Bar & Smokers Lounge — Restaurant in Dusseldorf

This rating is only meant for the Capella Bar & Cigar Lounge (should have its own facebookpage like in some 5 stars hotels by the way). Some friends and myself visit the bar every 2 months when we're in Düsseldorf and i can truly say i don't know one bar where the gap between national/international recognition/fame and the quality & creativity of the Drinks and menu is so big. Most people even within the mixology world were never here or didn't even hear of it in specific while the mixology and service here is some of the best in Germany. Its one of the two best hotel bars (Ritz in Berlin with the Curtain Club and Fragrances being the other one) in Germany and in the top 10 worldwide (and i've visited quite a lot until now) for me. Of course you have all the benefits of the hotels resources like in every hotel bar but while they could be satisfied with that and lay back they chose to create new menues every 5-6 months in my experience, always having a new twist in it and great artwork like right now with the movie classics theme. The presentation as well as the composition of the drinks is superb, also the number of signatures is spot on (not too many but more than enough). Big compliment to the bar chef!

The only critique i can think of is a) get maybe 2 or 3 drinks with a little more of an experimental site to them into the menu, right now they are great but you have nothing where even mixology fans would think "What, this will never work", it's great to be suprised about that it indeed can sometimes work out what you read in the menu and b) the "Tiffany's" drink is a bit more watery than really creamy what puts the more bitter-watery aromas of the coffee in front, that's at least what a friend and myself thought.

I'll never stop recommending this bar to every friend who...

As a cigar smoker for 15+ years I have travelled the world and never had any issues getting into any cigar lounge be it bringing Cubans or buying from the House Menu.

The first evening I came here apparently it was “full” despite the red rope not being present at the bottom of the stairway. I asked if there was a dress code and was told “…no sir, you can wear shorts”.

I returned the following evening at an earlier time and was turned away for not abiding to the dress code as I was wearing (tailored) shorts.

Would love to give a fairer review* but alas was not allowed in.

Not a bad thing as the €€€€‘s I would have typically spent on drinks can now go toward the local Davidoff / La Casa del Habano stores in Düsseldorf.

*I expect a “COPY AND PASTE” response from Carsten (Owner) as per all the other...

Dear Branka,

I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your warm hospitality during our recent visit to the Bar & Smokers at your hotel. We were simply passing by when you graciously stopped us and introduced us to the fantastic amenities your hotel has to offer.

Your enthusiasm and willingness to show us around the amazing bar with its live music and an extensive selection of cocktails left us truly impressed. It was a delightful experience that we'll cherish, and we can't wait to return to enjoy the hospitality and ambiance once again.

Thank you for making our visit so memorable. You are a wonderful hostess, and we look forward to our next...