We stopped by on a Thursday afternoon and managed to snag a table outside. The alt beer itself was…read morelight and very drinkable. I went inside to use the bathroom and the inside is HUGE with tons of seating and very cool architecture.

The pork knuckle (20.80 Euros) is the thing to get here. I could barely finish half of it but it's…read moreperfectly cooked - delicious and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Super crowded and bustling, which probably explained the brusque attitude of the staff. They will keep bringing you beers when they see empty cups on the table, even if you don't drink.

We were lucky to have friends who live in Düsseldorf and booked a reservation for our party of…read moreseven more than a month in advance. The Christmas Market time in Germany is super busy and especially on Friday - Sunday. Schumacher alt is the oldest brewery in Düsseldorf. Established in 1838. Thankfully they have modern and clean restrooms to evacuate all the beer drank there. The ambiance of the place is a lively beer hall. There are picnic tables and banquettes of various sizes. The wait staff are intentionally a little rude. Part of their stick. The beers keep coming until you say stop. You get the house brew in 10 oz. glasses. The waiter makes a mark on a coaster each time he brings a round. When you have had enough be sure to put a coaster on top of your glass, or the beer will keep coming. The food menu is large and only in German. It is a good time to use the photo translation feature on your phone. The food was very good and a LOT! I highly recommend a stop here for an authentic German experience.

We really enjoyed this place from the layout to decor, service was great, food was unique and…read moreterrific , and the beer was great.

First off, RESERVATION IS A MUST! We started with the Gunmandu and they were crispy and delicious,…read morea good starter for 3 people. Then we ordered Ganjang Chicken wings and Tangs Chicken wings. Each order is a kilo of wings which is about 25-27 wings. Both were very tasty but I would have to say the Ganjang wings were my favorite, a very delicious soy garlic sauce. we had pomegranate Soju to wash it all down. The atmosphere was like a dive bar and very small hence the reservations. To be honest it was a bit pricey but the quality of food made it worth it. I will definitely return.

Super cool little unassuming Korean gastropub where Korean cuisine and beer dance into the wee…read morehours of the morning. The fachwerk architecture, music, beer, soju and smells of cabbage, hot pepper paste, garlic and onion could let one mistake themselves as being in any small kneipe in Korea. Seriously.

Zum Schlüssel is a classic German "Bier Halle" located in Dusseldorf's old town. It is loud, large,…read morefun, and very casual. Service is efficient and you will not go thirsty as the beer flows freely. Our group shared a cold appetizer platter which had various meats spreads cheeses and breads and it was a very generous portion even for three people. We're all very happy with our means which included the leverkãse, the rump steak, and I had the sauerbraten. Portions are extremely generous and the quality of the mains and the sides were all superb. The sauerbraten was tender and was easy to cut with a fork. The potato dumplings were a perfect foil for the tangy sauce but my favorite part was the red cabbage which was extraordinary. The Rhine region alt-bier was also very good and as I said they continue to bring a new ones until you surrender by placing your coaster on top of your small glass. The small glasses are also an excellent idea as it always is cold and fresh right from the barrel. A strong recommendation if you're in Dusseldorf and want a traditional German beer hall experience. Prost!!

This is an authentic German brewery from everything from old German cuisine to the beer and,…read morecertainly, the atmosphere. The service was great and the portions were hearty. When you go to a brewery you need to order their specialty, which we did. We had a great time; everything was delicious: and we left completely satisfied. By the way, the Eisbein is enough for two people, and that's no joke.

Food is so good. Great service. Beautiful ambience. I would recommend it. Definitely going back.read more

Poor service, you get your drinks fast bowers they also come with inordered drinks and almost force…read moreyou to take it. If you don't take the unordered drinks they belittle you. You 'only' can pay cash. They calculate the price well however they 'come short of' change...if you want to have your change you get the smallest possible coins... so if you want to have small coins and don't mind agressive personnel. Go here. Otherwise stay away, the beer isn't that good anyway.

Right on the corner of BelsenStraße und Schanzenstraße…read more They have put several more tables outside under the awning so it is a good place on a nice evening. Matjes (young herring) is in season, so I thought I'd try it. For 10,90 € it came with Röstkartoffeln (roasted potatoes with bacon pieces), Zwiebeln (onion) und Speckbohnen (green beans). It was OK, the young herring I had in Amesterdam a few weeks ago tasted much more fresh. I will try a different dish on my next visit. I like the Füchschen Weizen on a warm summer evening.

Incredibly polite and funny guy who runs this place. Great traditional food along with delicious…read moreFuchschen Alt beer. Top notch friendly service! We'll definitely come back!

This might rather be a long & sentimental review. But the experience at this quaint little…read moreBiergarten was humbling. I got a Schumacher Alt and Weiner alt Schnitzel naturally. The beer was smooth like water to drink, malty and very faintly hoppy. Which is good. The Schnitzel with roasted Kartoffeln and salad on the other hand has left me speachless. I have not had anything like this. It was simply delightful. The potatoes I swear to God have been the best I have ever had anywhere on this planet. Nothing like this in the US, nothing like this in India. No sir. The potatoes were delicately soft at the core but somehow faintly roasted, with like a thin charred skin which had a loads of flavour and with bits of bacon, and pieces of scallions. Oh dear God they were good. I'm going to have dreams. The Schnitzel- it got consumed in a blitz. The portions are huge. But it got consumed in a blitz. Salad - never considered it as a serious item for sides when eating out. And has always been disappointing. But this salad had been devoured. Not sure if it had sauerkraut, cabbage of some sort. Definitely not just pieces of Romain lettuce and ranch. It was a very tasty salad. Now for the most important part: The gratuitous, warm, comforting and welcoming treatment I received from the staff. I recently moved to this city and I do not know German. After entering the restaurant, the elderly gentleman very kindly welcomed & explained, as much possible, the different seating arrangements. Both the waitresses on the way, warmly greeted and welcomed me. This felt good. A waitress then attended my table conversing naturally in Deutsch.She sensed my inability and put me to ease at once saying it's no problems at all, take your time. Genuinely understanding. After that it was a peaceful & satisfying moment in the restaurant. I am really thankful to their service and the food. As everyone has reviewed, they are homely, cozy and comforting This was the first German dinner in Deutschland and it was worth the awkwardness and initial discomfort. I look forward to visiting more places in this city :)

The best thing about the restaurant was my waitress. I have been learning German for only three…read moresemesters and was a little shy about trying to talk to someone. She was so patient and helpful, even though I was undoubtedly slaughtering her native language. It really helped with my confidence. The second best thing was the food. I had their Schnitzel,, Wiener Art and it was my first time ever having Schnitzel. It was very delicious! The Bratkaroffeln and Gurkensalat paired nicely with the meat. I was sadly unable to try dessert due to my timing. Next time. Either way, I highly recommend this restaurant for quality food!

Very nice. Service was great and food was delicious. Go with the more expensive schnitzel of the 2…read moreas it has an amazing mushroom gravy. Perfect with an Alt to compliment.