What wonderful and delicious find, we stopped in while spending a few days RVing in the area, after seeing the reviews and photos from my amazing Yelp Friend Barrett O I knew this place was going to be special. We got here mid-afternoon on a weekday so as expected it wasn't very busy which was great for us since we had plenty of time to meet the staff and owner and got a little history of this establishment and of course partake in some delicious german cuisine and for me a taste of the ice cold german beers on tap. This is a beautiful venue and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. I'm definitely not an axe thrower but I do have a palette for delicious german food and I'm definitely a self-proclaimed expert beer drinker. After spending some time in Germany I developed a love for German Beer so I wasn't going to waste this opportunity to enjoy a few of my favorites, the BitBurger Pilsner and Hofbrau Dunkel Lager which never disappoints - The menu is filled with authentic offerings that made choosing a little difficult for me I wanted a taste of everything. We started with an amazing pretzel and bier cheese soooo yummy and so big there's plenty to share, we also ordered the Rueben and Brat with fried potatoes everything was perfectly executed so my hats off to the kitchen. This was a wonderful experience, a very comfortable setting and great conversation with everyone that makes this place great, we can't wait to return on our next trip to the area and I've already discussed with Barrett that we'll have a toast with a few cold ones then - I can't wait, you definitely need to bookmark this one... read more

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I stopped by for lunch. The Inviting and friendly staff happily poured me a delicious beer as I checked out their easy to follow German menu. BTW... Their tap list made this German bier drinker very happy! I ordered the Jägerschnitzel. The food came out promptly. The portion was just fine. The plate was full with a proper looking schnitzel, perfectly browned potatoes, and sauerkraut. The thinly breaded cutlet of schnitzel was pan fried perfectly, of good quality, and flavorful, covered with a tasty mushroom brown sauce. The potatoes were fried perfectly with just the right salt and butteriness. Now the sauerkraut... that is some good homemade kraut! No joke! If you aren't a fan of sauerkraut, you will be after this. I am first generation German. I go to German often. I know how German cuisine should taste. So.....The chef is doing good work. I look forward to try other things on the menu. As for ambiance..... This is not a normal German looking restaurant on the inside or outside. Don't let the strip mall style exterior or the axe throwing sports bar interior stop you from enjoying this place. I have looked around the Foley/Gulf Shores area for a German style restaurant and bar. This is it for me. read more

Bier Shack Taproom - Thinly breaded cutlet of schnitzel pan fried covered with a tasty mushroom brown sauce. Buttery browned potatoes and homemade sauerkraut. - Axe Throwing Near Me - Foley, Alabama

Morgan was a great bartender with a lot of gr info about the food and fun stuff to do.

First time here tonight... excellent service, very clean place, excellent food AND prices! We ordered the Reuben and the Jager Schnitzel dinner...both very good! Next time we'll try the pretzel with beer cheese and one of their burgers.. If you're into axe throwing or playing pool, there's that too. Convenient location right on Hwy 59. Check it out.. super nice owners! read more

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Here's the updated If you're looking for a fun and unique night out, this German pub and axe-throwing joint is the place to go! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Before you even get started, they teach you how to throw axes safely and effectively, which made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. When I had a bit of trouble, the owner even stepped in to give me a personalized lesson--a thoughtful touch that made the night unforgettable. The food is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the Reuben--it's packed with flavor--and the bier cheese pretzel is the perfect indulgence. The atmosphere is lively and inviting, with pool tables, a full bar, and clean facilities (even the bathrooms were spotless!). This spot is the perfect mix of fun activities, great food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming environment. Whether you're with friends, on a date, or just looking for something different, you won't be disappointed! read more

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What a fun place and great food. Plus a pleasant and very helpful bartender-- Morgan. We look forward to coming back with friends.

WOW! Authentic, delicious German food and Draft German Beer. Truly a unique find on the edge of Gulf Shores/Foley From the moment we walked through the door, owner Karin welcomed us. I haven't had German food this good since my last trip to Bavaria over a decade ago. Karin has a limited menu, but she cooks everything personally and it is ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING! Get the Pretzel, get the Schnitzel, get the Bratwurst, get the Sauerkraut, get the home style potatoes - you won't be disappointed. We came back twice in the same week just for the food alone - a welcome departure from the numerous tourist heavy restaurants that offer mediocre fried food. If the food isn't enough to draw you in, pool tables, shuffleboard, darts (all free) and axe throwing ($ for 35 min) are available. A number of flatscreen TVS line the bar area. Axe throwing was a blast, and a great way to work up an appetite. The icing on the cake was the delicious German beer on tap. I was more than happy to get an ample stein - or two - of Hoffbrau Haus (landmark restaurant in Munich). Bier Shack was super clean and well cared for. Karin has put a lot of passion into her establishment. Get out and support a local business owner who is doing something novel and different in Gulf Shores/Foley - a welcome departure from fried food and overpriced mediocre seafood. Thank you Karin! read more

Bier Shack Taproom - Some of the available taps, my view from the bar seats - Axe Throwing Near Me - Foley, Alabama

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Great atmosphere and food. The cherry bomb burger was awesome as well as Morgan, she was also awesome!

Great food, great fun! The staff and ambience and beer selection were all great Can not wait to go back read more

I've been a regular here at Bier Shack Taproom since they opened. I originally came to bring my son for the axe throwing but soon discovered the excellent German beer choices and some outstanding food, as well. The homemade German cuisine is made fresh and to and is authentic and delicious, I am a fan!!! I'm very impressed with the owner, Karin, who is originally from Kassel, Germany and created a locally owned and operated business for food and fun that's truly unique to the area. I've seen her welcome customers with big smiles, and returning ones with with hugs, creating a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. She's out front and often in the kitchen and her staff are all friendly, positive and upbeat that are always eager to share their knowledge of beers and food, all from the German perspective. Where else can you get authentic schnitzel and wash it down with a real German beerin a big frosted mug? Beers like Dunkel or Heffeweizen, which is from the oldest brewery in the world, dating back to 725 A.D.? They also have a very nice selection of other imports, American beers and their house beer is Cream Ale by Genesee with other breweries like Fairhope and Goat Island as well. They also have 16 oz wines, hard seltzer's and serve cocktails as well, so all the libations are here. Big plus that they'll give you a sample of a beer beforehand. They're located on Hwy 59 in Foley just north of Gulf Shores and can be spotted by the big yellow sign with the axes on it. Did I mention that a dedicated and safe space for throwing axes here? LOL It doesn't look fancy from the outside but inside it's clean and comfy with a large bar, tables for dining, big screen TV's, pool tables, shuffle board, dart boards, a collection of board games, occasional live music and a more. Now onto the food. The Reuben is a solid German sandwich with deli style pastrami, Swiss cheese, their delish homemade sauerkraut and dressing on marble rye, it's very, very good and I am a big Reuben fan. There's other sandwiches like burgers, brats on a bun, or their most excellent patty melt, one of the best I've had anywhere. But don't forget the Schnitzels sandwiches with crispy pork and seved with fries. Speaking of fries, you can get them with ranch, or cheddar cheese, or a delish twist get them served with mushroom gravy. House specialties their Bier cheese dip & pretzel, and the big hearty Axe burger with black forest ham, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion axe sauce. Then there's my absolute favorite the Jägerschnitzel which is crispy pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy, red cabbage and fried potatoes or fabulous spätzle, very tasty. Oh there's also occasional special dishes with curry or the German potato salad and more. The really good German food is a surprise to some that I've introduced to this place and it's the #1 reason I keep returning, well the beer is also a pretty close second :-) Bottom line: Family friendly, clean, comfy and reasonable prices with food, fun and a warm inviting staff. I recommend giving this excellent locally owned and operated business a try, Prost! read more

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Great place, great people, good authentic German food and just a fun place to be. A nice hidden gem. read more

Bier Shack Taproom - Axe Throwing Near Me - Foley, Alabama

We stopped to check this place out and just have a drink. It was cool. We didn't eat but the menu looked awesome. The owner gave us a sample of their homemade sauerkraut and it was delicious. Very friendly atmosphere. We have friends coming to visit us at our RV this weekend and it's a sure stop, and we'll be trying the food! We went for dinner and WOW amazing! The owner was our "server", and he was great. The brats were soooo good. We'll be back!!! read more

I love this place and have been several times now! Very good German food always have a hard time picking just one item as they all sound delicious. The owners have always been there and are really special! This place is as close to a "Cheers" bar as you can get! Can't wait for Oktoberfest read more

Kirin's (the owner) vision of a traditional German/American Tap House was a delight every night. While Axe Throwing was a delight and a unique spectacle unto itself, Karin's bar offers many types of games from Darts to Giant JENGA blocks to Pool to Corn Hole to Chess, and more Her Tap selections feature the best-of-the-best of traditional German Style Beers which arrive supper-fresh as if from the brewery itself! Her Bar is flawlessly maintained and serves an array of Strong mixed drinks too. Then there's the food; Her Ruben is among the very best I've had outside of Germany and certain NYC Deli's. Her Brats are custom crafted to her specifications as are all the sauces and Sauerkraut too. No detail is overlooked by Karin's deft sense of quality cuisine. Her fries are especially Fresh and arrive Hot every time. This is fun spot for group activities, families and just the nicest people in the region. Save some energy for the Axes! read more

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Stumbled on this place and was pleasantly surprised when I ventured inside. Now I'm not an axe thrower but they have pool tables, shuffleboard and great selection of German beer along with some others. I had a German Weiss and actually met the owner who was tending bar too. Looks like they have decent German fare on the menu and those pretzels looked great. Will be back to eat, drink and play some shuffleboard soon. read more

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Was at the airport in Gulf Shores waiting for the sun to set for a night flight so this was the perfect opportunity to finally try the Bier Shack. The Pub was clean and neatly arranged which is always a good sign. I got there right at opening and the owner/bartender was very nice and took care of getting my meal going quickly and we had some nice conversation. I ordered the Cordon Bleu Schnitzel with pommel frites and it was excellent. The bread, the pork, and the bacon/cheese was perfectly made at just the right temperature. The fries were right on being dipped in a mixture of mayo and ketchup. I felt like I was back in Germany! I look forward to returning. read more

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Amazing food! And the beer is perfectly served. Thank you to the new owners for opening for lunch. Perfect stopping spot. Check it out!!!

What a wonderful day we had here with Chas and staff! The food is outstanding ... I had an amazing bier cheese burger with their signature potatoes and it was awesome! They have a great German food and beer selection, and we spent the day there eating, drinking, watching sports, playing pool and of course throwing axes! The axe bays are individually separated which is really cool. The staff were so friendly and made us feel right at home from the start. We've been coming to Gulf Shores for years and this is now on our list of favorite places! read more

Unique and fun locals spot with bar games, pool tables and hatchet throwing. The owner/bartender on duty was attentive to our family of 4. Beer selection is on point for a German bar/grill. Great and varied selection. Our boys had a fantastic time throwing the hatchets. We are semi-local and will put this spot on our regular rotation!! read more

My son is leaving to German so I thought I would get him ready. They have many German beers, he enjoyed a Hofbrau House and another. Our food was amazing the tomato curry wurst and my schnitzel sandwich. Both items were like being in German already. We had a lesson on axe throwing, and had a great time. It's very save and fun to do. Music wasn't playing that night. The owner was by herself, running like a crazy person. A great place to try when you don't want seafood. read more

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incredible food. impeccable service. cool place to hang. pool tables and big screens.

The food wasn't terrible. Half ass beer selection. Simply put, the owner, Kirin, was abhorrent. She talked about her potato salad for minutes and yelled at me when I asked if the meal came with fries as well. She proceeded to ignore us for long periods, and then she stared at us, telling us we needed to order now. Gave one of us the wrong beer and still made us pay for it. Without her, the business could be decent. read more

Hands down the most fun I've had in a while. $15 per person for 30 min of axe throwing (or $25 for an hour). Fantastic beer selection with local brews and German biers. Nice menu of German food - the pretzel was delicious! Frank gave us the axes and some tips for technique and throwing. He's a great coach! Took my picture for the wall of fame as "most improved". Will absolutely make this place a regular stop when we're in town at the beach! read more

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Karin, Was amazing! Beer choices abundant! Food delicious.. axe throwing room divided fir safety.. felt amazing releasing some covid.19 Anger... Please all remember with covid Karin is her only employee.. be patient and kind! She is doing her best best birthday gift ever.. read more

Bier Shack Taproom - Franny on her birthday trip axe throwing! Mad skills thanks to joe.. bullseye - Axe Throwing Near Me - Foley, Alabama

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If you want good beer don't look no further and give this place a try They have several beers on tap including great German beer You can also eat good German food here read more

Beer, wine and German food along with axe throwing, pool tables, darts and other games. Axe throwing is 13 and up with a parent or 18 and up solo. Throwing the axe is harder than it looks and it took me several throws to get the hang of it as it isn't a special throwing axe just a plain hatchet. Official opening is this August. read more

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A fun and clean place to eat and play! Definitely worth the stop! Karin was our bartender, cook, and hostess! Throwing axes is a must! Also has pool tables not pictures! Food was amazing read more

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Absolutely loved this place!! Super chill vibe, the pretzel and beer cheese was fresh and delicious! Excellent beer selection and cocktails. Both ladies behind the bar were funny and the service was the best I've had while visiting the area. Love it!! read more

The employees are great. The food is totally lacking. The burger patty was overcooked, and I believe it was frozen, not fresh. The rueben was tough. Will not revisit. Did not play any of the games that are offered, but the place looked clean and organized well. read more

Cool spot! Stopped in on a whim for a beer. They offer a decent selection of craft beers on tap in addition to wine and cocktails. There is a kitchen, but I didn't see the menu. There was an adult birthday party going on. The place is large, so nobody felt crowded, but there was a good, friendly ambiance. The are a minimum of 6 axe throwing lanes, 2 pool tables, a shuffle board, some other diversions and board games! It seemed like axe throwing lanes should be reserved to ensure evening access. The staff was terrific, really welcoming and nice. We will return here! I am sharpening my hatchets to practice....just kidding, I am still shopping for hatchets! ;) Recommended. read more

We love German and we're so delighted to find a great schnitzel not too far away! They have cool axe throwing but we didn't try it. read more

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This place is amazing! From the ppl, food and entertainment! Try the Axe Throwing . It's so much fun and a major workout. And did I mention the Home Made German Food! It's fabulous! read more

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Not a great atmosphere. Pretty dead, the bartender complained with locals the whole time. She seemed inconvenienced by our arrival.

Killer food and great atmosphere. We really enjoy the variety of games (darts, pool, axe throwing, shuffle board, corn hold and much more!). We loved the selection of alcohol they offered. Great service as well! Everything is so fast and we were always checked on. Will definitely come back again and again. read more

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This place is awesome! My wife and I had never been axe throwing before and wanted to give it a shot. We went on a Thursday evening, got right in, grabbed a couple beers, and Chip was very patient while he gave us a quick lesson on throwing. We left very happy and wanting to come back! read more

My husband and I were supposed to go to the Jason Aldean concert, well due to Hurricane Ida it was rescheduled. We were in town and thought we'd make the best of it and found this place. I highly recommend going. The atmosphere was amazing, building was so clean and spacious. The employees were very welcoming, conversational, and on top of everything. The FOOD! Was awesome!!! So delicious and actually on glass plates (you don't see that anymore). We shot pool until our reservation to throw axes, and the axe throwing was soooo fun! We will be returning and needless to say I'm so glad we came here. Highly recommend! OH ! And the bathrooms were extremely clean, odors weren't covered by nasty sprays but literally clean and smelled clean. read more

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You had me at "Axe Throwing and Beer." This place is fan-freaking-tastic! Very clean and well light, despite the outside which looks like a strip mall. Inside it's a well laid out bar, and of course, axe throwing. The pretzel was really good, they have a terrific beer selection, and did I mention that you can throw axes??? Wear close-toed shoes and enjoy! read more

This place is terrible. My family and I came from out of town to this business to throw axes but was treated horribly. The owner was very rude and inattentive. No hospitality was given , we felt unwanted . We will not be coming back here !! read more

Super fun! Cleanest place in town!! No joke! Friendly service and you get to drink beer and throw axes. I mean seriously why wouldn't you come here? read more

Great service. Friendly people. Cold drinks. Fun games inside. We enjoyed drinks at the bar and a game of pool while we waited for our turn to throw axes. Employees were very nice, giving us updates on our time, and finding us when it was our turn. We will definitely be returning! read more