Brauerei Schumacher Stammhaus

Brauerei Schumacher Stammhaus, at Oststraße 123 in Düsseldorf's Stadtmitte, is the main house of Schumacher, billed as the oldest operating Altbier brewery in the city, founded in 1838. It stands near the main railway station in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a few minutes from the Altstadt, and it also operates the Altstadt branch Im Goldenen Kessel at Bolkerstraße 44. The Stammhaus has a traditional pub interior with wooden furniture, long tables, a regulars' atmosphere and a more local, less tourist-driven crowd than the Altstadt lanes. Guests range from students and office workers to older regulars and visiting beer enthusiasts, and there is no dress code. Music is incidental, as conversation and glasses dominate the room. The drinks programme centres on Schumacher Alt, the dark, bitter house beer poured fresh by waiters, with other German beers and soft drinks available. Altbier costs about €2.50-3.50 (~$2.90-4.00) per glass, and there is no cover charge. Traditional Rhineland dishes such as pork, sausage and hearty plates are served, which makes it a convenient stop for dinner. Opening hours vary by source, so the website schumacher-alt.de should be checked before visiting. Reservations are mainly useful for meals and groups, while casual drinkers can usually walk in. The Stammhaus is often chosen by visitors who want an authentic brewhouse without the crowds of Bolkerstraße, and it works well as a first stop after arriving at the station or as the start of a tasting route of Düsseldorf's Altbier houses. Evenings from Thursday to Saturday are the busiest, and early evenings on weekdays are quieter and better for conversation.