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Munich has 6 breweries, all producing some good beers and some
great pubs. As well as the city centre pubs, we have listed some pubs a short
train ride outside the city centre, which are not so touristly. After drinking
German lager beer, I am not sure how everyone can drink the mass-produced lager
they make in the UK! As well as the city centre pubs, we have listed some pubs
a short train ride outside the city centre, which are not so touristy.
When it is possible I have tried to mention the price of the beer.
Even coming from an expensive city like
The beer tents of the Oktoberfest - usually the last two weeks in
SEPTEMBER -are a great beer-drinking experience, but make sure you book rooms
well in advance, as you won't find any rooms in
Below is a list of some of
CITY CENTRE
.Altes Hackerhaus, Senderlinger Str. 75,
Munich 80331
Web site- www.hackerhaus.de
A nice quiet upmarket place
owned by Hacker-Pschorr, which has lots of antiques and interesting
bric-a-brac, including some interesting history of the Hacker- Pschorr brewery.
Lots of different rooms; there is a small beer garden around the back. Low
lighting makes for a cosy atmosphere Don't worry about the tablecloths-it's
okay to have a drink here!
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
Olde worlde place with several
different seating areas. Our second visit confirms this to be a great drinkers'
pub. A central beer garden with a u shaped bar. We had a beer and apfle sappe (
apple juice ) to settle our stomachs. Efficient service close to the centre.
Stuart 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Not much has changed since my
last visit still an upmarket place, with candles on the tables. Whilst it has
nice atmosphere, maybe a little too foody.
There are lots of memorabilia about the Hacker brewery
on the walls. The back part of the pub is the most comfortable for beer drinking.
A half litre
of Dunkel
beer was 4.10 Euros.
John 7.5/10 April 2009
Andechser am Dom,
Weinstrasse 7A, Munich 80333.
Web site- www.anechser-am-dom.de
It
is worth the visit to try a non-Munich beer at this Andechser flagship pub,
albeit at a price. A strange pub with a
wooden patio area on the side
of
the pub with no windows. Also has an
outside pavement drinking area and a small drinking/dining area inside the
pub. There are photos of
various
world figures like the Pope and Billy Clinton on the wall. Bayern Munich are
playing at home and the fans are drinking up to get to the game.
Beer was £3.75 for a half litre.
John
7/10 visit April 2009
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Augustine Gaststatte, Neuhauser Str 27,
Munich 80331
Web site- www.augustiner-restaurant.com
Flagship pub owned by
Augustiner brewery, in a good central location. Nice traditional feel to the
place, with lots of little alcoves and some excellent beer. On our last visit here
in 1996 we met some Bayern Munich fans (see photo) on their way to a European
match. The pub is large, but does still have a relaxed feel to it.
John 9/10 visit Oct 2003
A boisterous place with a
multitude of drinking areas. Vault ceilings and dark panelled walls. The
service is efficient but severe. Last time we were here it was full of Bayern
Munich supporters.
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
This is a place of two
halves! One entrance has a restaurant sign and the other has a beer hall
sign-so make your choice! The beer hall is not as big
as some places in
Augustiner beer is £3.55 a
half litre. A great drinking experience.
John 9.5/10 April 2009
Augustiner am Platzl, Munzstrasse 8, Munich
80331
Web site- www.augustiner-am-platzl.de
Like the Ayingers Speis und
Trank this is a pub close to the
Hofbrauhaus. This pub has a dark wood décor while the Ayingers has a light wood
décor. Both are about the
same size. Good locals atmosphere for a city centre pub, with friendly waiter
service. The Augustiner beers are the main
attraction with a good range
of beers from the brewery. Dunkel beer was 2.95 a half litre-good for the city
centre. Good find and enjoyable visit.
John 9/10 visit April 2009
Ayingers Speis und Trank, Am Platz 1A,
This pub is almost opposite
the Hofbrauhaus. It looks like it might get some of the overflow from the
Hofbrauhaus, but this is a good pub in its right.
Whilst a fair size; it is not
the beer hall size of some
pub’s name on it. Décor is
upmarket which might be why the beer is 3.75 a half litre! Nice pub.
John 8/10 visit April 2009
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Donsil, 1 Wein
Str, Munich 80333
Web site- www.bayerischer-donisl.de
A pub with a lot of different
drinking areas. The place has a modern wood panelling feel, but the atmosphere
is traditional. Also has an upstairs area to look down on everyone, which is
the best place to sit. Pub has lost the stand-up area, on the right side, since
my last visit. Also seems to be more into food
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
A two storey affair - we found
this out when we went to the Gents! A split level bar. Interesting paintings on
the wall. Food and beer available all day. A great local right in the city
centre.
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
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Hofbrauhaus, Platzi 9, Munich 80331
Web site- www.hofbraeuhaus.de
The most famous of all beer
halls - now a little over-run by tourists, but still a great place. Every
overseas visitor's image of what a German beer hall should look like. Still
visited by the locals, who know where to get a good beer. Menu in different
languages, and beer souvenirs at the front. A large pub seating over 2,000
people, but you won't find a seat on a Saturday night just move up on the
benches and sing along. Where the world comes to party-join in!
John 9/10 visit Oct 2003
The biggest beer party in the
world. Massive interior, a tourist trap but magnificently over the top. The
archetypal beer hall. Minimum order is 1 litre. It's full of all nationalities'
food served as well. Try the Weisee Wurst but take off the polythene skin
first!
Stuart 8.5/10
visit Oct 2003
The one and only Hofbrauhaus! Possibly the most famous
pub in the world! Even the non-drinking
tourists come in here! I am visiting on a Monday afternoon; even so the beer garden
is crowded and the beer hall is 25% full. The special menu has beer in half
litres with Dunkel and original at 3.45 euros and Weisse at 3.65 euros, the
litre prices are 6.90 euros. Different atmosphere from my last visit which was
an crowded Saturday night, but there is still a good buzz from this
impressively large building! Must have
as many punters in a day than some pubs get in a year! Menu is expensive; so is
the beer!
John 9/10 visit April 2009
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Mathaser Bierstadt, Bayer str 5
Whilst the Hofbrauhaus is the
more famous beer hall, this place is larger, with seating for 5,000 people!
Whilst this place also attracts tourists, it is bawdier and more down-to-earth.
An oompah band plays in the centre, and, for a small fee, will let you have the
baton! It was fun watching one pissed Japanese tourist try it! Close to the
main station.
John 8.5/10 visit Sept 1996
Massive beer hall with its own
chunder sinks. Apparently the Germans use these when they need to make more
space for beer. In fact some of the beer-guts were impressive. We never did
find the sinks, as there were half a dozen gents' in the place, all big enough
to hold a market in! The Japanese loved it!
Stuart 8/10 visit Sept 1996
Sadly this beer hall is now closed. Being a big site by the city's
main railway station made it a prime location for developers.
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Nurnberger
Bratwurst, Frenplatz 9, Munich 80331
Web site- www.bratwurst-gloeckl.de
Nice, cosy pub around the back
of the cathedral, which gives it a kind of back-street local feel. This is not
a big breweries' showpiece pub, like some in the centre of
John 9/10 Oct 2003
A reliable traditional bar by
the kitchen. John and I had roast Bratwurst and Sauerkraut. Lovely mixed with
German mustard The kitchen seemed to be on fire - but that's how they cook the
sausages!
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
Same problem as before with
the short measures! For a pub in the city centre this place has a good
atmosphere. Friendly staff who give me an English
Meal menu even when I am
ordering the beer in German! Ask for the beer from the wooden barrel (Vom
Holzfass). Good Augustiner beer at £3.60 a
half litre.
John 9/10 visit April 2009
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Weisse Brauhaus,
Tai 10, Munich 80331
Web site- www.weisses-brauhaus.de
Whilst I am not a great fan of
wheat beer, this pub serves the excellent Schneider wheat beer on draught which
I could drink all night!. If not, there are some Kameliten beers on draught
which are also good. Nice traditional place with the bar in the mi
John 9/10 visit Oct 2003
This place serves the best
wheat beer in the world. The waitresses have seen better days and the old net
curtains have been removed. It no longer brews on the premises. There is loads
of food available. A boisterous atmosphere !
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
Not too much has changed
since my last visit. Most people are
drinking outside on the pavement as it’s a sunny day. Nice old paintings and
photos
on the walls plus earthenware
jugs on the shelves. Wheat beer is still as good as ever; you can have 3 types
to choose from, as well as the regular
helles, pils and dunkel
beers-but you do not come for that! Beer was 3.45 a half litre. Nice beer
glasses.
John 8.5/10 visit April 2009
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EAST MUNICH
Hofbrau Keller,
Inner Wiener str 19, Munich 81667.
Web site- www.hofbraeukeller.de
A large pub, there was a fair
amount of people in on our visit, but you still feel it's half-empty! It's only
when you go down to the toilets and see other rooms, you realise what a big pub
this is! Green and white décor throughout the pub. Large beer garden on the
side of the pub. To me the Hofbrau beers tasted better here than in the Hofbrauhaus.
The tourists visit the Hofbrauhaus, the locals here.
John 8.5/10 visit Oct 2003
The less touristy outlet for
the Hofbrauhaus. You wont find loads of Japanese tourists here. Its location
means you get the authentic Hofbrauhaus experience sans the commercialism. A
wide selection of food compliments the beer.
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
This is still a big barn of a
place! Also has a large garden. Regular Hofbrau is 3.50 euros for a half litre,
making it more expensive than their famous
Beer hall in the city centre.
Close to Max Weber Platz subway station; along with the Union Brau makes a good
2 pub crawl.
John 8/10 visit April 2009
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Union Brau,
Einstein Str 46, Munich 81675.
Web site- www.unionsbraeu.de
The last time I visited this
brew pub, it was closed on a Sunday afternoon. This time the staff want me to
use the small beer garden at the back-this
is where everyone is. The
Helles and Dunkel beers are unfiltered and taste really good, not in Forschungs
class-but good none the less. Close to
Max Weber Platz station, on
the U4 line.
John 8/10 visit April 2009
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Paulaner Keller,
Hoch str 77, Munich 81541
Web site- www.nockherberg.com
This is a fair walk from any transport
connections, but it's worth the effort to make a visit. Not too many tourists
get to find this pub. New pub, but done out in a traditional way. As with most
German pubs, this takes up a lot of space. Copper above the bar and beer
bottles about the side. As it's Paulaner try their famous Salvator beer. The
river Isar is across the road.
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
Right by the river this is a
modern place. More wood panelling and tiled floor. It seems a bit up-market,
but it is not. More for the older clientele. The Salvator is the beer to go
for.
Stuart 8//10
visit Oct 2003
This place is the hardest to
get to by public transport, but there is a nice walk by the
was opened in 2003 to replace the old one
destroyed by fire in 1999. A nice pub, but needs that lived in feel. A good
range of Paulaner beers, as you
might expect, including the
famous Salvator. Beer garden on the side of the pub is a fair size. Beer was
3.80 euros for a half litre.
John 7.5/10 visit April 2009
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NORTH MUNICH
Haus der 111 Biere,
Franz str 3
The house of 111 beers, as well
as 8 on draught! This pub gives the drinkers of
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
A trip to the North of the city
centre. Definitely worth a visit and it does what it says on the tin ! Although
all but 9 of the beers are served from a bottle. The ceiling is adorned with
blue foil. Wooden walls and a tiled floor. The o
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003,
SADLY IS NOW CLOSED
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Max Emanuel
Brauerei, Adalbert str 33,
Web site- www.max-emanuel-brauerei.de
Big pub along a road with
apartment buildings. White walls, low lighting and tiled floor. TV screen in
the corner showing football
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Get off the train at the
Universatt. This side street bar serves Lowenbrau - beer and wheat beer. A
large sports screen at one end of the room busy with locals watching
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
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Schelling Salon, Schelling str 54,
Web site- www.schelling-salon.de
The exterior is a elegant five
story building. The interior is elegant as well. The pub has 10 pool tables,
all close together. This must be the most classiest pool hall in the world! As
well as pool, the locals seen to like cards and chess as well. Friendly bar
service. Hitler used this place, before he came to power. Until a unpaid bar
bill! Bet there were no pool tables then!
John 8.5/10 visit Oct 2003
This is where Adolf Hitler left
without paying his bar bill. I have never seen so many pool tables, 10 in all.
The beer is available in various measures 0.25l upwards. The barmaid was
fascinated by our beer travels but insisted on talking in English to us. A locals'
pub with food served as well.
Stuart 8.5/10 visit Oct 2003
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SOUTH MUNICH
Forschungs,Unterhachinger
Strasse, Munich 81737.
Web site- www.forschungsbrauerei.de
Opening times,
Closed
Mondays, please telephone to check if open. We are not sure if this pub closes
in the winter.
Tel
089-6701169
Getting
there
Only pub away from the city centre;
take the S-bahn line 1 to Perlach, turn left out of the station, along a
country path, turn left at the end of the path over the level crossing, do the
first right-turn after the crossing, at the end of the road turn right; on your
left hand side around 70 to 100 yards.
The outside is a modern
structure, but inside is a lot more cosy, with a nice family atmosphere. Modern
decor with a fair amount of wood-panelling. There is a small beer garden at the
front of the pub. Home brew pub the two beers - Pilsissimus Export and St
Jakobus Pale Bock - served in litre and half-litre earthenware mugs - are
excellent. The toilets are the cleanest I have ever seen! and the pub is
spotless as well! Worth the trip for somewhere different to go, and for the
great beer.
John 9.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Our second visit was as good as
the first. The airport control tower of a brewery is magnificent. The nearest
station is Perlach. They now sell ½ litre measures as well as 1 litre. Progress
? The beer is served in stoneware jugs. A variety of food is available. Two
seating areas and a beer garden. The cleanest toilets in the world !
Stuart 9.5/10 visit Oct 2003
This brew pub is well worth
the trip out to the
(4.20 euros a half litre and
7.80 a litre) and the Pils Sissimus (3.80 euros a half litre and 7.20 a litre)
are some of the best beers I have ever tasted!
As it is a nice sunny day I
am in the beer garden at the front of the pub, drinking the beer from
earthenware jugs with the pub’s name on it. Not
much wrong with the world at
the moment!
John 10/10 April 2009
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Paulaner Brahaus, Kapuzinerplatz
5, Munich 80337.
Web site- www.paulanerbraeuhaus.de
A Paulaner brew pub with a
few different brews on the beer menu. Was the brew house of Thomasbrau until
taken over by Paulaner, now back
brewing again. Décor is a
little different from most German pubs, whilst there is some wood panelling
there are also some white tiled walls-which
makes it look unusual, along
with black and white photos on the walls. The ThomaB Zwicki beer was good;
prices are from 3.50 to 3.60 for a half
litre. Pub is near to the centre, but if you don’t
want to walk take the train to Goetheplatz, then down Haberistrasse.
John 9/10 visit April 2009
WEST MUNICH
Augustiner
Braustuben, Landsberger str 19, Munich 80339
Web site- http://www.augustiner-restaurant.com/home/augustiner_braestuben.html
There is not a great deal of
choice to the west of
Augustiner excellent beers.
As you walk into the corridor of the pub, you have the choice of two bars. I
chose the more beery one on the right side.
Both bars are a fair
size. Pub has a standard German pub
décor; with the benches creating a beer hall atmosphere. Pub is only 25% full,
but has
a good lively atmosphere.
Open kitchen at the front. Good beer, good pub.
John 9/10 visit April 2009
Augustiner Keller,
Arnulf Str 52, Munich 80335.
Web site- www.augustinerkeller.de
Maybe we visited this pub at
the wrong time of the year, for it has a large impressive beer garden, which must
be nice in the summer. Inside is pleasant with standard German pub décor of
white walls, wooden beams, and wooden tables and chairs. Interesting paintings
on the wall. A nice drinking experience. Close for Hauptbahnhof rail station,
most lines go through this station.
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
A massive beer garden leads you
to a wood-dominated bar. Wooden chandeliers and a bierstuben. A place to relax.
Stuart 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Last
time I was here I sat inside. This time I am in the beer garden; one of the
largest in urban
drinking
must have properly developers crying into their beer! For people from the local
offices it must be a bit of countryside in the city. There
is
a little playground in the corner for children. The beer garden is half service
and half self service. The Augustine
beers are from wooden barrels
and
are great.
John
8/10 visit April 2009
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Gafthaus Zur
Feftwiesser, Schwanthalerstr 85, Munich 80339
Web site- http://www.augustiner-braeu.de/augustiners/html/de/gaststaetten/Zur_Festwiese.html
A small pub which is close to
the North end of the Oktoberfest grounds. This is a nice compact sort of place;
with hops over the bar, tankards
around the room and musical
instruments on the windows, plus an old till. Friendly bar staff and Augustiner
beers make for an enjoyable visit. This
is the only pub in
smoke? Note the opening hours
on the web site when the Oktoberfest is on!
John 9/10
visit April 2008
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Isar Brau,
Kreuzeck Str 23, Munich 82049
Web site- www.isarbraeu.de
Take the S7 train to
Grobhesselohe, get off at the platform and the glass building you see is the
Isar Brau brew pub. Unlike a lot of brew pubs, the
first thing which hits you is
the wonderful smell of hops! Standard German décor with vents going through the
ceiling. There is a small narrow
drinking area alongside the
railway line. Beers are good and are from 3.60 euros for a half litre. If you
commute from here you are one lucky
person- my sort of railway
station!
John 8/10 visit April 2009
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Lowenbrau Keller, Nymphenberger Str 2, Munich 80335.
Web site- www.loewenbraeukeller.com
Just one railway stop, out of the
city centre ( Stiglmaier Platz, line U1, one minute walk ). The pub, beer
garden and the Lowenbrau brewery at the back, all takes a fair amount of space.
Traditional German pub décor in the large pub, with white walls, wooden tables
and chairs, and some etched-glass windows. Nice cosy and relaxed atmosphere for
a Sunday afternoon.
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
On the corner of two busy
roads. The impressive beer hall is worth a visit. Nice stained glass windows
and a vaulted ceiling. Green and red tiles on the floor. We visited on Sunday
and it was full of families and children enjoying the lunch time session. The
beer is served in 0.25l measures. Remarkable for
Stuart 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
The
Lowenbrau brewery tap, which is another big German beer hall and garden. Worth
the trip to see the impressive including white arch ceiling,
pillars
, chandleries, old paintings and Masonic floor. The etched glass windows give
the place an upmarket feel. The beer is 3.50 a half litre and
we
are away from the city centre. Interestedly the wheat beer is Franziskaner from
Spaten, both owned by Inbev. A sign of things to come! Sadly
such
a nice place was ruined by poor table service, a long time waiting, and the
wrong food order.
John 7/10 visit April 2009
Spaten
Braustuberi, Marsstrabe 16, Munich 80335
This
is the closest Spaten pub to the brewery. The brewery is at 46
Marsstarasse. It is in a good location
between the massive Augustiner Keller
and
Lowenbrau Keller. This is a nice compact pub with various bits of Spaten
memorabilia on the walls, mainly old photos. I ask for a Spaten beer
and
get a bottle of dunkel beer! Go figure! Maybe this is an Spaten problem as
Franziskaner wheat beer is their main beer and no one remembers
the
Spaten name. If you have time walk to
the brewery, you are able to see inside, thanks to the massive windows. Nice pub.
John
8/10 visit April 2009
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Whilst
Once in a
while, when I review pubs I use the term ‘beer paradise’. In my opinion the
whole of
Stuart and I visited in October 2003. I have revisited some of the
pubs in April 2009 with new reviews.
Bamberger Weissbierhaus, Obere Konigstrasse 35, Bamberg
96052
A pub on a street with two brew
pubs. Comfortable sort of place, which seems to be into serving a lot of food.
A two room pub the first room was full. The second back room has a impressive
orange ceiling and old photos of
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Along the road from the
Spezial. This is a hotel as well as a pub. Interesting panelling on the
ceilings and a vaulted ceiling at the back. The St
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
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Cafe Abseits, Podeldorfer Str 39,
Bamberg 96052.
Web site- www.abseits-bamberg.de
This is the only pub to the North
of the railway station. If you want a choice of beers in
beer menu (which is on the
last page of the menu) not including the non-alcohol beers! The beers are put
in beer styles including lager, dunkel,
Pilsner,
weisse, bock and rauchbier. The rauchbier section has 3 beers on it,
but only one from
bock beer. This place does
have a café décor and atmosphere with modern paintings on the wall and Britpop
music in the background. It is
different from most
John 9/10 visit April 2009
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Eullenspiegel, Ober Brucke 10,
Right by the Rathaus (town
hall) by the bridge. Situated in a tiny cobbled street it was more of a café
but still very good. A narrow / long room adorned by puppets. The dark
panelling has mirrors set in it. Try the St Georgen Kellerbier. It was nice to
see old ladies enjoying themselves, rather uncommon in old Blighty pubs. There
is a small seating area on the street outside.
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
A pub on a bridge, which is a
little bit of a tourist trap. This is why you are paying 2.30 Euros for a beer
instead of 1.90 Euros- outrageous ! Long narrow pub, with low lighting and
pictures and mirrors on the wall. Nice cosy sort of place, with mainly older
clientele. Stuart and I are amazed at the amount of older ladies who come in
and drink beer in
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
A
tourist pub by the old bridge, which was not too busy at my time of visit.
While foody it is okay to have a drink. Beers are from the excellent St
Georgen;
they are the most expensive on my trip to Bamberg-2.70 euros for 0.4L. This a
narrow pub with more seating at the back.
A pleasant
place
with a good waiter service.
John
7/10 visit April 2009
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Fassia, Obere
Konigstrabe 19, Bamberg 96052
Web site- www.faessla.de
Brew
pub
Another
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
A very large building with
plenty of seats inside. It is however outshone by the Spezial.
Stuart 6/10 visit Oct 2003
The
last time I was here it was the last pub of a long pub crawl. It was crowded
and I didn’t remember too much! This time it is the first pub of the
trip
I am glad I have done it this way round! A good laid back atmosphere with
regulars near the bar. Standard wood-panelled German pub décor,
but peasant none the less. My lager beer was 2.20
euros for a half litre-it was excellent; clear with no air bubbles. Pub has a reasonably priced
meal menu. There is a small courtyard out the back
for outside drinking. Great pub.
John
9.5/10 April 2009
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Gasthausbrauerei Ambrausianum,
Dominikanerstrasse 10, Bamberg 96049
Web site- www.ambraeusianum.de
Brew
pub
This brew pub was not here when
I last visited
the pub does have a different
décor, with over-growing plants at the back giving it a tropical feel. While
the beer is okay, in my opinion is it not up
to the standard of the other
beers will do the trick.
John 7/10 visit April 2009
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Greifenklau,
Laurenziplatz 20, Bamberg 96049
Web site- www.griefenklau.de
Brew
pub
A long walk up one of Bamberg's
7 hills. The brewery has only been here since 1719! A single lager Bier plus a
bock when in season. A friendly locals pub with yet more wood panelling, floors
and tables. The lager Bier is a bit bland but drinkable. Because of the walk
you do not get tourists here.
Stuart 7/10 visit Oct 2003
A fair walk out of the centre (
about 15 minutes ) and up a hill! Brew pub which just brews for this pub and no
where else. Only one beer brewed, but by English lager standards it's a good
beer! Good local’s atmosphere giving it a friendly feel. Good find.
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
This
time because it is a sunny day and there is no service in the bar-I am in the
big beer garden at the back with views out on the
lager
beer was served in an earthenware jug and was good. It was worth the walk up the hill. The locals are enjoying a game of cards.
John 8/10 visit April 2009
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Gastsatte Hofbrau,
Karolinstrabe 7, Bamberg 96049
Web site- www.hofbraeu-bamberg.de
Nice cosy sort of pub. Low
lighting, red tablecloths, candles on the table and a relaxing atmosphere. Pub
will be remembered for me accidentally sending fire to the menu with a candle,
and Stuart playing the pub's piano! Two Americans sitting next to us-Ben and
Becky will remember this!
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
John set light to the menu! An
American couple sitting in the corner and a piano by the toilets. The food
looked okay but the Japanese tourists were none too happy.
Stuart 6/10 visit Oct 2003
A
stylish pub in the centre of the old town. While the décor is upmarket, most
people are at the bar watching football;
no
sound) on the TV above the bar. The beer
range is different for
John
7/10 visit April 2009
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Kachelofen, Obere
Sandstr 1, Bamberg 96049
Try St Georgen brew. This is a
bit of a restaurant and don't try to sit in the stubel. The beer is very hoppy.
\The service is swift and you can sit by the bar and beer served stoneware
kruggs
Stuart 7/10 visit Oct 2003
Really a restaurant,;with no
seats free we sat at the bar. The barman was impressive with us ordering the St
Georgen Kellerbier. You must try this beer, it's a great brew. Beer served in
earthenware jugs. Worth visiting for the beer, the food looked nice as well.
John 7/10 visit Oct 2003
When
busy this is a restaurant, when not it is okay to drink. There is an outside drinking area by the
front door. Well worth a visit because
it sells
the
full range of the excellent St Georgoen beers. On a cobbled street, in the
heart of the old town. Good cosy atmosphere to match the good beer!
John
7.5/10 visit April 2009
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Kaiserdom Brauereigasthof, Gaustadter Hauptstrasse 26, Bamberg 96049
Web site- www.hotel-kaiserdom.de
Brew pub
This is the
from town the prices are
reasonable, with beer from 1.90 euros for a half litre and meals from 5 to 6
euros. Friendly bar staff and locals. This being
Bamberg’s largest brewery,
the beer is good-better than I thought it would be! Pub is part of an hotel
which might explain the two punters with
laptops!
John 8/10 visit April 2009
Keesman, Wunderburg 5, Bamberg 96050
Brew pub
A 10 minute walk out of the
centre rewards you with two brew pubs in the same street! Keesmann has the
standard German pub décor of wooden tables and chairs and wood panelling. Try the
Sterna lager-it is a unfiltered lager, and is excellent. Visited this pub at
11-30, and there was at least 10 people already in the pub! Well it was open at
09-00!
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
A 20 minute walk from the
centre of town. We entered at 11.30 and there were business men having a
meeting. A couple of locals at the Stammtisch. The interior is panelled in
beech. The brewery serves unfiltered Dunkel and a Bock.
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
A
short walk from the town centre (10 minutes) brings you to the first of two
brew pubs in Wunderberg. The décor looks newish; this being German
there
is a lot of wood! At 1230 all the tables are occupied, with the pub doing a
good trade in food. Good beer at 2.20 euros a half litre. Good cosy
atmosphere.
Hours are a little strange, Monday to Friday 1130 to 1345 hours and 1700 to
2130 hours, Saturday 1130 to 1345 hours.
John 8.5/10 visit April 2009
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Klosterbrau, Obere
Muhlbrucke 1/3, Bamberg 96049
Web site- www.klosterbraeu.de
Brew pub
The Schwartzbier is dark as
expected and quite unusual in taste. This pub is the brewery tap which opened in
1988. As you enter the building the bar is on the right. Dark wood panelling
with white upper walls and a wood floor. Old B&W pictures adorn the walls.
The toilets were a bit of a let down for
Stuart 7/10 visit Oct 2003
Lovely exterior on a cobbled
street. Take the right door to get into this pub. Traditional decor in this
upmarket place, with old photos on the wall. Quiet atmosphere-just us and two
locals! Try the Schwartzbeir if you fancy trying something different. This city
centre pub is not easy to find, even with the tourist maps!
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Whilst
in the town centre, this brew pub is not easy to find-the road is not on the
tourist info map. A nice exterior is matched by a good upmarket
interior
with a cobbled courtyard as you enter the pub. Ask for the Schmwarzla the
excellent dark beer, price is 2.60 euros for a half litre. Nice
wooden
beam running through the pub.
John
8/10 April 2009
Mahrs Brau,
Wunderberg 10, Bamberg 96050
Web site- www.mahrs-braeu.de
Brew pub
Most of
John 9/10 visit Oct 2003
A short walk along the street
from the Keesmann. The pub has a brewery shop attached. The wonderful interior
of the pub is unspoilt and it was full of locals. Dark wool panelling and old
photographs on the wall. In the centre of the room was an old log burner, which
kept the place very warm. The beer was average.
Stuart 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Walk into the courtyard and you can see the brewery
on your left hand side. Enter the room on the right side. This place has the
décor and
atmosphere of an old English country pub. Low
ceiling with what looks like original beams going through the middle, also old
dark wood panelled
walls with old photos on them. The beer is great as well; what more can you
ask for, from this classic pub?
John 10/10 visit April 2009
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Maisel Keller, Moostrasse 32,
Ex-
brew pub
Out of the city centre and
beyond the railway. A very new look inside with pine boards instead of stained beech.
The brewery is nearby. The extensive food menu included Nuremberger sausage and
Sauerkraut. Many people eating during lunch time - always a good sign.
Stuart 8/10 visit Oct 2003
A way out to the North of the
centre in the suburbs. Which means there is room for a beer garden! Inside the
décor is recent, with new chairs and tables and various bric-a-brac above the
bar. Needs to have that lived-in feel. Menu was reasonably priced, might be
because it's away from the centre. On our visit a few Americans seem to have
found this pub. Try the excellent Maisel Kellerbier.
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
NO LONGER A BREW PUB
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Reichelbrau,,Judenstr
5,
A mixture of a pub, winebar and
restaurant with consequently higher prices.
A big selection of beer and food. I had Jagerschnitzel, pomme frites and salat
( Stuart trying out his German-John ) which was superb. Vaulted ceiling and yet
more wooded floors and walls. The most expensive pub we found but worth a try.
We had Radler, by mistake ! It's a strange orange-tasting beer. A shandy
basically ---argghh!
Stuart 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Open 18-00 hours. More into
food than drink. Kulmbacher beer, the beer we had tasted of orange! Food and
beer was expensive for
John 5/10 visit Oct 2003
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Schlenkerla,
Dominikanerstrasse 6, Bamberg 96049
Web site- www.schlenkerla.de
Brew pub
The other Rauchbier brew pub in
Bamberg. Bottled beer is available in the
Stuart 9/10 visit Oct 2003
A nice timber framed building
in the city centre. Rows of wooden tables and chairs, old photos and pictures
on the wall create a very atmospheric pub. Wooden barrel on the bar serving the
pub's smoked beer which is well worth drinking. Friendly Irish guy Dave ( are
you reading this Dave?) and locals a
John 9.5/10 visit Oct 2003
What
can I say-a classic pub serving a classic beer?
The Rauchbier here is excellent- smell the smokiness before you drink
the beer. It is one of
the
great drinking experiences in the world. The beer is served from wooden barrels
from the bar; it doesn’t get any fresher than this! Wonderful
décor,
etched glass windows and old wood panelling all add to the wonderful atmosphere
of the pub. The bar to the left is the
more atmospheric, but
if
crowded the bar on the right is
comfortable as well. Beer was 2.30 euros for a half litre. As I said before a
classic pub.
John 10/10 visit April 2009
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Spezial, Obere Konigstrasse
10, Bamberg 96052
Web site- www.brauerei-spezial.de
Brew
pub
This pub brews a excellent
smoked beer, which is it's specially. Rows of tables, wood panelled walls with
old photos, and beams. This all makes for a good beer in a good pub. Drinkers
are mainly older, including women drinking their half litre smoked beer- more
power to their elbows! We revisited this pub in the evening, it was busy with
people supporting their local brewery by drinking the beer! The pub does rooms
which are reasonably priced ( 45 euros for a double, 30 euros for a single )
and are good value- we know, because we have stayed there! Classic pub.
John 10/10 visit Oct 2003
Stuart 9/10 visit Oct 2003
A classic Bamberg pub. This very aptly-named pub is opposite the
Flassia. If you live or work on this street you are one lucky person! This was
my first pub in
people reading their newspapers, in the evening it
is more lively. The excellent Rauchbier is a big seller (2.30 euros a half
litre). There is a small
courtyard out the back for outside drinking. Sunday
hours are 0900 to 1400 hours, so if you fancy a drink at 0900 on a Sunday-this
is the place
for you!
John 10/10 April 2009
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Sternla, Langestrasse 46,
This is the oldest pub in
John 6.5/10 visit Oct 2003
The chef was drinking rather
than cooking ! Kellerbier was mediocre but served in Knuge and not much of an
atmosphere.
Stuart 6/10 visit Oct 2003
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Tambosi,
Promenadestrasse 11,
Very much a locals' pub
catering for the older drinker. Try the Schesslitz bay Kellerbier. The food is
reputed to be good and cheap. Its fairly modern inside with a red tiled floor
and white walls. The Kellerbier is unfiltered and lower in gas than normal
German beer.
Stuart 7/10 visit Oct 2003
City centre pub close to the
bus station. Standard pub décor of white walls, wooden floor, and tables. While
nothing special, it did have a good regulars' feel to it, from the mainly older
clientele. Beers from Schmiitt, try the Kellerbier-again!
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
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Dusseldorf is famous for its Altbier, which means old beer. It
looks and tastes a little like an English real ale, fresh and served with no
gas. As well as various breweries producing this style around
The price in October 2003 for a Altbier was between 1.35 to 1.50
Euros.
Fuchschen, Ratinger Str 28, Dusseldorf 40213
Web site http://www.fuechschen.de/
ALTBIER
BREW PUB
Nice large pub with lots of
different drinking areas, and a pleasant atmosphere. A little to the north of
the city centre but it still attracts a crowd. Black beams, wood panelled walls
and red slate floor. Pub has a nice sort of homely feel to it
John 8.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Slightly out of the centre so
the beer prices fall to 1.35 Euro. Heaving at 7.00 on a Wednesday. Wide
selection of food. The altbier is the one to go for. It must be really busy on
a Friday or Saturday ! Dark wood interior and tiled floor which seems to be the
norm.
Stuart 8/10
visit Oct 2003
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Paulaner Botschaft,Huttenstrabe 20, Dusseldorf 40215
Beers from Munich brewers
Paulaner, makes this a welcome change for
John 8.5/10 visit Oct 2003
At least this
Stuart 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
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Pilsner
Urquell,Grabenstrabe 6,
If you want a change from
German Pilsner, then this pub gives you the chance to try the Czech kind-
albeit at a price. Prices for 30l are from 2.50 to 2.70 Euros. Smallish pub,
with low lighting and a cosy atmosphere. Spiral staircase leads to a upstairs
drinking area. The pub sells Czech food as well as Czech beer.
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
Do go to the florist next door!
Run by Czech staff serving Czech beer. The dark stout like U'Fleku or the more
familiar Pilsner Urquell or Budweiser Budvar are pretty good. The food is at
the front of the bar. The drinks take a few minutes to pour. A spiral staircase
splits the small front bar. The beer is served in 0.3 l measures and is 50%
more expensive than the altbier elsewhere. Watch the short change; that's if
you get any change!
Stuart 7.5/10
visit Oct 2003
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Schlussel, Bolker Str 43-47, Dusseldorf 40213
Web site http://www.zum-schluessel.de/
ALTBIER
BREW PUB
Huge pub in the centre of the
old town, with lots of different areas. The back area is more for sitting down,
while the front area to the right is more for standing up or sitting on high
stools. Lots of nice paintings around the place. Very busy at the time we visited,
which was 18-30 on a Wednesday evening. Pub seems very into food.
John 8/10 visit Oct 2003
A large spacious brew pub. Beer
served from the wood. Very busy at 6.30. Getting a seat can be difficult.
Arched ceilings and tiled floors. A wide mix of ages and people.
Stuart 7.5/10
visit Oct 2003
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Schumacher im Goldenen Kessel, Bolkerstrabe 44,
Dusseldorf 40213
Web
site http://www.brauerei-schumacher.de/schank.html
Schumacher main outlet in the
old town. The left side is a stand-up drinking area, the right is more into
food. As always in
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2003
This is the town centre outlet
for Schumacher. Again packed with people enjoying their selves. The food looked
good. Family photos of the brewery owners adorn the walls.
Stuart 7.5/10
visit Oct 2003
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Schumacher, Ost Str 129, Dusseldorf 40210
Web site http://www.brauerei-schumacher.de/
ALTBIER
BREW PUB
The other 3 home brew pubs are
in the old town, whereas this one is in the new town. It's the nearest to the
main railway station; might be easier to do this one last if on a day trip. Nice
pub with lots of little alcoves. Try the right hand side as you walk in; it has
the more impressive décor, including large paintings and portraits and
etched-glass windows. There is a drinking area at the back where you can look
into the brewery.
John 9/10 visit Oct 2003
The one Alt brewery out of the
centre of town. As you enter there is one bar on the left with the stammistch.
On the right a larger room with sanded wood tables. You have to try the
Altbier, served from wooden barrels. Paintings adorn the walls with past
conflicts and dignitaries depicted on a grand scale. Some tables can be
reserved, so look for the notices on them.
Stuart
8.5/10 visit Oct 2003
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Zum Urerige, Berger Str 1, Dusseldorf 40213
Web
site http://www.uerige.de/
ALTBIER
BREW PUB
The oldest and the most
atmospheric of all the pubs. Have a good look round before you sit down - there
are lots of different rooms and alcoves, which are nice and cosy. There is an
outside drinking area to the side of the pub, which seemed popular for a cold
October evening! You will see an old wooden barrel rolled out and put onto the
bar, then about 10 beers are poured out, and the waiters go looking for
customers! Can't get fresher than this! Classic pub.
John 10/10 visit Oct 2003
A stunning if slightly
commercial Altbier brew pub. Many different rooms and dark panelling. Paintings
and long wooden tables. Everyone was slowly getting pissed on the 0.25l
Altbier. The waiters are brusque. If your glass is empty it will be replaced
with a full one with typical German efficiency. A wide range of food is served.
Note that the waiters are all male and they wear blue aprons.
Stuart 9/10 visit Oct 2003
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Cologne must have one of the most impressive cathedrals in the
world ( if a little dirty ), as well as a good Roman museum. Drinking wise,
it's one of the best places in
Kolsch beer is the local beer speciality of
Most klosch pubs used to be home-brew pubs. In recent years there
are 4 home-brew pubs left in the centre, all worth visiting. Beer prices range
from 1.25 euros to 1.70 euros for a 0.2l kolsch in June 2004.
The tourist map from the tourist office does have all the pubs
listed below on it, but it doesn't have a street index. There are detailed city
maps on large boards with a street index, all over the city centre. There is
one 50 yards to the right as you come out of the Fruh. The pubs in the old town
are all close to each other.
Special thanks to Ron Pattinson and John White for guiding me to
the best pubs.
Alt Koln am Dom, Trankgasse 7-9, Koln 50667
This pub is the nearest to the
famous cathedral and main railway station. It does attract a lot of tourists, (
it has an English menu ) with prices to match. This said, it has a pleasant
atmosphere for a city centre pub and the waiter service was good. Recently
redecorated, with black beams, white walls and a red slate floor. Not too busy
on my Monday afternoon visit. Revolving door entrance by Cruyff of
John 8.5/10
visit June 2004
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Alter Markt Treef, Unter Kastier 18, Koln 50667
This is a cosy drinkers' pub,
small by
John 7.5/10 visit June 2004
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Biermusum,
Buttermarkt 39,
If you want a choice of beers
on draught in
John 8/10
visit June 2004
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Brauerei Zur Malzmuhle, Heumarkt 6, Koln 50667
Web site http://www.muehlenkoelsch.de/de/start.php
BREW
PUB
Hard to find. This pub and Zum
Pfaflen might have the same road a
John 9.5/10 visit June 2004
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Brauhaus en, dr, Salzgass, Salzgasse 7, Koln 50667
Web site http://bierhaus.salzgass.de/mittag.php
A old town outlet for the
excellent Paffgem kolsch, which is served from a wooden barrel, this alone
makes this pub well worth a visit. The pub looks like it's been refurbished
recently. One part of the pub is bar stools and tables creating a drinking
atmosphere, the other half is seats and tables creating a eating atmosphere.
There is an upstairs seating area as well. Good laid-back feel at the time of
visit. Good find.
John 9/10 visit June 2004
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Brauhaus Sion, Unter Taschenmacher 5, Koln 50668
Web
site http://www.brauhaus-sion.de/
Another large pub in the old
town. The pub is roomy and has some pleasant décor, including a stained-glass
window and some nice old photos of
John 7/10
visit June 2004
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Brauhaus "Zum Pfaffen", Heumarkt 62, Koln 50667
Web
site http://www.max-paeffgen.de/
Good pub on the square. While
this pub has the standard German pub décor, this place does have some very
impressive wood cravings on the seats and all around the walls. It also has some
nice stained-glass windows. Only a few people in at the moment, already
creating a good atmosphere. No longer serving Paffgem sadly. Closed on Mondays.
John 8.5/10 visit June 2004
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Fruh,12-14
Am
Web site http://www.frueh.de/
A Cologne
institution. Wander
around the rooms of this massive pub, and choose where you want to sit; there are
plenty of choices. Standard German pub décor, but the pub has a wonderful
atmosphere. Only minus point was the waiter giving me a coke, instead of a
beer! Must have been the way I said 'Kolsch! On a revisit on a Tuesday evening
there was not a seat to be had. No longer a home brew-pub, but the beer was
good.
John 9.5/10
visit June 2004
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Gaffel Haus, Alter Markt 20, Koln 50667
Web site http://www.gaffel-haus.de/koeln/index.htm
Different from most of the pubs
I have been in today. Whilst traditional it has a nice eccentric feel to it.
Lots of old black and white photos on the wall, mainly of people, and old art
paintings on the ceiling! ( yes the ceiling! ). There are two dummies behind
the bar ( not the barmen ) holding musical instruments. I didn't see if the '
what the butler saw' machines were working! Nice place, but the most expensive
beer so far tonight at 1.70 euros.
John 9/10
visit June 2004
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Haxenhuas Zum Rheingarten, Frankenwerft 19, Koln 50667
Web site http://www.haxenhaus.de/home/index.php
Nice pub close to the River
John 7.5/10
visit June 2004
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Leder, Unter Fettenhennen 2, Koln 50667
Small pub close to the
cathedral. Not exactly overflowing with tourists', just me and two locals at
the bar when I visited! Food menu with English subtitles! Pleasant sort of
place with plates on the wall, as well as old photos and paintings, There seem
to be a few photos of
John 7/10 visit June 2004
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Lowenbrau,
Frankenwerft 21,
Web
site http://www.loewenbraeu-koeln.com/
Like the pub next door the Hagenhaus
Zum Rhinegargen. This pub is close to the River
John 8/10 visit June 2004
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Paulaner in Roten Ochsen, Thurnmarkt 7. Junction off Am Leystadel/
Heumarkt, Koln 50676
Web site http://www.paulaner-cologne.com/
John 8/10 visit June 2004
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Peters
Brauhaus, Muhlengrasse 1,
Web
site http://www.peters-brauhaus.de/
From the outside,this pub comes
over as a massive place covering three buildings, but. inside it does have a
nice homey sort of atmosphere. To the right as you go in there is a stand up
drinking area, as well as other places to eat or drink in this well thought out
pub. Nice old paintings and stained-glass windows in one area of the pub. Good
to see three older ladies enjoying their kolsch beer, shame on the young lady
with them drinking wine!
John 9/10 visit June 2004
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Sunner im Walfisch, Saltzgasse 13, Koln 50667
Web
site http://www.walfisch.net/
Good lively pub. Small pub with
a good intimate feel. Whilst there is a food menu, everyone here tonight seems
to be drinking and enjoying themselves . Pub sells a 3 or 5 litre tube of beer
with a tap at the bottom of it, so a group of people can just serve themselves.
Kolsch beer comes from a wooden barrel at the bar. Good atmosphere.
John 8.5/10 visit June 2004
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Wirtshaw Schwejk, An Grob St Martin 2, Koln 50667
Web site http://www.wirtshaus-schwejk.de/front_content.php
This street is full of
restaurants with outside eating areas. The Budvar and Pilsner Urquell signs
made me think this place is worth a try. I was not disappointed. The Barman
poured the Budvar very professionally, the beer was well worth the wait. The
pub is small on the inside, with some seats at the back and a stand up drinking
area at the front. A kolsch-free pub, which is usual for
John 8.5/10 visit June 2004
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Bieresel, Breite Strasse 114, Koln 50667)
Web site http://www.bier-esel.de/
Appelhofplatz
U station
This pub is a 10 minute walk
from the city centre, down a shopping street. From the outside the pub doesn't
look too big, but once inside it does go back a fair way. Lots of wood
panelling and various bits of bric-a-brac around the place. Stand up area by
the bar for the locals, Small beer garden around the back and a outside
drinking area at the front. Sunner beers.
John 8/10
visit June 2004
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Die Hausbrauerei Paffen, Friesenstrabe 64, Koln 50670.)
Web site http://www.paeffgen-koelsch.de/
Freisenplatz U station
BREW PUB
This pub is about 15 minutes
walk from the main railway station and is well worth the walk. Excellent brew
pub brewing excellent beer; you can see the wooden barrels as you walk in. The
pub is long, with rows of tables and a wooden beamed ceiling. It's almost like
a old dining hall. Nice stained-glass windows, mirrors, and old art paintings
and photos on the wall all a
John 9.5/10
visit June 2004
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NORTH COLOGNE
Brauhaus Gaststatte Schreckenskammer, Ursulagartenstr
11-15, Koln 50668
Web
site http://www.schreckenskammer.com/
OPENING
TIMES
Mon
to Fri 11-00 to 13-45-16-30 to 2230
SAT
11-00 to 14-00
Sun
Closed
Back street local to the North
of the main railway station. Not a back street local in size, it's a large pub
with lots of different drinking areas. Done out in standard German pub décor.
By the hours ( see above ) this seems very much a locals' pub. A quiet oasis,
which makes a change from some of the busy tourist pubs in the old town. Good
Schreckenskammer kolsch ( try saying that after a few! ).
John 8/10 June 2004
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Brauhaus Reissdorf,
Kleiner Greiechenmarkt 40, Koln 50676)
Web site http://www.brauhaus-reissdorf.de/
Poststr
U station
A fair walk from the city
centre, but with a more locals' type of atmosphere in this pub. Modern building
along side a few shops. Reasonably sized pub with a low ceiling, which doesn't
do much for the place. I don't know about the history of the Reissdorf klosch,
but it comes in a wooden barrel ( covered by a black cooler ) and was a good
beer. Opens from 16-00 hours onwards.
John 7.5/10 visit June 2004
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Weissbrau Zu Kolm, Am Weidenbach 24/ at Pantaleonswall,
Koln 50676
Web
site http://www.hb-ts.de/page-haus/weissbrau.html
BREW
PUB
Barbarossaplatz
U station
While most of the kolsch brew pubs
have moved out the city centre, this is a new brew pub with a difference, as
well as brewing kolsch beer, it also does Bavarian style beers. This is because
the pub is owned by a Bavarian company who run a chain of brew pubs. Standard
pub décor including staler floor, wooden tables and chairs and pictures on the
wall. You can see the brewing vessels as you walk into the pub, on the left
hand side. Seems to be a younger person's pub judging by the clientele.
John 7.5/10 visit June 2004
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Brauhaus
Putz, Engelbertstr 67,
Rudolfplatz
U station
Traditional no-frills sort of
pub. This said it is not basic, and has a nice homely feel to it. After
visiting some of the large grand pubs in the centre, this makes a pleasant
change. The big selling point of the pub is the Muhlem Kolsch straight from the
barrel; there is no bar, the barrel is on a back stand.. The waiter doesn't ask
you what you want; he comes round with a beer on his tray. Wooden floors,
barebrick walls, and low lighting. A good mix of people here of all ages and
everyone is enjoying the beer. Reasonably priced snack meal. I must admit this
pub really grows on you. Opens from 17-30 to 23-30 hours.
John 9/10 visit June 2004
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Hellers Brauhaus, Roonstr 33, Koln 50674
Web site http://www.hellers-brauhaus.de/
BREW
PUB
Zulpicherplatz
U station
Like the Weissbrau, a new brew
pub which does different brews, like wiess, euro bock ( saison beer ) and
Number 33! ( looks like a dark beer ). When you first walk into this pub the
décor is not too impressive, but turn right into the conservatory part with
hanging plants it improves a great deal. Good beer menu showing the beers and
the reasonable prices. Like the Weissbrau this pub seems to attract younger
people. Service a little on the slow side. Open from 1800 hours. Interesting
place.
John 8/10 visit June 2004
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Pub wise there is a mixture of brew pubs, large eating pubs and
traditional Kneipe pubs, which makes drinking interesting. If you know where to
look!
The local specialist beer for
CHARLOTTENBURG
Dicker Wirt, Danckelmannstrasse 43, Berlin 14059
Web site http://www.dicker-wirt.de/
Good Kneipe pub, not to big and
not to small. Good atmosphere with low lightening, candles and jazz background
music. While there is a food menu, drinking appears to be more important here.
Friendly staff and locals. Nice to find a genuine local in a nice street with
small shops.
John 8/10 visit April 2005
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Haus der 100 biere, Mommsentstrasse 45, junction of
Wilmersdorferstrasee, Berlin 10629
Web site http://www.mommsen-eck.de/english/index.html
The house of 100 beers lives up
to it's name and more. As well as 100 bottled beers from countries all around
the world some good, some not so good. There are 15 beers on draught from all
over
John 9.5/10 visit April 2005
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Brauhaus Lemke, Luisenplatz 1 Junction of Spandauerdamm
and Kaiser- Fredrichstrasse, Berlin 10585
Web
site http://www.brauhaus-lemke.com/
Opposite Schlob Charlottenburg
gardens, which are worth a trip out of the city centre for. A large narrow brew
pub with some nice views outside the windows. Nice Sunday afternoon atmosphere
with people reading their newspapers or with their families. Home brew beers
are helles, dunkel and weizen which were well made. Opens at 09.00 hours. Good
pub.
John 9/10 visit April 2005
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Wirthaus
Wuppke, Schluterstrasse 21,
Small cosy Kneipe, with lots of
wood panelling and mirrors. Interesting old paintings, photos, and beer adverts
around the walls. Friendly pub with a good atmosphere at the time of visit. Reasonable
prices Berliner Kindi was 1.20 euros for 0.2L, 2.20 euros for 0.4L. Close to
Savignyplatz S station. Take the Schluterstrasse exit, turn right. cross the
road, and it's on your left.
John 7.5/10
visit April 2005
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MITTE
Alt Berliner Weibbierstaben, Rathausstrasse 21, Berlin
10178
Web
site www.prostmahlzeit.de/altberlinerwbs/
Very upmarket sort of place.
Mainly interest is eating rather than drinking. There are a few stools by the
door and at the bar. Interesting old photos around the walls, including some of
old Berlin. Plush décor.
John 7/10
visit April 2005
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Brauhaus Mitte in Berlin Carre, Karl Liebknecht 13,
Berlin 10178
Web site http://www.brauhaus-mitte.de/
Directions
From Alexanderplatz S station
take the Karl Liebknechtstr exit, turn left at the bottom of the stairs, turn
right, from the traffic lights you can see the Brauhaus Mitte signs. If not go
into the Berlin Corre shopping centre on the map aas 28A. as beer brunnen.
If only shopping centre in the
John 8.5/10 visit April 2005
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Georgbrau, Spreeufer 4, Berlin 10178
Web site http://www.georgbraeu.de/
A brew pub by the river, well
not quite you have to drink outside. Pleasant modern décor instead of wood
panelling here, the owners have painted the walls black! The pub is large so
have a look around the different drinking areas. Model ship above the bar. You
can see the brewing vessels behind bar. It seems like most brew pubs in
John 9/10
visit April 2005
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Lenkes Spezialitatenbrauerei, Dircken Strasse, Berlin
10178
Web site http://www.brauhaus-lemke.com/
A brew pub under a railway
arch, giving the pub a cellar atmosphere. Low lighting, candles and ceiling
fans make it laid back in style. The back of the pub has a conservatory area
which gives more light and wicker chairs, which leads on to a beer garden. The
views of the tower block are great!
John 9/10 visit April 2005
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Nubbaum,
Am Nubbaum 3,
This place isn't on some
tourist maps, but worth finding. The area around the pub reminds me of
John 8/10 visit April 2005
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Olle Bolle, Gut Essem, under Freselturn, Berlin 10178
Modern pub below a giant TV
tower. A good choice of beers here but is a little expensive, while the pub has
windows all around to show the outside view. The view is nothing to write home
about! A place which is a little overrun by tourists. If you want to use to
toilet it's 50 cents or so the sign says!
John 7/10 visit April 2005
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Sophien, Grobe Hamburger Strabe 37, Berlin 10115
Web
site http://www.sophieneck-berlin.de/
While this pub is in the city
centre it's a little of the beaten track, giving it a good atmosphere. Not a
back street local because it's half food, half drink but does have an intimate
feel. A good beer range including an alt beer, kolsch beer and a Irish stout (
not Guinness ). Pub reminds a little of a Belgian brown café in decor.
John 9/10
visit April 2005
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TIERGARTEN
Ambrosius, Kurfurstenstrasse 60, junction of
Einemstrasse, Berlin 10785
Very much the standard German
pub décor here. Very clean with a white ceiling and pictures all around the
walls, a nice pub to chill out in. Wood panelling around the place including
wood chairs and tables. Good food menu, some of the food looks appetising. Has
a beer garden for summer days.
John 7/10
visit April 2005
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Lindenbrau am Potsdamer Platz, Bellevuestrabe 3, Berlin
10785
Web
Site http://linden-hopfinger-braeu.de/
Another brew pub in a shopping centre.
By the looks of it there are not to many husbands here today, or they might be
people coming in for a quick half. Brewing vessels in the mi
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PRENZLAULER
BERG
Braustubl, Kuglerstr, junction of Stahlheimerstrasse,
Berlin 10117
Small pub with a back room with
a pool table. Décor has wood panelling, carpet and plants in the window. Good
back street local atmosphere, where everyone seems to know each other- accept me!
Lausitzer porter Schwarzes on draught made a nice drinking change. Amazing
electric dartboard, which counts the numbers down when your dart hits the
board.
John 8/10 visit April 2005
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Mauerblumchen, Wisbyerstrasse 4, Berlin 10439
Web Site http://www.mauerblumchen.de/
Good eccentric sort of pub with
dumbs with track suits hanging from the bar, old TV and radios, photos and
posters from the communists era. Décor is light and airly with red and blue
tables and chairs. Comfy seats and table football are in one corner. Good
choice of beers including the hard to find
John 9/10 visit April 2005
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Metzer Eck, Metzerstrasse 33, Berlin 10405
Web site http://www.metzer-eck.de/
In many ways the genuine kneipe
pub, to the point it appears in a few tour guides. This might explain the
reserved signs on the table, which are hopefully for the locals. Recently
decorated, the front part has bar tools and locals, The back part has some
interesting old photos and an English newspaper article in the European
remember that Paper about the pub. The beer on offer includes two Czech beers
Budvar ( Budweiser here ) and Krusoivce. Founded in 1913. Opens 16-00 hours
Monday to Friday and 18-00 hours at the weekend. Good pub.
John 8.5/10 visit April 2005
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November, Husemannstrasse 15, Berlin 10435
Web
site http://www.cafe-november.de/November.html
This area is a little outside
the city centre. Even when it was
John 7/10
visit April 2005
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Zum Schusterjungen, Danzigerstrasee 9, Berlin 10435
Good pub, but interesting
enough a pub of two halves. As you walk in you have the traditional side, if
you walk to the back you have the restaurant part. Food is served on both
sides. A good solution to keep it going as a pub. Pleasant place with a good
atmosphere. Schultheiss beer served at reasonable prices. Eberswalder Strasse U
station is close by.
John 8/10 visit April 2005
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WILMERSDORF
Nussbaaum,
Bundesplatz 6,
Pub close to Bundesplatz U or S
station. Claims to be a Kneipe, but it is to upmarket. It does have a drinking
area by the bar. It has 18 beers on draught including some Irish and Czech but
there are no real surprises here. Nice décor with some impressive paintings on
the wood panelled walls, including some beer ones.
John7.5/10 visit April 2005
I came to
Wenkers Brauhaus, Betenstrabe 1,
Web site http://www.wenkers.de/
Hovels
Hausbrauerei, Hoher Wall 5/7, Dortmund 44137
Web site http://www.hoevels-hausbrauerei.de/
Brew pub on edge of the city
centre on the ring road. Lots of tables and chairs outside giving it a Bavarian
feel, but it is a cold October evening!
The home brew Hovel bitter is good; which is a shame as there is only a
small area to drink it. Good beer needs more space! Worth a visit for the beer . More expensive
to drink Hovel beer here than in some other
John 8/10 visit Oct 2005
Zum allten Markt,
Markt 3, Dortmund 44137
Good traditional pub in the city centre. There is an upstairs drinking area with seats, while the downstairs area is bar stools and raised seats. Standard German pub décor with slated floor, wooden beams and white walls. There is a stag’s head in the upstairs bar for some reason!
John
8/10 visit Oct 2005
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Einkehr, Hansaster
9/11, Dortmund 44137
Small pub in the city centre. On a Monday afternoon the pub has the older locals around the bar, giving it a local street feel more than a city centre pub. Stained glass windows, lots of wood, beams and white walls. In other words standard German pub décor. Hovel bitter on draught was 1.60 euros for 0.2.
John 7/10 visit Oct
2005
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It is often a beer is named
after a pub! Or is it the another way round. I use the term pub loosely. This
place has a small drinking area by the bar; the rest of the place is taken up
by food. The décor is upmarket and pleasant, but not a place you would feel
comfortable drinking in.
John
5/10 visit Oct 2005
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Boomerang,
Kuckelke 20, Dortmund 44135
As you might expect, this is
an Aussie pub. It is a nice pub, which does not go to over the top on the
Australian theme. Some of the original aboriginal paintings are different, as
well as the stuffed crocodile above the bar, different from your average Aussie
theme pub. International beers are the
same prices as the domestic ones. The beer mirrors invite me to discover the
legend of
John 7.5/10 visit Oct 2005
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