Aachener Brauhaus in Aachen

Everything was perfect, I'd love to come again!

The ambiance: perfect. The food: excellent. The service: impeccable. BUT—yes, there is a but—the tap water carafe for the modest sum of €9 per liter... Well, I didn't see that one coming: more expensive than beer or wine, and they simply turned on the tap. I should have asked for the toilet water, as some would say. In short, drink beer; it's cheaper! The ambiance: perfect. The food: excellent. The service: impeccable. BUT—and yes, there is a but—the tap water carafe for the modest sum of €9 per liter... I certainly didn't see that coming: more expensive than beer or wine, and they simply turned on the tap. I should have asked for the toilet water, as some might say. Anyway, drink beer; it's cheaper!

The real Tavern feeling. Amazing atmosphere. Loved the food and beers.

Seeing the criticisms of some reviews, especially about the service, I was apprehensive about returning to the Aix-en-Provence brasserie after so long... too tempting nonetheless for the good memories and the immediate proximity of the hotel. But we were not disappointed: even if the server was not the friendly, funny type, he was very professional and responsive and we were served without delay. But above all the grilled pork shanks were a real delight. Still, with a closing time of 10:00 p.m., there is no risk of falling asleep on your coffee, and as has been pointed out many times, the refusal of credit cards is an aberration.

We were passing through Aachen and decided to visit this place and try a few beers. The food is nothing to complain about; it's quite tasty and served quickly, and the beer is also delicious. The service is much worse; the waiter's attitude is disgusting, with rude behavior, eye-rolling, and basically ignoring a customer (as soon as we sat down at the table, they immediately approached us and told us we needed to place an order, asked for a few minutes to look at the menu, and then asked us if we even knew what drinks were?! When we asked for the bill, they simply ignored us and walked past three times without responding at all, while only four or five tables were occupied). I do not recommend visiting this place; your mood will be ruined.

Disappointing food. Staff were nice, but seemed understaffed.

Ate and drank deliciously. Service was outstandingly good!

It was closed on the holidays besides website and contacts says it’s open.

Good food, staff is a bit busy. Beer tastes good.

The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive.

Delicious food also for vegetarians, the beer is tasty and a nice rustic atmosphere

We ate here twice and both times the food was excellent. The pork knuckle was juicy and full of flavor, and the sausages were just as tasty. The staff were friendly and welcoming. A couple of downsides: the toilet was quite dirty both times, definitely needs more attention. Also, payment can be tricky. Tourists, be prepared: not all cards are accepted, so have cash with you just in case (see my photo for more info). Portions are well balanced for the price, and the authentic interior adds to the charm. We’d still love to come back for the food and atmosphere!

The restaurant is the old headquarters of the Deegra brewery in the middle of Aachen, opposite the city theater. The food was tasty and served quickly. The drinks were cold and served very quickly. The service was friendly, attentive and helpful. Unfortunately there is no outdoor area and no guest garden. But the rustic atmosphere is cozy and worth seeing. There are no dedicated parking spaces.

Nice atmosphere, good traditional german food. Maybe a bit overpriced for Germany ? They ask you to pay with Maestro which doesn't exist anymore in the 21th century. Please update your payment system and stop acting all surprised when customers come up with their modern Visa cards. ATM 5' away from the restaurant.

Terrace with delicious beer. Food really classic beer brewers.

Everything fits here. Typical brewery atmosphere even though beer is no longer brewed here. We'd love to come back

Delicious food, very atmospheric. Not too expensive.

The atmosphere is great and the grilled Haksen is so delicious. but..

The food was good. The service was routinely friendly. The big drawback was that we couldn't pay separately with an EC card. Only “one card per table” was accepted.

Not accepting major credit cards in 2025 and driving guests to the ATM is bad. But the food and beer are great.

TOP restaurant in the middle of Aachen. Cozy atmosphere. Great selection of food and drinks. Yummy. Attentive and friendly staff. Also tip for large groups (40+ people). Gladly again.

The food is good and the environment is nice

A clocky brewery with delicious food in reasonable portions and delicious beer.

No response to two reservation requests for 6 people by email. Then we asked again by phone on the scheduled day of the visit. Of course full. Poor service quality.....The one star is only given because I can't give a vote otherwise...

Nice, traditional-style brewery. The service was super friendly and prompt. We didn't even have to wait three minutes for our drinks. The food was also on the table in about 15 minutes. Everything was perfect. The food was good and the portions were very generous. If we're ever in Aachen again, we'll definitely come back. Thanks for your hospitality.

good typical German food but so busy that u are expected to leave once finished

Nice place, where you can also eat tasty German dishes.

It's just a brewery. Busy and loud. Now that's part of it.

A very nice brewery in the heart of Aachen, right in front of the cathedral. The staff was very friendly, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. Definitely recommended!

Very good, typical brasserie, top-notch cuisine The menu is translated into French; I recommend the braised shank with red cabbage.

This place is fantastic! First of all, the decor is beautiful like a brown cafe, but with a lot of authentic German features. The food was even better than the decor, went here specifically for the schweinhaxe and I think the pictures speak for themselves. Absolutely delicious and surprisingly tender. Recommend this to anyone! Also some bonus points for the server, she was lovely!

You can only pay with cash and physical cards, not mobile cards!

Great old-established brewery in the center of Aachen. Nice rustic facility. Nice menu with hearty brewery food. And delicious beer too. It's worth a visit 😊

We went there for dinner with the women's choir on Saturday. Everyone had a Jägerschnitzel (a kind of cutlet) with fries. I have to say the food was bland; the schnitzel was much too big and too thick. Unsuitable for a woman. And the fries weren't seasoned. Overall, I can only give the meal a 6. Best, Sonja.

Love the vibe of the place, the decoration was super nice. The food turned out way more delicious than I expected. I had the schnitzel with a dunkel, such a great combo!!!!

Always a regular visit when visiting Aachen. Delicious ax with sauerkraut or red cabbage and/or a fantastic scnitzel

Classic brewery with the right ambience! The food, we had schnitzel and crusted roast, was attractively prepared and was served very quickly. The service was very friendly, attentive and accommodating.

Tasty German food and super fast and friendly service. With an Aaks beer of course.

Very friendly, very nice, very comfortable, we will definitely be back!

We went to the restaurant on the recommendation of a colleague There is a selection of Rhineland beers from Cologne, among others Our service was friendly but also very distant There is a large selection of schnitzels and typical regional dishes Beer was very tasty, my vegetarian meal was ok but nothing special and my colleagues' schnitzels were good The only annoying thing was that we were only informed before paying that card payment was only possible once per table Luckily we had enough cash with us Conclusion: only conditionally recommended, to be honest I was disappointed and wouldn't go there again

The food is good, the service was quick and friendly. One star deducted for the really loud atmosphere

Go there for the real German experience, silent treatment was as expected, food average, beers good. The travel pussy at the toilet dispenser is giving you a ring. Cash is appreciated.

Typical decor, good beer. Nice waitresses but the waiter who served us the dishes was very rude. Quality of food rather mediocre: cheese croquettes not bad, red cabbage, sauerkraut and mash really not great, overcooked beef, gelatinous gnocchi... We left without having dessert. Unable to pay by card. Edit: twice now the establishment, which clearly does not accept criticism, has filed a complaint against me with Google, first by insinuating that we have never visited them, then by attacking me for defamation! No luck: Google records all our trips, so I can prove that I was there on December 16, 2023 between 11:59 a.m. and 12:49 p.m. precisely and that my comment is honest, sincere and reflects our experience. If they do this with all the negative reviews, I understand why they have such a good rating.

Typical pub-restaurant. Ate a good pork shank, with potatoes and salad. Excellent beer. Medium-low prices. Please note that during the week the kitchen can close very early (end of orders at 8pm) and the closing time also comes early (10pm). Credit cards are not accepted.

Very friendly service. 4 stars because fries instead of fried potatoes with the schnitzel.

We were just looking for such a place to eat and drink. Very nice and cozy. When we finally wanted to pay, it turned out that it was not possible with a Visa card. We were just 3 Euro short in cash. A little further on I withdrew money and paid without tip.

The food is ok however the service is terrible…the only interactions with the waiter were to blame us If you want to eat well, we recommend elsewhere If you want to be respected, run away

Delicious food with friendly service. Like going back in time.

Awesome food and great atmosphere!

Kennen Sie das krachende Geräsch wenn man auf die Schwarte einer gegrillen Schweishaxe beisst? Danach entfaltet sich ein unglaubich intensives Aroma, was man so sonst bei keinem anderen Gericht erleben kann. Ein wunderbares Erlebnis. So etwas hatte ich erwartet, als ich im Aachener Brauhaus eine gegrillte Schweinshaxe bestellte. Nach ca. 4 Minuten wurde das Gericht serviert., was mir schon mal etwas unheimlich war. Statt der erträumten Geschmacksexplosion biss ich auf eine glibbrige Schweineschwartenmasse. Das Grillerlebnis wurde durch eine dunkelbraune Maggisauce kaschiert, die über die angeblich gegrillte Speise gegossen worden war. Ich sagte das dem Kellner, der mir versprach, das er das an den Koch weiterleiten würde. Inzwischen wurde mir der Produktionsprozess klar: Man kann eine gepökelte Schweishaxe kochen (Eisbein) oder Grillen (gegrillte Schweinshaxe) . Kochen ist einfacher und man kann dieses Produkt stundenlang im Kochwasser aufbewahren, darum erlebte ich zähe Fleischfasern. Beim Bezahlen kein Erlass, keine Entschuldigung, man ist ja so professionell und hat so etwas nicht nötig, Durchgangskundschaft halt. Prof. Dr. Günther Rötter

Unfortunately no card payment possible (except for discontinued systems such as Maestro which are no longer issued - clever solution so that you can only pay in cash) Service and food OK but not worth the extra trip to the ATM €6 for a beer is a bit sporty

Nicely decorated German pub restaurant. The food arrived very fast and was tasty. The only downside is the service, perhaps because we are not German speakers and the waiter was very short with us and seemed annoyed when we wanted to pay with card. They do not offer contactless.

For me the best and most typical brewery in Aachen You just have to put up with a very rude waiter

This restaurant is stingy and despicable, the waitstaff have a terrible attitude 1️⃣When my friend and I wanted to share food, which means we might need two extra plates, this restaurant actually said they would charge 1 euro per plate. I was laughing so hard; I've been to so many places in Europe and this is the first time I've encountered a place that charges for extra plates. The stringent nature of Germans is truly well-deserved 😅😅😅 2️⃣This restaurant does not support contactless payment methods, does not accept Visa or MasterCard, yet there's a POS machine clearly on the counter. I don't understand what kind of primitive place in the 21st century doesn't support mobile payments. What kind of inflexibility is this among Germans? 3️⃣Even if some small shops in Germany don't accept contactless payments for whatever unspoken reasons, what business is it of the boss if I find another customer in the store to exchange money? When they saw us preparing to exchange cash with another person in the store, they stopped us and said it's not allowed in Germany to exchange money with customers inside the store. Excuse me? If someone is willing to help me pay, they're solving a problem. I don't care about German rules, are Germans really this unwilling to help others? Moreover, the service attitude throughout was extremely poor. Every time we stood up from our seats, they would come over to stop us and say "please sit down on your seat and think about how you pay." In the end, they detained my friend in the store, and I had to randomly grab a college student on the street to exchange cash to pay successfully. 4️⃣The payment process was also very unfriendly. They threw the receipt on our seat and the staff ran off. After multiple attempts to wave and signal the staff to settle the bill, no one acknowledged me. So I went to the counter to ask if I could pay, and the staff very impatiently told us to go back to our seats and wait. I don't understand, I truly don't understand, what kind of money can't be received at the counter but only at the seat? So in summary, their POS-equipped counter is completely useless.

Disappointing experience!! Bad food, unfriendly service and discriminatory behavior!!!! After I passed this restaurant again I had to write this review with great disappointment. As someone who has lived in Germany for ten years, I have visited many German restaurants, but this experience was by far the worst. The quality of the food, the service and the treatment of the guests were far below my expectations. Food quality is terrible: The knuckle: This was the worst knuckle I have ever eaten. The meat was extremely tough and completely tasteless. It seemed like it was just cooked, tasted like it had no seasoning at all or no cooking at all. The Schnitzel: Equally disappointing. The schnitzel was completely overcooked, dry and hard. It lacked any juiciness and tenderness that you would expect from a 1st good schnitzel. These dishes did not represent German cuisine or traditions well. 2.Unfriendly service: The service was extremely unfriendly and even seemed discriminatory. As a Chinese, I felt like I wasn't being treated fairly. This behavior is absolutely unacceptable. When we requested additional small plates for our meal we were charged 4 euros for this. 3.Overall impression: From the food to the service to the respect for guests, this restaurant disappointed in every way. A German restaurant should embody hospitality and culinary traditions, but this one offered exactly the opposite :( I chose this restaurant based on the many positive reviews. However, based on my experience, I seriously doubt that these reviews are authentic. It's hard to believe that a restaurant with such poor quality and unfriendly service can receive so many positive reviews. I think it's possible that these reviews were manipulated but yes, I'll never come back but I still hope that the management takes this criticism seriously and takes appropriate action. As a long-time resident of Germany, I expect passion for good food and respect for guests - and not such a disappointing experience.

The food was average, the service was good and the ambience was very good, here you really don't pay for the taste but for what's around it

Nuestra experiencia fue genial. Mi marido y yo almorzamos y nos atendieron bien allí. La comida es excelente, buena relación calidad-precio y grandes porciones

Visa and MasterCard were not accepted 01/2025. Isn't that strange?

Today I had meatloaf with fried potatoes. I had to complain because I only had about 80 grams of meat loaf on my plate. The waitress said they were only human. Someone accidentally cut the meat loaf too thin. But trained service staff don't bring something like that to the table. Then, in addition to the slice that was much too thin, I got a second one that was just as thin. Instead of red cabbage, I wanted a salad. It was promised, but not delivered. I found the price of 17.90 more than sporty. Won't go there anymore.

Cozy place, old style. They make typical German meals.

Had dinner here and was surprised with how digital and fast they are. Barely waited 10 minutes to get served

I had the pleasure of visiting the brewery and it was a completely successful experience!” The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a rustic decor that fits perfectly with the traditional charm of a brewery. The meat was tender and juicy, the crust perfectly crispy, and the accompaniments went wonderfully with the beer.

Very cozy brewery in the heart of the imperial city with hearty home-style food and delicious home-brewed beer! The service does its job flawlessly. The prices are okay for what is offered there. Always worth a visit when traveling in Aachen!

Great food, great service and great atmosphere!

this restaurant‘s workers and owner are very racist and rude，definitely not recommended

Cuando estoy en Aquisgrán aquí es donde siempre como. Si quieres un schnitzel de sabor grande esta es una buena opción. Me pareció excelente el servicio una vez sentado. Tomé un buñuelo con un schnitzel acompañado de espaguetis y col roja. ¡Creo que me desplegué! Situado a unas dos cuadras del centro antiguo, este sigue siendo un gran lugar para comer.

Food came scarily quick and the service was rlly bad because the waiter just disappeard when we wanted to pay.

It has charm. Service was very nice. The food came quickly and was good. The women's toilet, 3 pieces, a bit small, but ok. Men's toilet doesn't work at all.

Very disappointing. The old man and a girl are racists.

They blocked us at the entrance telling us: "Only for large groups" even though there were free tables of 4 and 2

Food is incredible, very good service.

An institution in Aachen that is clearly resting on its reputation. The service is unfriendly and provocatively unmotivated, not like you know it from the breweries in Cologne, for example, but just really unfriendly. Unfortunately, under the circumstances, the relatively high prices and sometimes small portions of the dishes can no longer be justified by the overall package. It was the first and last time for us.

Fun place to have a drink, only cash and the guy behind the side bar is not friendly

Changed but still very nice and authentic

Atmosphere, service and food were perfect! This was a very nice experience. Smooth service and the food is perfect! Thank you! 🙏🏻

Top, tasty food, good price. Highly recommended.

Great place to have a real German meal. Despite the crowds, a spot was found and we received friendly, prompt and good help. Definitely recommended!

0 points, the dining experience is extremely poor, the worst in history, avoid a pork knuckle restaurant in Aachen, for four reasons: 1. The service attitude is extremely poor, especially very unfriendly to Chinese people. The old cashier and a waitress were always taking orders. 2. Double standards. Chinese people can only pay in cash, but Germans can pay in cash and by credit card. At that time, the Chinese in the store were all looking for cash. 3. Discriminate against Chinese people. There was a waitress. The three of us ordered three portions of pork knuckle and only gave us two portions of sauce. We argued for a long time because of this matter. 4. Prepared dishes. The food tastes very bad. The pork knuckle has been stored for a long time and is cold. It has a strong pig taste. I will never go to this store again!

I went back to Germany to meet with my relatives and came to this restaurant but the experience was very bad. And they will steal your credit card information and add some unnecessary fees. When they needed the menu, they threw it right in my face. I took my 80 year old grandmother with me because she needed time to read the menu, but they pushed me very impatiently. When I asked them to apologize, they were very angry as they said, "Our restaurant is not for the elderly to eat."

Super traditional experience, excellent food, fast professional and courteous service, excellent prices, the only flaw is that in November with 10º outside it was 50º inside it was very hot, I was sweating with short sleeves and I couldn't wait to go out too if everything else was excellent

Finally tasted real German pig trotters and German sausages😊😊😊

Straight up rude waiter and not taking cards - without letting us know in advance. Food is decent

I was severely discriminated against

Very cozy brewery with very good food and drinks.

Bad service, Bad food, Racial discrimination!

Nice old brewery. Various brewery dishes to eat. Tasty and affordable

Delicious German pork knuckle and beer🍻, we like the ones with sauerkraut😋

Staff are unfriendly and claim that it is only possible to pay with cash, even though there is a Bancontact box available. Atmosphere is great, really beautiful inside and food was a bit mediocre, schnitzels were tasty but the potato salad was less tasty than expected.

Typical German cafe. Cozy seating areas. Good food for little money. Well-filled glass of beer or a carafe of wine. For old and young. Friendly staff.

Very good brasserie: traditional German cuisine. Very friendly staff and very generous portions. Fast service despite the crowd this evening. If we return to Aix La Chapelle we will come back without hesitation

Always nice to go to Degraa. Very cozy brewery atmosphere, fast and good service and then the food... As befits a brewery, hearty and great. However, you should make a reservation in advance as it is already busy during the week. Clear recommendation for a visit.

Very fast service, staff not particularly friendly but very efficient.

Traditional Brauhaus, food on the table quickly and was of average quality. Nothing special by the way. I come to many of these types of establishments and this one has been substandard so far. In terms of food, I don't recommend anything, you can eat much better at home.

If you're looking for German cuisine in a rustic atmosphere, this is the place for you. Nice service and a good price/performance ratio. The portions were not too small and tasty. I'd love to come back 😊

We arrived at 12:30 and was checking if any child seat/table for 4 availabe. However, there are very limited space for child seat, the whole lobby area has only 1 table which they can put the child seat. The inner part of the restaurant might have chance but it was full. In any case, the conversation made me uncomfortable and I did not feel being welcomed to the restaurant with a child (from the attitude of the conversation). It is fine that we did not have to have a meal here, it is a pity that the attitude was something making our family uncomfortable. It could be a very individual or personal experience.

We made a reservation at noon for the evening. They said 20h and when we arrived they said it was 18h. Shame on them.

The pub with tradition in Aachen. One of the last or the last!?! Definitely one of those restaurants on the continent or in the whole world that f/m/d must have been to at least once in their life. The food is simply delicious, the drinks flow and the service does everything to ensure the guests' satisfaction. Happy to the one who gets a place! Plan to come back. It's best to make a reservation!

Despite Christmas business, the telephone order (for pickup) worked well and quickly. Everything was well packaged and therefore still hot when it arrived. It was very very good. Plenty of roast meat with delicious sauce, dumplings and red cabbage also very tasty. Very friendly staff too.

Still the same atmosphere for 50 years!

Bockwurst from a jar, not hot, fries not chewed through, you are taken out at 9.45 p.m., the opening sides are not optimal to attract customers