I went on the 65 minute English language brewery tour on a Saturday afternoon. Jürgen was our tour…read moreguide and he did a great job. In addition to other guests, there was a group of 12 guys who were on a bachelor party. I'm mentioning this because they were very disruptive but that's not Jürgen's fault and he did his best with the situation. There is a brewing room that you walk through with explanations of the different stages of the beer brewing process. In the back is a tasting room and most of the tour took place there. We all sat around a table while the guide poured and explained the beers. There appears to be a slideshow and we looked at some of the slides that identified the three beers we tried but I think because the slides were in German, we didn't see the full presentation. The tour was a nice diversion and although I have been on many brewery tours, I still learned something from this one, particularly about German beer. After the tour, your hand stamp gets you a discount in the gift shop.

Now THIS is more like it. Outstanding pilsners, quality food, and luckily for me, a staff that…read morewent out of their way to speak English. Sit at the bar to take advantage of the ice cold beer tray, which will help keep your half liter chilled. Try out the sausages and fresh baked bread, and hit the craft beer shop on the way out.

Cosiest beer-bar I have ever been to! This place is small and feels like home. The beer selection…read moreon tap is limited, but there's an seemingly endless list of handcrafted botteled beer to make up for it. Whenever I visit places that claim to be specialists I like to be guided in my choice. This part can really make or break an experience. If not guided with professionalism and entusiasm I might as well go somewhere else. In Alles Elbe the entusiasm is contageous and the love of beer is undenieable. Even the tapas-like dishes were presented with a love for quality and taste - made us want to taste everything. And so we did. The smoked ham was more than delish, so was the 'syltz', but after all we came for the beer... The two beers I had were great. I especially enjoyed the Brewcifer 'Rhubarb wire', a saison beer with rhubarb and basil. Eminent taste and such personality. So tell the host or hostess what kind you like and be bold when guided - you might strike gold! Remember that tap beer can be tasted before decision is made. And enjoy this wonderfully loving atmosphere for a evening. I know I did!

This place is a little gem. Go here to try some really great craft beers that you have probably…read morenever seen before. They have a lot of beers from Kocour Pivovar Varnsdorf, that the owner himself drives to Varndorf in Czech to pick up. Apparently, it is the only place outside of Czech to get this beer. The owner is laid back and extremely friendly. They have a cozy little back yard if you want to sit outside in the quiet and enjoy some great beers. If you are interested in beer, go here!

We had a disappointing experience at Astra St. Pauli Brauerei. It was my son's 16th birthday in the…read moremiddle of a short trip to Hamburg. Lo and behold 16 is the age of consent when it comes to beer in Germany so we were looking for a place that had locally brewed (ie: authentic German) beer as well as a good menu so we could get him the requisite birthday dessert. We arrived a little after nine...it's a cavernous place with lots of places to sit inside and outside, and with no attention from anyone who worked there (with very few people in the restaurant) we found a couple of menus and a place to sit. The server came by and took away those menus and gave us a drinks-only menu as, apparently, they don't serve food after 9 (including desserts). Bummer to find this out as their website only listed their opening hours and didn't give any indication that we couldn't get anything we wanted if it was later in those hours. Okay, so we decided we'd have our beer and go somewhere else for dessert. I wanted to get the beer flight/sampler so my kid's first beer experience could be as rich as possible. They list a beer flight on their website menu, but for some reason, after 9pm, they no longer offer that. Okay, so no food, or dessert, and just beer...but what happened to the flight-sized glasses after 9pm? Are they hidden away with the food? Does the chef take them home? What reason can't they do a flight when they're only serving beer? Our server seemed especially annoyed that we were even in the restaurant at all. So in the end, although I enjoyed the 2 beers we got (Original 1909 Astra Urtyp [a basic ale]) and the "Night Shift" dark beer [nice and chocolatey] - we left feeling disappointed, unwelcome, and wishing we had chosen somewhere else to go have our son's first beer on his birthday.

From the owner: Astra ist wieder zu Hause. Nach 15 Jahren sind wir endlich zurück aufm Kiez. In unserer Astra…read moreBrauerei auf der sündigsten Meile der Welt zelebrieren wir die spektakulärste Erfindung seit Astra: neues Astra. Hier dreht sich alles um die leckeren, brandneuen Sorten der geilsten Marke der Welt. Alles Handarbeit, 'n bisschen anders, aber immer echt. Astra? St. Pauli? Brauerei? Da haben wir uns auch einen extrem originellen Namen einfallen lassen. Also, schaut doch mal vorbei, in der Astra St. Pauli Brauerei.

This place is huge! Sat outside and enjoyed some beers and food. We tried the Currywurst and the…read moreburger and both were pretty good, albeit nothing amazing. We tried quite a few different beers, and all were great! I think you can't go wrong with any beer here. Definitely worth a visit!

My friend and I grabbed Hanoi Deli Rathaus for lunch one day. Service was fast and there were…read moreplenty of open tables. Extensive drink menu but we stuck with water. They have a huge menu with something on it for everyone. We shared a few different sushi rolls and 1 tempura roll. Everything came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Massive selection of beer and wine, and includes their own craft beers, which sell out very…read morequickly. They also have great live music. Perfect place to chill with a few friends. I will definitely return!

Let's start with the beer. Excellent. Crisp, malty, served it in kleiner pours or classic steins…read more There's an English menu if you need it. The food is traditional German, hearty and satisfying. You can go for a full platter or build your own with à la carte plate with sides and mains. As my pic shows, I went with the homestyle meatloaf, bacon potato salad, and sauerkraut, and honestly? No notes. The potato salad in particular was amazing--savory, slightly tangy, with real texture and smoky bacon goodness. Gröninger feels like a dungeon-meets-microbrewery as reviewer Keith H. said, and that's not just a vibe; it's literal. You're in the actual basement where the beer is brewed, and the low lighting and stone archways give it a cool, cave-like atmosphere. Totally agree with other reviewers that it's got character for days. Service is different than you might expect if you're not used to German customs. Wave for attention rather than waiting for a server to drop by, and just walk up to the host stand to pay. The one downside on my visit was that I came alone and got seated in the front spillover section, even though there were open seats inside the main room. The host said they were reserved, but I later saw bigger groups walk in and get those spots. So: come early, come with friends, or be prepared to hang in the front area, which is still charming. You get a great view of the whole space if you need to head to the bathroom. Overall: tasty beer, solid food, very atmospheric, and worth a stop whether you're here for a drink or a full meal. I'd absolutely come back. // Beginnen wir mit dem Bier. Ausgezeichnet. Frisch, malzig, serviert in kleinen Gläschen oder klassischen Krügen. Es gibt eine englische Speisekarte, falls gewünscht. Das Essen ist traditionell deutsch, herzhaft und sättigend. Man kann sich eine komplette Platte bestellen oder sich sein eigenes à la carte-Menü mit Beilagen und Hauptgerichten zusammenstellen. Wie mein Bild zeigt, habe ich mich für den hausgemachten Hackbraten, Speck-Kartoffelsalat und Sauerkraut entschieden, und ehrlich? Keine Anmerkungen. Besonders der Kartoffelsalat war fantastisch - herzhaft, leicht säuerlich, mit echter Textur und rauchigem Speckgeschmack. Gröninger fühlt sich an wie eine Mischung aus Verlies und Mikrobrauerei, wie Rezensent Keith H. sagte, und das ist nicht nur so eine Atmosphäre, sondern buchstäblich so. Man befindet sich im Keller, wo das Bier gebraut wird, und die gedämpfte Beleuchtung und die Steinbögen verleihen ihm eine kühle, höhlenartige Atmosphäre. Ich stimme anderen Rezensenten voll und ganz zu, dass es Charakter für Tage hat. Der Service ist anders, als man es vielleicht erwartet, wenn man die deutschen Gepflogenheiten nicht gewohnt ist. Man winkt, um auf einen aufmerksam zu machen, anstatt auf einen Kellner zu warten, und geht einfach zum Kellner, um zu bezahlen. Der einzige Nachteil bei meinem Besuch war, dass ich alleine kam und im vorderen Bereich platziert wurde, obwohl im Hauptraum noch Plätze frei waren. Der Kellner sagte, sie seien reserviert, aber später sah ich, wie größere Gruppen hereinkamen und diese Plätze bekamen. Also: Kommt früh, kommt mit Freunden oder stellt euch darauf ein, im vorderen Bereich zu bleiben, der immer noch charmant ist. Von dort aus hat man einen tollen Blick über den gesamten Raum, falls man mal auf die Toilette muss. Insgesamt: leckeres Bier, solides Essen, sehr stimmungsvoll und einen Besuch wert, egal ob man auf einen Drink oder eine komplette Mahlzeit hier ist. Ich würde auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.

Had the homemade grilled sausages w/ kraut along with potato salad with bacon and then a side…read moresalad. They then brought some sweet mustard sauce. Squeeze sweet mustard over sausages and then mix with my potato salad. Oh my goodness what amazing flavors were going down the hatch. This one place is also located in a basement level, dungeon like joint. German version of a micro brewery. Very good food, very good drinks and amazing service. Highly recommend this joint!!!!

My friend and I had a lovely lunch here today after spending about two hours enjoying the Miniatur…read moreWunderland not far away. Good service (what? yes!) from an attentive waitress who helped with our orders, brought us beer and food and was amazingly swift with the check. She was even able to split it across two credit cards. Yes! I've been craving currywurst for some reason and so that's what I had for lunch. A nice sized sausage with a spicy sauce and a big serving of fries. It perfectly satisfied my craving. And the delicious lager with it? Ja! Free wifi worked well as we tried to work out what we'd do next in this city. [Review 12056 overall, 1839 of 2019.]

This restaurant was a short walk from our hotel, so we stopped in for dinner. The place was…read morecrowded, but we were seated upstairs right away. We were also very happy that both the hostess and waiter spoke English exceedingly well. I got the schweinshaxe (roast pork knuckle) and my friend got a fish dish. The potato dumpling served with the pork was probably the best I'd had in Germany, but the pork at the Schneider (Weisses) Brauhaus was much better. Prices were reasonable, the establishment is roomy, and we sat at a table for two (which is rare in some places). Overall, a good dining experience.

Authentic German Restaurant, great food and fantastic service. Taste like grandma used to make!read more

If you're looking for the standard "German" place to eat while visiting Hamburg, this place is it…read more It's seated right along the Elbe River, with three floors worth of seating. The bottom two floors are full service dining, while the terrace is more relaxed with servers that mill about. All have great views of the river, and for my visit I enjoyed the sun up on the terrace. I arrived around 3pm on a Sunday, looking for a late lunch after walking and sightseeing all morning. A polite man pointed me upstairs when I said I wanted to sit outside, and found that you seat yourself up there when I arrived. They have English versions of the menu available with a QR code, and free wifi so no worries about roaming data when trying to decide what you want to eat. Also, plenty of the staff speak English, so for tourist that might ease your worries. I had their seasonal beer, which was a light wheat for the summer. It was the small size, and plenty for me as beer isn't always my go-to drink. My meal consisted of the fried fish (local white fish) with cucumber potato salad. Everything was fresh, tasty, and my favorite part was that salad. It was so different than my normal "American" potato salad and I loved it. My only complaint would be that their prices are on the high side. There's plenty of other places with cheaper options and probably larger plates. But for the atmosphere, I'd say it was worth it. It's a great establishment, with great homemade beer (their vats are right in the dining room), and very close to many tourist areas. I highly recommend a visit!

Cool space, in a quasi-industrial landscape, not far from the #2 and #3 bus stops. Big enough and…read morecasual/industrial/funky to match many U.S. brewpubs. When I went there last night, people were cool and laid back. No oom-pah band and locked arms, swaying, and singing (I'm being TOTALLY facetious here). Staff are hip too. About 45 people were in a group at tables getting a beer lecture/tasting. The hipness, the group tasting - - this illustrates the state of the craft beer movement in Germany today, and the beers reflect that as well: the beers are almost satisfying, almost good expressions of each style, almost worth drinking. I'm sure the 45 people getting the beer lecture/tasting found them curious, if not intriguing. (Reminds me of the state of the craft beer movement in the U.S. 15 or 20 years ago.) I've had a few of the Hopper before, but they are not something I buy to drink at my home in Hamburg. For someone from the States, who is used to picking up plenty GREAT expressions of the different styles they make, which you can get in many shades of excellence in the U.S., it's not worth committing 12 ounces of palate time and belly space to what are, basically, nice attempts. At the brewpub I had the "Salonsozialist" weizenbock - - it was almost worthwhile, but lacking when compared to such immaculate standards here as the Weihenstephaner Vitus, or Schneider Aventinus. It isn't worth the trek out here to have something not in the same league. And, overall, unless German craft brewers can start producing really stellar beers, and not just 'almosts', and flawed expressions, hip though it may be, the craft brew movement in Germany will be on shaky footing.

I misread the business hours and showed up on a day that the tasting room was closed. I was still…read moreable to buy a few bottles, though. The folks there were very friendly and helpful to me. I had the Dunkle Macht that night and it was very impressive. It easily unseats my previous favorite porters. I can't wait to try the other two beers. I'd like to thank the people working there for being kind and helpful. Hopefully I'll be able to return again!