Discover Düsseldorf's Nightlife: Our ProWein Evening Event Guide

High-end winemaker’s evening

Chef Lukas Jakobi has made a name for himself with his unique style, which is as casual as it is fabulous. A countertop rather than a tablecloth, cool cuisine. You’ll always find the ideal wines here but even more so on 8 March. Welcome to a winemaker’s evening, which will be organised together with the Heiligenblut winery – you’ll be talking about it for a long time to come.

• Date: 8 March
• Time: 7 pm
• Price: €249 (dinner, wine, water & coffee)
• Address: Zwanzig23, Brunnenstraße 35, 40223 Düsseldorf, www.zwanzig23.com
• Reservations: +49 173 9220294 or info@zwanzig23.com
• Underground Station/Tram Station: Karolingerplatz/Bilk

Spain meets Asia

It begins with white. Weinakademiker Markus J. Eser kicks off the event by presenting not only Cava, but also white wines from Rías Baixas, produced from the grape varieties Albariño and Verdejo, which comes from the Rueda region. He will then present three red wines from Rioja and compare them with wines from the higher-lying Toro and Ribera del Duero growing regions. Will the proposed four-course dinner with Asian flair be a good match? You’ll have to wait and see!

• Date: 8 March
• Time: 6.30 pm
• Price: €89 (dinner, wine, water & coffee)
• Address: b’mine Düsseldorf, Höherweg 90, 40233 Düsseldorf, www.bmine.de
• Reservations: +49 211 90062222
• Underground Station/Tram Station: Flingern or Kettwiger Straße

Winemaker’s evening

At the ProWein Trade Fair, Fleher Hof is offering a gourmet experience with a five-course meal accompanied by carefully selected wines from the Nehrer Winery in Burgenland. Sustainability is of particular importance to this establishment. Reservations required!

• Date: 8 March
• Time: 6.30 pm
• Price: €129.50 (five courses and wine)
• Address: Fleher Hof, Fleher Straße 254, 40223 Düsseldorf, Phone: +49 211 31195711, www.fleherhof.de
• Reservations: info@fleherhof.de

Welcome to Hashi

Hashi Petite Chinoiserie offers Chinese cuisine coupled with extensive knowledge of wines. Düsseldorfers used to know the place as Hashi Mahlzeit. Because the restaurant is small, it is advisable to book well in advance. They serve the best German wines to accompany dishes with Chinese flair – representatives of the wineries will be present.

• Date: 8, 9, 10 & 11 March
• Time: from 6 pm
• Price: from €65 (excluding wines)
• Address: Hashi Petite, Chinoiserie, Ackerstraße 182, 40235 Düsseldorf
• Reservations: +49 211 68789908 or info@hashi-duesseldorf.de
• Underground Station: Engerstraße

Almost a party at Agata’s

Not a formal sit-down meal, but rather a kind of luxurious kitchen party. It is organized together with the Markus Huber Winery and Veritable. Agata’s has enjoyed an excellent reputation for many years, so quality is guaranteed, both on your plate and in your glass.

Party

Let’s dance

‘Dance and Drink’ is the unofficial motto of Saturday evening. At Set Jet, everything revolves around food and champagne from 6.30 pm to 2 am, and after that, it's all about dancing and lots of French sparkling wine. The DJ is reportedly one of the best in the country.

• Date: 9 March
• Time: from 6.30 pm
• Price: €255
• Address: Set Jet, Wiesenstraße 32, 40459 Düsseldorf
• Reservations: www.anderweinig.de/champagner-event/
• Underground Station: Aldekerkstraße

Crispy & fluid

“It’s going to be crowded,” says sommelier, gastronome and wine-hipster Toni Askitis. They aren’t planning anything special, but everyone knows that this is the best place to lean back and enjoy the most uncomplicated centrally positioned spot in Düsseldorf, snacks included. They are also reputed to provide cool hip-hop beats and lively wines. Whereas previously they had to improvise with recommendations, this year they have a wine list. And the chips? Really good!

• Date/Time: It takes off as soon as the trade fair closes.
• Price: individual
• Address: Pelican Fly, Graf-Adolf-Platz 1, 40213 Düsseldorf, www.pommesundwein.de
• Reservations: none
• Underground Station: Graf-Adolf-Platz

Taste & enjoy

Wine-madness at Carlsplatz

“Like every year, we won’t be selling tickets. Rather, we are open to all wine lovers,” says the proprietor. “Simply pop in and have a good time! Our indoor/outdoor wine bar has plenty of space for everyone.” On 9 March, there will be an international pre-ProWein apéritif with sparkling wines from Germany and France, as well as lots of top-notch Rieslings, by the glass. On 10 March, the Big Bottle Sunday might tempt you to leave the trade fair early. 11 March is entirely dedicated to young winemakers, while the die-hards can attend the “Tipsy Grand Cru Tuesday” on 12 March, with some of the best wines from Germany’s top wineries.

Exclusive Champagne

Not only tasting, but true drinking pleasure! The finest champagnes are served in decent portions of 0.1 litres each. Selosse, Laurent-Perrier (the Grand Siècle!) and Ulysse-Collin will be at the party. The number of participants is limited to 14 inquisitive guests.

• Date: 10 March
• Time: 4.30 pm
• Price: €350
• Address: Hase + Igel, Building 8, Schwanenhöfe, Erkrather Str. 226, 40233 Düsseldorf, Phone: +49 211 989 62077, www.haseundigel.eu
• Reservations: reservierung@haseundigel.eu
• Underground Station: Kettwiger Straße/Ronsdorfer Straße

Sake galore

Düsseldorf’s Japanese community is not only proud of its eating and drinking culture! They also want to show visitors who have travelled to ProWein a thing or two. Seven breweries will be serving their products in five Japanese restaurants in Immermannstraße and Klosterstraße.

• Date: 9, 10, 11 & 12 March
• Price: individual
• Address: Restaurants Kushi-Tei of Tokyo, Yaki-The-Emon, 1oder8, Takoyaki Teppachi, Takumi Tan Tan (Immermannstraße and Klosterstraße)
• Underground Station: Oststraße

Champagne at the bar

This isn’t the first time that champagne has been available at the Zurheide supermarket (what a supermarket!). Several Maisons and exciting vintages are on the menu, and 0.05 litres per cuvée is included in the admission fee. Members of the Champagne Club can start tasting one hour earlier.

• Date: 9 March
• Time: 5 pm (club members from 4 pm) till 9 pm
• Price: €75 (directly at the restaurant, €79)
• Address: Club-Bar im Zurheide Feine Kost, Berliner Allee 52, 40212 Düsseldorf
• Reservations: kontakt@champagner-club.de
• Underground Station: Berliner Allee

Simply Eat

Welcome to "Tante Anna’s"

No special events are planned at this house of wine, which is run by Myriam Oxenfort, the great-great-great-granddaughter of the blessed Tante Anna herself. But a visit is always worthwhile, especially as the sommelier, Thomas Bergk, is a real expert. Whether venison loin, eel fillet, and Amarena cherry mousse will also be on the agenda in March will only be revealed shortly beforehand.

• Date: 9, 11 & 12 March
• Time: from 6 pm
• Price: individual
• Address: Weinhaus Tante Anna, Andreasstraße 2, 40213 Düsseldorf, www.tanteanna.de
• Reservations: +49 211 131163 or info@tanteanna.de
• Underground Station: Heinrich-Heine-Allee

Father and son

This restaurant is a little way out of Düsseldorf, but it's worth the trip, whether by public transport or taxi. The Stembergs, both father and son, have a remarkable penchant for wine, and the cuisine, which ranges from home-style to very sophisticated, is legendary.

• Date: 9, 10, 11 & 12 March
• Time: from 5.30 pm, Sunday from 6 pm
• Price: individual
• Address: Haus Stemberg, Kuhlendahler Straße 295, 42553 Velbert Neviges, www.haus-stemberg.de
• Reservations: +49 2053 5649 or stemmi@tv-stemberg.de
• Bus: Velbert-Stemberg

Cooked with care

The somewhat different gourmet restaurant. "The special thing about our food is that it is always superbly tasty and light," says Eva Herrmann, the manager of The Fritz Hotel. "With no lactose, no industrial sugar, and an abundance of vegan and vegetarian dishes... I believe cooking at this level is extraordinarily visionary."

At the ProWein

Riesling and Leberwurst

As in the previous year, Pfalzwein e.V.’s chillout offers those two things that are simply inseparable for a true resident of the Palatinate: Riesling with bread and Leberwurst (liver spread). An unbeatable combination.

• Date: 10 March
• Time: from 5 pm
• Location: ProWein, Hall 1 C 40