England fans have spent the past couple of weeks complaining about Gelsenkirchen, a city where they have watched two games at Euro 2024.
However, they are in for a treat for the quarter-finals as the Three Lions have been drawn to play Switzerland in Dusseldorf.
Dusseldorf is widely regarded as one of the best cities in Germany and there is certainly plenty to do, from River Rhine Tours to going up the famous Rhine Tower to get great views of the city below.
The number one priority for most England fans is going to be finding the best bars to visit before and after the match at the Merkur Spiel Arena.
Here is everything you need to know about the Dusseldorf nightlife.
Dusseldorf bars and pubs
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Dusseldorf is packed full of bars and pubs, all serving a range of beers, from traditional German pilsner to modern ale.
One of the best pubs in Dusseldorf is Schaukelstühlchen (Kurze Str. 18, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany). It is renowned for serving cold, fresh, traditional beer at reasonable prices. Food can also be ordered. Occasionally, live music will also be played here, meaning it has something for everyone.
For fans preferring something a bit closer to home, then Dusseldorf has plenty of Irish Bars that will no doubt be packed in the build-up to kick-off. Sutton's Irish Bar (Hunsrückenstraße 5, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany) serves a wide range of beer and also boasts a huge projector to watch the football if you don't have a ticket.
In terms of German beer halls in Dusseldorf, it is widely accepted that Uerige Hausbrauerei (Kruising Marktstrasse, 40213 Dusseldorf, Germany) is the place to be. Situated in the old town (more on that shortly), soak up some traditional German culture and knock back a few steins among like-minded visitors.
Dusseldorf longest bar
Dusseldorf's longest bar is the nickname given to Dusseldorf's Old Town (The Düsseldorfer Altstadt). This small area on the east banks of the River Rhine contains 260 different bars and restaurants in the midst of tight alleyways and walkways.
The area itself is actually stunning, but to fully appreciate it you will have to visit early in the morning as this is an area that is going to get hammered throughout the day with football fans. Later in the evening and on matchday, the atmosphere in the old town will unquestionably be electric.
In der Düsseldorfer Altstadt kommt gerade #Sommermärchen-Feeling auf. Fans Aus #Österreich, #Frankreich und sogar #England feiern friedlich, fröhlich und ausgelassen miteinander! #EURo2024 #Düsseldorf pic.twitter.com/bchrNCm3Gm
— Frank Schneider (@chefreporterNRW) June 17, 2024
How much is a pint in Dusseldorf?
Dusseldorf is far from the most expensive place in Germany when it comes to pints. The average cost of a pint in the city is around €4. This will fluctuate between €3.50 €4.50 depending on where you are drinking, but overall, it's a reasonable price given the city's popularity.
Dusseldorf Altbier, a must try
Nearly every single bar and pub in Dusseldorf will be selling Altbier, a unique beer that is brewed in the Rhineland. It is certainly an acquired taste but you can't say you've fully lived the Duseldorf experience until you've at least given it a try.