A true example of German culture. Food and drinks priced
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steven T.
This was a long time bookmark and the new restaurant of the week so I stopped by for lunch. I have been craving Jagerschnitzel and spatzle so I said let's drive downtown, pay for parking and go, smash that crave. I got lucky and I found an open meter at the end of the block and put 12 quarters in it so I didn't have to pay lot prices. The place is long and narrow with a huge nice bar as you walk in with tables in the back. The bartender seemed nice enough who seemed to know the 4 people at the bar, regulars day drinking. The menu has some nice options but I was on a mission for jagerschnitzel and spatzel. Based on the bartender suggestion I ordered a 1/2 pint of a dark beer which was good. I'm excited and I place my order only to find the guy come back from the kitchen to tell me that they don't have the mushroom sauce, seriously you can't make your signature German dish and you are the German beer hall. What ever I'm already here so just give me the chicken schnitzel. The schnitzel comes with frys and the spatzel was a side option. The spatzel wasn't seasoned so I went to dig through the table fixings and there was no salt or pepper in it. The spatzel was good with nice texture. The frys were seasoned nicely and cooked to order because the were still crispy and had some heat left in the so probably a couple minutes old and good. The chicken schnitzel was crispy and paper thin cooked to order and probably the thinnest schnitzel I have ever had, see my pictures next to the thin cut frys. Overall it's very disappointing to drive downtown and deal with parking hassles only to find out that the one menu item you specifically came for from the menu isn't available.
Jenna Wade
Fun and lively place to have a beer and watch soccer! Classic German beers are available as well as some rotating American/local ones. The food is also excellent. I’ve had their pretzel, corned beef with French fries, and sausage platter. All are delicious. They have live polka music on Friday evenings along with free drinks from a keg of beer they tap at 6pm (first come, first serve until the keg runs out). It’s street parking, which can be a pain depending on the time of day and what else is going on in the Deer District but I’ve always been able to find something.
Maia H
A fun bar and restaurant on Old World Third street! I highly recommend going on a Friday evening. It's free beer starting at 6pm until the keg is empty. They also have live music usually around 7pm on Fridays! The food is just okay because it's German style fare. They have the nail game in the back, buy nails from the bar (and if you spend $20 in nails you get a t-shirt!). Have fun and get a liter of beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nail Game
Jenna W.
Fun and lively place to have a beer and watch soccer! Classic German beers are available as well as some rotating American/local ones. The food is also excellent. I've had their pretzel, corned beef with French fries, and sausage platter. All are delicious. They have live polka music on Friday evenings along with free drinks from a keg of beer they tap at 6pm (first come, first serve until the keg runs out). It's street parking, which can be a pain depending on the time of day and what else is going on in the Deer District but I've always been able to find something.
Andres M.
I regularly go with my friends, and it is such an amazing atmosphere. The staff is very friendly, and very helpful. They regularly have great deals. And the food is impecable.
Judy Tutles
OK so first of all we don't make it to the City super often but my Hubby and our Son love this place LOL and they even have wine (Red) for me!!! There is a neat paiting of old Milwaukee Mayors from when I was a little girl LOL A long time ago indeed! There is German beer options and other beer and like I said wine (Red)!!! The food was great with chicken and sausage options! Lots of Marquette (I think!) students the night we went but they were nice and a little rowdy (they are college kids after all HaHa)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Weinrich
So good, we came back the next day to eat! Loved the brat and the smoked brat. Excellent fries and a festive atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Strudel, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
Mark Marcott
Hands-down, one of the finest beer halls this side of the Atlantic. I am absolutely amazed at the effort and commitment they ALL have to making your experience wonderful. Thank you OGBH! ✌️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Strudel, Currywurst, Giant Bavarian Pretzel Combo, Liter of Beer, Reuben, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Fried Cheese Curds, Fish and Chips, Weisswurst Lunch Special, Warm Pretzel, Pork Wings, Warm German Potato Salad, Fries, Salad, Nail Game, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Chicken Schnitzel, Pig Wings, Sauerkraut - Roasted Pickled Cabbage
Great German bar. You know what it is. Everyone was nice. Some of the bar tenders were a little more inebriated than they should of.
Atmosphere: 5
Geno P.
My favorite kind of beer is German and this place has it goin on. I always start with a Hofbrau Dunkle. Then I work my way over to a Hofbrau original. Slim always seems to be my bartender when I'm there. Also, I signed up for the permanent mug, and I hope that this thing comes through to give me more reason to show up and enjoy my Hofbrau beverage. Also, I partake in a nice stomach settling shot of Underburg. They have some neat flare on the wall and it's definitely a place y'all need to check out. It's a slice of Germany/Milwaukee put together!!
Justin Coenen
Great place. Great atmosphere. Fun games that you can play while drinking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Murphy
The Chili grabbed me by the nuts, and let me know who was boss. The beer was a frothy goodness, and my wife gave me sloppy toppy after. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Vass
Shared a table with some fun folks and had good food, great beer and wonderful conversation.
Best Reubens ever!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true example of German culture. Food and drinks priced
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
This was a long time bookmark and the new restaurant of the week so I stopped by for lunch. I have been craving Jagerschnitzel and spatzle so I said let's drive downtown, pay for parking and go, smash that crave. I got lucky and I found an open meter at the end of the block and put 12 quarters in it so I didn't have to pay lot prices. The place is long and narrow with a huge nice bar as you walk in with tables in the back. The bartender seemed nice enough who seemed to know the 4 people at the bar, regulars day drinking. The menu has some nice options but I was on a mission for jagerschnitzel and spatzel. Based on the bartender suggestion I ordered a 1/2 pint of a dark beer which was good. I'm excited and I place my order only to find the guy come back from the kitchen to tell me that they don't have the mushroom sauce, seriously you can't make your signature German dish and you are the German beer hall. What ever I'm already here so just give me the chicken schnitzel. The schnitzel comes with frys and the spatzel was a side option. The spatzel wasn't seasoned so I went to dig through the table fixings and there was no salt or pepper in it. The spatzel was good with nice texture. The frys were seasoned nicely and cooked to order because the were still crispy and had some heat left in the so probably a couple minutes old and good. The chicken schnitzel was crispy and paper thin cooked to order and probably the thinnest schnitzel I have ever had, see my pictures next to the thin cut frys. Overall it's very disappointing to drive downtown and deal with parking hassles only to find out that the one menu item you specifically came for from the menu isn't available.
Fun and lively place to have a beer and watch soccer! Classic German beers are available as well as some rotating American/local ones. The food is also excellent. I’ve had their pretzel, corned beef with French fries, and sausage platter. All are delicious. They have live polka music on Friday evenings along with free drinks from a keg of beer they tap at 6pm (first come, first serve until the keg runs out). It’s street parking, which can be a pain depending on the time of day and what else is going on in the Deer District but I’ve always been able to find something.
A fun bar and restaurant on Old World Third street! I highly recommend going on a Friday evening. It's free beer starting at 6pm until the keg is empty. They also have live music usually around 7pm on Fridays! The food is just okay because it's German style fare. They have the nail game in the back, buy nails from the bar (and if you spend $20 in nails you get a t-shirt!). Have fun and get a liter of beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nail Game
Fun and lively place to have a beer and watch soccer! Classic German beers are available as well as some rotating American/local ones. The food is also excellent. I've had their pretzel, corned beef with French fries, and sausage platter. All are delicious. They have live polka music on Friday evenings along with free drinks from a keg of beer they tap at 6pm (first come, first serve until the keg runs out). It's street parking, which can be a pain depending on the time of day and what else is going on in the Deer District but I've always been able to find something.
I regularly go with my friends, and it is such an amazing atmosphere. The staff is very friendly, and very helpful. They regularly have great deals. And the food is impecable.
OK so first of all we don't make it to the City super often but my Hubby and our Son love this place LOL and they even have wine (Red) for me!!! There is a neat paiting of old Milwaukee Mayors from when I was a little girl LOL A long time ago indeed! There is German beer options and other beer and like I said wine (Red)!!! The food was great with chicken and sausage options! Lots of Marquette (I think!) students the night we went but they were nice and a little rowdy (they are college kids after all HaHa)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good, we came back the next day to eat! Loved the brat and the smoked brat. Excellent fries and a festive atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Strudel, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
Hands-down, one of the finest beer halls this side of the Atlantic. I am absolutely amazed at the effort and commitment they ALL have to making your experience wonderful. Thank you OGBH! ✌️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Strudel, Currywurst, Giant Bavarian Pretzel Combo, Liter of Beer, Reuben, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Fried Cheese Curds, Fish and Chips, Weisswurst Lunch Special, Warm Pretzel, Pork Wings, Warm German Potato Salad, Fries, Salad, Nail Game, German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Chicken Schnitzel, Pig Wings, Sauerkraut - Roasted Pickled Cabbage
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Great German bar. You know what it is. Everyone was nice. Some of the bar tenders were a little more inebriated than they should of.
Atmosphere: 5
My favorite kind of beer is German and this place has it goin on. I always start with a Hofbrau Dunkle. Then I work my way over to a Hofbrau original. Slim always seems to be my bartender when I'm there. Also, I signed up for the permanent mug, and I hope that this thing comes through to give me more reason to show up and enjoy my Hofbrau beverage. Also, I partake in a nice stomach settling shot of Underburg. They have some neat flare on the wall and it's definitely a place y'all need to check out. It's a slice of Germany/Milwaukee put together!!
Great place. Great atmosphere. Fun games that you can play while drinking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Chili grabbed me by the nuts, and let me know who was boss. The beer was a frothy goodness, and my wife gave me sloppy toppy after. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shared a table with some fun folks and had good food, great beer and wonderful conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4