by the Rhein Bahn, so the fares are cheap as chips so you can save your euros for beer. There’s also a Dusseldorf Card on offer so you can get unlimited travel during your stay for a fixed price, taking all your transport worries away.