Try Rheinischer Sauerbraten or Himmel un’ Ähd at a brewery.

Or order a Halve Hahn (in english: half a chicken) and be ready for a surprise ;)

Drinks

People in Düsseldorf drink Alt – the local type of beer. People drink Alt standing outside in the midst of winter drinking Altbeer. Even local women do.

Alt is a dark beer served in rather small glasses.

In a typical brewery or pub, be aware of an important detail: an empty (or almost empty) glass is an order for a new one. No discussion. Once the waiter (we call him ‚Köbes’ – or if she`s a women, ‚Köbinchen’) placed the new glass beneath your old one, he won`t take it back. The only way to prevent this is to put your beer mat / coaster on top of your glass.

Another important detail: Never order a Kölsch (Cologne beer) in an Altbier pub. Possible results are unpredictable, but in all cases rather inconvenient: from having the Köbes yelling at you, making fun of you, ignoring you for the rest of the day to being served horrible mixtures of you-don`t-wanna-know…. so just be a good guest, order one Alt and then keep drinking what he serves you.

Info in German: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altbier

Info in English: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altbier

The Uerige Alt served at Intercontinental Hotel is actually one of the best brews – and being served at the Conference venue. Also recommended: Füchschen & Schlüssel.

Also worthwhile noticing is the Killepitsch Schnaps / hard Liquor with herbs. Have one inside or outside ‚Et Kabüffke’ on the corner Flinger Str / Bergerstr.

A bottle of Killepitsch also makes a nice present. Check www.killepitsch.de

Sushi - Düsseldorf has the largest Japanese population in continental Europe. If you like Japanese food – have it while you are in Düsseldorf. We`ll provide you with a list of good sushi bars & Japanese restaurants. Stay tuned.

Tip

Giving no tip is considered rude. If the service was good, 5-10% tip of the total amount are expected – typically rounded up, e.g. 4,70€ to 5€, 23,20€ to 25€.