What a fantastic addition to Union Square! I wandered in with a friend a little before 6pm on a Friday night - turns out it was Oktoberfest weekend. We were greeted by really friendly waitresses in the full get-up. They asked us where we wanted to sit so we took a look around and decided on the communal seating in the front room. The back room was a little too removed from all the action. After a few minutes, we joined a bunch a guys at their table. They were there for Oktoberfest and in full lederhosen. No joke. They were the friendliest group of people ever and my friend and I had a great time chatting with them all night (I think we were there for over two hours total). The place filled up quick!! Everyone seemed to be having a blast. The food was awesome. I had the reuben and my friend had the brat. Someone at the table got the hax for two and it was melt-in-your-mouth amazing. There was a band in the back room providing a nice tuba beat. I was glad we didn't sit in the back because I probably wouldn't have been able to hear anything but the music back there. Lastly, I was super impressed by the bathrooms - I mean, they didn't have to be much, but they were candlelit and...well, maybe it was the buzz I had going from the liters of beer, but I remember the bathrooms being nice. read more

Excellent atmosphere, excellent food, excellent service. Really recommend the sausage sampler plate and the giant pretzel! I do agree with Andrew D.'s comment that I felt German bar food should be more down to earth and less pretentious. I guess that's to say I wish I could try more on the menu and come more often without feeling it needed to be a special occasion. read more

On paper, this restaurant should be an automatic five star for me. I am a lover of Germanic cuisine. I revel in the fatty, salty, slightly grizzled mouth feel of a well prepared wurst. Moving beyond sausage and kraut, Bronwyn also features a good number of items from the varied pallette of German cuisine that you rarely get to taste in the U.S.: Sauerbraten, Knodel, and a decent Schweinshaxe. You can wash it all down with a good selection of German beers. It just never reaches the level of excellence that I was hoping for when I heard early hype attending Bronwyn's opening. The best thing on the menu is the pretzel, which I wholeheartedly recommend. Crispy perfection with an authentic light butter glaze. The sausage is prepared quite lean here which is not to my particular taste. (Random aside: While the lowered fat content might appeal to the more health conscious customers, it kind of undermines the entire purpose of a sausage. Why would I want expensive, lean cuts of pork and beef ground into a tube? No sir, I want the alchemy of fat and meat that Germans enjoy every day . . . no need to innovate). The rest of the entrees are good, but never great. All in all, Bronwyn makes an excellent place to begin or end the night at the bar enjoying a superlative German-style pretzel and an excellent selection of beers. I'm not sure if I would stay for dinner. read more

Excellent German restaurant with great wurst, schnitzel, beer, and other German specialties. The service is equally good. A fun night.

What a hidden gem of a place. The beer garden is tiny; in fact the whole restaurant is little. The smokey beer I got (I cant remember which one, as I went last summer, and it was large beer) was delicious; I'd never had anything quite like it. And shockingly, the menu was very easy for vegetarians! My friends and I split a bunch of different apps and of course, a giant pretzel. I will definitely be coming back over the summer! read more

Such an amazing authentic German restaurant. Everything from the walls to the chairs to the cups breath German culture. The service was incredible. Saida was our server and she was knowledgeable, helpful, and had amazing recommendations. The Giant Wurst Plate was a great meal for 2 to get a little taste of everything. I would highly recommend this place to everyone who likes beer, sauerkraut and bratwurst. Well done. read more

Great vibe. Awesome German beer selection. Rad large pretzel... Or bretzyl they call. Delicious mustard with that. Didn't try the good but... One reviewer said a German said it was meh. Honestly most German is meh... Germany has little German authentic places it self. Just saying to their defense. Either way awesome date night decor and what not. Love it. read more

My wife and I had dinner at Bronwyn over the weekend and it was excellent. We shared the chilled peach soup appetizer which was very tasty and unusual with bread crumbs and crème fraîche. There was a slight vinegar flavor which offset the sweetness of the peaches nicely, and the small crunchy breadcrumbs added a great texture. We then shared 2 entrees, the Wagyu Beef Sauerbraten and the Giant Knackwurst. The sauerbraten was some of the best I had ever had. Very tender and savory. The curried carrots were presented nicely in long wafer thin shavings and had a great taste. The knackwurst was also delicious, the potatoes very fresh and perfectly cooked, and the kale knödel were amazing. Neither of us had ever had them before and they were so flavorful. read more

I am from Germany and love this place! The flavors are authentic and all in a fun, raucous European atmosphere. House made sausages (bratwurst)with hearty mustard, really good Sauerkraut and potatoes, with one of the many great beers are ultimate rustic comfort food! Not cheap, but a great time with friends and real German food (note there are many variations of common dishes even within Germany!). read more

We love bronwyn!! Excellent beer and wine, the selection is unreal. VERY delicious interpretations of German cuisine! Some dishes more authentic than others, but overall everything is MAJORLY dank. I was surprised people are giving mediocre reviews, but upon reading them I see that it's mostly snobs that think they own German cuisine and are pissed off that spätzle is served as a main dish, or that the curry wurst isn't served the way it's served in Berlin...Pay these reviews NO ATTENTION. German food is hard to come by and bronwyn nails every dish. You can tell that the chef really cares about their kitchen and loves what they do. Can't put a price on that. Also - very eclectic selection of wooden thrones ;) read more

This is my favorite restaurant. Always interesting savory spicy food. Great European beers, schnapps, ports. Appetizers, entrees, sides through desert is all excellent. It can get a bit tight inside on a very busy night but overall I really like the atmosphere. read more

This place has great ambiance. Service was efficient and the server very knowledgeable. Pretzel, charcuterie board and spätzle were delicious. I would come back again to work my way through their extensive beer list. read more

Bronwyn is spot-on every time we go. The food is delicious and they have a great beer selection to boot. Most recently we went for Dine Out Boston, which did not disappoint! Massive portions of food, and the beer/wine pairing was well worth the cost. I would characterize the food as inventive German cuisine (so not necessarily traditional), which I've yet to find anywhere else in Boston. I wish we still lived remotely close so that we could dine here more often! read more

Food was fantastic, Beer was excellent and service was great. Only reason I give it 4 stars is I felt like the portions for a German restaurant were a little on the small side. I also wish there were some more options for vegetarians as well. Although enjoyed my time here with colleagues. read more

Can't say enough. Beers around the world was fabulous. Schnitzel and Saurbrauten both delicious and on top of sides that I could eat all day. Wonderful service. Expensive but worth it. read more

The food was excellent, the service was snotty. The waitress seemed annoyed by us. She didn't even thank us for our 20 pet cent tip. I handed it to her, and she said nothing. It's a shame because the food was really good, although they have alot of nerve charging 6 bucks for a soda that I have paid 3 bucks for elsewhere. read more

I love this place! I live nearby and always like to stop in during the farmers mkt. one word.... Schnapps

Great place to get full. Our bartender / server was fantastic. We always eat at the bar. Some of the other staff definitely have an attitude (as noted in a few other posts) but I'm there for food not friends. I wish the kielbasa was a little more spicy but the texture and flavor were spot on. The brisket ( fall apart succulent) with potato salad (which is actually more like warm hearty mash potato with bits of delicious stuff in it) is excellent easy for 2 to share. The regular beers are pretty big. Pricing is fare for what you get. It definitely peeks my interest to try the owners upscale restaurant TW Food. read more

Chef Andre is an incredible! Everything we had was amazing, no disappointments. we had the pretzel, the schnitzel, the house wurst plate, and the spatzle. Everything was to die for, so grateful I have leftovers! Can't wait to go back read more

I don't understand these negative reviews at all. At any other establishment I would conjecture that these people ordered the wrong dish or that it was an off night but being a person who is very familiar with TW Food I know that isn't possible. My guess is that people had more issue with the price. But honestly you pay more for food that is fresh, made and executed with precision and excellence. We got the sausage plate, sauerbraten and a pork chop dish. The pork chop was AMAZING, giant and the most sublime succulent chop I have ever had ever anywhere. The sausages were great, my husband didn't share with me but the sauerbraten was delicious. The service was great. I'm not from Germany or a connoisseur of German food by any means but I can appreciate a great meal and I will definitely be back. read more

i. love. Atmospheric and charming. Amazing massive pretzel with the best spicy mustard, and a bounty of brew options with endless tastes from the congenial bartender. a ton of options but definitely stays true to it's specificity - feels very European. Also sat next to the owner at the bar, who was enjoying himself and friendly but not intrusive. will be back... and thank you for making Somerville all the richer. read more

I had the great pleasure of coming here in a party of 10 and sampling nearly everything on the menu. I also came here before they took reservations, so there was a bit of a wait. But I assume that problem is now gone. Seating is uncomfortable, which is I guess kind of the appeal of a place like this. For drinks, the emphasis is on the beer. The staff here is efficient but, due to the environment of the place, don't expect extremely intimate contact with them. As for the food, the pretzel is a must-try as is the pierogi. When I came here, they had something like a hazelnut knish on the menu which was excellent. I can only assume the expertise that most of the starters I had carried over into the new menu. If you're into that kind of thing, order the shmaltz. I loved it, though I don't know if I would be able to finish the whole plate of it, even in a group, because as expected, it's definitely very rich. The star of the dinner menu is the Haxe, a 2 lb ham hock braised in beer and served with sauerkraut, potatoes, and apples. I'm quite sure this serves two, as I shared it with another person and the plate seemed bottomless. The outside of the hock, by the way, was so crispy and delicious. I would honestly come back just for that. It's definitely a place to try (especially if you're a beer fan; I'm not) and now that they take reservations, it's certainly a lot more manageable to do so. read more

I fully expected meat, potatoes, and fat when I walked in, and that is exactly what I got. While the flavors were good - we got the schnitzel and potato rosti - there was entirely too much heartiness to be a truly excellent meal. Their beer list, however, is impressive, and my Austrian boyfriend was excited to find many of the Bavarian beers he liked on it. It's still on the pricey side, but would be okay once in a while. Strange interior design, and incredibly uncomfortable couch/bench in the front corner of their side room (not the main dining area where the bar is). Hostess was sweet and server was friendly, so overall, maybe we will go back in a few months. read more

Bad, inauthentic spätzle, very good haxe and bretzel. Cool vibe.

Cocktails were good. Beer was okay. Food was pretty good. I didn't dislike anything we had. There were four of us and we all tried each others food. Oddly the spaetzle was underseasoned, but generally the food and drink was good. Not great. Not fantastic. But good. Service was abrupt. Most tables were full but the service definitely didn't make us feel welcome. Towards the end it was clear we were being shuffled out the door. Being shuffled out the door wouldn't seem so bad except that this place is definitely overpriced. We would probably go back if the bill reflected the pub food that we ate. Granted it was German-ish pub food, but it was still pub food. With only a small number of drinks it was $220 for four people. For the price we can go to nicer places with better service. I'm glad we tried it, but we won't be back. read more

Bronwyn absolutely surpassed all expectations. Although I am not an expert in German food, I have been to several beer gardens/halls serving traditional brats and schnitzels - including a variety of hot spots in Germany and Austria. The meal at Bronwyn was, in my opinion, a quality of German cuisine I did not know existed. Starting out, my dinner partner and I shared a pretzel with spicy (sinus-clearingly spicy) mustard. Although I would have been perfectly content eating this warm, soft, salty and spicy appetizer while sipping my rauchbier, the Bretzel served as a great prelude to the main course. I went with the Wurst Trio, my friend got the Knodel. Our meals came within a reasonable amount of time. My wurst trio consisted of a heaping pile of sauerkraut, several types of meat, a few potatos, and two types of mustard. Let's just say I don't think I've ever had wurst as scrumptious (yes, scrumptious) as this. The crisped outside of the brat encased a juicy mouthwatering filling. The other meats I am less familiar with. Blood sausage, maybe? One was a reddish color. I can't quite describe the flavor, but yet again it was unbelievable. The two mustards complimented everything perfectly, of course. One being the same spicy mix from the pretzel, the other being a lighter, sweet mustard that had something complex going on. My feiend loved the Knodel as well. Long story short. This meal was great. The service was great. I recommend. 10 out of 10. read more

Excellent food and very friendly service. Try the spätzle and the house made German chocolate cake. Very kid friendly: delicious root beer keeps them in the beer garden spirit. read more

Bronwyn - Great place to enjoy delicious German food and beer!! - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Absolutely love this place. Nice German vibe but doesn't feel kitschy. Good, clear beer menu. Simple food menu. Delicious pretzel. Great service. Slightly higher end but not at all pretentious. One of my very favorite restaurants in the area. read more

Fun ambience and nice staff. However, even if the food was $10 less per entree, I would consider this to be a mediocre food experience. Admittedly, I have lived in Schnitzel cooking countries for several years of my life, however, when I was younger I grew up eating pretty cheap i.e. I can satisfied by freshly prepared McDonald's. The Schnitzel at this restaurant reminded me of a summer camp / public school cafeteria frozen tenderloin. I ate it, it was savory and filling, but so is a TV dinner. Eating it, I had the impression that the Schnitzel was fried much earlier in the day from meh quality meat, and then microwaved for my dinner. Why on earth would I pay 23 dollars for that experience? Other entrees were a little better, but I expect much better for that price tag. German food isn't that hard to prepare. If a Japanese restaurant in Boston can do a much better Katzu (Japanese Schnitzel) for nearly half the price, I don't think this German restaurant deserves attention on novelty alone. Imagine if a Boston Italian restaurant started charging $25 per entree for Fazoli's quality pasta, would you buy in? Disappointing. I write this post though, hoping that this may spur the restaurant to step it up. Great concept, but the food absolutely must improve. Read less read more

Food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. If you want authentic German and Central European cuisine, then look no further than Bronwyn. That said, my main critique of this place falls squarely on portion sizes -- portions were too small given the price of most items. read more

This place was an unexpected find. Had a craving for German food and beer. The pierogies, in particular, were delicious. The place has a dark, theatrical atmosphere. read more

Easily my favorite restaurant in Union Square. Fabulous service and an always changing menu. Extensive beer collection, creative yet authentic central/eastern European dishes. It's a must for everyone! read more

This place is great. Great beer selection, yummy breads and pretzels, delicious noodles (the spätzle, in particular, is great), and delicious desserts. I'm not a meat eater anymore, but I was still able to find a bunch of absolutely delicious things on the menu. Service was a bit slow (although very friendly and helpful) and the waiter seemed to forget about us for a while, but it was the second night they were open, so they're clearly still working out the kinks. This place is highly, highly recommended. I will for sure be back soon. read more

Gave this place a second chance and it has really improved. We had delicious wurst, the sauerkraut was great, and the spaetzle was fantastic. (The beer was always had a great selection.) Value is not super high. Still somewhat small portions for the price, but we left satisfied after one main, one big app and one wurst (and a couple beers.) Worth a visit. read more

This place is amazing. I played here as part of an Oktoberfest band a few months ago and was so stunned by both the quality of the food and their treatment of the musicians during the gig, that I have been coming back regularly since. I have had little to no experience with German cuisine, but I'm continuously blown away by everything on their menu. All the dishes are unique, beautifully presented, and delicious. I am a particular fan of their spaetzle, but I have never been disappointed (the sausages, pretzels, knodels, it's all fantastic). Their menu also changes constantly, which is exciting and refreshing. The staff is awesome; knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient, adding to the general warm and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant. And on top of it all, a massive, tasty, and unusual variety of authentic German beers you probably can't get anywhere else around here. This is great food you've likely never eaten before, but will wish you had known about your whole life. I cant' recommend it highly enough. Oh, and they have live music too sometimes! read more

It's rare that service, ambiance, and food all line up, but Bronwyn is the exception! Shhh, don't tell anyone, I don't want it to be impossible to get a reservation here! We got the potato pancakes: I would highly recommend these! They had a delicious horseradish flavor that was subtle, and they were wonderfully presented. My date had to convince me not to order a second order for my entree. In fact, I'm salivating just thinking about them. We also ordered the sausage plate, and we were thoroughly pleased with the two sausage flavors of the evening (curry and something with clove?), not to mention the sauerkraut (yum!). Instead of dessert, we decided to try the pierogies. The dough was a bit flakier than I like, but all in all a good dish. We sat at the bar, which had a wonderful atmosphere. Not too loud, not too quiet. Warm light, but dim enough to feel cozy. Great service. Highly refined cocktails, which you might not expect from a place that is also known for its beer selection. +1 for having a vegan dish on the menu that actually looked quite good. We will most certainly be back. Bravo to a restaurant that pays attention to detail. And, we thought the menu was well priced (there were bargains to be had....ahem, burger special, I'm looking at you!) read more

I love this restaurant. I've been here twice and I enjoyed it both times. The last time I went, my table got: Appetizer: 2 pretzels (delicious) and pierogis (super delicious) Dinner: I got the Schnitzel à la Holstein, which was so good. The rest of my table got the giant wurst platter and Kalbssteak. We also got a side of yummy warm potato salad. We all shared and everything was delicious. There wasn't anything left on our plates Dessert: We all shared the german chocolate cake. This was so good. We were scraping the plates Drinks: I wasn't drinking but my husband tried a few of the beers and liked them all The service is great; our server was present, knowledgeable, and friendly. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Can't wait to go back. read more

Went to Bronwyn on a recent trip to Boston. Great atmosphere. Loved the decor. Fantastic how they repurposed the wood that had been on the windows when space was vacant. Tables in one of the rooms had an eclectic mix of interesting chairs. Having the two long tables in front room is great especially for seating groups of 9 people. The food was excellent. Don't know how some people complained. Went there for their brunch. Tried the spinach perogies- very yummy. Had the three sausage plate with fried eggs. It had blood sausage as one of the three. Didn't think I would like it but it was tasty. Had some of their chocolate strawberry bobka. Yummalicious. Overall I would say everyone I was with enjoyed their meal. read more

Awesome sausages, hot fresh baked pretzels, and giant liters of German beer. It's a little on the expensive side but the large sausage plate and an appetizer was plenty of food for my fiance and I. read more

The positives - interesting beer selection, cabbage dishes were authentic and tasted great, the knockwurst was very flavorful. The so-so - mixed reviews on the potato pancakes (some liked it, others felt it was undercooked), schnitzel was crispy but just ordinary The not good - took a very long time to get drinks (to restaurant's credit they comped the drinks), pumpkin soup tasted more like butternut squash than pumpkin, a single pierogi for $8 isn't right. So overall an okay spot, but we were hoping for more based upon reviews we had read. read more