Such a cool place. The Chanterelle a la creme with bread dumplings was off the chain! Small place, but in the middle of it all. Great location and has a bit of history. read more

Found this awesome German Restaurant that served Christmas dinner menu...I enjoyed it and did not leave any leftover...host was awesome and one of the customer even took a picture of us.... very nice German! My husband ordered lamb while my sister ordered pork cutlet... very very delicious, the potatoes were awesome no need to ask for salt or pepper... sauce and herb used were more than enough... highly recommended when you're in Koln, Germany. The Koln beer was even tasty considering I don't drink beer. read more

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Great patio and service the food was amazing and fresh. We were lucky to have a sunny day and fresh air read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

Very good food, and cute place as well!! Everything was cooked very well and was obviously fresh. Would definitely recommend :) read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Sausage, mustard, and mashed potatoes - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

Food was fantastic. Pork with cheese and mushroom had Flavors well blended and went well with recommended wine. Chocolate mouse was excellent. read more

Stumbled on this place by accident, but I'm glad we stopped. The food was amazing. We wanted authentic German food and we got we wanted. We wife got the Smoked Salmon which was sliced thin along with the potato cake which was fantastic along with a side salad that had a great tasting vinaigrette dressing. I had the classic Sausage, S Kraut and creamy mashed potatoes. 5 Stars read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

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This is exactly what you think of when you picture a traditional German brew house in the oldest part of Cologne. Head to the basement if you can, you'll get the feeling you stepped into an ancient wine cellar. The only thing keeping this from being a 5* review was the service. We had to flag our waiter down for beer and wine refills several times, when other restaurants in Cologne seem to replace your glass before it's even empty. The food, ambiance and company made up for the subpar service. We had a fried cheese appetizer that disappeared before I could get a picture. Really good. We also had some kind of cheese bread that was very good. The entrees were all exceptional and thank goodness no one minded me trying their dishes. The pork knuckle was the show stealer, though I would eat the salmon again and again, the saffron sauce was drinkable. I also liked the mushroom and pork with spatzel and even the chicken dish my unadventurous coworker ordered. We ended the meal with more cheese (I mean why not) and it was some amazing stuff - tete de moines- means like Monk's brain or something but oh so tasty. If you come here, bring your appetite. The portions are at least American sized... read more

I'm starting to think that these gasthause are in fact restaurants as opposed the pubs. The reason I suggest this is because the staff asked us three times if we wanted something to eat, however my brother really wasn't interested. Mind you, that was probably more me missing out than him namely because I probably should have grabbed something to eat and simply ignored his whimpering. Anyway, we ended up just having a drink, me one of the beers that they had on offer. The place itself is a little out of the way, and while it is located in the old town, it isn't in any of the really nice parts (such as the banks of the Rhine). read more

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Had an incredible experience in their Beer Garden. Wonderful lunch, Beer, and ambiance. Looking forward to be back there in May 2023. read more

In my opinion, the most authentic and best food you're going to find in Köln! Just a few blocks walking distance from the Dom, you'll find the Weinhaus Brungs tucked away behind barrels of flowers and pots of rosemary. A charming, old building with lots of history, we immediately knew we hit the jackpot. Downstairs has seating (as others mentioned) and is very dark and dungeon-like with sparkling lights. I much preferred the warmth of the ambiance in the main dining area. The bathrooms are located down the stairs though, so I at least had a peek. Yes, Köln loves its native Kölsch beer, but I was thrilled by the wine selection. Not knowing what in the world I was looking at - I was suggested a German red, which I had never heard of and frankly, still cannot pronounce. Just trust the server. The Rhine River, which runs through the city, is home to some of Europe's favorite wine regions. If it's still on the menu, DO NOT PASS UP the cabbage soup with fried bologna as an appetizer. It was the best thing I ate the entire time during my stay. And, must you only get ONE meal at Brungs, get the pork knuckles and sauerkraut served with mashed potatoes. The dish is authentic and absolutely glorious. Because it was soooo good and the service was excellent, we went there a second night. I went a bit more Deutschland traditional and ordered the sauerbraten. It was also good, but it was a bit intense for my American palate. I almost tried the stereotypical item than most Americans know to order - schnitzel - but why? And I cannot finish this review without mentioning the little "friend" I saw. Don't be startled if you see a tiny mouse scurrying across the floor when you're one of the last tables in the restaurant. I sat back, took a final sip of my wine, and smiled, remembering that Köln is one of the oldest cities in Germany and my experience was now complete. read more

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This was a great little find in Cologne, not far out of the way. It was very authentic German food which was really delicious! We had the local beer, Kölsch which was very refreshing on a sunny 90 degree day of walking through the city. This is one of the few buildings not destroyed during the war and the cuteness level is off the charts. The owner was very proud to tell us that the downstairs area is more than 1800 years old. The place was full of only locals and I would definitely return. read more

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We literally stumbled upon this place when we were wandering the streets of Cologne. What a happy happenstance! This was by far the best food we have had while in town for a convention. I had the fresh chanterelles with pork, another ordered the salmon with saffron honey, and the third ordered the beef medallions special. We also ordered the cheese sampler for dessert. We went with our waiter's recommendations on wine, and it was perfect. The waitstaff was very nice and we enjoyed visiting with them. They also recommended a quick tour of the inside, which was fascinating. We pretty much licked our plates clean and went away with big smiles on our faces. read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

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Very friendly staff and great table service. The restaurant is in a very convenient location within walking distance of the cathedral. There are plenty of tables outside and the staff actively tends outside. The inside seems a bit crowded, but is still a breathtaking sight to see. Their food is wonderful! Such a wide variety of food to order from. Beautifully seasoned and great portion sizes. I will make sure to visit this restaurant every time I'm in the area. read more

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Nice atmosphere, decent food. A bit overpriced. This is NOT a beer garden. They have a large wine selection and just a couple beers. I had a duck quarter with some sort of dumplings and leeks. It was fine but not great. Service was attentive. For lunch it's overpriced. I'd say it's better suited for dinner when you're willing to pay a little more. read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Duck quarter with dumplings and leeks. - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

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My friend and I were recommended this place by our Airbnb host, a Cologne native. Very busy downstairs, festive on the garden side, quiet on ground floor. We took the lunch menu at 7.95€, which was light vegetable soup and linguine with salmon and dill. Both very good but unfortunately quite salty (however we generally find European dining to be too salty). Portions are very generous (copious amount of salmon!) and we could have shared one pasta, sorry to see all the food leftover (again, East Asian servings are smaller). There is a separate menu for Spargel (white asparagus) dishes, which were quite pricy for us students, but seemed excellent. After all Germany is the place for white asparagus! Would visit again when in town. Just a fun fact: seems to be very popular with Dutch tourists! read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Lunch menu (7.95€): soup & main dish - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

Great spot for a authentic German meal. Very old and well preserved interior. Had the fried cheese appetizer and the lamb shoulder for the main entree. Both were very excellent! I recommend trying and as a bonus it is away from the tourists. Took off one star for service took over 30 minutes after asking for check to pay. read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

I don't give out 5 stars to just anyone! We found this place on Yelp and went on a Saturday night with no reservation. Of course it was booked, but the man was very nice and gave us their card and asked if we were in town the next night. When we said yes, he said to call him tomorrow and he would have a table for us tomorrow night. We stopped in around lunch time and they penciled us in for 7pm. We got there around 6:50 and they had a table waiting for us. This is an amazing place. It's tiny, but has an upstairs and downstairs, but just feels cozy. The service is good and the food and wine was excellent. EXCELLENT I say! We each got a drink to start and then ordered the suggested wine pairing with the dishes we ordered. I got pork medallions and Sean got the Sauerbraten. We cleaned our plates and finished out wine. Instead of dessert, we had another drink just so we could linger there a while longer. The place was full and everyone talking, and yet we could still hear each other just fine. And I'm fairing certain that the meal we had would be much more in Amsterdam or in Harrisonburg (Virginia). So not only did we get an amazing meal, we had sticker shock in the best way possible. We will go back the next time we are in Cologne...but we'll make a reservation first :) read more

Traditional German specialties elevated to higher level. One sees and tastes the love and careful preparation. A great introduction to local food; friendly staff. read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Sauerbraten!!! Even the applesauce was amazing! - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

Gasthause Brungs offers German and Italian cuisine elevated to a level above a traditional gasthause. There is also an extensive wine list offering several local artisan wines that we found to be well constructed and surprisingly good. We sat outside in the lush patio as the evening was too warm to sit inside. The staff was warm and helpful with our limited German and guided us to select two delicious entrees and a marvelous local wine to accompany our meal. read more

Gasthaus Brungs - The staff was friendly and suggested trying a local coop artisan wine. - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

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Sometimes crappy weather is your friend. While on business in Cologne a group of us opted for a sushi dinner. As luck would have it, they had no tables available and made it clear that we really should have a reservation. Fast forward 20 minutes to 4 hungry guys roaming the streets of Cologne when it decides to rain. What's the first place we see to duck into for cover? Brungs! History is literally all around you as this place has apparently been there forever. The walls in the basement are supposedly part of the old Roman wall of the city (we didn't go look, but that's what we were told). The decor definitely says old world with dark heavy wood everywhere. The food was fantastic. The pork chop was among the best I've ever had, the steaks were perfect and the atmosphere, despite being one of the hottest, rainiest nights in Cologne in the past 40 years, was warm but comfortable and pleasant. Obviously, this is a wine house and it lives up to the name. Each dish has a suggested wine and I'd encourage you to heed the advice. The recommended Riesling was so spot on I've been trying to find it here in the states every since I got back. If you're every in Cologne and you're looking for great food in a historic setting, you aren't going to do much better than Brungs. read more

With the host's recommendation, I got what I want! Great taste beef, with salad! I also wanna try the dessert, but I can't have more! A looks historical restaurant, if you like beers, probably can't miss it! Enjoy! read more

Gasthaus Brungs - Beer Garden Near Me - Cologne, NW

Typical German restaurant, one of the best in food quality in central Cologne. The restaurant itself is beautiful and it has very nice seats outside (biergarten style). The service was very polite, cordial and attentive. Main dishes are tasteful and generous. The price is quite above the average of the town, but it is expected given its quality. They have a wide choice of wines and wine-dish pairing information is available for each dish in the menu. read more

Good variety of traditional foods. We enjoyed goose leg, roast duck, stuffed pig's stomach, creamed goose soup, and even vegetarian options like fried goat cheese salad and baked Brie. The beers are cute and small. Now I know that "black and white pudding" are like what Americans call liverwurst. Very friendly service. The staff made friends with my sons. read more

We had a "when in Rome" dogma so we were looking for something exceptionally Germany. But we wanted it to be good too, and with no disrespect to German cuisine, those two don't always go hand in hand. But we wandered into Gasthaus Brungs and found that indeed they can. The building was from 1560, we were told by the excellent staff. They became particularly attentive when my mate picked out their favorite Riesling from the well-stocked wine list. I have to admit that it really was excellent. But the star of the show was the traditional wienerschnitzel. Usually enormous, but simply excellent. They had several variations but the traditional version was probably the best schnitzel I've ever had! The second day we were looking for another restaurant without much success, so we returned to the scene of the crime and had another absolutely lovely dinner at Brungs. First time definitely wasn't by coincidence. These guys are great. I'll be back for a third time... read more

The good: Very friendly service (inc. in English), delicious authentic German cuisine, beautiful old building. The bad: Mice run around the restaurant. Me and my wife saw two running around under the fireplace and around diners feet while we were eating dinner in Oct '17. read more

The food was great, the service was lovely, but it was a little pricey. My husband had the fish with potatoes and salad. I had the Wiener schnitzel with a salad and potatoes. It really was good but about 3-5euro too much per plate. read more

One of the worst lunch experiences ever. Came to this unfortunate restaurant with 17 clients yesterday. 15 minutes after our arrival, i spoke to our waiter to see if we could speed up the serving. The starter (soup) came 30 minutes after our arrival. The main dish (grilled chicken breast, a relatively easy dish) came after an additional 60 minutes which seemed like eternity and despite many efforts from our part. At one point in time, our clients were chanting "we want food" jokingly (!). I tried speaking to the restaurant manager who wasn't helpful the least bit and pretty much told us the food be served when ready. STAY AWAY if you want a shred of DECENT SERVICE! read more

I think it just had the best apfelstrudel of my life! Well after escargots and pork knuckle!!! Sat outside since I didn't have a reservation but service was attentive (higher than typical euro style) and fast. Loved it and will be back next time I am in Cologne! read more

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So good that I keep coming back for more! Myself and others always order something different so we can taste each others food (well, some of us do). While the menu does not have much variety (probably 1-4 entrees for each of the different meats), their menu changes regularly, so chances are you will not be able to order the same entree on your next visit. Also, my favorite place to be seated is in the downstairs section, where you venture down an old staircase, walk through a narrow hall with 6 1/2 -7ft. ceilings (not kidding), and finally reach the dining area. The clay walls, architecture of old German antiquity is a nice touch and really gives you a unique dining experience. Be prepared to dig a little deeper in your wallet. read more

Awesome, friendly and welcoming. Food is excellent with emphasis on traditional German style cooking. Extensive wine list with pairing suggestion. Cozy outdoor seating. Will go here again. read more

Wow! Excellent food, served in a picturesque old building. The best meal I had in Germany. All the food was great. The best thing was the seasonal starter, chanterelles in a creamy bacon sauce. We also enjoyed chicken with spicy wheat and root vegetables (really deliciously seasoned), and Pfalzer bratwurst with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. For dessert we had apple strudel and a cheese tasting plate. I recommend the cheese plate for US foodies. It featured the three most unusual cheeses I have ever tasted. They went well with a glass of Alte Trester, a kind of German grappa. All this, along with two dry Mosel Weissweins and two local Kolsch beers, added up to 89.70 €, which I consider very good value for such a gourmet meal served in in a charming historic atmosphere. read more

really cute location with outdoor seating, but the food is just average.

This is once of my favorite spots in Köln. Patrick always greets you with a smile. Sit outside if the weather permits. When the white asparagus is in season, it's going to be great. Especially the soup! The pork chops are amazing. If you want something lighter or cheaper, try the pizza (flat bread). read more

Passed by this venue during a walking tour and liked the ambiance it exuded so came back later after the tour. There is a private seating area in the sun in front of the building with overhead heaters which made it very pleasant. I tried a dish I've never had...sauerbraten. OMG, it was amazing. I new that this place was big on wine but when in Köln you gotta have the Koelsch which they had on tap. We were very happy to have stopped here for an afternoon break. When we go back to Köln we will go back to Gasthaus Brungs for sure! read more

nice atmosphere and decor but very low quality sausage, unusual for German restaurant, and it took a really long time