The pork knuckle (20.80 Euros) is the thing to get here. I could barely finish half of it but it's…read moreperfectly cooked - delicious and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Super crowded and bustling, which probably explained the brusque attitude of the staff. They will keep bringing you beers when they see empty cups on the table, even if you don't drink.

What a huge place! You just sit and they instantly bring you beer! Half pints are under 3€…read more Servers are grumpy but quick. Lots of wood tables and decor.

We came here for an authentic food and drink experience right in the centre of Cologne. Steps from…read morethe Cologne cathedral, this is a local favourite. We sat at a table in the centre and were able to enjoy the warm and friendly ambiance. A memorable dish was the Himmel Un Äd - a local specialty. Plus you have to have the kolsch - also a local beer - that comes in 200 ml glasses. Tip: the servers will keep replenishing your beer until you cover your glass with a coaster!

Wonderful experience! The place is HUGE! Discovering many levels and rooms, this place is very…read moredeceiving from the outside. The food was great. The spaetzle was some of the best we've had in this area. And the beer is smooth and very easy to drink! The service was friendly, patient, and not rushed. (This was rare for the area) We will be back!!

This place is a tourist restaurant playing on its building. It is a traditional beer hall in a…read moreconverted indoor public swimming pool. Beer. Traditional salty, fatty German food. Mediocre. Marginal service. You now know all you need to know. If this is what you are looking for, then you are all set. If you are a foodie, then you should stay away (a long way away). I tried three beers - the Sommer brew, a Hella, and a Dunkel. The only good one was the Sommer brew. Obviously not available year round. The other beers were just okay. The other reviewer on Yelp said, "the pig knuckles were HUGE and worth ordering". NOT. At least not in my experience. They were just about burned, and very fatty. Size was big, but my German friends said that the portion I received was actually a little smaller than normal. Whatever. The little bit of lean meat in the knuckle has a strange off taste/smell. I did not eat more than two bites of it. Would definitely not order it again. The cold slaw it came with was edible, but nothing extraordinary. I tried the Abgergräunter Leberkäse mit Spiegelei. This is basically fried spam with an egg on top. Okay - it may not sound that appetizing, but it actually was pretty good. I would have this again. A friend got the Flammkuchen, which looked like a white-cheese pizza with pieces of ham and tomato on it. Think of the very thin Italian crust pizzas you sometimes encounter. This was like that, but with an even thinner crust. And instead of cheese, the white sauce is some sort of dairy product, but not cheese. It was pretty good also. I went with a group, and the waiter was just barely okay. The service was passable, but he insisted on making uncomplimentary remarks about those of us who were non-German to our German colleague. All about stupid tourists. It seems that this person probably should have had a different job, except that I have run into this attitude in Germany before. I tend to ignore it, but it definitely makes the experience unpleasant. In fact, I just changed from a two-star rating to a one-star rating because of the attitude of the waiter. If you are going run a tourist-oriented restaurant, you really should hire staff that are willing to deal with tourists. Although I must say that our group were not tourists - we were a group of business professionals from all over the world - Japan, the U.K., France, the U.S., etc. Oh well - old prejudices die hard, and some never learn the lessons of history. So all in all, I would stay away from this place. I definitely will never go back. Oh - and one more thing. They DO NOT accept credit cards. Only cash and LOCAL debit cards. This seems to be fairly universal in Wuppertal.

Good beer, good food and worth a visit (even ifonly once)…read more Got invited there by some colleagues overseas. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was the wood flooring and the steps taking you to a dining area with raised walls that are about 3-4 ft. deep. My host explained that this was once the town's natatorium (swimming pool) from the early 20th century that got converted to a brewery. There were galleries that overlooked this main level. Supsended from the ceiling were two huge figures in old-fashioned black and white bathing suits wimming. Climbing up to one of the galleries, there were tables against the overlooks and in recessed alcoves. It was definitely a casual place. I ordered the wheat beer while my other colleagues ordered the darker barley beer. Both tasted really nice and smooth. The portions were large--the pig knuckles were HUGE and worth ordering--I would split it and comes with the German equivalent of cole slaw. The pig knuckle was roasted so the skin was extremely crisp and crunchy, not fatty at all. The meat was nicely roasted. The other memorable dishes were the white asparagus and strudel, asparagus with salmon. Re: cost, I don't remember as my overseas colleagues treated us to the dinner. Worth visiting again, when in the vicinity od Dusseldorf or Cologne.

We were passing through Düsseldorf for a day and wanted to grab drinks somewhere after dinner to…read moreunwind. We wanted to try Altbier since that's what Düsseldorf is known for, and this was one of the recommended breweries from our online research. Indoor and outdoor standing tables are available, as well as booths inside if you want to sit. Unfortunately they didn't offer pitchers, so we just ordered a ton of glasses which they brought out on a large paddle. Cash only but there was an ATM nearby that we were able to withdraw from. Overall, great no-frills place to grab some tasty affordable Altbier and catch up with a group of friends.

I came in early on a Thursday evening and there were some people there but mostly sitting outside…read more They only accept cash! They also have two beer options. I tried the classic Altbier. They offered to start a tab but I just paid and found a seat. Most of the tables had reservation cards but for later in the evening so I sat down at one of them and drank the beer. It's a very low-key, straightforward place and a good option to try the famous Altbier from Dusseldorf.

Great service but it gets busy, so order early and if you want them to keep coming back, ask them…read moreto come back often, else they leave you alone to enjoy. It's a typical European service style which I like a lot. I loved that they helped with allergy & gluten questions, and even modified my dish (which normally comes with pasta) to be workable for a gluten allergy. Atmosphere was very fun but we arrived at 5pm before the big holiday party groups filled up the place in the later evening. We had a great time!

This restaurant was great in 1992, the last time I was there, and it's still great. They have the…read morebest of the local Bönnsch beer, we had a fine meal - my husband got the Schweinehaxe, a big cut of pork, deep-fried with potatoes and sauerkraut, and I had the Haxepfanne, which they make for smaller people who can't eat an entire Schweinehaxe, like me - it had strips of pork with roasted potatoes and sauerkraut in a pan (Pfanne). Both entrees were great. The sauerkraut was extra delicious, by the way, made by the restaurant and somehow involving beer in the process. Hope I can come back before another 30 or so years have gone by!

This is an historic building! We got there before the crowds on Saturday and were able to have a…read moregood look of the place. Pea soup was the best I've had! Hearty & delicious. Currywurst was very delicious too! The other sausage was yummy with a better than expected potato salad! Restrooms/toilets were super clean. House beer was an amber ale or brown lager. They also have other types of beer. If you are in Düsseldorf, this is worth checking out.

Food and Beers were great! Make sure you ask where to sit when you walk in. There is a system on…read morehow these places work and we were told we had 1.5 hrs before we'd need to leave our table. Their beer is so good and I highly recommend the Schnitzel.

The brewery is situated in a hotel and has a fresh, clean and inviting dining/drinking area. I…read moresampled the Blonde, Bock & Duuster offerings which were very good and prices were reasonable compared to the name brand offerings elsewhere. The Scheps was ausgetrunked. Food was very good to excellent. You can tell and taste it was made to order, no pre-packaged offerings here. Staff was very attentive. If your in the area (~10-12km), this is a worthwhile visit. You will not be disappointed!

This was our first stop of the evening while our group of Vikings took Siege of Cologne's finest…read moreplates and freshest Kolsch taps. Yes, the evening began with a semi-civilized dining on plates of predetermined authentic regional appetizers including meats, tartar, cheeses, crackers, and breads. The full slim glasses of Kolsch and wines kept arriving and delivered without request. FINE SERVICE INDEED! The main course Sauerbraten much of the same with beautiful and delicious Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, Laberkason, Red Cabbage, and Cheesecake for desert. Service was outstanding and on spot. The Brauerei was warm and festive. A fantastic meal, great spirited vibe with fresh Kolsch that never stopped!

One of the highlights from our 2022 Cologne beer culture tour with Viking. Beautiful old venue with…read morelots of atmosphere. We were with a large group and everyone was served promptly and efficiently. Fantastic German food and probably the best Kolsch beer I've ever tasted. The Kobe's were quick to serve another beer as soon as your glass got low.