I've tried Oma's, Una's and Das Hund Haus but after last nights meal I'm putting Doppleganger…read morefirmly at the top. Located on arguably Newcastle's best eat out street, Darby Street and great to see it adding another dimension to the variety of restaurants already on offer. Tastefully Austrian with beer flags and music, but not at all in your face. We ordered 4 different beers and I absolutely loved the different glasses for each. Pretzels to start that were warm; perfectly browned and salted on the outside and soft on the inside. My friend also got the pretzel stick served with a Camembert spread. Menu wasn't too foreign with my friend opting for the schnitzel, my partner the farmers plate and pork knuckle for me. My partner didn't like the amount of fat in his meal but for better or worse I ate every last piece of fat and meat I could scavenge from the knuckle. It was amazing! Ending the night with apple schnapps that were too strong for me but friend loved them. Both of us going traditional with the apple strudel and the Viennese iced coffee for my partner. He said the coffee was very strong with my friend swooping in again to finish it off. We are a good team like that! The bill was expensive at over $200 but I feel it was worth it. Made another booking already to take my Dad for Father's Day.

On a whim my partner and I tried this place for breakfast. It's about 6months old, had an Austrian…read moretwist and was very quiet for a Saturday morning. Although it's quite new, the decor feels a little tired. Some furniture might have be inherited from the old restaurant (Long bench). BUT, don't let this put you off. The food was delicious. We shared our meals and the waffles with ricotta and fresh fruit was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had in Newy. It was incredible! Service was good. Friendly, useful and sweet. Maybe a bit young and nervous but I'm sure after another few months she'll be great. The dinner menu looks well priced and delicious and so we'll definitely be back. A sophisticated take on lots of pork dishes. The back courtyard would be a nice place for an afternoon German beer, it looked like they had a selection on tap. Give this place a try next time you're on Darby St.

A nice addition to the Charlestown outside eating area. I…read morethink the Wednesday all u can eat meat will be a hit ;)

I can't think of a better way to forgot the 2019 election than to stuff myself silly with beer,…read morepretzels and sausage! My partner and I chanced dinner without a reservation (with our backup burger plan already established), and I thought we'd be turned away but luckily it was just the two of us. This meant being confined to the window seats and ordering at the bar rather than table service but that's a small price to pay. People sitting on the other side were tastefully blocked by a partition of greenery which still allowed a degree of privacy. The place was abuzz with conversation, laughter and music so it was loud but not annoyingly so. After a good peruse over the menu; featuring schnitzels, pork knuckle and sausages to name a few, we settled on the Haus made pretzel, Texan schnitzel for my partner and the Bavarian tasting platter for me. We both LOVE warm pretzels with butter and these certainly did not disappoint. I could eat them all day! The schnitzel was a large portion my partner ultimately couldn't finish. The platter consisting of pork belly, sausages and schnitzel is a great introduction to the menu but also tested my stomach capacity. Washing it down with 500mls of Lowenbrau didn't help but it felt necessary for an authentic experience. Menu is on the expensive side but for an occasional splurge I don't think it will hurt. I certainly intend on returning and with a second one opening closer to home it has been made that much more tempting.

The staff were very welcoming the German beer was great and the food was delicious, the only issue…read moreI had was the venue was too small, hopefully this place goes really well and moves into somewhere bigger.

We went to Das Hund Haus for early light meal. The sausages and pretzels were fine. The beers were…read moretasty. The mains that other people were eating looked good. The problem with this place is the reservation system. We booked online (which was painful) and when we arrived there was no booking on their system for us. This place is regularly packed out so if we had intended to dine later, it is highly likely that we would missed out. The staff are well aware of this problem but nothing has been done to fix it. Book early and by phone if you wish to dine here as you planned.

Das gut! Stopped in…read morefor the berliner and sauerkraut arancinni balls, beer and pretzels. My berliner took me back to my days living in Austria. ..... Each bite was a delight dipped into the hot english mustard (requested) getting the tingles through my nostrils and all of a sudden my sinuses were so clear. The pretzel was also dipped into the mustard as I cant get enough. Excellent doughy consistency with salty drips on my tongue. I took a bite from the sauerkraut arancinni balls and the cheese with the sauerkraut created a gooey goodness of great delight. I washed all of this down with a hefeweisen beer from Hope brewery that are based in the hunter valley. We sat out on the deck in the warm winter sun overlooking the harbour while sipping, dipping, devouring and relishing the goods in front of us. The guy behind the bar was very helpful checked in and asked how the food was. I was interested in their supplier for the sausages and he gave us some great info. Great afternoon

You come here for beer. Not so much food…read more The menu was very simple and nothing special. I ended up going with schnitzel and chips. Which came out pretty simply on the plate. It was quiet a large serving and I couldn't finish. The schnitzel was good with the gravy okay but nothing to write home about. I'd much rather a local pub schnitzel which usually come with a side salad as this didn't. The beer selection however was very nice. Visiting during Oktoberfest meant there were some extras available and being able to order a litre of beer isn't something I'll say no to.

Following my other disappointing review. They have now decided to tack on another bogus charge…read more This time, a service charge of around 4.8%. Apparently to cover inflation. It was added to my bill and not even advised. I will not be returning!!!

Lively music, relaxed atmosphere and huge German meals. No need to book a table at lunchtime,…read moreplenty of tables and friendly staff. The restaurant is in the middle of the Rouse Hill Shopping Centre. It is easy to access the train and all the shops you need are close by.