Et Kabüffke

Et Kabüffke is a tiny window bar at Flinger Straße 1 in Düsseldorf's Altstadt, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known across the city as the place to try Killepitsch. Killepitsch is a herbal liqueur made in Düsseldorf, and locals traditionally order it through the small window and drink it standing outside, which gives the spot its distinctive street-corner character. The bar is pint-sized, with little or no room inside, so the experience is quick, informal and social, and visitors usually stand in the street with a small glass in hand. The crowd is a mix of Altstadt regulars, people on a pub crawl, and visitors collecting the city's drinking traditions, with ages generally from the twenties upward. There is no dress code; weather-appropriate clothing matters more than style, since service is outdoors. Music is incidental. The drinks programme centres on Killepitsch served as a shot, with a few other small drinks available, and prices are about €2-4 (~$2.30-4.60) per drink. The bar is cash only, so visitors should bring coins and notes. There is no cover charge and no reservations, since the whole format is walk-up service. Opening hours vary, so the pattern should be confirmed on site, and the bar can feel busiest on weekend evenings when the Altstadt fills up. Because of its small size, a visit rarely lasts more than a few minutes, and it works best as a stop between larger brewhouses on Flinger Straße and Bolkerstraße. The bar is close to Marktplatz, the Rhine promenade and several Altbier houses, which makes it easy to fold into an evening walk.