Very cool and interesting decor. They have a keg chute that begs you to enter and slide down two…read morefloors. Otherwise walk down the winding stairs. They have copper kettles on -1 floor and horizontal maturation tanks on -2 floor. Dining area is a mix of indoor (lots of natural light) and outdoor; tables made of trees - you can see natural graining and knots. Since there were ample seating, you can find several that are smoke free (not no-smoking section). The Badisch Hell was delicious. My friend had the banana beer and was surprised at how delicious it was - not artificial banana flavor, but more like fresh, just ripe banana. I had the goulash with spaetzle. The dish was good except that their spaetzle was a bit firm/dry probably due to it being too flat. Do look up from where you sit to see the interesting architecture from the hotel next door.

They produce their own beer that is good and with nice prices. The food was OK. I loved the…read moreApfelstrudel. The restaurant is a good choice for big groups.

I was a few days into my wedding trip to Karlsruhe when my withdrawals for IPAs started to kick in…read more Don't get me wrong, the Pilsners and Wheat beers of Deutschland were solid but they just didn't pack that flavor punch that I was accustomed to as found in the craft brews of the U.S. of A. In an effort to satisfy my craving for an IPA, my friend (the brother of the bride) and I hopped on the terrific Karlsruhe street trolley and headed to a craft beer bar near the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. After a walk around the block, we finally found the bar but it was closed. As if sent by God himself, our disappointed faces turned hopeful as we saw the sign for Carroll's just down the block. Could an Irish pub offer the IPA satisfaction that I so desperately desired? One look at a chalkboard near the bar and my prayers were answered: "Brooklyn Brewery East IPA, €4.50." I went to college on the East Coast, so I was stoked to see an offering by the well-respected Brooklyn Brewery that I had come to love. To find one of their quality brews all the way in Germany made things even sweeter. Amazingly, I had never enjoyed their East IPA before and as I poured it into a pint glass I was quite eager. When the hoppy liquid goodness hit my tastebuds, I was instantly back in my happy place. Yes, it was strange being in an Irish pub in Germany drinking an American craft beer. At the same time though it was just what I needed. The homeyness of Carroll's provided the perfect environment for such a random moment in my life and for that I will always be thankful. In addition, I was honoring my German and Irish ancestors at the same time in this Karlsruhe establishment, an historical 2-for-1.

I was going through Karlsruhe to see a good friend and I had a beer there while waiting for him. It…read moreis not too far from the train station (3 stops with the tram or maybe 25min walk). This place is awesome, great beer, great staff (I just ordered two beers in two hours and nobody pressured me into getting more stuff). We ended up eating there. It's very much German cuisine but as a vegetarian I was able to find great stuff for me, in particular the maultaschen were delicious!

Great local beer! We have been chasing local breweries during these trip. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised with the food at the Wolf (because it's mainly a brewery). Huge portions: we had the large appetizer (type of Italian antipasto, super yummy!!) and our party of four (2 adults, 2 kids) have pizzas, cheese Spaetzle and Maultaschen. I saw many people eating Flammkuche, it looked good, too. Tips: 1) ask for the English menu; 2) only cash!