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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
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
Finally
a mention for German toilets! They are so spotless and clean, sometimes I feel
like I have to wear sunglasses! Some are cleaner than the interior of some English
pubs! What the Germans think of our toilets and the French holes in the ground
might be worth noting!
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
Stuart
and I visited in October 2003. I have revisited some of the pubs in April 2009
with new reviews. Revisited in June 2013 in my tour of Franconia, doing a few
favourites before leaving for
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
I drank outside today for the first time. Augustiner
Helles was 3.80 Euros.
John 8/10 visit June 2013
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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
Still as crowded as ever, but managed to drink in the back
part of the pub for the first time. The
beer as good as ever, the Blonde Weisse was 3.80 Euros.
John 9/10 visit June 2013
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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 9.5/10 April 2009
Still the Same. St
Jakobus was 4.50 Euros, Dunkel was 4.10 Euros and Exportbier was 4.10 Euros.
John 9/10 visit June 2013
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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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OUTSIDE OF
ANDECHS
Monastery brewery outside
Kolsters Andechs, Bergstraße
2, 82346 Andechs.
Web site- http://www.andechs.de/
Well worth the trip outside of
John 9/10 visit June 2013
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Air Brau, Munich Airport, Terminalstraße Mitte 18, 85356 Munich
Web site http://www.munich-airport.de/de/micro/airbraeu/index.jsp
Two minor miracles have occurred at
John 8.5/10 visit June 2013
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A town on the German/Austrian border on the river
Zum Alten Bräuhaus Bräugasse 5, 94032 Passau,
Web site- http://altes-braeuhaus.de/
A pub in the lovely
old town, which has a lot of cobbled streets and old buildings. While the beer
was okay, they were not quite up to the standards of
John 7/10 visit
June 2013
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Kreuzweiss, Pfaffengasse 7, 94032 Passau
Web site- http://www.kreuzweis.de/
This small café/pub is down a hill on a cobbled street.
Décor is a little like a basement cellar bar, even if it is on the ground
floor! Food is a little different from
most places in
John 7/10 visit June 2013
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Whilst
While
only two of
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. Revisited again in June 2013 and did 2
pubs in June 2015 while waiting for a train at Bamberg station.
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 9/10
April 2009
Stop in for a quick pint while waiting for a train
at Bamberg Station. Had a Zwergla beer at 2.60 Euros for a half litre, the beer
was the only beer which was a little gassy, on this trip. Friendly local who
had good memories of London.
John 8/10 visit June 2015
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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
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 10 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
The Pils was 2.40 Euros. The pub has a riverside terrace
open in the summer.
John 8/10 visit June 2013
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
Helles beer was 2.40 Euros. I drank outside today for the first time.
Still love this place.
John 9.5/10 visit June 2013
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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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Pelikan, Untere Sandstraße 45, 96049
Web site- http://www.pelikan-bamberg.de/
This is a pub which is a little way off the
John 7/10 visit June 2013
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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
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
Rauchbier was 2.50 Euros in this classic pub which serves
a classic beer.
John 10/10 visit June 2013
Still a classic pub serving one of the best beers
in the world. The Rauchbier was 2.70 Euros for a half litre ( check previous
previews for prices). Place was very busy, with everyone seeming to have a beer
and some food. Maybe best to avoid between 1200 and 1400 hours in the summer
months!
John 9.5/10 visit June 2015
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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
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
Rauchbier was 2.40 Euros in this still classic pub. I drank outside in the back courtyard for the
first time, which was a pleasant drinking experience.
John 10/10 visit June 2103
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Spezial Keller. Sternwartstraße, 96049
Bamberg best keller, which is not on Oberer
Stephansberg like the others. Walk up a hill again for another great view of
Bamberg. Very popular, especially with the seats with the best views; we were
lucky to get a seat with a reasonably good view. The Spezial Rauchbier is 2.70
euros, which is more expensive than their pub in the town, so you must be
paying for the view! The keller is closed on Monday and opens from 1600
weekdays.
John 9/10 visit June 2013
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Sternla, Langestrasse 46,
This is the oldest pub in
Bamberg. In the city centre, with so many the other good traditional pubs in
Bamberg, this pub is a little bit of a let down. To be fair it was a very quiet
Monday evening when we visited, and nothing was happening. The Kellerbier we had
was good.
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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Bamberg
and the Franconia area has the largest density of breweries in the world, with
many small villages or towns sometimes having two or three brewery taps. This
was what it was like in most of
Villages
are listed separately, but the postal address is the nearest town.
Pubs
were done in order I visited them.
FRANCONIA 2013
AMBERG
Small town of 44,000 people between Regensberg and
Zum Bruckmuller, Vilsstraße 2, Amberg 92224
Web site http://www.bruckmueller.de/
The brewery tap for Bruckmuller; in the old town just
off the town square. Traditional pub (since 1490) and traditional beer garden
with lots of shade from the trees on a hot summer’s day. The keller beer and
the dunkles beer was 2.90 Euros and were the best beers of the Amberg
breweries, in my opinion.
John 8.5/10 visit June 2013
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Winkler, Untere Nabburger Str. 34, Amberg 92224
Web site http://www.brauerei-winkler.de/home/
This brewery tap is also in the old town and has been
brewing for 100 years. It has a nice pub interior, but everyone was drinking
outside today. Nice beer garden with creepers growing up the wall. Owner was a
little grumpy when serving us, not sure why!
The keller beer was 2.70 Euros. Nice place.
John 8/10 visit June 2013
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Zum Kummert Braeu, Raigeringer Straße 11,
Amberg 92224
Web site http://www.zumkummertbraeu.de/
This brewery tap is about a 10 minute walk out of town and
had more of a locals feel about it. The weather was perfect for a few beers
outside in the beer garden, as well as some good food. House beer was 2.50
Euros and keller was 2.70 Euros. Opens from 1000 hours on Tuesday.
John 8/10 visit
June 2013
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NEUHAUS AN DER PEGNITZ
Small town with a communal brewery.
Reindl, Unterer markt 3, Neuhaus an der
Pegnitz 91284
This is a pub which does a beer from the town’s communal
brewery; the beer was great, as was the price 2 Euros. (Eat your heart out
global brewers!) Friendly place with friendly locals. This is a small pub with a painting on the
wall at the back of Gambrinus saying ‘There is no beer heaven so drink it now!’
Unique Bavarian place, only one beer but what a beer!
John 9.5/10
visit June 2013
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Wolfsberg, Postheimstraße 14,
Neuhaus an der Pegnitz 91284
Web site- http://www.gasthof-wolfsberg.de/
This is where we stayed in Neuhaus an der Pegnitz, the
staff here were very friendly. A pleasant pub with beers from the local brewery
Kaiser (which can be seen from the station) costing 2.20 Euros. Up a hill,
follow the footpath from the park. Nice bar area, nice outside drinking area.
After the Reindl, the pub and beer were a little bit of an anti-climax. Recommend
staying here.
John 7/10 June 2013
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BIERQUELLEN WANDERWAG
A beer walk which involves walking to 3 brewery taps below, it is
well sign-posted. See web site for details.
http://www.bierquellenwanderweg.de/
LEUPS
Brauerei Gradl, Leups 6, 91257 Pegnitz,
Leups is a small village with 2 buses a day from Pegnitz
going to it. Lucky for us a school bus driver from another route drove us here
after he dropped his school children off. Nice touch. Brewery tap for Gradl,
which does an excellent dunkel beer from the barrel for 1.90 Euros. One of the
best dunkel beers I have ever tasted. Need to go to bar to get the drinks.
Friendly locals were impress we found the place; we didn’t tell them about the
bus driver! Rest day is Tuesday.
John 10/10 visit June 2013
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BUCHENBACH
Brauerei Herold, Marktstraße 29 91257, Pegnitz,
Web site http://www.beckn-bier.de/
After a 3 km walk from the Brauerei Gradl in Leups you are
rewarded a good dunkel beer from the brewery tap here. Friendly place in a
sleepy village, which has been in the family since 1568. Good to see 3
generations of the family helping each other out, which creates a good
atmosphere. Stayed here the night the rooms were reasonably priced, as was the
beer which was 1.90 Euros. Rest day is Tuesday.
Good Deed #1. I left my jacket here when catching a taxi,
the owner knew we were going to Brauerei Kurzdofer and dropped it off while we were at the pub.
He did ask for a beer, which was fair enough!
John 9/10 visit June 2013
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LINDENHART
Brauerei Kurzdorfer, Brauhausgasse 3, 95473 Creußen
Web site http://www.brauerei-kuerzdoerfer.de/
Part 3 of the Bierquuellen Wanderweg. Got a taxi to
Leups and walked from Leups to Lindenhart which was 2 km. Worked up a thirst on a hot summer’s day and
the result was another excellent dunkles beer from this brewery tap. Like the
other beers on the walk it was 1.90 Euros.
I like the fact the non-alcohol beers are 2.50 Euros! Décor is Swiss chalet style; the entrance is
not easy to find- it is round the back. The outside drinking patio has a great
view of the car park! Rest day is Monday
Good deed#2 Bit of a mix up the village bus stops! Long
story! The owner gave us a lift to Pegnitz station-nice one.
John 9.5/10 visit June 2013
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EBERMANNSTADT
A small gateway town; sadly there is no great beer choice here!
Gasthaus Eisenbahn Bahnhofstraße 15, 91320 Ebermannstadt,
This is a friendly locals pub close to the station. Not
sure if it does food. Had a St Georgen keller at 2.20 Euros which was good. On
a return visit at 0930 we waited here instead of the station for a train! We
had a coffee but 3 other customers were all having a beer!
John 8/10
visit June 2013
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Biergarten Du Post, Rosengasse, 91320 Ebermannstadt,
Down an Ebermannstadt back street, a place with a beer garden, which was perfect
for our needs on a hot summer’s day! Monchshof Pils was 2 Euros; the beer was very average compared to what we
have been drinking so far on this trip.
John 6/10 visit
June 2013
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UNTERZAUNSBACH
Brauerei Meister, Unterzaunsbach 8, 91362 Pretzfeld,
Web site- http://www.xn--meisterbru-y5a.de/mod/main.php
This is a brewery tap in a village about 7 km from
Ebermannstadt. Not much here apart from a classic pub selling an excellent
beer! Standard German pub décor makes this a great place to chill out. There is
a beer garden; while it does not have a great view it has a lot of trees to
keep you cool on a hot summer’s day. Another friendly family place- rooms are a
reasonable 22 Euros and the beer was 2 Euros. Rest days are Tuesday and
Thursday.
Good deed #3, on checking out the brewer gave us a brewery
glass!
John 9.5/10
visit June 2013
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HAGENBACH
Hans
Richter, Hagenbach 23. 91362
Pretzfeld.
Web site- http://www.gasthof-richter.de/
This is Schnapps Distillery/ Butcher/pub in the village
for Hagenbach. I had the vollbier from
Penning which was 2.10 Euros; the beer had a smoky taste to it or maybe this
comes from the butcher’s shop! Large range of schnapps and sausages to eat in
or take away. The locals are having a noisy game of cards in the beer garden.
John 8/10
visit June 2013
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FORCHEIM
Stadtlockal Forchheim, Hauptstraße 52, 91301 Forchheim
Web site- http://www.stadtlokal-forchheim.de/
A traditional pub in the old town. I drank in the outside drinking area at the
front of the pub; a great place to watch the world go by. As you walk inside
the pub, the traditional area is on the left hand side further along the corridor
is a cocktail/lounge area. The keller beer was 2.70 Euros.
John 7.5/10
visit June 2013
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Brauerei Josef Greif Serlbacher Straße 10, 91301 Forchheim
Web
site- http://www.brauerei-greif.de/
This is the brewery bar not a brewery tap. Only the
helles beer is on draught, but there are lots of different bottled beers. The
anniversary bottled beer is well worth a try. There is a window for customer
service and a small outside drinking area. Opens 0800 to 1800 hours Monday to
Friday and 0830 to 1300 hours Saturday.
John 7/10 visit June 2013
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BUTTENHEIM
A town with two excellent breweries. The breweries, brewery taps,
kellers and their hotels are all next door to each other. About a 15 minute
walk from the station.
Lowenbrau
of Buttenheim Keller, on ST2960, 96155 Buttenheim
Lowenbrau has a brewery tap and a keller in Buttenheim.
The keller is a 5 minutes walk from the brewery tap. The keller is a
traditional place, with lots of trees giving us some much needed shade on a
summer’s day. The building in which you are served is modern. It is also by a
busy main road. The excellent keller beer was 2 Euros.
John 8.5/10 visit June 2013
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Gasthof
Lowenbrau of Buttenheim, Marktstraße
8, 96155 Buttenheim
Web
site http://www.loewenbraeu-buttenheim.de/
Like their kellers, the Lowenbrau and St Georgen
brewery taps stand close to each other. Outside the pub was very busy; inside
there are rooms going off the main corridor; the front bar is small and cosy.
The Keller beer was 2 Euros and was served in an earthenware jug with a tin lid
on it, which you put down when not drinking. A great beer at a great price.
Very impressed with both waitresses who seem to be working at 100 mph, serving
everyone on a busy night!
John 9/10
visit June 2013
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St
Georgen Keller, on ST2960, 96155 Buttenheim.
Web
site http://www.kellerbier.de/
Next to Lowenbrau keller, but you have to walk up a
hill. It is well worth the effort as you are rewarded with an excellent view of
the town. Add the fact you are drinking the excellent St Georgen keller beer at
2 euros on a lovely summer’s day: means there cannot be too much wrong with the
world at the moment!
John 9.5/10 visit June 2013
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St
Georgen Brau, Marktstraße12, 96155 Buttenheim
Sadly did not get to drink here, as they had a sign
telling us to drink at the keller. Something to do next time I am here.
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FORCHHEIM
KELLERS
The Forchheim kellers are just outside of the town, in the woods’
where there are various kellers from local breweries all next to each other. We
visited two weeks before the local Annafest ( a local folk festival): about
half the kellers were open. Take the 261 or 266 buses to Kellerworld from the
station to get here. What is a keller? In the days when it was too hot to brew
beer in the summer, the beer was brewed in the winter and stored in kellers in
the woods. People who didn’t want to wait went up to kellers, and drinking
places were set up outside under the trees, which covered the entrance.
Neder-Keller, Auf den
Kellern 25, 91301 Forchheim,
This keller is on the top of the hill. On your way up
you can see the kellers from the other breweries, which makes this place
unique. The Neder Keller is surrounded by trees giving it a peaceful rural
feel. The keller beer was 2.20 Euros and was good, as was the food and the
service.
John 7.5/10
visit June 2013
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Waldschenke EichhornKeller- Auf den
Kellern 17, 91301 Forchheim
A little further down from the Neder keller. The man
doing the BBQ seemed to determined to start a fire beyond his BBQ; which in
these woods is not a good thing! Thankfully some customers help put it out!
Opposite the entrance is a keller which is well worth looking at, showing the
caves they store the beer in. Keller beer was 2.20 Euros.
John 7.5/10
visit June 2013
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BURGEBRACH
Schwanenenkeller, Kellerberg
3, 96138 Burgebrach
This keller is by the woods on the outskirts of town,
it is about a 15 minute walk from the railway station. The doors of the house
are open; a bench is put in front of it and it becomes a serving area for food
and beer! Outside drinking area is on a hill. There is reasonably priced
Bavarian fare with the beer coming from Lowenbrau of Buttenheim at 2 euros.
John 8/10
visit June 2013
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UETZING
Metzerbrau, Stublangerstraße 2,
96231 Bad Staffelstein- Uetzing.
Web site- http://metzgerbraeu.com/
A unique butcher/brewer who serves his beer in the village
shop in Uetzing. To get to Uetzing you
need to get the bus from Bad Staffelstein station, the shop is by the bus stop.
There is a terrace area outside the shop, where you can drink the beer which
was good and priced at 1.80 Euros, the cheapest beer on our travels. The
brewery is above the shop and you are welcome to take a look. Hours are 0630 to
1215 and 1400 to 2100 hours weekdays and 0630 to 1800 hours Saturday. Well
worth the trip.
John 9.5/10 visit June 2013
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ROBDORFER
A small village within cycling distance of
Felsenkeller, Zum Pelsenkeller, 96129
Strullendorf- Robdorfer
Web site- http://www.brauerei-sauer.de/html/felsenkeller.htm
Out of the way keller on the outskirts of Robdorfer, on
the edge of a wood. The two-storied house was built in 1914, and looks a little like something a the
children’s fairy tale!. Not too busy at the time of visit, but a pleasant place
none the less. The keller beer was 2.10 Euros. Hours are after 1500 in good
weather in the summer.
John 7/10 visit June 2013
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GEISFELD
A small village within cycling distance of
Griesskeller, Kellerweg 9, 96129- Strullendorf-Geisfeld
Web site- http://www.griess-keller.de/
About a 10 minute walk from the village brings you to this
wonderful keller. It is on a hill which creates different platform levels to
drink your beer in. It also has nice views of the surrounding green fields.
Took a little while to find someone to serve us, as there was no one behind the
bar! Keller beer was 2.00 Euros. Hours
are from 1630 hours Monday to Saturday, 1400 hours on Sunday. This keller is
only 7 miles from Bamberg.
John 8.5/10 visit June 2013
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MEMMELSDORF
A village on a bus route from
Drei Kronen, Hauptstrabe 19, 96117
Memmelsdorf
Web site- http://www.drei-kronen.de/
This is a smart upmarket place which displays its
Michelin food awards as you walk in, so maybe this is an unlikely place for a
brewery tap! But the beer menu is just as impressive as the food, with a
keller, unfiltered and rauch beer all at 2.50 euros. They are brewed to a high
standard and were enjoyable beers. Opening times are 0900 to 2230 hours Tuesday
to Saturday, 0900 to 15000 hours Sunday and 1500 to 2230 hours Monday.
John 8/10 visit June 2013
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WIILERSDORT
A village on a bus route from
Rittmayer, Willersdorf 108, 91352 Hallerndorf,
Web site- http://www.rittmayer.com/
The locals part of this brewery tap is at the front;
the further back you go it becomes more of a restaurant. The place was crowded
for a Wednesday afternoon, but the single waitress was coping well! The food
and the keller beer at 2.10 Euros were both good. Rooms next to the pub are 45
Euros a night. Friendly, well run place.
John 8.5/10
visit June 2013
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Gasthaus Zum Grunen Baum, Willersdorf 151, 91352 Hallerndorf
Web
site- http://www.gasthaus-fischer.de/
Our second pub in Willersdorf. While the Rittmayer is
more upmarket pub, this place is more of a regulars hangout. There are only 4 locals in here, including
the owner, at the time of our visit. Hot food is only done on certain days, so
we settled for a cold food platter. Bottled keller beer was 2 Euros. Opens from
1600 hours, rest day is Tuesday.
John 7/10 visit June 2013
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SCHNAID
A village with 3 kellers.
Brauhaus am kreuzberg, Kreuzberg 1, 91352 Hallerndorf
Web site- http://www.brauerei-friedel.de/
Up the hill from Schnaid are 3 kellers together, this was
the only one open on a cloudy cold Wednesday afternoon. The other 2 are the
Freidel and Rittmayer kellers. Looks like its inside drinking area which seems
a good investment on a day like today. The place is displaying a lot of awards,
but mainly for the schnapps. The self
service keller beer was 2 euros; it has some unusual brews for a Bavarian
brewery, including a whiskey bok beer. Keller looks like it’s been rebuilt
recently. Opens from 1100 to 2300 hours daily.
John 8/10/ visit June 2013
FRANCONIA 2014
This is the second trip Mike and I did to Franconia in one week in
June 2014. Again done in the order in which we visited them.
KREUZBERG
A village with a monastery brewery.
Kloster Kreuzberg,
Kreuzberg 2, Bischofsheim an der Rhön 97653
Web site- http://www.kreuzbergbier.de/
A wonderful
monastery brewery on top of a hill ( like they all are in Germany!). There is a serving hatch in the centre of the
pub as you walk in, with various rooms and drinking areas which run of this
area. Standard German pub décor; the room we were in was quiet at first, but it
soon filled up within an hour, creating a good atmosphere. Great beer at 2.40 euros for a half litre,
but there is a 3 euros deposit for the earthenware jug. Closes at 20:00 hours.
Basic rooms for the night; well it is a monastery! Unique place.
John 9/10
visit June 2014
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MEMMELSDORF
See visit in June 2013 (above) for another entry for this village.
Brauerel Gasthof
Hohn, Hauptstrabe 11, Memmelsdorf 96117
Web site- http://www.gasthof-hoehn-memmelsdorf.de/
Brewery tap
which was closed for refurbishment on our visit to this village last year. The
builders did a fine job. Standard German pub décor, like the photos of past
family members in the corridor. The beer
was a little hoppy by German standards but
it was a nice brew. It was 2.40 euros for a half litre.
John 8/10
visit June 2014
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DROSENDORF
Brauerel Goller, Scheßlitzer Straße 7, Memmelsdorf 96117
Web site- http://www.goeller-brauerei.de/
The
exterior of this pub is not appealing, but the interior is. Unlike some German
pubs this place is nice and cosy; this might be because of the low ceiling.
Friendly locals and waitress who like to talk English to us. The excellent
rauchbier was 2.20 a half litre.
John 9/10
visit June 2014
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LOHNDORF
Brauerel Holzlein,
Ellertalstraße 13,
Litzendorf 96123
Web site- http://www.brauerei-hoelzlein.de/
Friendly
brewery tap in the village of Lohndorf. The place was busy for a Friday
evening, but we manage to find a seat. While there was a room on the other side
of the corridor, this was a small size pub for a brewery tap. If you want a
meal to fill you up try the Schnitzel!
The vollbier was 2.10 euros and the pils was 2.20 euros.
John 8/10
visit June 2014
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SCHAMMELSDORF
Brauerel
Knoblach, Kremmeldorfer Straße 1,
Litzendorf 96123
Web site- http://www.brauerei-knoblach.de/
Nice
brewery tap with a garlic theme! The beer garden as you walk in is impressive,
lots of tree shade for a sunny day. The pub looks okay from my short visit to
the toilets. The Keller and dunkel beers were both excellent and were 4.20
euros together. The pub does its own schnapps.
John 9/10
visit June 2014.
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GIESFELD
See visit in June 2013 (above) for another entry for this village.
Brauerel Griess, Magdalenenstraße 6, Strullendorf 96129
Web site- http://www.brauerei-griess.de/
Having
drank at their beer keller last year, it is only fair to sample their beers at
the brewery tap this year. Only drank on a nice day, so I can not comment on
the décor inside! The excellent keller beer was only 2 euros-beer heaven or
what!
John 9/10 visit June 2014
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LITZENDORF
Gasthof Kraff,
Giesfelderstraße 5, Litzendorf 96123
Drank at
this place to try the Reh beer from Lohnsdorf, as they do not have a brewery
tap. Had the dunkel beer at 2.20 euros, the beer was good but not great. Drank
outside in the small drinking area out the front.
John 6/10 visit June 2014.
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TIESFENELLERN
Honig
Brauerel, Ellerbergstraße 15,
Litzendorf 96123
Web site- http://www.brauerei-hoenig.de/
Another
Franconia village, another Franconia brewery tap selling good beer at 2
euros-life can be so boring! Good beer garden which is large, which is just as
well as there are lots of people enjoying a fine summer’s evening. Beers we
drank were the Pils and the lager beer.
John 8/10
visit June 2014
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WAISCCHENFELD
A sizeable village/town in Franconian Switzerland
Gasthaus Sonne,
Hauptstraße 4, Waischenfeld 91344
Web site http://www.sonne-waischenfeld.de/
Not too
many places in Waischenfeld to eat and drink for its size. Had a nice Sunday
lunch here with the beer from Schroll, which was 2 euros for a half litre.
Outside drinking area around the back.
John 7/10
visit June 2014
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Brauerel Heckel, Vorstadt 3,
Waischenfeld 91344
Small
classic locals town pub which is not as plush as most German pubs. No TV,
food-or anything else for that matter, just a place to sup good beer. Not sure
if the brewery was on site, but the excellent beer was only 1.80 a half litre!
When we revisited this pub the locals when sitting in exactly the same places,
still not talking to each other. Take care coming out the pub- there is no
pavement!
John 10/10
visit June 2014
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Hotel Zur Post,
Marktplatz 8, Waischenfeld 91344
Web site- http://www.hotel-zur-post-waischenfeld.de/index.php
A big plush
restaurant in the centre of town. As well as no customers, we had no waiter for
the first 10 minutes! A chance to sample Krug beer from the nearby village of
Breitenlesau. It was 2.40 euros (outrageous!). Food was good, they also have a
good collection of schnapps.
John 6/10
visit June 2014
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HECKENHOF
Village 10km from Waiscchenfeld
Kathi Brau,
Heckenhof 1, Aufseß 91347
Web site- http://www.brauereiweg.de/brauereiweg/brauerei-kathi-braeu.html
Lovely
village brewery tap with a nice display of flowers and creepers on the outside
of the pub. The pub also has a nice beer garden for a sunny day which it is
today. The excellent beer was 2.10 euros for a half litre. The pub is popular
with motorcyclists.
John 9/10
visit June 2014.
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REGENSBURG
A town with a population of 134,000, between Nuremberg and Munich,
with some impressive buildings.
Gasthof Spitalgarten,
St.-Katharinen-Platz 1, Regensburg
93059
Web site- http://www.spitalgarten.de/
Large beer
garden in an excellent location on the River Danube, close to the old town
bridge. The large beer garden can cater for large coach parties. The dunkel
beer was good, but after paying 2 odd euros in small Franconian villages, 3.40
euros is a bit of a shock!
John 8.5/10
visit June 2014
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Kneitinger Keller,
Galgenbergstraße 18, Regensburg
93053
Web site- http://www.kneitingerkeller.de/
Large beer
garden/keller to the South of the station. Not so touristy as places in the
centre. The place was busy, but there didn’t seem to be enough waiters on for
the amount of people there. Lots of trees make this a nice place to be on a hot
day. Dunkel beer was 3.20 euros.
John 7/10 visit June 2014
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Brandi Brau,
Ostengasse 16, Regensburg 93047
Web site- http://www.brandl-braeu.de/
While this
town centre pub has a small beer garden around the back, the traditional
interior is well worth a visit. The Brandi brewery is no more; the beers now
come from Lammsbrau and are 3.20 euros.
John 7.5/10
June 2014
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FRANCONIA 2015
My third trip with Mike Berger
to Franconia, the land of great beer and amazingly cheap prices for an
excellent product!
NEUHAUSE
One of five Zoigl villages/towns
in this part of Bavaria. What is a Zoigl pub? It is a beer from a communal
brewery, which is sold in turn at the village pubs; never at the same time in
two pubs. The beer is of a high standard.
Zoigl Braukeller
Schoilmichl, Markplatz 20, 92670 Windischeschenbach
Web site- http://schoilmichl.de/wb/index.php
My first visit to a Zoigl pub and it did not
disappoint, this is a lovely pub with a
cellar bar atmosphere. Not too crowded to begin with, but it did get a little
busy later on, creating a good atmosphere. The Zoigl beer was excellent and
great value at 1.80 Euros a half litre. Love to live here!
John 9.5/10 visit June 2015
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NEUHAUS AN DER PEGNITZ
See
entry in June 2013 ( above) for a previous visit to this pub.
Reindl, Unterer Markt 3, 91284 Neuhaus an der Pegnitz.
One of my first pubs in Franconia, still a classic
pub. The beer is good, but drier than I remember. Good beer on a lazy Sunday
afternoon! Nice! Beer was 2 Euros for a half litre the same as two years ago!
John 9/10
visit June 2015
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ALTENDORF
Backstahausla, Am Bahnhof 1, 96146 Altendorf.
While next to Butterheim railway station, this pub
in is Altendorf. Stopped here for a quick drink while waiting for a bus (which
never came!) Small pub with standard German pub décor, beers come from the
local Lowenbrau brewery in Butterheim. Okay place.
John 7/10 visit June 2015
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GEISFELD
See
entry in June 2013 and June 2014 (above) for a previous visit to this village,
with 2 brewery taps and a keller.
Brauerei Krug, Alte Dorfstrabe 11, 96129 Strullendorf
Web site- http://www.brauerei-krug.de/
Multi-room pub with a stand up locals area at the
front of the bar. Interesting old photos on the walls. The beer was served from
a wooden barrel on the bar and was 2 euros for a half litre. Second brewery tap
in the village.
John 8/10 visit June 2015
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Brauerel Griess, Magdalenenstraße 6,
Strullendorf 96129.
Web site- Web site- http://www.brauerei-griess.de/
I have been to the keller of this brewery in 2013,
drank outside this pub in 2014 ( hot day), this time I am inside the pub! A
nice place with a friendly atmosphere serving an excellent keller beer at 2.10
Euros for a half litre. Seem to be part of a lock-in when we left the pub at
2100 hours!
John 8.5/10 visit June 2015
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LOHNDORF
See entry in June 2014 (above)
for a previous visit to this pub
Brauerel
Holzlein, Ellertalstraße 13, Litzendorf 96123
Web site- http://www.brauerei-hoelzlein.de/
Less crowded than my previous visit. Only 3 locals
in on our visit in the afternoon. Friendly host. The Pils beer was 2.50 Euros
for a half litre, one of the higher prices we paid, and was very average.
John 7/10 visit June 2015
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SEBLACH
Lovely village with cobbled
streets and old buildings. This is one of the prettiest villages in Bavaria.
Gastwirtschaft
Reinwand, Maximilliansplatz 99, 96145 Seblach
Web site- http://www.gasthof-reinwand.de/kontakt.htm
A lovely pub in a lovely village. Good atmosphere
with the locals playing a lively game of cards. The good beer from this pub
comes from the communal brewery, (but not a Zoigl pub) and was 2 Euros for a
half litre.
John 8/10
visit June 2015
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HEILGERSDORF
Brauerei
Scharff, Heilgersdorfer Hauptstrabe 16, 96145 Seblach.
Web site- http://www.scharpf-heilgersdorf.de/
Brewery tap in Heilgersdorf, a village within
walking distance of Seblach. More modern than most German pubs, which go for a
traditional feel. What made this pub was the old lady behind the bar, who is
still going strong. Good beer at 2 Euros a half litre. Opens at 1000 hours!
John 8/10
visit June 2015
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RATTELSDORF
Brauerei Zum
Golden Adler, Hofen 21, 96179 Rattelsdorf
Not sure where the beer comes from, but it was 2
Euros and very nice! Standard German pub décor with a small drinking area
outside. Main memory is Mike and I ordering two meals, with a 20 minute wait
between the first and second meal!
John 7/10 visit June 2015
MERKENDORF
Another Franconia village with 2
brewery taps!
Brauerei Wagner, Pointstrabe 1, 96117 Memmelsdorf.
Web site- http://wagner-merkendorf.de/
Brewery tap where you can smell the hops from the
brewery in the nice beer garden. A large range of beer for a Franconia brewery
tap including Ungesp Pils, Jubilaumsbier ( anniversary beer) and a wheat beer.
Had an excellent Ungesp Pils at 2 Euros a half-litre which was straight from
the barrel. Nice
place, nice beer.
John 9/10
visit June 2015
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Brauerei Hummel, Lindenstrabe 9, 96117 Memmelsdorf.
Web site- http://www.brauerei-hummel.de/
Don’t you
hate these Franconian villages that have two brewery taps serving
excellent beer! I am jealous as hell!! Like the Wagner, this brewery tap has a
good range of beer, but the beer is 10 cents more than the Wagner at 2.10 Euros
( outrageous!). Nice beer garden, nice beer.
John 8.5/10 visit June 2015
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ZUCKSHUT
Gasthof
Rieneck, Hauptstrabe 36, 96149 Breitengubbach
Web site- http://www.gasthof-rieneck.de/
Another Franconia pub with a nice beer garden and
nice beer! This pub was on our way back from Merkendorf. Lots of creepers on
the outside of the building. No local
beer here, but had the Ungespundei beer from the Mahrs brewery in Bamberg; one
of my favourites, it was 2.20 Euros for
a half litre.
John 7/10
visit June 2015
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DORFLEINS
Schwartzer
Alder ( Brauerei Eichhorn), Dorfleinser Straße 43, 96103
Hallstadt.
Web site- http://www.brauerei-eichhorn.de/ueberbrau.html
Easy to miss this pub, because while this is the
brewery tap for the Eichhorn brewery, the name of the pub is Schwartzer Adler
and not Brauerei Eichhorn! Standard German pub décor, the pub had a nice
garden. Nice keller beer at 2.20 Euros for a half litre.
John 7.5/10 visit June 2015
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Diller
Keller, Am Kreuzberg 1, 96103 Hallstadt
Nice keller by the side of the woods; today is a
nice day to drink outside. Arrived at 1315 hours to find the keller opens at
1500 hours, but the owners arrived and let us have an early drink and some
food(nice touch). Not sure where the beer came from but it was good and was 2
Euros for a half litre.
John 7/10 visit June 2015
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KEMMERN
Another Franconia village with a
Wagner Brewery!
Wagner Brau,
Haupstraße 15, 96164
Kemmern.
Web site- http://www.brauerei-wagner.de/
Another Wagner brewery! This time in the village of
Kemmern. This is in the centre of the village and has a good ‘village local’
feel to it. The inside of the pub is nice, but so is the beer garden on a hot
summer’s day. Beer is from a wooden barrel at 1.90 Euros for a half litre. A
enjoyable beer in a nice pub.
John 9/10 visit June 2015
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DUSSELDORF
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
A two and half hour train ride
from Amsterdam; meant I was able to visit this unique city (beer-wise) in
November 2017. Managed to do the all the alt brew pubs in the city centre.
There has been a new alt brew pub which has open, since my last visit. The
prices in November 2017 for a alt beer was
between 1.90 to 2.10 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
Nice upmarket decor with white tiled walls.
Drinking area is by the bar. Alt beer is 2.10 Euros.
John 9/10 visit Nov 2017
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Kurter, Kurzer Strasse 18/20,
Dusseldorf 40213.
Web site- http://www.brauerei-kuerzer.de/
This is the newest alt brew pub in the old town; it
was not here when I last visited Dusseldorf in 2003. The other alt brew pubs
are traditional, with male waiters in aprons, traditional décor, no music and food. This new outlet has tattooed female
waiters, modern spartan décor, loud music and no food. So the alternative alt
brew pub for young people! Opens 1500 hours daily. Alt beer was 1.90 Euros, but
I was not sure if it was a different measure?
John 8/10
visit Nov 2017
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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
There are a lot of people outside this pub; inside is reasonably busy, as this large
pub goes back along way. Alt beer is
2.10 Euros.
John 8/10 visit Nov 2017
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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
Schumacher outlet in the old town; if you don’t
fancy trying their beers at their pub near the station. Standard German pub
décor with everything nice and clear. Alt beer is 2.10 Euros.
John 7.5/10
visit Nov 2017.
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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
Last time I was here it was a weekday afternoon and
the pub was half empty. Today on a Friday evening it is very busy. Manage to
find a seat after about 5 minutes as we are eating. Lots of waiters coping with
the crowd. Alt beer was 2.10 Euros.
John 9/10 visit Nov 2017
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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
My favourite alt brew pub in Dusseldorf is still as
I remember it. There are many rooms
here; I am in the front part of the pub today., Even at 12 noon it is filling
up slowly. World classic pub, with great beer. Alt beer is 2.05 Euros.
John 10/10 visit Nov 2017
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Paulaner in Roten Ochsen, Thurnmarkt 7. Junction off Am
Leystadel/ Heumarkt, Koln 50676
Web site http://www.paulaner-cologne.com/
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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! ).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
If only shopping centre in the
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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