Germany
Brauerei Schuhmacher is a brewery beer hall selling its own Alt beer.
It's in an unassuming street away from the tourist hot spots, but less than ten minutes walk from the main train station.
The number of locals drinking and eating there testifies to the quality of both the beer and the food. While the food will win no awards for sophistication, it's hearty, tasty and served in big portions.
In short, it's a traditional beer hall (in this location since 1871), minus the tourists and at a very reasonable price.
Oststraße 123, 40210 Düsseldorf
+49(0)211 828902-0
www.schumacher-alt.de/index2.html
Google map: bit.ly/fjlm03
Excellent modern restaurant in the 'MediaHafen'area.
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