We are transforming a former neighbourhood bar into an independent social space for good drinks, music, comedy, conversation, community and the occasional late-night dance.
The Den is no longer an idea. We have the space.
We have started clearing, planning and rebuilding.
Every week, the room looks a little more like The Den.
A den is where people gather, feel safe, share stories and come back again.
That is what we want to build in Friedrichstadt: not another generic bar, but a familiar room with its own character, rhythm and community.
I have spent years bringing people together through events, conversations and communities.
Running a bar has been somewhere in the back of my mind for a long time. When this place became available, it felt like the right moment to stop imagining it and start building it.
The Den is the kind of room we always wished existed: a place where strangers become regulars, conversations become friendships and people feel that they belong.
People are not funding an empty promise. They can see The Den taking shape in real time.
Altbier, Pils, long drinks, coffee and signature Mülltonne cocktails.
An intimate stage for new voices, imperfect performances and very real laughter.
Vinyl, selectors, acoustic sets, local singers and late-night music without a fixed genre cage.
Talks, community evenings, social circles and subjects that deserve more than small talk.
A room where Düsseldorf's international communities and local regulars naturally meet.
On Friday and Saturday, the room can shift from neighbourhood bar to small dancefloor.
We already have €11,000 committed. The next part pays for the things that turn a signed lease and a half-renovated room into a functioning business.
This is traditional reward-based community funding. You are not buying shares or ownership. You are helping finish The Den and receiving recognition, access, experiences and a place in its story.
I believe in The Den.
I am part of the first chapter.
I support independent culture.
I helped build The Den.
My name lives on the menu.
All amounts are gross consumer prices and include any applicable VAT. Rewards, redemption periods and event access will be described in the final participation terms.
Supporters may choose their full name, first name, initials or remain private.
No. Public Founding Circle contributions are reward-based community funding and do not give ownership, voting rights or entitlement to profits. The existing founding shareholder contribution is separate from this public campaign.
Complete the form, receive the bank-transfer details, transfer the amount within 72 hours and receive a personal confirmation once payment arrives.
The lease is already signed and renovation has started. The campaign helps us complete the build with stronger equipment, adequate stock and working capital. We will publish transparent progress updates and explain any changes to the opening plan.
Founder tokens are used over multiple visits, generally one per visit, within the stated validity period. They are not redeemable for cash and cannot be combined with launch discounts or other promotions.
The person's name remains part of The Den's signature menu. The recipe may evolve over time so the drink stays practical, seasonal and commercially viable.
Yes. You can choose how your name appears, use initials, or ask not to be publicly displayed.
Yes. Companies and organisations can participate. Contact us first if you need an invoice or want to discuss recognition.
We post renovation photos, progress videos, menu tests and behind-the-scenes decisions on Facebook and Instagram.
Choose a tier, tell us how your name should appear, and submit the form. We will reserve your place for 72 hours and show the bank-transfer instructions on the next page.