Very neighborhood bar atmosphere here. Also very very loud here at least on the weekends. We really could not hear one another. We were trying to play euchre. Also no waitress service here, we had to walk up to the bar to get our drinks. We did not have food here and I don't know if they serve it here. If you are looking for regular drinks and not fancy cocktails and you do not mind noise then stop in here. read more

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Came in on a Tuesday night to play some pool. Got a pitcher of beer and and the house margarita special. I did love the stairs to the second floor and the old brick. The bartender was super kind. read more

Strasse Haus - Pool table - Pubs Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I have NEVER been forced out of an establishment at closing - 12:30, than I have at Strauss Haus. We were treated like cattle after us and friends spending hundreds of dollars. Sooo many people from the bar made comments and were upset. The team is downright rude and started issues with customers that did not need to become issues because they wanted to "go home". Shame on them. read more

This place is fantastic! Very chill place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Cheap drinks, good vibes & great food! read more

Strasse Haus - a parking lot with tables and benches - Pubs Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Went to strasse Haus this place smelled so bad of smoke. They let you smoke inside. I and my husband both don't smoke so we left and saw they had a outside area to serve people however there was no bartender there. So we left! Not sure how good this place is since we did not get any service. I am thinking maybe outside is only for certain times! read more

Emily best bar tender!! Cute puppy friendly staff great Ambience! Beer good cheery bomb good!!

Went out on a drizzly weeknight in beautiful Covington KY just to check out the nightlife and visit a couple of local bars. Strasse Haus has an outdoor, covered bar and stage. It's kind of like walking into a huge garage. Very cool. So there was a guy setting up for his acoustic set, and we decided to stick around and have a couple of beers. There were about 6 people in the outdoor area, so the drink service was quick and friendly. I did go into the main bar to use the bathroom. It was pretty packed! Lots of locals. Lots of smoking that other reviewers alluded to. We don't smoke, so I can see how it might bother some. I also believe that a business owner should have the freedom to allow smoking if they choose. I just avoid being bothered by it. Anyway, the guy and his acoustic guitar were pretty good. The beers were cold, and there were some really interesting folks to talk to, so all in all, it was a nice, quiet night out with the family. read more

Came here for drinks. On the day where Germany killed Brazil in the world cup (FIFA). What followed? Drinks. Lots of drinks. We did however order some menu items, other than drinks. We ordered Sauerkraut balls. What did I think? If you were intoxicated and you wanted to chew on something, this would be it. It didn't really have any flavor and it came with some thousand island dressing. I also wanted to note that this place is smoke friendly. So, if you're not into smoking, I probably wouldn't suggest coming here. However, it seems like there's an old crowd atmosphere here and I definitely don't think that's a bad thing. This is a small place, I wouldn't be a regular but I could see how you could become one. I think Strasse is a long-time patron based bar, everyone knows everyone and when new people come they are nice and want to get to know you. The community sense is what was good in my opnion that you just don't usually get at other places. read more

Strasse Haus - Sauerkraut balls - Pubs Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

We stopped by after a FCC game and the service was pretty good after a slow start. We weren't sure we would stay for dinner since the initial contact was less than welcoming. However after we were seated (in the covered area between buildings) and the first drink arrived service improved dramatically and we elected to give it a go. We had 10 people in our party and a variety of items were ordered. the appetizers were good and the sandwiches more than met expectations. read more

Strasse Haus - Thanks - Pubs Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Maybe the rating isn't fair because we didn't stick around long enough to order anything. We have heard some good things and def wanted to give this place a try. But.... once inside we were greeted by a heavy wall of cigarette smoke. I'm not being critical here. If that's your thing, great. But it's definitely not ours. We left and went to Zola next door and had an awesome meal. read more

Strasse Haus is your pretty standard MainStrasse bar, though the crowd tends to be a little bit older than the college crowd at Pachinkos or Cosmo's. There's a large patio open year round (covered in the winter, course) and pool tables upstairs. On the weekends, they often have local cover bands or a DJ spinning Top 40's tunes. While the bar itself is not a standout in my opinion, a few of their food items are. In particular, Strasse Haus's sauerkraut balls are wunderbar! Forget Hofbrauhaus' flavorless version. Strasse Haus's savory appetizer is filled with cream cheese, sausage, sauerkraut, which is then deep fried and served with 1000 island dressing. Since 5 balls only cost $4.95, order a double batch and share with your friends. I don't think I'll be hanging out at Strasse Haus for cocktails, but I'll definitely go back from their yummy deep-fried treats. read more

Strasse Haus - Image from Strasse Haus' webiste - Pubs Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

It is such a great set-up, but such a bad experience. The crowd is rowdy, and it seems that every weekend the cops are having to break up a fight or arrest someone there. And it takes about an hour to get a drink in that place. After muscling through a couple of old people in leather jackets, finally getting the attention of the swamped bartender, and finding a place to stand without being bumped into by some frat bro who'll want to fight... I'm too worn out to have a good time. And the band outside always sucks. Always. I don't know who does the booking, but they have awful taste. AC/DC cover band? Really? Not my jam. read more

This place is solid. It's got a good male/female ratio like much of mainstrasse and the drinks are cheap compared to a place like Cock and Bull down the street. The bar is, decor wise a complete bomb though. The only thing German about this place is the name and it's extremely crowded on weekends. They have a really nice garden area but have fun standing all night because seats are few and far between. Overall a decent place if you just want to walk around and mingle while having a beer. read more

Terrible. When we first got here, the bartender was super friendly and immediately got us drinks. The bar wasn't too busy yet but an hour or so later the bar became much busier. It took at least 10 minutes to get a drink. She wouldn't even recognize us standing there waiting. By the time is was 430 I feel she could've used more help. As I went to go cash out, I told her my name and I watched her take my card over to another customer and show my card and say my name out loud. Even a couple who was sitting at the bar while I was waiting to get my check noticed too. I'm not one to confront people but I was genuinely concerned why she felt the need to take my card and show someone else and say my name out-loud. I asked her why she did it and she said she didn't it was someone else's card. She immediately had an attitude and super defensive. Needless to say I won't be back. read more

This is my favorite bar in the Mainstrasse district. I've been going to Mainstrasse for years but just recently moved to the area. I'm within walking distance of everything and have made the rounds during the week and weekends- Strasse Haus is always the best place to hang out. They always have good prices and there is usually live music in the outside area. Try the shot "Little Beers" while you're there... delicious... read more

I am not a fan of establishments that have indoor smoking as I do not like smelling like an ashtray after a night of drinking, dancing, and having fun. On a positive note they had live music and drinks were fairly priced. I won't be back unless a friend is having an event there and even then it better be a good friend because I would not go back to Strasse Haus for a casual acquaintance. Good for Smokers! read more

Absolutely love this place...Krystal behind the bar is on it...always a smile and very friendly...Alex the GM makes sure you have everything you need...great chicken nachos...and great place for love music too...put Strasse Haus on your list of great juke joints!!! read more

So, after a few cheap micros at the Village - we sauntered across the street to the Haus - following the alluring tones of a live "band" playing. Thursday nights spotlight " The Fibbs" and to tell you the truth; I so enjoyed it. A few covers in (red solo cup was a fail) and 2 hoppy drafts later - I am sure I yelled out "BLACK KEYES".. The next song was "HOWLING FOR YOU" with an interesting beatbox percussive piece by a crowd member. Sporadic dancing. Eclectic gathering of neighborly souls. Not decadent but dependable. Now, on the flip side - there can be quite a bit of drama that accumulates. I have seen fiascos, fights, and fracas - but - hey.. It's a bar... You never know what will happen - i.e. - Colorado. If it is crowded; that is a great sign. BTW - great sunrise burger.. Fried egg on top. Good prices; a bit smokey; but all in all - I'm a fan! read more

Not sure about the bar scene most reviewers are commenting about as we stopped in for lunch. Standard bar food but good nonetheless. I had the BBQ burger and my wife had the black bean burger. We were both satisfied and loved the fries. Atmosphere, as many people noted, is probably the biggest problem here. We sat on the patio so smoking was expected. The inside was pretty much a dive bar so I'm sure we wouldn't have eaten here if it wasn't a beautiful day. Service was pretty slow and not very attentive. read more

Great food and great people. Staff is very friendly. Good beer selection, not the best, but good. On a bad note, this place is downright terrible on a weekend night. Tons of "bros" and a lot of fights break out. Also the bar is very understaffed and struggles to handle such a large weekend crowd. If shaking your ass inside or listening to a cover band in the outside area (cash bar only out there) are your things then give it a chance... just watch out for the fists that will eventually fly. read more

Cool little spot. covington has many to choose from read more

Strasse Haus - Pubs Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Great food, great drink prices and great staff. Love the live music. The late night clientele are a little young for me but this is my favorite place in Main Strasse! read more

I go to Strasse haus a ton during the week. Tuesday nights Eric the bartender is great, also awesome acoustic music by Matt. Great atmosphere always a good night! cheap small beers, and also the shot little beers is my favorite I have to have them every time. read more

I went here expecting/hoping to get good German fare for lunch. The menu was limited and there was smoking all throughout the place. Eew. Did not suit my needs so I moved on to another location. read more

Terrible Terrible Terrible! This used to be a great place to go but the owners and management have gotten lazy. Unless you are one of the folks that sits in this depressing dark dreary bar everyday drinking the swill you will stand at the empty bar waiting for the bartenders attention. After they are done taking care of the regulars, texting, going to the kitchen to bullish** with the cooks, and smoking a cigarette they may take your order but not without an eye roll or two. This bar used to be one of my favorites and my running club has visited this place A LOT over the years and spent a lot of money here but I will never be back. Bad management, lazy bartenders, bad food, and overpriced beer. Skip this bar and go to any of the other places in mainstrasse. read more

The food is surprisingly amazing. The ingredients are fresh and everything is perfectly cooked. Always get the special. When we go, we always get at least one of the specials. The range is amazing; from grilled fish with a couscous cake to jumbalaya, it feels like the chef decided what sounds awesome to him and makes it. Also, get the quesidilla and the breakfast burger. Amazing! The people are also super nice! An unassuming place that is comfortable for groups and singles, this place should not be ignored. read more

pros: cheap drinks, nice staff, nice and dimly-lit cons: the back room is a garage. i felt like i was back in high school, splitting a six pack between the three of us and trying to hide from someones parents. not a bad place to go, but overall, its really not very interesting. read more

I use to frequent this place in my 20's. I still like the place but I only go there for drinks. I couldn't tell you how the food is anymore. It was good but your typical bar food except the krautballs, which were great. read more

Dropped in here on a Tuesday night for a couple of "night caps" and found a very nice place, but one thing was bad is that the smoking stunk up this place. Average selection of beers. Just a bar. as i see it. read more

My friend has a service dog, a certified service dog. Not one for emotional support, but for medical reasons. As soon as we walked in the door, the bartender rudely said we needed to show her papers for the dog proving his certification. My friend explained that it is not required to show papers for a service dog, but the bartender got even nastier and argued with her that it is required, which is incorrect. My friend went back outside and I went on to use their ATM. The bartender and a couple patrons continued to make rude comments about her and her service dog (which, by the way, had a service dog vest on identifying him.) According to the ADA "it prohibits cities, merchants and others from requiring proof that a dog is a service dog. They are not allowed to require any type of identification or certification documents for the dog. Refusing service and/or being rude to a service dog and handler is not only unprofessional behavior, but it is illegal at both state and federal levels." This bartender was not only rude, but refused service. If you are going to run an establishment, you had better be well informed in all rules and regulations in regards to all matters of things or you're going to end up with a lawsuit on your hands. read more

I'm giving this a 4/5 simply because the table service is sub par, however the FOOD is AWESOME! The burgers are great and the SAUERKRAUT BALLS are delicious. If you come in for a few drinks, bar service is good. However, if you sit at a table for dinner, its a little slow. Overall, I love this place. Plus, live music 7 nights a week, as well as drink specials! read more

Bartender blows his nose and didn't wash his hands. And had to wait a long time for drinks.

Sauerkraut Balls are amazing and are a most have when you come here. The is live music all the time and the drinks are priced very well $5 jagerbombs! The outdoor patio with garage door is very nice in the summer time to have drinks and listen to the different live bands they have their . My own problems with this place is the amount of smoke, it's like a cloud of smoke looming over your head the whole time. Everything you are wearing will smell like a an ashtray . So just be prepared for that otherwise great bar. read more

Packed house when we were there. Little smokey in the bar. Great prices, fun bar to stop in for a little.

I love this place! I'm not a fan of big crowds, but will brave the masses in this place. The bartenders can handle the crowds, and even when they are packed your wait is not longer than a minute or two. The pool room is the best, in the summertime they will open the back door (it's like a garage door) and let fresh air into the bar. read more