Both directly on the grounds of the Zollverein World Heritage Site and in the surrounding area within walking distance, there is a whole range of varied gastronomic offerings. From cafés with snacks to pizzerias and classy restaurants - our visitor service will be happy to advise you on which location is available for which occasion.
We have compiled the most popular offers for you here.
The Ruhr Museum is home to the Café Kohlenwäsche. Amidst restored original machines, enjoy cakes, snacks and coffee specialties and watch the hustle and bustle on the 24-meter level at your leisure.
Opening hours Monday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
To the website: www.imhoff-essen.de
Phone +49 (0)201 2470442
Bistro Schacht XII is located in Hall 12 and is centrally located between Werner-Müller-Platz and Zollverein Park. Drinks, snacks, salads and hearty daily specials await you here every day. In addition to its large outdoor area, it holds two levels of industrial charm ready for its guests inside. Weddings, birthdays, company parties and other celebrations can also be hosted here.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5.30 pm
To the website www.bistro-schacht12.de/
Phone +49 (0)178 8238730
Distance from Ruhr Museum
240 m on foot via Kulturstraße / through Hall 12
Enjoy modern cuisine in a stylish industrial setting between the Doppelbock winding tower and the orange escalator of the Ruhr Museum. The lunch menu features seasonal dishes, while the evening is Mediterranean, with steaks and burgers.
Opening hours
Wednesday to Sunday 12 to 10 pm
To the website www.the-mine.eu/
Phone +49 (0)201 36458704
Distance from Ruhr Museum
50 m walking distance
Next to the Red Dot Design Museum, the impressive rooms of the former compressor hall are home to one of the most renowned restaurants in the Ruhr region. Advanced international cuisine with regional elements awaits you here, as does a wonderful beer garden with tarte flambée and currywurst. Casino Zollverein has a function room for up to 1,200 people.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 5 to 10 pm
Summer garden open Friday to Sunday 12 to 6 pm
To the website www.casino-zollverein.de/
Phone +49 (0)201 830240
Distance from Ruhr Museum
450 m walk across the cour d'honneur / past the Doppelbock
A few hundred meters from the museum, the café and restaurant is located in the former mixing plant of the Zollverein coking plant. The impressive architecture of the former industrial building and the outdoor area with beer garden in front of the unmistakable backdrop of the coke oven batteries make a visit to the café a unique experience. A large dining room on the upper floor also allows groups to be catered for with Mediterranean and Ruhr cuisine.
Opening hours
Thursday to Sunday 12 to 6 pm
To the website www.die-kokerei.de/
Phone +49 (0)201 830240
Distance from Ruhr Museum
600 m on foot via Fritz-Schupp-Allee
Between the PACT dance studio and the Folkwang Art University, the hotel friends is located on the grounds of the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex with great gastronomy - from small breakfasts to special dinners. Here you can find everything your heart desires, be it a snack or refreshment in the friends-lounge with XXL-terrace.
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday 24/7
To the website www.hotelfriends.de/essen
Phone +49 (0)201 7470430
Distance from Ruhr Museum
650 m on foot via Fritz-Schupp-Allee
In the immediate vicinity of Zollverein are also the Mezzo Mezzo (450 m walk), the Öz Adana Kebap Salonu (900 m walk) and the Trattoria Paolo (1,000 m walk).
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