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.

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!

Holy shite! This place is incredible. We ordered dinner for 7 and pretzels. The table quickly…read morequieted when the food was dished out. And of course the beer is incredible too.

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

Great brewery just a few minutes outside of Zürich center…read more The tap room is open on Thursday and Friday from 5pm to 8pm. You can also get a nice brewery tour. Very friendly brewer and nice atmosphere. For CHF 15 you can get 6 tasters of 125 ml and keep the glass which is quite a great deal. Beers are all very well crafted and well balanced (for example a perfect cream ale), they are mainly american inspired and they don't save on hops.

It was our first full day in Switzerland and we'd been exploring Zurich. As dinner time approached,…read morewe looked up a place to eat with craft beer--Grain was recommended, so we walked up the hill (you can take the Funicular)--the walk was worth it--we were rewarded with great food and some great IPA. Try the artichoke--it was the bomb! The service was excellent as well!! The design and restoration of the old building is charming. We sat outside on the patio and had a relaxing evening. What a nice introduction to Switzerland :) Thank you, Dave!

Fantastic establishment run by an attentive staff who know their way around a kitchen and bar…read more Dave and Ainsley blew me away with their exceptional food and drink and even better wit and personable style. Loved this place! The lamb shank was extraordinary and the craft beers were paired perfectly. It's cozy, yet lively, and always an outstanding dining experience. You simply can't go wrong here -- if there's one place to choose for dinner in Zurich, choose Grain. You'll be glad you did!