One of my most vivid memories in Germany, this quaint corner bar with its steep gabled exterior and…read morewarm, friendly interior has stood for centuries, and feels lived in without being worn or weary. I was introduced to this establish through a co-worker who happened to be in Bremen at the same time, and who has often gathered with his hometown friends to grab a pint and reminisce on all they have missed during their years apart. I felt welcomed by their company, as well as the staff and the local regulars who call this pub their home turf. There is a romantic, old world quality that I can't express, other than by saying the Spitzel Gebel feels familiar, even as a first time visitor. It feels like a community, even to a stranger. One might say I feel a sort of hybrid fernweh/heimweh (farsickness/homesickness) to return to this distance place where I felt like I was coming home.

This place looks beautiful and cosy and has a lot of old world charm. However, DO NOT come here if…read moreyou expect to be served drink when you pay for it! My friend and I ordered two beers, and the landlady brought them to our table, where we paid. However when I tried to order a second time, she took the money but failed to bring the drinks over. After about 20 minutes of waiting (we thought that maybe she had a rush on) I went over to find out what had happened. She asked me for the money again and kept insisting we had received the drinks we paid for. I spoke in the best German I could (I am English but live in the area) and a local man at the bar tried to explain to her as well. However she kept repeating that we had received our drinks and avoided making eye contact with me. After several minutes of this my friend and I left. This soured our experience of what could be a delightful little pub and I doubt I will ever return. I advise anyone considering a drink in the area not to bother with this place, well definitely not if there is an elderly woman at the bar, and to always ensure you receive your drink before you pay for it.

This is by far my favourite bar to hung at,i love to sit by the bar and watch how they mix every…read morecocktail from scratch. The cocktails are so good and i can only recommend more people here, i love it and Mario is super nice