Im Goldenen Kessel

Im Goldenen Kessel is Schumacher's Altstadt house at Bolkerstraße 44 in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, serving the same Altbier as the brewery's main house on Oststraße. It stands on the old town's busiest bar street, directly opposite another traditional brewhouse, and operates as a classic tavern rather than a chef-led restaurant, so its context is brewing heritage. The central drink is Schumacher Alt, the dark, malty and moderately bitter top-fermented beer poured from the barrel in small glasses and refilled by the traditional waiters until a coaster is placed on the glass. The kitchen serves Rhenish and German food. Düsseldorfer Senfrostbraten, roast beef with a mustard crust, is the local speciality on the menu, and Schweinshaxe, roast pork knuckle, is the hearty alternative. Both suit the Alt, and the drinks list is otherwise short. The dining room is a classic Altstadt tavern with a mix of locals and visitors, wooden furnishings and a lively but approachable noise level. Dress is casual. Because of its location on Bolkerstraße, the street outside is crowded on Friday and Saturday evenings and during festivals, and the interior follows the same pattern. Weekday afternoons are easier for a relaxed meal. Small parties can walk in, and groups should book through the brewery. Prices are moderate and in line with other Altstadt brewhouses. For visitors who want to trace the Schumacher beer, the Altstadt house and the Stammhaus offer two settings for the same recipe, one in the tourist-heavy old town and the other nearer the main station. The tavern's position a short walk from the Rhine promenade makes it a convenient stop between sights.