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!

The restaurant was recommended by our tour guide, so we gave it a try…read more It was over crowded when we went in. None of the waiters were friendly. We decided to sit outside, but because it started to drizzle, we went inside. We paid for our drinks outside and brought them in with us. The waiter was not friendly. Asked if we had paid for our drinks, I said we paid outside. I'm not sure if he believed me. When he finally came to take our drinks outside order, he seemed irritated with us. We got our drinks and order our meals. Our meals arrived very quickly and everything was wonderful. However, upon closing our bill, the waiter got very angry with me saying something about good service and no tip. We are literally in Germany where you don't tip. It's a cool place to see, but I'm not sure I would go back.

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.

Great service. Very tasty beers; great find in the city of Kolsch! 5 tastes for 15 Euros.read more

Compact bar just behind the main square. Varied selection of beer - I had a NE IPA. Limited seating…read moreoutside but 10+ tables inside. Free board games to play. Like Delirium, a change of pace from the mass Kolsch bars nearby.

German food paradise! The schnitzel, pork knuckle, halve Hahn, curry wurst, and of course the…read moreKolsch... this place was incredible. Great little outdoor seating area, super friendly staff, great people watching, and did I mention the food? Oh yeah this food was amazing. If you've never had pork knuckle stop what you're doing and get it. The flavor was out of this world. Crunchy, salty, tender, and juicy all at once!

Rude, rude, rude. So bad, we got up and left to go elsewhere to eat. Try it at your own peril!…read more Good luck!

I don't even drink and I absolutely love this place. They are the pinnacle of "local dive joint"…read moreand brewery. They use the cologne system of measuring the beers you drink by marking your coaster. Their beers are fantastic. Some are aged in whiskey barrels and and brewed by the restaurant. I was also a big fan of the pink panther. Their food was also phenomenal! The brautwerst and sausages was amazing. The staff was so welcoming of a beer n00b like myself. They kept bringing out samples for me to try. They had such pride for their incredible product. I will definitely be back!!!

Ive been drinking a lot of Mikkeller Spontan sour beers and maybe the most Berlinerweisse any…read moreAmerican should be these days, but needless to stay Im hooked on this beer style. Glad to have discovered something I love almost as much as stouts. Braustelle's Munchausen sour ale also ranks up there with the sours I love. Though it's much tamer and not so tart (which is how I normally go). A good gateway choice for those looking for sours and definitely a refreshing summer beverage.

A rustic and charming restaurant/pub in Cologne…read more Architecture and decor are exactly what comes to mind when you think of Germany. The service is excellent. The beers are delicious. We didn't eat here but plan to should we ever return to Cologne (which we hope to). Spacious but gets super busy.

Brauerei zum Pfaffen was our second stop of four during our evening experiencing fine German dining…read morein Cologne. Kolsch Bier is the area's elusive and delicious Kolsch beer. Of course, as expected, the evening grew into a wonderful time with laughs, singing, and even sharing stories of days past. The tap and slender glasses of cold Kolsch kept arriving. The only way to stop the friendly servers from delivering was to reluctantly place your beverage coaster on top of your glass, signaling a No Thank You. Sometimes ignored and graciously thanked. Our group of recently acquainted strangers quickly became friends with a similar liking of fresh Kolsch, which is to be respected and enjoyed only while in Cologne.

Excellent service. Fun atmosphere. Food selection was fine but not expansive. The rouladen was not…read morequite as good as my mom's, but I'm probably biased with her recipe. Wish they had Wiener schnitzel on the menu! I believe that's more Bavarian, but still wanted it! .

Cozy place, never too crowded. The burgers are a whopping 200grams and always tender. Servers are…read morenice. All around pleasant, casual spot for dinner.