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The Best Wine Bars in North Rhine-Westphalia

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68 wine bars ranked highest on Falstaff's 100-point scale in North Rhine-Westphalia. All information including address, phone number and opening hours.
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Cellar and kitchen come together in the beautifully furnished and cosily decorated wine bar. Ambitious cuisine made from fresh products according to the daily specials is served with matching wines, which are listed on the menu by grape variety.

Pfeilstraße 31–35, 50672 Cologne, Germany

A wine bistro in a class of its own. It starts with breakfast in the morning, followed by market-fresh bistro cuisine. Over 2400 wines from all over the world are on the menu to accompany the fine home-made dishes. A paradise for connoisseurs and beginners.

Weißenburgstraße 19, 40476 Dusseldorf, Germany

Michelangelo Saitta's friendly restaurant has been part of Düsseldorf's gastronomic scene for more than two decades. Here, the Italian way of life is celebrated with authentic food and matching wines. The wine recommendations are always good advice.

Luegallee 79, 40545 Dusseldorf, Germany

Great atmosphere in the lovingly restored brick vault. The atmospheric wine bar offers around 250 wines to suit every taste and budget, most of which are served by the glass. If you like, you can also take your favourite home with you.

Eiskellerberg 1–3, 40213 Dusseldorf, Germany

With a wealth of experience and expertise, the renowned Bonn wine house has been specialising in German wine for years and offers its customers and guests a well thought-out range. This is complemented by expert wine tastings and themed wine presentations.

Kinkelstraße 1, 53227 Bonn, Germany

Rainer Podzuck's wine bar and shop are tasteful, authentic and original. Everyone will find what they are looking for here: Rainer Podzuck has around 800 different wines from all over the world in his well thought-out range. Accompanied by small matching snacks.

Emmastraße 2, 45130 eat, Germany

Frank Lörkens knows his way around the world of wine and everyone will find the right wine for them. He stocks 500 different wines from German wine-growing regions alone, a real treasure trove for connoisseurs and beginners alike. Themed evenings and wine tastings are part of the programme.

Allee 25, 33161 Hövelhof, Germany

The wine bar is not only a good address for connoisseurs. The huge selection, with around 1500 wines on the menu, also offers the ideal vinological basis for beginners. The depth of the vintages on offer is impressive and the tastings are always exciting.

Carlsplatz, Stand A5, 40213 Dusseldorf, Germany

Bella Italia on the Rhine. This iconic trendy location offers the best traditional Neapolitan pizza from its red-hot oven in a variety of flavours in a casual atmosphere. There is also a well stocked selection of fine wines to suit every taste.

Kyffhäuserstraße 44, 50674 Cologne, Germany

Claude Huppertz has fulfilled a dream with his chic wine bar. The experienced sommelier offers selected wines and international drinks in an appealing ambience, accompanied by small snacks. A perfect meeting place for connoisseurs.

Kirchfeldstraße 120, 40215 Dusseldorf, Germany

Long a Cologne bar classic, Stephan Hinz's cosy Old Town location is all about wine and wine-based cocktails. They are mixed with fresh, home-made ingredients and served with first-class bar food on request.

Kyffhäuserstraße 17, 50674 Cologne, Germany

The modern-styled location has a relaxed atmosphere, the young bar team clearly enjoy their work and recommend the right drink for every guest. The selection of still and flint wines is extensive, and when the weather is good, drinks are served on the terrace.

Friesenwall 84, 50672 Cologne, Germany

The colourful interior puts you in a good mood and the chic 1920s-style ambience celebrates bar culture at its finest. The friendly bar team not only recommends the right cocktail, but also knows its way around the extensive wine selection.

Platz am Kolk 3, 42103 Wuppertal, Germany

The wine bar, which also includes a shop, opened in the Old Castle in Dortmund's Nordstadt district in 2022. Over 300 wines from all over the world are on offer here, 30 of which are served by the glass. You can also order homemade tapas and pintxos in many variations.

Bornstraße 134, 44145 Dortmund, Germany

A Mediterranean breeze blows through the ambitious crossover cuisine of the chic restaurant, complemented by wines that are expertly recommended to guests by the friendly service team. Sometimes it can also be a cocktail, freshly mixed from the best ingredients, of course.

Engelbertstraße 31a, 50674 Cologne, Germany

Depending on the weather, wine is served indoors or outdoors and the range at Kerstin and Danyel Elferink's wine bar is perfect for a relaxed wine trip around the world. If you want to delve even deeper, book one of the exciting wine seminars.

Schlesienstraße 3, 48167 Münster, Germany

Located in Cologne's Südstadt district, this cosy location is a paradise for the best European wines and sparkling wines, which can be tasted and purchased in a relaxed atmosphere. Every week there is an intimate live concert with a special wine recommendation.

Im Ferkulum 30, 50678 Cologne, Germany

A huge range of champagnes, flint wines as well as German and international wines is the vinological flagship of the Düsseldorf wine bar. The range is complemented by regular event tastings, which also showcase lesser-known wines.

Graf-Adolf-Platz 1, 40213 Dusseldorf, Germany

The best wines and selected delicatessen go together perfectly. For around 25 years, both have been available in the heart of Bielefeld's old town, and the exclusive range is impressively wide-ranging. When it comes to wines, the focus is on Germany and Italy.

Hagenbruchstraße 4, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany

Wine takes centre stage in Joscha Rozsa and Robin Yeoman's chicly styled bar. The well-stocked selection includes legendary classics and exciting new discoveries in equal measure, as well as fine snacks from the kitchen with a seasonal and regional background.

Friedrichstraße 115A, 40217 Dusseldorf, Germany