The guide to 15 great wine restaurants and wine bars in Düsseldorf and surroundings 2026
Going to ProWein, or are you just planning a trip to Düsseldorf? Whatever the occasion – here is the guide to the best wine bars and wine restaurants in and around Düsseldorf!
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![FIVE, a restaurant in Bochum, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 1575 8805864
Address: Hellweg 28-30, Bochum
FIVE is an intimate, casual fine-dining restaurant with a unique concept; the chef is also the sommelier. Tibor Werzl leads the kitchen and oversees the extensive wine list with the help of Nicolai Menting. The intimate dining room with around 30 seats offers set five-course menus that change monthly. Tibor cooks and does the wine service, offering guests a unique opportunity for food and wine pairings. The menus are innovative, international and elegantly prepared. The ever-changing wine list showcases Tibor’s love of Loire, Jura, Riesling, and lesser-known top producers.
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![Kantine.wtf, a restaurant in Bochum, Germany.]()
Address: Universitätsstraße 110, Bochum
This buzzing place is just a few minutes outside of Bochum's city centre. Opened in 2023, it’s run by two brothers: Patrick, the head chef serves delicious, seasonal food with funk, soul and perfect craftsmanship; Chris is in charge of service and the on-point cheese selection. The relaxed atmosphere, the charming crew, and the fact that these guys don’t take themselves too seriously make you feel welcome every time.
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![Prinzinger by Saittavini, a restaurant in Düsseldorf, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 211 506 708 01
Address: Leostraße 1a, Düsseldorf-Stadtbezirk 4
Prinzinger is located in Alt-Oberkassel just a hop away from the Rhine river. The beautiful house, with its high ceilings and huge windows, has been a place for fine gastronomy for over a century. In 2014, Italian restaurateur and sommelier Davide Saitta took over Prinzinger at the young age of 22 – and soon made it his own. The bright dining room offers space for nearly 100 guests and even more in summertime, thanks to the generous terrace. The Italian-rooted kitchen is focused on high quality products, yet has a little international flair to it. The wine list is just stunning: more than 1...
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![Exterior of Bar Cherie, Düsseldorf, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 211 100 00
Address: Kurze Str. 2, Düsseldorf-Stadtbezirk 1
Situated in the heart of Dusseldorf’s Old Town, Bar Cherie is a real institution in the city. A cosy, warm place with candlelight and a shabby-chic style given a French touch. In summertime you can sit outside, in front of the house. The kitchen serves some tasty nibbles, cheese and their famous Flammkuchen (“flame cake”). Besides the local Altbier, Bar Cherie offers a nice selection of well-made cocktails. But what a lot of people don’t know is that there is a well curated wine list too! The focus is on Rieslings from the Mosel (even with some older vintages) and French reds. The service...
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![Interior of Le Pré Wine Bar, Düsseldorf, Germany.]()
Address: Bilker Allee 171B, Düsseldorf
This may be Düsseldorf’s best kept secret if you like Burgundy and Champagne. And let’s be honest… who doesn’t? Owner Nico is a wine freak and long-time collector who has decided to share his private stock with Düsseldorf’s wine lovers. The list is clearly focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, mostly from Burgundy, and French sparklings from small houses up to well-known big brands. You can find rare bottles and old vintages, even by the glass. The place itself is modern and stylish – white walls contrasted by black furniture and minimalistic art. There is a big sharing table in the back wher...
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![Zum Grünen Gaul, a restaurant in Bochum, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 234 97645666
Address: Alte Hattinger Straße 31, Bochum
Zum Grünen Gaul is a lovely, cosy and rustic wine bar located in the heart of Bochum in the “Ruhrgebiet”, created by Five and Franz Ferdinand - the owners of the Livingroom. Zum Grünen Gaul means "The Green Horse” and the interior is modern and chic, but still not too ostentatious. The dark colors and the dimmed light create a cosy atmosphere. The food served in the bar is local, organic German dishes in a bar format – what we love to call German soul food!
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![Diergardts Kühler Grund, a restaurant in Hattingen, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 2324 96030
Address: Am Büchsenschütz 15, Hattingen
Best Medium-Sized List Germany, presented by Joseph Phelps 2026
Diergardts Kühler Grund is a country “Gasthaus” restaurant located in the Ruhrgebiet region. The venue is warm and welcoming with a country charm and has been run by the Diergardt family for several generations. The food menu features German classics alongside high level casual fine dining options. Phillip Diergardt is responsible for the fabulous wine list and friendly hospitality. The cellar has a nice selection of 1990’s Bordeaux, Jura, Loire, Austrian and, of course, German wines. It offers a fun mix of classics, older vintages and lesser-known wine regions. It is a labour of love and de...
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![Maku Concept, a wine bar in Solingen, Germany.]()
Address: Ohligser Markt 1, Solingen
Maku Concept is a wine bar located in Solingen, featuring small-producer organic wines. A quick trip from Düsseldorf by train, this cosy wine bar is walking distance from the station in the old factory buildings and features a thoughtful selection of wines curated by top German sommelier and wine writer Sebastian Bordthäuser. Maku Concept offers 40 wines by the glass from around Europe. The food is creative casual, with Chef Patu Habacht bringing years of fine dining experience to this relaxed concept. The warm industrial style makes for a welcoming place to enjoy great food and drink.
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![Wyno Weinbar, a wine bar in Düsseldorf, Germany.]()
Phone: 0171 7804104
Address: Birkenstraße 47A im Hinterhof, Düsseldorf
Wyno is a wine bar located in the back of the Bulle Bakery in Düsseldorf’s hip Flingern neighbourhood. To find it, you must go into the backyard of the Bakery and the gallery Sammlung Philara. You will see no signs, but the entrance is under the neon blue Glas Lennarz sign. Wyno has no wine list but offers some wines written on a blackboard. There are also some cured meats and cheese served with the Bulle Bread (arguably the best bread in town). The exciting part about this hidden gem is that they do not offer a written list for the bottle selection, but instead a selection “of the moment”....
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![Rocaille, a restaurant and wine bar in Düsseldorf, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 211 97711737
Address: Weißenburgstraße 19, Düsseldorf
Located in the friendly neighbourhood of Derendorf in the northern part of Düsseldorf, Rocaille is a café, wine bar and restaurant. They open in the late morning for coffee and pastry and stay open all day. The pastry selection is amazing and the coffee is made with care and attention to detail. Rocaille allows for a coffee into wine type of afternoon… if that is what you are looking for. The food and ambiance are a mix of French, Italian and German. The menu offers charcuterie, roasted rack of lamb, macaroons, breakfast and everything in between, depending on what time of day you arrive. Th...
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![Eiskeller Weinbar, a wine bar in Düsseldorf, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 211 20052686
Address: Eiskellerberg 1, Düsseldorf
The Eiskeller wine bar is located near the Rhine River in the “Altstadt” old city of Düsseldorf. It is tucked into an old building a few blocks from the river that was once used as a cellar to store ice brought down the river. This is how it got the name Eiskeller. This is a cozy little stone cellar with wooden tables and lots of candles. It is a classic wine bar in the sense that it serves a large assortment of wines by the glass and bottle, and charcuterie or cheese to go with it. Most of the snacks offered are bought from local producers. They are all top quality and served in generous port...
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![Concept Riesling, a wine bar in Düsseldorf, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 152 28759836
Address: 40213, Carlsplatz 26, Düsseldorf
Concept Riesling is located in the public market at Carlsplatz, which is a vibrant daily market in the old town area. The market is one of the most popular local destinations, with food shopping, flowers, special stall for meats, cheese, olives and spices. The gentleman behind Concept Riesling, Philipp, has been collecting wines and buying private cellars for years, and eventually decided to open up a location in the market. The shop is also a wine bar, and you can drink glasses or bottles at the stall in the market, or buy bottles to take away. The fun part is that these guys have a reserve...
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![Pommes und Wein (Pelican Fly), a wine bar in Düsseldorf, Germany.]()
Address: Graf-Adolf-Platz 1, Düsseldorf
Previously known as Pelican Fly, it is now aplty called Pommes und Wein. Düsseldorf native Antonios Askitis is well-known in his hometown. The sommelier, skater and Instagram star with Greek roots took over an old diner called the "Berliner Imbiss" which was a Düsseldorf institution famous for great french fries and maybe the best Currywurst in town. Delicious fries with homemade sauces and salads are served, and well-selected hip-hop music is pumping through the speakers. Pommes und Wein is located in the busy centre of Düsseldorf but offers a lot of outdoor space.
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![Schmit´s Weinbar, a wine bar in Witten, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 02302 9166867
Address: Wiesenstraße 23A, Witten
Schmit´s Winebar is located in Witten in the heart of the Ruhrgebiet, just a short walk away from the main station. A beautiful place with the bar in the middle of the room and a wonderful backyard terrace. The food is a seasonal mix of French and Asian cuisine. They also serve delicious high-quality cheese. The wine list features a lot of young German producers and some French gems. It’s not super big but constantly changing and growing. Ask the lovely sommelier staff for a recommendation. They always have some good wines which are not on the list.
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![Labsal, a restaurant in Dortmund, Germany.]()
Phone: +49 231 13758852
Address: Rheinische Straße 12, Dortmund
Labsal is a real asset to the city of Dortmund. It is located in the "Unionsviertel", a neighbourhood which was known for the famous beer breweries back in the day. Now it has turned into a colourful and alternative quarter just a short walk away from the city centre. Labsal is a laid-back, everyday restaurant where everything is homemade, but you can also come just for an aperitif or a glass of wine on the backyard terrace. The wine list contains a lot of German wines from small producers, together with handpicked European labels. Mostly organic, with a lot of great natural wines. One of th...
