Kaiser Konstantin Brewery

Cologne is an ancient Roman city — and Emperor Constantine, who brought stability, reforms and freedom of religion to the Roman Empire, was active in Cologne even though he made Trier his capital. For example, he ultimately marshalled his army against the recurring incursions of the Franks and other Germanic tribes into the Roman settlement in Cologne on the left bank of the Rhine — and his devastating advance drove the Franks back to the right bank of the river. 

In the early fourth century A.D. he ordered the construction of Fort Divitia and the first fixed bridge across the Rhine. It’s possible that this bridge was used until the High Middle Ages, and it was probably torn down in order to protect Cologne from the night raids by the army of Archbishop Bruno I. It was not until 1822 that Cologne was once again connected with Deutz by a bridge. 

Not far from this bridge, with a view of the Rhine, the Altstadt (Old Town) and the towering Cologne Cathedral, is the Kaiser Konstantin brewery pub, whose name serves as a small reminder of this period of Roman history. The pub, which is located directly next to the Rhine, offers guests a panoramic view of the splendid Cologne skyline as well as a sumptuous bill of fare.

About the menu of the Kaiser Konstantin

The menu offers a combination of traditional home-style cooking and cuisine with a Mediterranean touch. The pub emphasizes and advertises its high standards of food quality. Fresh ingredients, regional vegetables and an exclusive selection of meat and fish offer guests a sophisticated gastronomic experience. On the beverage list you’ll find draught Kölsch as well as German and Italian wines. 

Modern decor and a spacious terrace 

The Kaiser Konstantin has a large outdoor terrace with a direct view of the Rhine and the Cathedral. Especially in the evening, as you dine in these pleasant surroundings you can admire the city’s skyline and its hallmark, Cologne Cathedral, which is illuminated at night. 
The pub’s interior is understated and modern, with cosy charm created by wooden furniture and lovingly selected details. 

If you’re looking for traditional brewery-pub wooden panelling, you won’t find it here. Instead, an impressively large portrait of Emperor Constantine is proudly displayed on the wall — and it may remind you that a remarkable portion of the Roman settlement’s boundary wall can be seen near the late-Roman Fort Divitia. The Deutz Historical Park has been an official part of Cologne’s urban environment and a tourist attraction since 2018. There are guided tours of the remarkable archaeological treasures that were discovered in the course of the Roman-Germanic Museum’s large-scale excavation in Cologne’s second-oldest district, Deutz, which continued until 2015.