My friend and I inadvertently ended up at Goldhopfen after trying to go to Stoned, and we were…read morehappy that we made this mistake. The beers at Goldhopfen were cheap and good; the bartender was very interesting and clearly had a passion for service and bartending. We each had a couple of the local Weiße Elster pale ales and sat out at a small table on the sidewalk. Although we didn't spend much time inside, it looked like there was a variety of games to play and areas to sit. We were also able to get some beers to-go upon leaving. I hope Goldhopfen stays in business and gains some traction in this neighborhood - it's a great place for a chill night!

Goldhopfen is pretty much the go-to place for draft craft beer in Leipzig. They usually have at…read moreleast four craft beers on draft and others in bottles. They have a 10 euro 4-taster flight of all the draft beers that is a pretty good deal and they always have some kind of IPA on draft. Last night the draft beers were IPA, pale ale, lager and pils. The vibe of this place is very relaxed. It almost feels like you are in your friends basement. There is plenty of seating inside and also a little outdoor patios space. The bar also stays stocked up on a variety of board games that you can play. Overall a very relax, chill hang-out vibe.

Yelp, again, youre really testing my patience. Ive been drinking Kostritzer for years and am a…read moreperfectly legitimate customer of their products. Yet again you say I write a review that does not consist of a firsthand experience? WTF! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We wanted to let you know that we've removed your review of Köstritzer Schwarz- bierbrauerei. Our Support team has determined that it falls outside our Content Guidelines (http://www.yelp.com/guidelines) because it lacks a firsthand customer experience. We hope you will continue to participate on Yelp, while keeping in mind our Content Guidelines. Entfernter Inhalt: It is no secret that Im picky with my beer. Generally if I can see through it, I'm not drinking it. Even though my initial education of the beverage was through a German microbrewery, I somehow ended up as a stout drinker. But the German's do make Schwarzbier which is a damn great alternative to my stout ways. Kostritzer on draught is some damn tasty stuff. Hail to the beer that absorbs the light of day

I really like this place. Most of the food is typical German and also pretty good. It also seems to…read morebe all fresh, which is not so common around the area. ;-) They also brew their own beer, which I really like. During the summer you can sit outside and enjoy the sometimes busy market and the bits of the sun. During the colder seasons, you just move inside. Usually there's always a place available, no matter when. Service is very friendly and the prices are more than alright.

Watzke is a better choice than the numerous tourist traps just on the other side of the bridge in…read moreold town. The atmosphere is the best feature; fun and a bit loud. They ring that giant bell periodically and have live music. Still, make no mistake, it's a restaurant for tourists. We sat for lunch and no reservations were required. The beer was good as was the food. You're saving about 5 Euro at Watzke per person by crossing the river for revert same experience you would have had adjacent to the replica buildings in old town. Make the wise choice.

So this is the spot where I had my first schnitzel! And it was delicious. I had it a few more…read moretimes at other places along my travels but none of them compared to this. This cut of pork was a bit thicker and so juicy. Yet the crust was crispy and golden. It was perfect. The potato salad was really good too. I had a beer Flight and loved all the beers. They all paired wonderfully with the food. The restaurant is beautiful and bright. Nice outdoor seating as well. One of my favorite meals on my trip!

From the owner: Mit einem herzlichen "Glück Auf" begrüßen wir Sie im 1. Brauerei Gasthof im Erzgebirge, der 1997…read moregegründet wurde. Seien Sie unser Gast und genießen Sie deftige erzgebirgische Speisen in uriger, rustikaler und gemütlicher Atmosphäre. Unser edles Markenzeichen sind die frischen, selbstgebrauten Bierspezialitäten, die das Gemüt des Erzgebirges in sich tragen.

Save the best for last. I tried this rib platter three times and this was the best version. The…read moredifference? A great bbq glaze. I have tried the Pilsner Urquell chain two times (previously in Prague), and both times the food delivered in flavor. Servers were pleasant and helpful. Since this is a PU chain, you only get a choice of two drafts, light or dark. Also, I wish they would wipe down the table before serving me. The previous customers only had beer, but the overflow brought a bunch of ants to the party. Nice patio and ample indoor seating. Dinner service stops at 8PM on Sun.

Went there twice on two different days. Both times food was good - typical Czech fare (svickova,…read moregulas, krkovice, etc). Service is normal. If you look white and don't speak Czech at the table they assume you're German and speak to you in German (we are Dutch, I understand Czech and ordered in Czech, nevertheless the waitress kept speaking German). Unfortunately the bill presented a "various drinks 10% tax" (translated) charge of 67kc highlighted in red, which we never ordered, and never received. It's evident this is not a real tax, as we didn't order 670kc worth of drinks, so it can't be 10% tax of anything. We had two dishes, two beers and two ciders as listed, and the tax is always listed separately as DPH 10% and 21% at the bottom of the order, as it is here too (correctly). We disputed this 67kc charge and the waitress didn't want to give in/lose face, and eventually snatched the 700kc from our table and left us. If it's tax it's always listed separately, not as a 'Název'. If it's a service charge, it should be labelled 'servis' or 'obsluha' or 'tips' - it wasn't (and even that is uncommon in CZ outside tourist areas). The waitress also told us we can pay "36 euro" (written in pen on the bill) which as of the time of writing is the same as 875kc, NOT 742kc - furthermore trying to cheat us out of more money through unofficial conversion. Being cheated for the equivalent of 2.5 euros is a really low blow for a restaurant that is owned by a large brewery and we won't be coming here again. We advise anyone who does come here and speaks anything other than Czech to carefully check their bill or go to another place - you can get pub food and a beer at 5 other places in a 100 meter radius. It's a pity, because we liked the food and the previous time the bill was fine and the ambiance is good - but the manager should be aware of what their staff is doing. I'm certain if I came in alone and only ordered and paid in Czech without my Dutch speaking family, such a charge would not have appeared - as this hasn't happened to me before in the past 4 years in Czechia.

a nice restaurant!read more