Visiting Cologne from California and wanted a local German-meal. This place did not disappoint. We…read morevisited on a Sunday at noon. Place was mostly empty but seems the city doesn't wake until late afternoon. The people who were there seemed local and the food was what we wanted. I got the currywurst and my husband the schnitzel. Portions were larger than we expected for the price (but we are from Cali). Got a couple glasses of Kolsh. Service was friendly and the staff accommodated our English-only. Menu had English descriptions, which has been rare at these local spots. We paid cash, not sure if they would have accepted Apple Pay.

Everything was spot on. I was here for work and Lea's looking for a quick meal near my hotel…read more Very authentic feel and friendly, English speaking staff. Definitely a pub, but a good sized menu. I had the Schinkenkrustenbraten. It was awesome.

We wanted to try the local beer and sit inside so Peter's was a great option right off the market…read moresquare. We sat at a small table, it did feel like we were in an area primarily for tourists, but we are so it was fine. I had three small beers which were great, very refreshing. We also enjoyed a nice lunch, my sausage was good but the potatoes and cabbage were really the star of the show. So yummy! We did not get the local beer treatment here where they replace your beer when it's half empty, which was probably a good thing. I could have drank it all day.

Fun lunch spot, english menu, friendly staff. Reasonable price for lunch and great beerread more

***5 STAR ONCE IN A LIFETIME PLACE***…read more The pork chop cannot be described with words. It's heavenly. The service is awesome, and the place is packed the minute the doors open. And the ambiance is all German!

Cuisine: 7 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 After reading all the reviews, I had to come here and try this place out. On a Monday around lunch, the backyard was about one third full when we showed up. Everyone looked like they were enjoying their food and drinking Kölsch. Everyone talks about the pork chop, so I had to order it and give my own opinion. This was a solid pork chop and the onions certainly enhanced the dish. Unfortunately, my piece came lukewarm at best and definitely not as juicy as if it would have been right out of the oven. The version I had was good, but not worthy of all the accolades. Other than that, we tried Metthappen (raw pork tartare), which was somewhat bland and mushy. Had to add a lot of salt and pepper for more flavor. With that said, the liverwurst and blood sausage were both excellent. In the end, I did not love the bread, but the pickle was great. Service with a smile, the servers were very kind and patient. They will gladly let you take your time to order while they fill your next glass of Kölsch. If you want them to stop, many people have mentioned, just put your coaster on top of your glass.

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!! Got the spatzle and two cheese…read moreschnitzels, one with jaegar sauce without bacon and the other Balkan. The spazle portion was enormous and loaded with gorgeously caramelized onions and cheese. The cheese schnitzels were exactly as you could imagine, crispy crunchy on the outside with a golden crusty and ooey gooey stretchy cheese on the inside, paired with either sauce it was fantastic. Jaegar sauce was packed with mushrooms in a brown gravy and the Balkan were fresh chopped onions, a flavorful red sauce and a white sauce with fresh herbs. Amazing amazing. Easily one of the best meals I had on my trip. Oh I made a reservation by the way so not sure how walking in would look like. Staff were very nice.

There is a reason Anthony Bourdain ate here. I started my meal with the local beer. It was good…read more Nothing special; but good. For my meal, I ordered the wiener schnitzel with jager sauce (my go to schnitzel order). This was the best I had. Massive portions (I couldn't finish it) and perfectly cooked and seasoned veal made this dish about as close to a 10 as you can get. The spaetzle was about what you would expect. The service was friendly and timely which I appreciated. This is worth traveling for.

We read great reviews about Brauhaus Pütz when we got to Köln and were not disappointed. We arrived…read morearound 6pm and while most front tables were reserved, there were several high top tables that were open, so we seated ourselves there and were quickly greeted by our server. We of course ordered Kölsch, which they bring around to drop off full glasses as soon as you finish the last sip of your previous glass. I ordered a dish from their seasonal asparagus menu, which was very tasty. The schnitzel was fried well without being too dry and the asparagus was huge, but still delicious. My bf got the Jägerschnitzel mit Pommes frites. The fries were crispy and the mushroom sauce was a great addition. Our server was very friendly and kind and we really enjoyed our meal here!

The jagerschnitzel here was awesome!…read more The currywurst was decent. Not my personal favorite, but I am not the biggest sausage fan. Our waiter was super nice and understanding even when we could not read the German menu well. Good house wines and kolschs too - a nice German pub to checkout if you're in the area!

Cologne's oldest brewery! Such a cool place that I could never find anywhere else. Super large and…read moreperfect fry on the food. Just classic pub food and special beer

Amazing stop while in Cologne. The vibe inside is all about enjoying fellow beer lovers and great…read moreGerman hospitality. The evening's second stop, but one of the most memorable. Everyone in our group of 20 or so were well oiled with glass after glass of Paffgen Kolsch. Why, we even had a tattoo showing! Our bar tender & guide were even in on the fun 'n games. Many Schlock's & giggles.

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.

Wow- This place has the best "real German" food in all of Cologne. I had Schnitzel in 5 other…read moreBrauhaus type old German restaurants. Bei Dr Tant was the best of all. Plus, the staff is super friendly and helpful, especially Bjorn. You can get different, but not a better traditional German culinary experience in Cologne. We loved it and kept coming back.

The Gaffel Kolsch I had here was better (and cheaper) than the one I had somewhere else and the…read moreplace looks fantastic just as you would want a typical German Beerhall to look. Apart from the TV screens that is. Yes, Sky sports exists in Germany now and was showing a match between two teams I had never heard of, before flicking to a different match with 2 more teams I had also never heard of (Paderborn anyone?). Only 1.40 for a Kolsch too, but then I was east of the river (I bet they say that round here). The smell here was just perfect too, the inspiration for another scent in my range of perfumes; Eau de Brauhaus to be launched with a limited range of Pretzl shaped handbags.

So this place should be top of your list when visiting Koln. Pretty much all locals here which…read moremakes it worth the trip to walk here from the tourist areas. Good portions are terrific, the kolsh is freash, service is great and prices are very reasonable compared to many other similar establishments. I was taken here years ago by a friend from the area while vising for work. Just went back recently and it is just as good as I remember it. Try the mamoth -sized pork knuckle and you will not be able to contain your smile.

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!!