Et Kabüffke

Cute little local bar

They are known for their signature liquor which reminds me a lot of jager

Got a shot and left - everyone should try this as it's a part of the history

One and done

"One tequila! Two tequila! Three tequila! Floor!" -Anonymous

Use caution. Killepitsch is delicious and worth the stop, if only to buy a single ice-cold shot. ONE shot. Because this stuff will warm you up and get you a bit liquidated if you're not careful.

Place your order at the square window in the front and then sip your shotglass (it's yours to keep!) at the wooden table in front while you watch the tourists (hey, that's me!) walk past.

Killepitsch is dark red and perhaps sweeter than Jägermeister, flavored with fruits, berries, herbs and spices. Don't let the looks deceive you. It will definitely get you rolling. Killepitsch is 42% alcohol by volume (84 proof) and delicious.

Yes, you can buy a whole bottle if you wish. The one shot of this was enough for me.

[Review 16278 overall - 145 in Germany - 1784 of 2021.]

Word on the street is, you can't genuinely visit Düsseldorf without having tried Killepitsch. So on my second visit to the city, I finally succumbed to the true experience.

Myself and my two companions stepped off the cold, icy December streets and into a tiny little bar, Et Kabüffke Killepitschstube. It was crowded with old friends hanging out and drinking, adding even more to the small, enclosed feeling. I felt like I was in a Harry Potter movie, only in Germany and not England.

We ordered three tastes of Killepitsch, and I opted to sip mine instead of shooting it. It was sweet and strong, and immediately I was overcome with a warmth that permeated my body, the bite of the drink lingering even after I finished and continued out in the cold evening.

While I cannot say that I would make Killepitsch a standby, I must admit that it was certainly worthwhile, and urge anyone visiting the Altstadt and seeking an authentic experience to try it.

Maybe my favorite dive bar I've ever been to in my life. Just go. Killepitach flows, gluhwein steams, and the bartenders are all time classics.

This place could not be any cuter. Make the time. Do the shot. Postage stamp sized establishment. Upstairs or downstairs - either is great. Ladies room upstairs. Next door is a liquor store to take home a bottle of what their famous shot is being poured from (a cross between Jager and Bitters).

The ambiance of Et Kabuffke is very unique. There are dated and elaborate designs on the wall and ceiling in dull colors. A sophisticated chandelier of an angel holding torches dangles gracefully from the ceiling. There aren't too many seats by the bar, and a narrow little spiral stairway leads guests up to another level of intimacy- there is a very limited area on the upper floor... possibly 1/3 the size of the ground level. But mood of the bar brings visitors back to the old ages, and it's a very laid back place to hang around with some good friends over a drink or two.

This is also the place where I tried Killepitsch for the very first time- invented and produced here in Düsseldorf. This dark red/purple (hard to tell due to lighting in the bar) herbal German liqueur is 42% in alcohol, and tasted very sweet/syrupy. It just wasn't my cup of tea (liquor, in this case)... I'm not a fan of the taste but it was worth the try!

I give this place three-stars because the tables were super sticky and the seating was cramped and uncomfortable- on top of that I didn't enjoy Killepitsch personally. Overall, I would still recommend this place and it's worth the visit.

photos:
http://travelbae.net/europe/et-kabuffke-dusseldorf/

It's a Düsseldorf must! Everyone visiting the city should stop there to drink a shot of killepitsch. The place is very small but full of personality and originality. It can get really full in the evenings but you can fight your way to the bar and take your shot!