This came as a recommendation from my coworkers as a great place for beer and food. In my short…read moretime in Freiburg, I stopped by twice by myself for a large beer and some quick food. I can't judge the food all that much since I only ordered a weisswurst and pretzel but it seemed okay. Compared to some other places, the prices were quite reasonable. It gets crowded but you can often find a spot at the bar. If you want to sit in the beer garden, you can swing by the main restaurant to get pretzels. The beer is light, crisp and refreshing. It was slightly sweet and citrusy for a great hydrating drink. I'd definitely stop by again. Cash only.

Location: Altstadt…read more Style: Exactly what you'd expect from German Brewery Bar/Biergarten/ Restaurant Food: Good and generously proportioned Beer: Good Prices: Good Service: Good, although not all staff speak other languages (not a criticism, just an observation ... lack of English increasingly rare in Northern Europe)

Staff was extremely friendly, and the food was a good sampling of the German specialties that we…read morereally enjoy like bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad! Casual place and had many locals in it so you know it's good.

We were traveling in Freiburg and we wanted some German food, lo and behold, we found this German…read morepub. We ordered the house mixed plate (I think that's what it was) with their monthly brew (they have a different house brew every month, would definitely recommend). Our bill came out to be around 50 euro, and boy did we feast! We got 2 potato sides, a big old plate of sauerkraut and about 3/4 cuts of their meats. We enjoyed most of what we got and we walked away with very full belly, overall, a great place to try out German foods.

Amazing food and ambiance.ocates right next to the cathedral on the right side. MA y regional…read moredishes if you want to taste food from this area. Definitely come here!

Excellent service, delicious food, enormous portions, and great views of the munster from this…read morerestaurant serving traditional German food. We ordered the Schweinshaxe and it was amazing! Served over a bed of saueurkraut in a pool of wine sauce beside two potato dumplings. The pork knuckle was incredibly crispy and the meat was juicy and steaming hot. It paired beautifully with the wine sauce and saueurkraut. The waitresses were very kind and attentive, and they could speak English.

Deutsche Bierbrauer, die in Basel neu einen Laden und Brauerei betreiben. Ihr Bier ist etwas leicht…read moreund weniger fragrant, als Basel's heimgebrauten Biere, wie Feldschlosschen! Review: 4

-spied this place just before it opened in November of this year. The hubs and I made it a plan to…read morevisit and, for the most part, we are glad we did. There were a few other 'beer geeks', I'm assuming, out braving the cold for fifteen minutes before Volta opened its doors at 17.00 this evening. We were, fortunately, let in a bit early and greeted warmly by the bar staff. One may either order at the bar or wait to be served at table. We opted for the former. The 'tender was both friendly and upbeat, in an American way, actually, and ordering was a charm. One is also able to pay straight away or start a tab. -so nice to have the option. What struck me most about Volta was its design. The place has very ambient (read: dim) lighting, the kind I find so very appropriate for a lounge/pub/bar type joint. Volta seems to have benefited from an incredibly savvy interior designer as well. It's decorated in a mix of natural wood and metal furnishings. The floor appears to be polished concrete. The floor has a mix of two-top bar tables, narrow counter-like spots, group tables and window seating. Industrial-looking light fixtures hand from various points along the ceiling and I spied at least one free-standing, old-timey Hollywood spotlight. -really lent some charm to the place. The music was a curious blend of Andrew Sisters-meets-Techno that Volta had playing just a few decibels louder than the nearly empty place warranted. It was both a bit off-putting and distracting. The menu is comprised of things to nosh on, wines, spirits, and, although there are six tap handles at either beer station behind the bar, only two beers: an IPA and a lager. We each ordered a wee nibble and two IPAs. My order of 'salted lard' (my translation) was ample (seemed about two tablespoons' worth) and served with lovely, warm slices of bread. I enjoyed it very much and felt it to be a good deal at 7 franks. The pair of Weisswürste mit Senf and a hefty Swiss-style (read: soft all over) Brezel--garnished with sesame seeds not salt--(13chf) went down well with the hubs. The 3dl (just under 12 oz) glasses of IPA were fine, not fab. The usual bite I've come to associate with IPA was missing and Volta's is a more floral and less 'hop-y' brew than I'm used to. There was also a sweetness to the finish I hadn't expected. It's a well-made beer, but not what I am looking for in an IPA, unfortunately. I'm encouraged by the number of tap handles and would expect that Volta will unveil more in their beer repertoire as time goes on. A nice Porter would be much appreciated in the upcoming Winter months, am I right? Given that this place is a stone's throw from the Novartis complex, I can well imagine Volta becoming *the* go-to spot after work. For Basel, Volta is a mini-revelation, and, I would imagine, will be leading the burgeoning brew pub scene in town. **generous outside seating **toilets shared w/ adjoining music venue

We visit this place almost every week. Sometimes even more than once in a week. It is a great place…read moreto just have a beer and relax after work. Additionally to that you can sit outside during the summer season, even if that season is not realy long in this area. But since this is one of the little places where you can sit outside it is definitely worth a vist. If you want to sit inside, that also possible but it is better to give them a call before and reserve a table if you want to visit with more people. The place is kind of crowded during the later hours. Beside the good beer (it is the smallest private brewery in germany, btw.) you can have typical german food called "Brotzeit" and changing special dishes. Sure you can eat something there and the food is good, as I said before, but if you go here it's because of the beer. So, now go and visit the cozy place and allow oneself a cold good beer.

This place was awesome! They even have a menu in English which helps given there are a lot of…read moretourists in this area. The beer and food was great german food. You get a salad with the meal and can order your side separately. The service was great and friendly and the brewery ambience makes it a cool spot, make sure to call ahead for a reservation.

Furstenburg is the Mister's favorite German beer, but unfortunately they don't import it to the…read moreUSA. It seems like most of their output is consumed in the local area, and with good reason - the beer is delicious!!! I mean, they've been brewing since 1283 so they must be doing it right. Anyway, on our trip to Germany this spring we made sure to schedule a stop In Donaueschingen to visit. Alas, they weren't open for tours nor was the shop open when we stopped, so the Mister was sad. To make up for it, I ordered him a bunch of gear for his recent birthday. The folks at the brewery were really accommodating and were willing to ship to the US (even though they normally don't deliver outside Europe) for a relatively small shipping up charge. It was a little bit of a pain as they don't take credit cards, so I had to wire the cash. And international shipping is sloooowww (not their fault). It was all worth it in the end though! Just be sure to place orders well ahead of time (think 3-4 weeks to be safe). In short - historic brewery + really nice people + delicious beer + making my husband's birthday present special = highly approved. If you're in the area and can catch a tour, you should definitely do that!

Small brewery and restaurant. Very reasonable lunch menu, mainly good so far. Pleasant beer garten…read morein summer. Nice kellerbier, but the real find is the hefeweizen a must!

This place is a real gem a little off the beaten track in a little village in the cherry-orchard…read morecountry-side. Run by a husband and wife who take care of the cooking, serving and beer brewing. Excellent selection of regionally sourced ingredients. Everything I tried brought with it a little surprise. A little extra touch of creativity in taste and esthetics. Everything tasted and looked super fresh and was simply delicious. The home-made icecream selecion is out of this world. And the chef likes to sneak in some beer-related ingredient into many items on the menu :) Nice little terrace in the shade (next to a street that motorcyclists like to roar by on ocassionally). Beautiful interior with the brewery installations in plain sight just next door. This is not a run-of-the mill place and well worth a (very picturesque) bus ride or drive out there.

As far as major breweries restaurant and brewpubs go, this is definitely one of the best ones I've…read moreseen. First of all, there is an eclectic and yet authentic decoration, leveraging both historic features, traditional Badisch decorations, and brewery equipment. It is truly remarkable. Second, the service is great. Yes, it is high-volume, but the staff keeps you in their attention while flying around and serving over a hundred of people in at least four different rooms. Great service. Finally, there is food and drinks. Even if we put aside the beers - which are absolutely great, especially when coming out of the tap - there is a diversity of dishes for everyone's taste, and they are well-made. I went with a shinkenmedallion, while my partner went for a vegetarian pasta option. We were both extremely satisfied with what we had, and were happy to devour it and then follow up with a black forest cake and coffee. Overall, if you are around, you definitely should stop!

I've had fancier meals, but this might be the best bang-for-the-euro traditional meal I've had in…read moreGermany. The gasthof and restaurant are on the grounds of the Rothaus brewery, which produces some fine beers, of which the Pils (aka Tannen Zapfle) is probably my favorite. As an aside, I sampled some of their alcoholfrei versions, and if you're driving but still want a beer, I'm not sure you're going to get a better alcohol-free beer than theirs. After you eat, the brewery store is right next door, so you can grab whatever beers or merchandise you want. When it comes to the food in the brauereigasthof, it was some of the finest traditional brauhaus food I've had in Germany. The Rothauser Bierbraten was a perfectly-cooked pork roast, and the gravy nearly had me licking my plate. My brother hadn't had a schnitzel yet on his visit, so he went with the Paniertes Schweineschnitzel, which was massive as well as tender and delicious. We also greatly appreciated the salad buffet, which lets you put together a plate of salad and pickled/dressed vegetables to go with the heavy and rich meal options. Service was great as well, and they have English menus (although only the German version is posted online). They do get busy though, so consider making reservations or eating early.

American on a business trip and I was looking for a nice spot for a solo dinner and beer. Decided…read moreon Matt and Ellys because it was close to the hotel and looked interesting. First the beer. Outstanding. I'm a big NEIPA fan and wouldn't normally order this in Europe but decided wth... it was fantastic. The kind of NEIPA I'd order on the regular back home. Also had a Hefeweizen bc I had to. Also great. The food. So they have a small tapas menu but was looking for more, so looked at the dinner menu. Unfortunately the dinners didn't fit in my company allowed price range (Switzerland is way too expensive), so tapas it was! Honestly it was perfect. Cheese w chutney, salami, falafel and some local meatballs. All delicious and filling. Great experience. Just lower your cost Switzerland and I'd try more! I'll return next time I'm in Basel.

Eight hours of wandering the streets of Basel searching for culture, experiences and sights, I was…read moreready for a beer and a bite. I arrived at Matt & Elly during the pre-dinner time when they have a very limited menu. I did not want a burger so I stuck with the beer and the wifi for an hour or two. By the time for the kitchen to open, I was ready to head somewhere else. Delicious craft beers, a friendly bartender who spoke perfect English, a comfortable space to sit inside (heated area outside) and a speedy wifi. This was a superior spot. [Review 21235 overall - 83 in Switzerland - round number 200 of 2024.]