Media harbour Düsseldorf

  From a flourishing industrial harbour and its gradual decline to a flourishing media and creative district similar to the Docklands in London.
Advertising agencies, radio and TV stations, film production companies, design and art shops, lively restaurants and hip clubs influence life between Hammerstraße, Zollhof, Kaistraße, Speditionsstraße and Rheinpark. This structural transformation is clearly visible at first glance: In the past, cranes and warehouses shaped its landscape. Today, it attracts architectural fans from all over the world to Düsseldorf. The most spectacular showpieces are the “dancing” Gehry buildings with their shimmering façades, and the omnipresent Rhine wich also makes its mark on this district.

Berens
Light Mediterranean and French cuisine at the highest level is the distinguishing feature of star chef Holger Berens’ restaurant. The wine list includes more than 500 wines from all over the world – amongst these are some sought-after rarities.
Kaistraße 16, Telefon: 0211 3006750, www.berensamkai.de

Curry Hafen
Currywurst cooked by a starred chef and provided by your trusted butcher is here in the focus. Side dishes are french fries made from fresh potatoes, special sauces and additional there is international beer, wine and champagne.
Hammer Straße 2, Telefon: 0211 3032857, www.curry-deutschland.de

Eigelstein
Eigelstein ist Düsseldorf’s first Koelsch brewery tavern. Here they serve Gaffel-Koelsch (beer from Cologne). Actually, this is nothing special – but: The differences between „Alt“ beer and „Koelsch“ beer could not be bigger: One is dark brown – the other one golden yellow; one tastes aromatic, bitter – the other one is rather light; one represents Düsseldorf – the other one Cologne. And because both cities have been cultivating a friendly rivalry for hundreds of years now, this makes the beer comparison even more exciting. A visit to Eigelstein is worth it not only because of its gastronomic pleasures.
Hammer Straße 17, Telefon: 0211 6027477, www.eigelstein-duesseldorf.de

Gehry’s
If you love meat, Prime Beef Restaurant Gehry’s in the Düsseldorf Medienhafen (media harbour) is the place where you get your money’s worth. Thanks to an oven, developed in the USA, the steaks are „shock heated“. This closes the pores immediately, and every juicy drip stays in the meat.
Neuer Zollhof 3, Telefon: 0211 15799373, www.gehrys.de

Meerbar
It is all in the name: In this restaurant, bar, lounge, it is (almost) all about fish dishes. If you are then also able to find a seat on the outdoor terrace, located right on the dock, you can almost imagine being at the beach.
Neuer Zollhof 1, Telefon: 0211 3398410, www.meerbar.de

Mojitos Fine Cocktailbar
This classic bar with a Cuban touch is a homage to the most famous of Cuban drinks, the Mojito, which is prepared here according to the original Cuban recipe. Another 130 different drinks, bar-music, tapas and a relaxed atmosphere make this bar in the Medienhafen (media harbour) special.
Hammer Straße 29-31, Telefon: 0211 1682210, www.mojitos.net

Royal Bankett
The first Chinese Restaurant in the Düsseldorf Medienhafen (media harbour) soon got the place to be and is an ideal meeting point for business partners, friends and family. Peking duck, the large Happy Wok Buffet or other Chinese specialties – there ist something for everyone. All goes purposely without glutamate.
Brückenstraße 19, Telefon: 0211 87630288; www.royalbankett.de

Il Portone
The Stadttor (City Gate) is one of Düsseldorf*s landmarks and the seat of the state’s government. Antonio Tufaro has had his restaurant here for many years. The focus is on seasonal dishes, fresh herbs and best quality.
Stadttor 1, Telefon: 0211 6009606, www.il-portone.de