I came here with a large college group so ordering the giant meat platter was a must. This is…read moreprobably one of the most fun I've ever had with a meal. The same ridiculous amount of food could have been served on separate plates and the experience would have been incomparable, so Kudos to Maximilians for producing a memorable presentation. The food was so overwhelming in variety that I didn't stop to separate the meats, potatoes, veggies, and noodles. The butter in the middle seemed out of place for me, and I accidentally took a bite too. The corn, pork chop, and beans to me were amazing. Flavorful and plentiful! However, the dish suffered from rather bland noodles. I have to agree with a friend that without dousing some meats in the gravy, you wouldn't taste much. For drinks, I ordered the latte macchiato and that was pretty standard and good. I definitely appreciated the cookie that came with it.

A non-stop supply of beers and foods. Friendly staff and with great traditional German foods.read more

Love the haxn. This is a rustic and authentic German brew house that serves perfectly well for what…read moreit stands for. If you prefer vegan or anything exotic or are on a strict diet, please do not go ;-) I have been here many times and take friends from abroad - who always loved it. Still it is not the place I go all the time with local friends. And yes, I would do a 30min detour just to dine here if I was looking for this kind of cuisine (mandatory to achieve 5 stars in my rating scheme).

really good! i had the putenschnitzel with hollandaise, cheese and mushroom sauce…read more meals can be order in klein, mittel and XL. the small portion is more than enough food.

We came here for an authentic food and drink experience right in the centre of Cologne. Steps from…read morethe Cologne cathedral, this is a local favourite. We sat at a table in the centre and were able to enjoy the warm and friendly ambiance. A memorable dish was the Himmel Un Äd - a local specialty. Plus you have to have the kolsch - also a local beer - that comes in 200 ml glasses. Tip: the servers will keep replenishing your beer until you cover your glass with a coaster!

The restaurant was recommended by our tour guide, so we gave it a try…read more It was over crowded when we went in. None of the waiters were friendly. We decided to sit outside, but because it started to drizzle, we went inside. We paid for our drinks outside and brought them in with us. The waiter was not friendly. Asked if we had paid for our drinks, I said we paid outside. I'm not sure if he believed me. When he finally came to take our drinks outside order, he seemed irritated with us. We got our drinks and order our meals. Our meals arrived very quickly and everything was wonderful. However, upon closing our bill, the waiter got very angry with me saying something about good service and no tip. We are literally in Germany where you don't tip. It's a cool place to see, but I'm not sure I would go back.

This was our first stop of the evening while our group of Vikings took Siege of Cologne's finest…read moreplates and freshest Kolsch taps. Yes, the evening began with a semi-civilized dining on plates of predetermined authentic regional appetizers including meats, tartar, cheeses, crackers, and breads. The full slim glasses of Kolsch and wines kept arriving and delivered without request. FINE SERVICE INDEED! The main course Sauerbraten much of the same with beautiful and delicious Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, Laberkason, Red Cabbage, and Cheesecake for desert. Service was outstanding and on spot. The Brauerei was warm and festive. A fantastic meal, great spirited vibe with fresh Kolsch that never stopped!

One of the highlights from our 2022 Cologne beer culture tour with Viking. Beautiful old venue with…read morelots of atmosphere. We were with a large group and everyone was served promptly and efficiently. Fantastic German food and probably the best Kolsch beer I've ever tasted. The Kobe's were quick to serve another beer as soon as your glass got low.

Good schnitzel, good steak, good beer, fast service, and not too expensive. What more could you…read morewant? This place is good for large groups. Eat outside and get a view if the river. Nice! Note they do not speak English, at least our waitress didn't, but you'll get by.

You must call in advance or schedule inside for a brewery tour. They do have tours in English…read more This was my first brewery tour. I was expecting taste tests of many beers, a more in depth explanation or the brewing process and seeing it be made. Instead, you're shown video after video of "how its made", but applying to really any beer. They welcome you with a non-alcoholic beer and you don't get more until the very end. The tour itself was cheap, and the guide was kind, but it really didn't feel worth the time or money. It was very quiet and uncomfortable the whole tour. Felt like a cold, modern library tour. The best part was the bar at the end, which was beautiful. But not much to take from this besides a bottle of beer and overpriced souvenirs.

Make sure you find out when the English tour is :) we were just stopping by, and the very nice lady…read morein front let us into the tasting room (the best part) we had free beer and chit chatted with the very friendly bartender. Learned (in our own way) about the beer by asking questions. Poor bartender probably never has 2 words spoken to him :( he enjoyed our company as we did his! Try the green juice. Non alcoholic but made specifically from a plant in germany. Very unique. The locals were drinking it too. Very sweet. Gift shop is nice too of course!!

Great service but it gets busy, so order early and if you want them to keep coming back, ask them…read moreto come back often, else they leave you alone to enjoy. It's a typical European service style which I like a lot. I loved that they helped with allergy & gluten questions, and even modified my dish (which normally comes with pasta) to be workable for a gluten allergy. Atmosphere was very fun but we arrived at 5pm before the big holiday party groups filled up the place in the later evening. We had a great time!

This restaurant was great in 1992, the last time I was there, and it's still great. They have the…read morebest of the local Bönnsch beer, we had a fine meal - my husband got the Schweinehaxe, a big cut of pork, deep-fried with potatoes and sauerkraut, and I had the Haxepfanne, which they make for smaller people who can't eat an entire Schweinehaxe, like me - it had strips of pork with roasted potatoes and sauerkraut in a pan (Pfanne). Both entrees were great. The sauerkraut was extra delicious, by the way, made by the restaurant and somehow involving beer in the process. Hope I can come back before another 30 or so years have gone by!