We stumbled on the Rathaus Brauerei purely by luck, since it was near our hotel. It was a weeknight and they kindly squeezed us in between reservations. We sat inside for dinner on our first visit, and came back again for lunch outside the next day. The atmosphere at the Rathaus is warm and typically Swiss, and its views of the Luzern waterfront and Kapellbrücke can't be beat. The food is excellent, from lighter fare like sandwiches on pretzels to more traditional dishes like white sausage with mustard. My brother-in-law ordered two different beers, and said they were the best he's ever had in his life. The most lasting memory for us, however, was our absolutely amazing server on our second visit. She was warm, friendly, funny, and spoke excellent English, giving us tips and recommendations for our Luzern stay. We even shared hugs on our final visit. Don't miss the Rathaus Brauerei--it remains a highlight of our wonderful stay in Switzerland! read more

Rathaus Brauerei - Rathaus Brewerie fare - Breweries Near Me - Luzern, LU

Came at the recommendation of the Viking cruise host at our hotel for views and menu of sausages. Wasn't disappointed good beer, sausage and pretzel and potatoes. Yea being across from the bridge a tourist trap with half of the customers sounding like tourist and the other sounding like local enjoying the good views and ambience. The poor waiter was so overworked and made for slow service and even slower food arrival is why - a star. read more

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After an incredible, but long, day of walking to the beautiful sites of Lucerne, my husband and I decided to stop for a cold beer and a bite to eat at the Rathaus Brewery. It was busy outside so we asked if there was seating inside and were led to an attractive cellar-style room with copper vats that was cool and quiet! Our server Vanessa made beer suggestions that were absolutely perfect (in fact we each had a second). The cheese pretzel (sandwich), plain pretzel with hot and sweet mustards, and the garden salad were beautifully presented and delicious. Just when we were thinking life couldn't get better, the manager, Nike, came to our table to light the candle. Even after 40 years of marriage, we appreciate romantic gestures! Thank you Vanessa, Nike, the brewers, and chefs for creating such an exceptional experience! read more

As we toured Lucerne, we knew we'd stop somewhere for lunch. We were hungry and with 6 people in tow, my wife and I made it our mission to secure a dining spot. We walked ahead looking for a table open along the Reuss River. Luckily, we spotted some people leaving and snagged a table with good shade. Our server was around and took our orders. This is a brewery and they make their own beer. They have naturally cloudy, unfiltered beers. It was golden yellow, crisp and had a light fruitiness to it. A kellerbier they called it. 100% Pilsner malts is right up my alley. I also had an amber Marzen that they do in spring time. For lunch, majority of us had the Kasekuche. A warm traditional recipe from the area that is made with Emmental, gruyere and sbrinz. It came with a side salad. While this was good, it didn't sit well with anyone at the table. About an hour later, we needed a bathroom. But the picturesque lunch was beautiful. Sunny, breezy as we looked over the water towards a church and the Kapellbrucke. Lucerne is a beautiful city to visit and Rathaus offered up a good lunch and good beer with friendly service. read more

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If you're searching for a spot to grab a brew and a bite, or even a full meal, then Rathaus Brauerei is your spot! For a full meal make sure you get a reservation a day ahead (at least) but for a quick bite on the outdoor patio it's just walk on up! That's what we did - we found a table and sat down. Our server was a delightful young man who spoke full English and was all smiles the entire time. He knew what we wanted without any trouble and he was always around when we needed him. The menu has a ton of great options, you can't go wrong. And everything we had was tasty! The portions are decent and the prices are nothing crazy. But the beer is cold and hits the spot! Speaking of the spot... the outdoor patio is covered (great for any weather) and they even have blankets you can use if you're cold. The views of the Kapellbrücke are phenomenal and you get to just sit back, relax, and take in the sights of the city. Great people watching! We are big, BIG fans of Rathaus and nearly considered it for a second visit on our trip because the dining room looks like a whole experience in itself! Get a reservation or just walk over, you'll love it! read more

Great beer and fast service, if you can find a seat! We stayed outside on a cold evening, but they have blankets and it was very nice.

First of all we were warmly greeted by our server. He was the most welcoming of our trip to Switzerland. Next he provided recommendations for our meal which we followed. As we waited for our food I looked around and I noticed how great the place looked inside. The projected lights on the ceiling were a great touch. Our food arrived quickly and it was delicious! I had the half chicken with gravy and potatoes and my husband had the pork chop. It was a lot of food but we managed to eat it all! My chicken was perfectly cooked and the gravy was so good. I don't normally order chicken at restaurants because a lot of times it's dry but not the case here and the gravy came in its on container so you can pour or dip as much as you wanted without the gravy covering everything. My husband really seemed to enjoy his pork chop with zero complaints from him and seeing how quickly it was eaten it must've been good. We were too full for dessert sadly. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Delicious bratwurst and beer right by the river! I also enjoy that they have a wine list that is "small but mighty." The beer sausages were tasty, as was the beerimisu (excellent name), and of course, the beer itself! read more

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Seasonal beers, soft lighting. English menu is available. Open late. Was sat in the back of the restaurant read more

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I enjoyed eating at this restaurant and recommend it for the food. Everything I ordered was delicious! The Rotisserie "Rathaus chicken" (500g) 1/2 Swiss Gourmet chicken with herb-butter-sauce, served with herb potato slices were fall apart tender. The potato wedges were crispy and seasoned well, best potato wedges I've has so far. I thought the Swiss veal "Cordon bleu" (300g) with dry cured ham from Muotathal and fried cheese from Nidwalden, glazed carrots and butter noodles were ok. The Ratskellertopf incorporated Juicy beef shoulder filet, bone marrow, frankfurter and Rathaus beer sausages, served in a stock pot with vegetables and potatoes, home-made horseradish mustard. Very comforting and thoroughly enjoyed. You can't leave without having the Beeramisu "Fortissimo" dessert. So delicious! The Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream was good. I would have given it a 4-star rating, but the service was unorganized upon arrival and while waiting to be seated. I had to ask someone for help as I stood waiting to be checked in while being passed by the workers. We were sitting indoors, and it was pretty warm inside. There were also irritating flies around. read more

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Great beer, great service, great views and great food. Make this your final stop after an extra-ordinary day, around Lucerne. read more

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Absolute chaos. Yet they manage to pull it off. Seating is both inside and outside with no real advantage to one or the other. Wait staff is overworked, extremely busy, yet still remain friendly and helpful. But get your order right, because you probably won't be able to flag your server down until it's time for the check. We bought the recommended beer (a light lager), comparable to a US beer. And we ordered pretzel sandwiches. We thought it would be a pretzel bun, but they were served in true Bavarian pretzels. Result? A lot of food spills through the holes in the pretzel. No one cared. A fun stop for a group of tourists. And if you're watching your carbs, "bread" with holes is a good thing. read more

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After wandering about Lucerne for a while, viewing the sights, it was time to eat. The Rathaus Brauerei looked appealing and we were greeted in English, so we dove in (after taking advantage of their restrooms). At first we were seated indoors, but I decided I'd rather enjoy the lake view outside, which is outstanding. We both ordered the Lake Lucerne trout specialty - and it was delicious. It was served with butter sauce with tomatoes and capers, rice and salad bouquet with hops-dressing. It looked so good, a passer-by asked us what we were having, then went inside to order his own. Their beer was also excellent. read more

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We came here on a whim. We were hungry and walking along the river when we came across Rathaus. Hubs wanted beer and this def looked like the place to get it from. FYI, he said it was great and surprisingly cheap. We didn't have ressies and for a Sunday night when most places are shut down, this place was open and busy. The indoor seating was already full but outside seats are first come first serve so we were able to snag a couple chairs at a communal table. Great views of the river but was not loving the girl next to me's cancer stick smoke slapping me in the face. Luckily a table opened up 15 min later away from her and we moved there. Hubs ordered the chicken and it was amazing. They must marinate that sucker for hours bc it was so juicy and flavorful. I thought I ordered a plain brat but must have had some miscommunication bc it came smothered in gravy and onions. Luckily it was tasty! It came with a side of rosti. Second time eating that and it was crispy! Loved it. The service wasn't quick but looked like our waiter was the only one for everyone that night so he was mad busy. We weren't in a rush anyways so that wasn't a problem for us. When he finally got to us he was always friendly and apologized. But of course when it came time to pay the bill, he pointed out the tipping area. Lols But "only if you want to, no pressure." Awkward turtle but the man deserved the tip so he got it! * I noticed a lot of Swiss restaurants with outdoor seating like this place offer blankets if you are cold. Nice! You have to pay two francs (which is like $2) to use their restroom. Not so nice, I'll just hold my pee pee then... read more

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We stopped in for an early dinner, and a couple of beers upon our arrival in Lucerne. Our waiter was kind and gracious, and spoke great English. He was conversational and just lovely. All the tables outside on the river were filled, but we had a nice table inside by the window, and we could actually observe the really cool architecture inside. We split the Weisswurst and pretzel - it was absolutely delicious. We really loved the mustard with the pretzel as well. We would recommend the spot because of the ambience and views and also the food and lovely staff. read more

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We stopped by the Rathaus Brewery while on a tour of Lucerne where we were given free time to explore. It was so cold, but we still didn't mind cozying up on their lovely patio by the river under the provided blankets and heat lamps. I enjoyed their beer; we didn't order any food. Service was efficient, beer was cold and served fast, views were great - what more could you ask for?! read more

This place is located conveniently at the main train station. They have a good selection of beers on tap and a greater selection of beer in cans and bottles. We had a great, attentive server. The only downside was a pay bathroom. One franc is reasonable, but you have to pay 2 francs to use the bathroom here read more

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When all other restaurants were too busy or expensive, this place worked out for my friend and I. We sat on their patio and had some basic food and beer. I had a quiche and salad and she had a sandwich on a pretzel. The salad was really good and fresh. The prices were reasonable for the location. We definitely could've done worse! read more

Our group of 4 all enjoyed the same delicious meal. It was so much food no one could eat it all. The service is spectacular and the location was perfect for our first visit to Luzern. The apple strudel with vanilla cream sauce is a must. Enjoy! read more

Rathaus Brauerei - Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken - Breweries Near Me - Luzern, LU

I actually liked the food here better than I had expected. It's right in front of the lake and if you are sitting outside, it's great outside to people watch. They also provide you with a blanket if it's cold out. The food was good and their house beer was on point. read more

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We love to come here. Mostly in spring or in fall. Less people than in the high summer season, but the weather still nice enough to sit outside. Mostly to enjoy a beer or two. That's what they are famous for. And rightly so, their beer is fantastic, worth every Franken. Our favourites are the "Seidel" (lighter) or the "Weizen" (darker, heavier). Depending on the season there are different special beers. If you feel a bit hungry, I recommend the "Braui Apéro Plättli". A great deal at 24.- and is fine for two. Some meat, some cheese. All good quality items. Last time we went for some wine. Ordered a bottle of Fiano, Li Veli for 56.- A bit heavily priced. But Fiano is so good. Great wine from Puglia, Italy. One of our favourite white wines right now. It's great to have a bunch of drinks here and maybe a bite or two. Staff is nice and friendly. And you just can't beat to location by the river, overlooking the Kapellbrücke und Jesuitenkirche. Luckily we live not far from here. And hopefully it will be open again for spring 2021. We'll be back. read more

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Great food and cool environment - The dishes are pretty big, service was a tad slow but our server was very kind! We ordered the beer sausages, cordon bleu and the 1/2 rotisserie chicken. The potatoes with the chicken were amazing! read more

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The beer is great. Their food menu is awesome too. I couldn't finish my food. It is a big portion. The waiter was friendly. The environment is great too. We were a large group. It was very convenient and good experience especially the location of this restaurant is great. read more

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Best authentic Swiss food we have had so far. This sauce and chicken were amazing. They allowed me to switch the original side for the spietzel because I had never had it before. This was the best meal we had in Lucerne. The waitress was very nice and we sat right next to the water. I definitely recommend this spot. read more

Rathaus Brauerei - Rotisseries chicken with spietzel - Breweries Near Me - Luzern, LU

Great location, ample outdoor seating. The beers were good and the service was prompt. Sharing tables is practiced here. Get the pretzels. Lucerne cheesecake: savory quiche with Gruyère and Sbrinz cheeses Munich white sausages with pretzel: two mild sausages served with delicious pretzel. Mustard was very good. read more

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Absolutely Loved Interlaken... Wasn't totally seeking out Swiss Cuisine but would have to say this was just "average"?? Quality was not equal to prices. Our Waitress was very "Cold" for no real reason as polite as we tried to be? She was more concerned with bussing and cleaning tables and getting the hell off work then "once" checking back on our meal or forget even upselling additional items??? She was "sour" and I'm sure will affect repeat business....or is that we were just Tourist's...one and done! Owner save your business and have some basic Hospitality refresher training. read more

What an amazing little find. The people here are so friendly and the food is carefully and thoughtfully prepared. Everything is fresh and the cheese was creamy and amazing read more

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Food and drinks are a bit pricey but they do taste good, service wasn't the best but understandable because it was a full restaurant. Amazing location right near the river and they have blankets if u sit outside. read more

Rathaus Brauerei - Breweries Near Me - Luzern, LU

Great portions when it comes to food! The wife couldn't finish her plate and I barely got through mine. Beer is also fantastic. Waiter was quick and efficient, and the environment was lively, and busy! Overall, a fantastic experience, read more

We came to this popular brewery twice, and both times it was filled with with locals and tourists alike. Both times were served by friendly and lovely waitresses. This brewery makes just two beers, a lager and fruity amber beer that can't be found anywhere else. Its also one of the few Luzern restaurants open late on a Sunday night in a country that mostly closes down on Sundays. Visit #1: Large 500ml Amber beers are delicious and priced at a reasonable $8.50. We also shared an $11.50 apple strudel, which was sweet and spectacular, and presented beautifully...get this! Visit #2: Dinner! We got Amber beers again, yum! $26.50 Farmers Sausage and Rosti...this thing is long, thick, meaty, and delicious. The Rosti potatoes made a perfect hearty side, and the best Rosti I had in Switzerland. $33 Luzern Trout...fresh grilled local fish covered in a creamy lemon sauce...delicious! It also came with rice and a nice fresh side salad. At the end of this dinner, the waitress spent 5 minutes trying to fix our bill because she overcharged us by 50 cents. We told her not to worry about the 50 cents, but she was determined to fix it, and she did. Lovely gal! Brilliant! While these prices might seem high, this is Switzerland, and tax and tip are already included in prices, so its actually quite reasonable here. We left that last waitress at extra $2 because she was so darn nice. read more

Was the beer very good, yes. Was the view amazing, yes. However, we were sitting for about 25 minutes, beers already served before they told us we had to move so they could set up for a private party. Didn't offer to give us another seat and honestly we should have just left. But we sorted it out and sat in what I'd call a wind tunnel, which was a bummer. I really wanted to go here and I really wanted to love it, but we were largely ignored for the next 30 minutes before another waiter came over and asked where our waiter was, Idk. Maybe pop in here in the afternoon for a beer, but I'd swear away from sitting down and eating dinner. read more

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The Bratwurst was one of the greatest meals I've ever eaten. The House beer is very fruity and light. the server gave us excellent advice on what to pick and the outside tables have an amazing view of the River. read more

My favorite meal I had in Switzerland! Definitely do yourself a favor when you're in Luzern check this place out for a drink or proper meal. Authentic and delicious food, delicious beer, fair prices (by Switzerland standards), friendly wait staff. This restaurant has great outdoor seating with a view of the bridge and snow capped mountains in the backgrounds as well as a cozy interior that has a true beer-hall feel. The vats that are used when brewing the beer (twice weekly) are on display in the main area of the restaurant. Our waitress was very welcoming and made our dining experience a pleasant one. We did not feel ignored nor rushed, and she took the time to ask us where we were from and what are plans were for our holiday. I found most of our waiters/waitresses in Switzerland had been rather indifferent or plain rude so it was a great change of scenery. The food was delicious. I've had German spatzle before but it was never this light, delicious, or pretty to look at. The sausages were cooked perfectly and paired super well with the tangy mustard it was served with. Lastly, the apple strudel was a perfect way to end our dinner after a long day of hiking. It was served warm, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. read more

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Great food, fun service, fresh beer; is there more needed for a perfect fall evening? The menu was all in German, the portions are huge! Two very hungry people can share with no problem. Outside is open and community style seating. The bier (see what I did there?) list is on the back of the coasters. They will pack you a 2 litre bottle to go in case you want to chill at your hotel and not keep buying rounds. We had the half chicken plate, the Pilsner and sommer beers and it was all with great service. read more

Rathaus Brauerei - This is where your beer goes - Breweries Near Me - Luzern, LU

Maybe coming from the US I expected better service but I was very displeased with how they handled our dinner. I ordered something that I definitely didn't understand because it said "filet" I expected a steak-ish type dish rather than a soup and immediately after it was served I asked if I could change it to another dish. No empathy or anything from the manager and basically said "it's made. If you want something else we can get it but we'll charge for both." Took one bite to give it a chance and it was not good at all. Sat while the rest of my family ate and grabbed something from another place later. ALSO, received attitude from the servers when we asked for the bill. Had to ask several times before anyone ever showed up with it. Really terrible service and if the food was even remotely decent, it would have made up for it; if it didn't. read more

Pretty delicious sausage and all the fixings. Good food for fair prices . I ate there twice and it was consistent and would definitely recommend. read more

Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday in summer with some friends. Drinks were fantastic! We shared beers and wine and no one had a beverage they didn't like. As for the food, I had the Rösti and sausage. I enjoyed the dish, but may have been a bit heavy for lunch. We also had the half chicken (delicious with a thick gravy!), Nürnberger sausages with sauerkraut (also good), and the Bretzel mit Lachs. I wouldn't recommend the pretzels. They are very average in my opinion, especially if you've ever had pretzels from a German bakery. If the weather it nice, sit outside! The view is great and it's nice to enjoy the fresh air and a beer. Service was exceptional! read more

Rathaus Brauerei - Left: Nürnberger sausage Middle: Bretzel mit Lachs Right: half chicken with French fries and gravy Front: sausage and Rösti - Breweries Near Me - Luzern, LU

Great service and beer, food was pretty good as well. Staff were super helpful, spoke English and the restrooms were clean. read more

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Located at the Luzern river with a large indoor and beer garden outside facing the river with a view on the famous Kapellbrücke aka Chapel bridge from the 14th century, the view on Mount Pilatus, already is amazing. They brew two beers, a Zwickel house beer and a seasonal which we had both. My wife tasted the Swiss cheese platter with home made bread and I had the Swiss sausage salad, both good and for Switzerland fairly priced. read more

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I just went to this place to dine with my tour group. Overall, my Switzerland experience was amazing up until I set down to be served at this restaurant. The waitress was so rude. I don't think she likes people of colors. She was beyond rude. I've never experienced service like this in anywhere in the world. I spoke with their manager and I don't know what kind of steps they will take to educate their employees how to treat their customers. I would never recommend this restaurant to anybody because of these reasons. I couldn't not even finish the meal because I was so upset. If I was the owner of this restaurant I will re-train my staffs so that I could better service people. read more