A very unique, comfortable spot that truly represents the spirit of the Town it resides in, Fairfax. Quirky, old school, down home, not pretentious......this place checks all the boxes. Outstanding comfort food, secure INDOOR (and outdoor) bike parking (and seating), over 30 taps of an eclectic mix of beer/cider/seltzer/kombucha served in frozen mugs and the Owner is a local legend/treasure! read more

I love everything about this place. I do wish they sold bottles or cans of beer, but fine...that's my only gripe because picking up to go orders would be more fun with German beer. We ordered brats which are flown in from Wisconsin and a polish and a vegan brat. They came with sauerkraut. We got little to go containers to fill with a few different mustards. I ordered pickles and cole slaw. We also had the German potato salad served warm. They're fun there and service is excellent. When near downtown Fairfax, this is a must! Brats definitely worth it. read more

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Such a cool dive bar in the heart of Fairfax, with a total Fairfax locals vibe. Plenty of anti tr*mp flyers and stickers. Servers are very chill, friendly, and quick with our food and drinks. This place has a total no frills hippie air to it. It's truly magical! Awesome beer selection (small but mighty!), and some vegan options for eats. Can't wait to go back again soon. read more

Gestalt Haus Fairfax - Bars Near Me - Fairfax, California

Gestalt Haus in Fairfax has me fed after many weekend hikes. The beer is cold, food is tasty, and everyone is welcome. The brats/sausage are so good. Veggie/vegan friendly. I typically enjoy the outdoor seating. Inside is also a treat. Always great music! The condiment bar is stocked with everything you need and more. I especially love the various mustards! read more

Great pit stop on our way back to San Francisco! Brats were perfectly cooked and came loaded up with toppings. Beer is reasonably priced. Tons of seatings outside to enjoy a beautiful day! Be ready with your entire order before you head up to the counter though to avoid any confusion! We ordered as a group and some of us were still deciding and it made the ordering difficult. read more

Wonderful place that is relaxing after a local bike ride or hike . A very authentic sausage sandwich or wurst place that specializes in premium draft beers. Only the best. read more

Great beer selection and a very tasty hot pastrami sandwich in a no frills gastropub. Bread was perfectly toasted with nice layers of pastrami. Seating can be tight and limited. However, just come by at non peak hours or sit outside on a nice day. This place would surely benefit by building a more wind-protected outdoor seating area. read more

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Obsessed with this spot. The food and drink are terrific and the ambiance is a 10. All the employees are friendly, especially the owner (older bald guy- what a kick!). They have a DELICIOUS kombucha and the sausages and sauerkraut are yummmmmmm. Definitely worth crossing the bridge for. read more

Word on the street assures this spot is giving top tier vibes and Yes They Are. Super comfy food and zippy beers alongside a neighbor style atmosphere is Where It's At. These cool folks are even up to date on current events which are displayed on the front window as well! Thank you sir, may I have another! Yes Please, Highly recommend! Mrs Khee read more

Gestalt Haus Fairfax - Bars Near Me - Fairfax, California

I'd gone there several times, for beer and sausage sandwiches. They play sports on their TV screen. Today I hoped to watched the Chiefs/Eagles game. I ordered a beer, $8. After I got it and paid asking to put on the Chiefs/Eagles they insisted we watch baseball, which no one was watching. The place was 2/3 empty.. so I left without finishing my beer. I later went to another bar, with lots of TV sets, a great waitress who cared about helping me serving me a delicious burger dish with the salad of my choice and a beer. She was EXCELLENT, unlike The Gestalt Haus who cared about the customer as much as McDonalds workers or less. I had a delicious meal, including a salad and a beer for $19 elsewhere. The Gestalt Haus has no caring about customers whatsoever. I live in Fairfax and I will NEVER go there again. read more

I love this place. Bike racks on the wall makes it a welcome stop for cyclists, great beer selection, good, hearty food, and a friendly vibe. read more

A favorite spot - post a Tam bike ride or not. Enjoyable since they took over from the Book Passage. read more

Really nice people who work here and who hang out here. Very inviting space. The best tuna melt EVER. They also have a little outdoor seating. They sometimes have local live music it's always a good time to come here read more

Polish dog great, but ordered the bowl of chili, BUT they didn't bother to tell me or anyone else, its VEGETARIAN CHILI, it's on the menu board as just chili.....all beans bearly any sauce, just like eating a plate of beans, which is my least favorite ingredient of chili, Not happy, complete bullcrap!!! read more

Excellent food, great atmosphere. Pastrami sandwich enough for two, Bavarian bratwurst, hefewizen beers. read more

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Great ambiance after a long mountain bike ride. Food took over an hour and the wait staff was unapologetic. read more

Came after a Family hike at Deer Park. Husband had vegan dog as usual and 13-year-old had Italian sausage on a pretzel bun. The soup was devine and they devoured their sausages. My son had a root beer from Wisconsin that was made with honey, husband had a Pilsner, as usual, and he surprised me with a delicious nectarine cider. We have been going here for 10 years usually after a hike or just walking down from San Anselmo Hills. Always fun, loud up the music and boisterous conversation. Clean and dependable and service is always efficient and perfectly friendly. read more

I'd give Gestalt 6 Stars. I once waited an hour and a half for my smoked bratwurst and I didn't even mind. They have the best draft beer selection, the owner is hilarious. I love the fact that they make cycling so worth putting all the Lycra, spending thousands on carbon wheels, ceramic bearings in your pedal splines and a SRM power meter that never reads out above 200 for the 3s w.a. Wait, this is a review about the best deli pickles West of the Hudson River. I always get the Smoked Brat, the chicken lemon is super good, and I LOVE their Ruben, it's HUGE and my friend Kim can never finish it so I always get the other half! I even enjoy the park-let take over that has now occurred and allows cyclist to disperse while we enjoy our delicious west coast Hazy Mo'Pulp IPAs. The mustard bar is a gem, there may be only "one" ketchup in the world, but as Malcolm Gladwell identified in What The Dog Saw, there are over 50 mustards in most super markets and I appreciate that Gestalt doesn't mustard shame me into only eating French's Yellow. Salute Gestalt! I've biked there solely from San Francisco to feel actual summer and sunshine on my pale white skin while the hot brat works its magic on my depleted brain. read more

Came in on a Monday night for my first time here. Food was delicious once we painfully ordered from the miserable guy working. He was just about as short and inhospitable as you can get. Visibly annoyed at having to simply take out order and god for bid answer a question. Food was great this guy is in the wrong industry. It's called hospitality my guy. read more

If you like dirty and disorganized this place is for you! Kind of like grabbing a beer in a storage closet only bigger. Sausage was good

I love this restaurant because of the bikes they have on the walls of the restaurant. The bikes are beautiful and each one is a different color. When I went I saw: 2 red bikes 4 black bikes 1 yellow bike 1 green 2 orange bikes I would really recommend getsult haus and bikes. read more

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I can't believe it took me so long to check out this awesome place. My friend and I stopped in after a long, wet hike and were lucky to snag the last two seats at a small table by the window. They have a large, well curated selection of beer with something for everyone, and lots of unique IPAs. I am a Fieldworks fanatic and was thrilled to find one on the menu. The food options are fairly limited and include everything from sausages, to sandwiches to chili and a few salads, that are more side dishes (e.g. not green). They offer ample bike parking inside and there were lots of wet and muddy mountain bikers rolling their bikes in while we were there. I had an amazing time and will definitely go back again soon. read more

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This will forever be one of the places we miss most after moving away from San Anselmo/Fairfax. Whether we were finishing a long hike on Mt Tam, a short dog walk, or just need a pint to take the edge off, this was one of our go to spots. We spent countless hours here and think of it often. It's exactly the type of watering hole everyone needs - no pretentiousness, just a nice cold beer, a brat, and a fun crowd. If you haven't checked out Gestalt Haus, you're missing out. read more

Food and atmosphere were outstanding. The Brats were awesome and the Reuban too. I absolutely loved it.

This is a nice spot to chill after a hike or bike ride. They have a great selection of beers, and I really enjoyed the German potato salad. The relaxed atmosphere and tasty food make it a perfect place to unwind. read more

This is totally the place to go if you ride a street bicycle. There were so many bikes hanging up people almost didn't know where else to put them! We went a few days ago when it was HOT outside. They tried to keep the doors closed, but people kept coming in and out with their bikes and didn't shut the door behind themselves. They don't really come around to take your food order so be prepared to fight people at the bar. Anyway, I got the "French dip" which was alright. Their slaw was really good, which I usually hate! They do have a good selection of beers on tap, but I couldn't partake as we were on our street motorcycles. I got the kombucha, which was delicious. Overall, I'm not sure I would come back during a busy time. It was crowded, hot, and not very guest friendly. The woman screaming out food orders when they were ready had the most piercing voice. I feel like there should be a server so we could all avoid that and not have to worry about the full bar of other patrons. Also, it was pretty dirty. It didn't seem like they had dusted in a VERY long time, as all the decorations were covered in cobwebs and dirt. read more

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La Guardia ruined my Gestalt Haus experience. Very unsetlling. I loved the house feel at gestalt. My colleague Jonah also loved the bikes which I found cool too. read more

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I have been away from Fairfax for 8 months and this is the place I miss the most. I absolutely applaud the beer choices, the amazing food, the ever circus atmosphere of bikers(trek not Harley) and the colorful free spirits of Fairfax, but it is the pure tenacity this place!!!!that is stunning. Great food and ambience And never a dull moment read more

Dirty table tops and bathroom. We sat outside had a dog and beer. The owner has posted signs in the front window with his political rants, also posting if you are a conservative DON'T brother to come in, stay out! Way to go! for the peace, unity, free thinking, diversity and open mindedness. What kind of business owner would post this in the entrance windows? As far as the food goes, it's cold beer and hot dogs/sausages boiled in hot water perfect little spot for a fast high fat meal. read more

Awesome chicken sandwich. Great sausage! Good beers. Nice outdoor seating area. Nice employees. What's not to love?! read more

Stopped by here for a Hot Link as I heard the sausages here are great. I've heard great things and they lived up to the hype. Great hot link. I'll be back to try one of the sandwiches in the near future! read more

Some places are 5 stars simply because your brain can't wrap itself around having spent all that $$ without it having been a 5-star experience (i.e. French Laundry). And then there are places like Gestalt Haus which are 5-star simply because they're so freakin' cheap and yummy and because they're doing something original and doing it well. Here's the food deets: * Almost everything on the menu is $5. * Almost everything on the menu is a brat, a sausage or some variation thereof (Louisiana Hot Link, Cajun Andouille, Vegan Sausages, Chipotle, Chicken Apple... and the list goes on and on). * All sausages are served on toasted buns with or without sauerkraut * You self-top with onions, peppers, relish, and a slew of different types of mustard, catsup, and hot sauce * Also offered: cole slaw or potato salad ($4, meh), giant brownies ($3), big hot pretzels ($1), and pickles. Here's the beer deets: * $5 per 1/2 pint and they have a ton of unique beers (including one with 10+% alcohol) * $9 for a full pint in a stein that'll make you think you're at an Oktoberfest Biergarten. And here's the rest of the deets: * Serving until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays * Long, communal picnic tables or a stool at the counter... ultra casual * Lots of board games to grab and play * A movie night for kids once weekly * No tax (shhh...) Vise, the owner, even lets people come in here with food from elsewhere (say what?), confident that they'll likely shell out a few bills on a beer or two. In baseball's off-season, I'll be running right back. My Louisiana Hot Link was ballpark worthy at a fraction of the price. read more

Health Status "unknown". No kidding, the bathroom and area around the bar full of rodent droppings. Our credit card got hacked after using it there. A special one I only use when eating out. The place is jumping, but forget conversation. If you are a biker who wants some hot dogs and Ok beer after a big ride, this place is for you. If you have kids, want to sit on anything more comfortable than a plank and care about health, try Frandelizio's around the corner, or the Barefoot Cafe across Sir Francis Drake. read more

Lots of excellent biers on tap. Great wursts for very inexpensive prices. All the trimmings. Self help needed. Communal tables, tight Marin biker attire is highly recommended but not mandatory. Perfectly tasty German potato salad. Really amazing slaw. Good place to catch a game but it does get super loud. I imagine running for a few hours. Stop by and get a good wurst with all the trimmings, and drink a pint of bier. Alas, I only hiked for two hours and that's not enough of a justification for a full sausage. Thankfully it's perfect to share one with your partner in crime, and then go for the sneaky maneuverer of inhaling all the slaws when he's distracted by the game on TV. Because it's really that good. read more

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Best sausages in Marin from what I've discovered so far. Cool biker beer bar to boot. Nice specials and sides to round out your fun city visit. Super nice employees and great camaraderie among the patrons while noshing to your favorite sport. Give it a test ride, you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

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Biker bar! Mountain bikes that is! You can even brink your bike into the bar and hang it on the wall! LOL! Insane choice of micro brews! The food is reallly good. I had a bratworst loaded and this hot sauce was burning my mouth for an hour! AMAZING! They have a ton of different hot sauces to try! Love it! read more

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Definitely worth taking a bike ride here to enjoy an awesome lunc I've had Rubens from all over this is number one read more

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We were in from San Diego and doing the MTB thing in the area with one of our buddies and he insisted we go to Gestalt Haus. The thought we stepped foot on a place where great bikers came before us gave us chills. The plaques outside, the pix on the wall, and even the T-shirts say it all. Love the ride-in bike hangars which is the way it should be in popular biking areas. The Ruben we ate was over the top and the beer that went with it felt good going down after a long ride. I truly loved this place for the food and the vibe that felt like a damn good Van Halen song. The owner is a character and he'll fill you in on the past "goings-on" at the Gestalt Hause in Fairfax. It's awesome. Just go! read more

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Ordered a knackwurst sausage, picked it up at the bar, went over to the mustard bar and added some mustard. Then I sat down and bit into it. Half my mouth was sprayed with sizzling hot grease bursting out of the sausage. It means someone left it in the microwave too long. I was able to eat the sausage after the initial burst of hot grease, but as the week wore on the wound in my palate got worse and worse. Most likely it was a second degree burn. The old palate lining dropped off and the new forming palate lining is super sensitive. Six days later I can't drink hot drinks, can't eat anything on one side of my mouth, can only introduce small bites of food to my mouth and it is painful to swallow. Last night I woke up 3 times to apply benzocaine to my palate to relieve the pain. If they were MacDonalds I would sue them. read more

"So where did you ride today?" is a perfectly acceptable pick up line here. Yeah, I love this place. It's chill with a good beer selection and excellent eats too. My fave is their Grilled Cheese and "Not Pot Brownies" They just expanded their bike parking inside. Aaannnnndddd lots of games to play! read more

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