Almhütte Cottbus in Cottbus

A truly awful experience. Far too expensive, unfriendly staff, disgusting food, far too loud and unpleasant music, and you wait forever for your food. My girlfriend worked there and I went to eat. She said hello to me, and I was immediately yelled at in front of all the other guests that I wasn't allowed to talk to her and that I'd be banned if it happened again. AS A GUEST!!! I already wrote a review. The owner contacted me directly and threatened to report me and call the police. So there must be some truth to the bad reviews. Just don't go into that dump.

Incredibly bad service and because of the boss I would never go there again as he is not only unfriendly and disrespectful but the food and drinks taste absolutely terrible and it is far too loud there.

We went to the alpine hut with friends for a suckling pig dinner. It was a fantastic evening.

Spent a lovely evening at the alpine hut with friends. The suckling pig was absolutely fantastic! The service was also excellent. We'd happily repeat an evening like this. Huge praise to the kitchen and the chef.

It was great the food tasted good it is warm and also nice

The pig was great, the condition was just as good and it was super clean and nice, I can only recommend it

Overall, it was a fantastic evening. The food was delicious, the drinks arrived quickly, and the staff was super friendly. We'd love to come back.

In short: Always a great experience 😊

We, 13 cheerful people dressed in dirndls and lederhosen, returned to the Oktoberfest in the alpine hut after a long time and were pleasantly surprised by the food, service, and atmosphere. The band created a great atmosphere; there was something for every musical genre. The packed dance floor is a testament to this. Thanks to the entire team, keep up the good work! We'll be back next year with even more people.

We were at the alpine hut at Oktoberfest on Saturday and had a fantastic time. The live band created a great atmosphere. The food was excellent. We'll be back next year.

We visited the annual Oktoberfest at the Almhütte again yesterday. We were really looking forward to it, to escape the everyday, and for the first time, we were extremely disappointed! 5 stars are only given for the service, because everyone was really super nice and brought the orders very quickly despite the packed house! The music was, literally, simply disgusting! Not dance music, which is why you go to Oktoberfest. They played the 90s at most, and then only briefly in a medley. Only one "Schlager" was played during our visit, and then it was transformed into more of a rock song. This year, the music only appealed to the very young crowd; everyone our age and older just sat around, waiting in vain for music to dance to. The band itself, in my opinion, was the worst I've ever heard. You could only understand half of the well-known songs, and the vocals of both singers were completely off. Maybe it was the sound settings, but all in all, it was the most disappointing Oktoberfest we've ever attended. It's sad that in the middle of the event, you consider going to the neighboring Hemingway, as the ambiance and atmosphere there would have been much better. Now, of course, we're considering whether we'll even attend next year's Oktoberfest at the Almhütte, because aside from the disappointing music yesterday, it also felt like there were more people inside than could fit in. It was almost impossible to find a seat outside while smoking without stepping on each other's feet; many even stood in the forecourt below, but that's exactly how it was inside.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We love being guests. The food is excellent, as is the service. They cater to your needs and make you feel welcome every time, even with your dog! 🐾

The staff seems inexperienced, they are usually young people/students, there is a long wait for someone to come or take your order, the atmosphere and decor are great, especially in the spring and summer, drinks and snacks are okay

Very loud. Difficult for conversation.

A pleasant place to chill out after work. With the sunset behind the 'Vollmar' plateau, it's a little symbol of accomplishment. 😉

I can't say anything about the food; we only had drinks. The young man who served us was arrogant and seemed to have no interest in his job. You ask him a normal question, and he answers with one word: "Thank you for the conversation." The waitresses, however, were very good. You should work on the waiter's arrogance; putting on a smile and being friendly to guests shouldn't be difficult. That's why there was no tip.

...very friendly staff And a cool atmosphere 🤪😎

Ideal for meeting up with friends.

The location is great, especially when the weather is nice. The food looks very good, but I haven't eaten anything myself. At times, the service staff seems overwhelmed.

For a warm summer evening, great location for a drink

As a large group, we've rarely experienced such friendly hospitality and such great service, with plenty of chatter! We unanimously recommend that you (12 people) visit at least once. The staff member Melly in particular made us laugh a lot and rounded off our visit to the beach bar perfectly! We'd be happy to come back!

Unfortunately, our visit to the Strandbar Cottbus was a complete disappointment – mainly due to the extremely poor service. We were served by a waitress named Melanie, who treated us with incredible rudeness from the very beginning. After repeatedly asking other waiters to take our order, we were ignored for 30 minutes, even though it was obvious we were waiting. When the waitress finally arrived, she was not only rude and extremely provocative, but also said she was "angry" with us for allegedly bothering her – an absurd accusation after being ignored for so long. When we finally paid, we deliberately refrained from tipping because the service was abysmal. We were then subjected to a rude comment for using an elf bar outside (where there are ashtrays on the tables!). A smoking ban in a clearly designated smoking area? They could have politely informed us of this beforehand, instead of accusing us of it as "revenge" after we paid. We asked to speak to the manager, but unfortunately, only the "head chef" came, who offered a halfhearted apology but didn't offer any solution. No willingness to compromise, no genuine interest in customer satisfaction. Conclusion: Never again. If you're looking for rudeness, ignorance, and a rude attitude, this is the place for you. Everyone else should find another location.

Our waitress, Melanie, was provocative, rude, and absolutely brazen. After we decided not to tip, she turned around as we were leaving and yelled at us. We'd had enough, and we asked to speak to a supervisor. She sent us a woman who claimed to be the head chef. She was understanding, but even after a long discussion, she refused to accommodate us in the slightest. Overall: I've never experienced such poor service, and I've never experienced such feigned incompetence from "management."

I spent a wonderful evening at the beach bar with friends. I love the ambiance and atmosphere there – luckily, we had great weather too! The cocktails and drinks were delicious, the food was tasty, and the service was excellent! A big thank you to Robin for the organization beforehand, the support during the evening, and the really uncomplicated, friendly communication! I'd be happy to come back anytime.

Best place to go out to eat with your greatest enemy. 30-minute wait for a beer and no one tells you when it's finished... Food arrives sporadically, 30 minutes apart. PS: Unfortunately, I can't rate more than one person.

I visited the store today with a large group. As soon as we entered, a waitress yelled at us to "stop standing in the way." After that, we waited 15 minutes for a waiter. She was also very rude to us. We will never visit this store again.

Graduation party...nice buffet...everything delicious...quick drinks

We visited the beach promenade in Cottbus yesterday and enjoyed our cocktails and food in beautiful weather, amidst an idyllic beach atmosphere. We discovered that the beach promenade, with its ambiance, is unique in Cottbus. You're right in the middle of the city and absolutely feel like you're on a beach. Since the bar is also slightly elevated, you have a great view. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The drinks and food are truly delicious and reasonably priced. Overall, it's an excellent bar where you can enjoy the weather and wind down at the end of the day. Highly recommended

One should offer experience gastronomy for all guest groups or define the target group from the outset

We celebrated our birthday here on June 21, 2025, with over 70 guests! Everyone was thrilled with the ambiance, the food, and the truly excellent service! Many, many thanks to the entire team! We felt very well looked after throughout, despite the city festival taking place at the same time (and thus a high number of visitors), and were served courteously and very friendly. Special thanks again to the waitress who was in charge of us, who took such wonderful care of us and our every need. The buffet provided and agreed upon in advance was sensationally delicious... Thanks to the kitchen crew! All in all, we had a wonderful evening where we lacked nothing... ...

Great atmosphere, young and extremely attentive team. Thanks to the lady with glasses who served us superbly.

We stopped in here spontaneously. We were absolutely thrilled with the service. Special requests are no problem.

The atmosphere in the evening was truly wonderful; the lights and decor created a cozy feeling. Simply a lovely place to enjoy a great evening with friends. The drinks were delicious and arrived promptly after ordering. A big shout-out to the wonderful Sabrina, who does a fantastic job and spreads a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Unfortunately, my visit to the beach bar was disappointing. The service left a lot to be desired—we had to wait forever before anyone even came to take our order. The friendliness was also lacking: The staff seemed annoyed and inattentive, as if guests were more of a nuisance than welcome. Even simple orders were forgotten or brought incorrectly, and asking for information seemed more inconvenient than helpful. For a bar in such a prime location, that's a real shame—I would have expected much more professionalism.

Great "changing cuisine" on a huge rooftop terrace. Mediterranean menu in the spring and summer months. Extensive drinks list. Friendly service.

A very cozy lounge with super friendly staff and delicious cocktails. The perfect place to end the evening after a visit to the theater!

Really friendly staff and nice location. Top

We can unreservedly recommend this location. Everything just fits here! Very authentic, you get wonderful service here, the atmosphere is great and the food is delicious 😋 our service today at 4 p.m. was very friendly and attentive. We'd love to come back.

Brunch on March 16, 2025 I found it particularly annoying that the scrambled eggs, salads, fish, pasta etc. were not refilled... the containers remained empty from 1 p.m. It also happened to me twice that there were no plates at the buffet and I had to wait until new ones were put there. I organized the cutlery myself from the neighboring table because there wasn't enough of it at our table. The service was friendly but completely overwhelmed...it was hardly visible. Conclusion...the first and last time

We were invited to brunch on March 16th in the Alpine hut and were really looking forward to it because many visitors gave it good reviews. Our waiter was very nice but rarely seen. A girl was only assigned to clear away things, but was not allowed to place an order...overall the service was poorly organized and whether 25 euros for a bottle of champagne was justified...I can't judge. The food was hardly refilled at all... After 1 p.m. we had no more fish, no eggs and bacon, no salad and much more. although brunch officially lasted until 2 p.m. We were really disappointed and will definitely not go there again.

It's always super good here. It's fun to spend your evening here😊

As always, the restaurant pleases with its atmosphere and delicious food. This time there is a charming authentic atmosphere with wood, beautiful waitresses in traditional costumes and very tasty dishes. Warm, clean, cozy. Super!!! Thank you!

A really great atmosphere. We had reserved a table. When we arrived we were then added to a pair. Unfortunately, a question as to whether this is okay or even an alternative was not presented. The other couple felt the same way. . Now to the service: it was basically tried hard. However, the lady who took orders was extremely inappropriate and exceeded all boundaries. It took a good hour to wait for the food, for this platter and a potato soup. When we asked whether we could still expect the food, there was only a snappy answer and a reference to the fact that there were 300 guests and it would take as long as it took. Unfortunately, the record was really nothing special at all and was filled with absolute run-of-the-mill items that didn't even come close to justifying the price. Summary - the great ambience alone will definitely not make you want to visit again! Really more than just a shame

Fun bar, good beers and food, great atmosphere.

We come to football broadcasts irregularly: everything is good: ambience, fast service and also the cuisine, we simply recommend a Pizza Margherita with a 1/2 liter of draft beer.

Instead of a nice evening with friends and colleagues, we unfortunately ended up in the “football stadium”. Despite asking to turn the sound down, it was only made louder. Unfortunately, conversations are no longer possible without yelling at each other. So it was only a short visit as the food had already been ordered. It would have been helpful to say when ordering that a normal restaurant evening is impossible when the city's club is playing. Too bad.

Very good food made from fresh ingredients, the grilled vegetables are a delight (as someone who doesn't like vegetables, I say this), the ambience conveys a holiday atmosphere.

Delicious food in a cool atmosphere. It's better to reserve in advance.

Food very good. Great ambience. Unfortunately the service is very unemotional. Just smile and be a little friendlier

Doors and sanitary facilities... very... and the service can't help it, there are simply too few staff when the place is full

We went to the Christmas buffet. Organizationally not well solved. There was a very long waiting time at the buffet. Given the number of guests, 2 buffet courses would have been appropriate. The food was hardly seasoned and the dessert lacked the sweet component.

New Year's Eve Dor celebrated a mega party, great decorations, delicious food

We were in the alpine hut on New Year's Eve and absolutely loved it. The buffet was awesome! Everything your heart could desire was offered, from huge fish platters to wild boar to delicious, diverse desserts. Although something went wrong with the table reservation, the staff did everything in their power to fix the problem and with the kindness of everyone!! Employees really fixed every problem. The atmosphere was great, the table decorations and room decorations were imaginative, loving and generous. Many thanks to everyone involved who made this New Year's Eve a great experience for all guests present. Very special thanks to the service staff on site, the funny and friendly lady who served us, the chefs and kitchen helpers for the successful buffet, the hard-working bar people..... Thank you, it was great!

The location is a great idea, unfortunately the gastronomic implementation is not that great. In the Enchanted Forest the conditions (bar service) were absolutely overwhelming. It took them 15 minutes to order five drinks. And a few days later it was similar in the alpine hut. Food, conditions and waiting time totally disappointing. The owner did nothing to improve the situation. He only made the staff even more insecure. Too bad

No more brunch, too many people and only a buffet. Food ok so far

Just go and try everything out, especially in winter and before Christmas, wonderful

For a bill of €420 the owner comes to the table and tells a few jokes.

Had our Christmas party today with 16 people... Ordered months ago...You'd think we'd all be sitting at the same table. Blowing cake. We sat at three different tables... we didn't think it was great at all, they could have told us that... food was ok... but not great either... But I don't think we'll have another Christmas party there

Not recommended. Service overwhelmed and food waited too long (2 hours) despite pre-ordering. The food wasn't great either. Price performance equals 0!

We were there for the company Christmas party. When we arrived, 10 of us had to squeeze into a table that was much too small (mass instead of great). The waitresses were unfriendly and completely overwhelmed. We ordered our food at 6:30 p.m. After 5 requests and constant apologies from the waiter, our food arrived at 8:20 p.m. The food was cold, far too little, and side dishes were missing. All other guests had the same problem. That was the first and last time.

Our Christmas visit to the alpine hut this year was more than annoying. Although we had booked our stay including roast goose months in advance, we had to wait a good 2 hours for the food. After 9 p.m. the “goose bird” arrived. Crispyness, nice tan: none. The potatoes are rather gray and limp: hard and much too big. Add 5-6 Brussels sprouts and the bill was almost 30 euros. The request for some sauce was promptly met and, with the same promptness, 5 euros were charged. Note: if you need sauce for your roast goose, add 5 euros. That's what I call pure service (löl). In addition, the operation is very inexperienced and there are clinks and clatters when the drinks fall off the tablet. No, sorry, there was nothing about Christmas 2024 in the alpine hut. Price and performance were disproportionate, at least that was our opinion.

Very nice location, just not enough kitchen capacity! The service kindly points out long waiting times. But 2 hours ...is too much. Very crowded, very loud.

Tasty, inexpensive. Nice ambience. Very nice service.

The staff are nice but I had to wait 70 minutes for my food which was really too much. Also, half of the meat I ordered was fatty. Definitely too expensive for what you get.

Wirklich ein sehr sehr tolles uriges Ambiente. Das Essen sowie die Getränke einfach nur zu empfehlen :) Großes Lob an die Küche und an den Service ! Eine sehr freundliche und lustige Bedienung war die Bella sie hat uns den Abend wir wundervoll gestaltet :)

A very nice idea as an escape room. We puzzled our way through Cottbus for an incredible two hours and even finished 17 minutes early. Highly recommended!

Super beautifully designed “winter forest” This place invites you to linger and drink mulled wine or Feuerzangenbowle, etc., comfortably in small niches. In the adjoining alpine hut you can sit and eat in the warmth. (We didn't do that, so I can't say anything about it). Atmosphere like at Oktoberfest. Nice idea! Gladly again!

Who needs Ischgl when you can have the Almhütte Cottbus. There's always something going on here, especially on weekends. The ambience enchants you on your winter holiday. The menu contains dishes that are not available anywhere else in the city. Here is the eye with. Come by and try it out. You won't regret it.

Even one star is too many. Without words. Never again.

Super cozy, very attentive and courteous hospitality from Max! The food was very good…and Jaqui at the bar also does an excellent job. Of course we'll be back!

Max is the best of all and the ladies are very nice and, above all, attractive

Great experience & Max was great

Nice shop and super nice service.

Very good and competent service. Everything great. Always my pleasure.

Great service and great food, always happy.

For this review I get a shot for free... PS the food was good too

Very good service, the waitress is in a very good mood and laughs with the customers. I'll be happy to come back

Very nice experience, also in keeping with the topic and was a lot of fun and thanks to our service max, you'll be happy to come back

Very nice service in a cozy atmosphere.

Great alpine hut with wonderful service. Very friendly and helpful. All inquiries and requests were addressed. Great, we'll be back.

Amelie, guided us through two wonderful evenings. We were a group of 9 and felt very comfortable here. A big thank you also to the owner.

We were recently in the alpine hut and are extremely satisfied. The waiter Max was friendly and gave us the best possible advice and service. We are very satisfied and would like to come back.

Good place for a drink, a bit more difficult when it comes to food. There are definitely good dishes, but unfortunately I had a bad experience today. Ordered classic schnitzel and unfortunately realized far too late that it was actually still raw. That was it for me again with the alpine hut. I'd love to come back as soon as the beach is open.

Simply perfect. The waiter Max was just super personable and the whole ambience is awesome. Everything is consistent, fast, high quality and, above all, warm.

Landed here through a good friend and was more than pleasantly surprised at how well “Kiwi” looked after our well-being. I'll be back!

Great service, great food, super friendly staff. Max serves great. 👍🏼

Schlechter Service mit Aushilfskräften. Unhöflich. Essen lieblos angerichtet und kalt. Getränke waren soweit in Ordnung.

Chic atmosphere, great service, good beer selection

Oktoberfest in Cottbus...great atmosphere, lots of friendly people 🍺 great band. The service was very, very attentive. Just a lovely evening.

Great service and delicious food... Compliments to the kitchen. Andre Schubert

Had dinner again this evening; as always a relaxed and pleasant evening. Very good food - compliments to the kitchen! Very nice service and the boss himself asks if everything is okay. Highly recommended. Gladly again!

Extremely attentive staff (perhaps particularly accommodating in contrast to the waitresses in the café in Branitz Park), delicious pizzas (wow Limone con Carne was new to me and extremely tasty, tuna pizza also tasty), fabulous cocktails (Redberry Fleur, Watermelon man, Peach Passion sweet). , but fine) and black Steiger beer are also drinkable. Atmospherically lit roof terrace in the evening. 👍🏼

I was very impressed with the beach bar so far, but today's experience left me very disappointed. I was looking forward to a Mediterranean brunch experience, as advertised on the internet. Neither the price of 25 euros nor the food itself was appropriate. There were 2 types of rolls, a plate of cheese and cold cuts, horrible scrambled eggs, a cream cheese - anything but Mediterranean. From midday onwards there were two warm dishes with side dishes. Everything was really saved here - no fruit, no dessert and not even fresh, tasty fruit was available. I am very disappointed and cannot recommend it to anyone.

Here we watched the football final, Spain against England. We hadn't reserved a table and went there spontaneously. We were immediately offered an option and there were certainly more people who hadn't reserved a table. But opportunities were created for everyone. The atmosphere during the game was great, the staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was very tasty and reasonably priced. Drinks were also great and beautifully presented. The toilets clean. We like to come here when we visit Cottbus.

The dishes are edible but nothing special

Is it still possible to make the music so loud in the middle of the city center?

Reserved on the site, we were there on time on Sunday (opening at 11 a.m. according to the website). Both entrances locked, no one answered the phone. Annoying, we were there with a small child and then had to think about where and what he could eat. I was called back around 3 p.m. and asked why I called.

We chose the beach promenade because of the beautiful atmosphere. The food was delicious and freshly prepared, the staff was very friendly. Gladly again!

Vacation in the middle of everyday life? That is definitely possible here. We were greeted warmly and there was only a short time between ordering and delivery. The selection of drinks has something for everyone. Cocktails taste good! The food looked fantastic, but we didn't try it, hence only four stars. We definitely come here often during the season.

The team on site was very committed and friendly and, although it was very well attended, they moved very quickly. We sat quite well. There are many comfortable seating areas there. The price-performance ratio was right even if I wasn't completely happy with the food. The meat was great, but the vegetables were already overcooked.