Alter Bierhof in Bautzen

Great restaurant. Nice menu and good food. However, the menu is difficult to read for foreigners.

We actually wanted to have dinner at the old beer hall today, but that never happened. Right from the start, the waitress at the counter greeted us with a rude "What do you want?" After we said we were looking for a table for three, we were informed that almost everything was reserved, which we couldn't see because there were no reserved signs. We then sat down on the terrace and were given tickets, but after that, we were simply ignored. However, the table next to us, which arrived later, was served. Since it started to rain, we went inside and asked again for a table. A waiter, at least a friendlier, told us where a table was available, but that was it. Again, we waited in vain and left after waiting for over half an hour. When we handed over the table, the lady, who had been so "friendly" at the beginning, said she was finishing work early and went to smoke in the aisle in front of the entrance with other people. Conclusion: never again and absolutely not recommended.

Full stars for everything here! The food is delicious, original, and lovingly garnished. The service today was very relaxed and super friendly. Thank you for the lovely afternoon. Heidrun and Carlo Scholz

Yes. Good food, friendly service.

Very very tasty food, very big and beautiful dishes, very authentic 😋 really recommend this place to everyone

We were there on Saturday for the second time in three months. Unfortunately, it was very disappointing. The food was rather bland; we didn't like it at all. The wait was very long, and there was no cutlery on the table, so we had to wait several minutes after serving until a waiter came and brought us cutlery. Nevertheless, the two young waiters were super nice and very attentive. We had a celebration on the terrace in 2022, and the food was gigantic and absolutely delicious. Today we were very disappointed; the menu didn't blow us away either; it was very confusingly written. Unfortunately, it's no longer 5 stars for us.

Unfortunately, we were squashed into a small table right next to the restroom and the exit to the outside. One of us was allowed to look at the wall. Even after requesting a better seat, nothing was done for us, even though the better neighboring seat wasn't occupied by the time we left. The menu was confusing, with overly creative and ridiculous names for standard dishes. The portions were very large. But the mushroom sauce with the schnitzel was definitely not homemade and tasted like it came from a can. The consistency of the sauce was also a sign of "canned food." The experience didn't live up to the hefty price tag. And it will remain a one-time visit.

Very nice outdoor seating with a view of the Old Town Bridge and the mountains. Delicious food and a good selection of drinks and beers. Unfortunately, the service wasn't that good. We were left sitting for a long time, and the dishes weren't cleared away for ages. If the server had been at the table more often, I would have had at least two more drinks. Not like this. Update from August 24, 2025: Yesterday, after a visit to the Dinosaur Park, we wanted to stop at the Alter Bierhof before starting our almost two-hour journey home. I called around 4:15 p.m. and asked if there was still space for four on the terrace. After checking the booking system, this was confirmed, so we arrived about 20 minutes later. The waitress then said that food orders wouldn't be taken until 5:30 p.m. With two small children and considering our journey home, we didn't want to wait that long, so we left. It would be desirable if the information that hot meals aren't available all day was communicated transparently. There was no mention of this either on the website or when contacting us by phone. The trip and search for a parking space were therefore in vain. Annoying.

We visited the restaurant today. We were able to choose a table outside. A waitress immediately came over and asked what we wanted. We first ordered a small beer tasting. The beers were explained to us. The beer was served at a comfortable temperature and slightly sparkling... simply excellent. Afterward, we ordered a spicy meat dish and a sausage salad... both dishes were very, very tasty, both in terms of temperature, seasoning, and quantity. There are so many different seating areas inside and outside, hence the 5 stars for that and to the entire staff for their very friendly service and perfect preparation and service. KEEP IT UP!!!

Good, home-style food. We got a table without a reservation. There's a kids' menu. The food is plentiful and delicious.

A beautiful, quaint restaurant with a medieval feel, winding, and somewhat dark, but appropriately decorated. Attentive staff. The food is appealing, well-portioned, and tasty. Anyone vacationing in and around Bautzen should plan a visit here. Public parking is available approximately 100 meters away.

If you visit Bautzen, the old town is a must! Then enjoy a break at the Alter Bierhof, with excellent cuisine! A fabulous menu and ancient, rustic rooms with a view of the deep Spree Valley!

Very good pub. Beautiful scenery. Nice beer and food.

I'm not sure what happened today. I told the guy we wanted a table for 8. He said he didn't have any. Then I asked about two tables for 4. The guy told us it was full even though there was literally no one in the pub. Maybe he was bothered by the fact that we were Czechs even though quite frankly we have a higher GDP per capita than East Germany. Bizarre

We ate here yesterday. The food was okay, even if we weren't entirely impressed with the taste. The service was friendly but seemed a bit uncoordinated – we had to wait a while for our drinks, and one or two orders unfortunately went missing. The ambiance is pleasant, and the view from the terrace remains a real highlight.

Highly recommended. Great location in Bautzen. Delicious food with a fantastic view. The service is very friendly and attentive. The food was really delicious. The mustard schnitzel is currently highly recommended during Bautzen's Mustard Weeks.

Highly recommended, you have to see it to absorb the aura, just great

The food was okay, but it arrived before we even got to our table. Help! We had to wait 60 minutes because the four tables that arrived 20 minutes after us had supposedly pre-ordered. Personally, I think it's a disgrace.

We come here regularly for dinner and always find it outstanding. The service and ambiance are perfect. We can only recommend it to everyone. Many thanks to the great team.

Unfortunately, despite having a reservation, we were consistently ignored for over half an hour and weren't even asked what drinks we'd like to order. Not recommended.

Hands off! The seating is quite comfortable, but that's about it... ...Our family head had reserved a table for eight people for lunch at 1 p.m. on a "normal" Sunday. No problem, we took our seats, and the first impression was OK. The cards were brought to the table immediately. After that, the downward spiral began. 1. The drinks weren't brought for 10 minutes, and after an impatient 30 minutes, we dared to ask what the problem was. We were told at the bar that the beer wasn't running today. That can happen, but they neither offered us a replacement drink nor recommended a bottled beer as an alternative if the tap was just "drip." After another 10 minutes, the server nervously arrived at the table and promised that there was a kink in the hose and that business would resume as normal from now on...unfortunately, not. 2. The dishes were brought after a positive announcement about the beer, and the drinks were brought to the table by waiter No. 2. The quality of the drinks was OK, but nothing special; the fruit spritzers were bland. 3. 45 minutes later, three steak o'fours were unexpectedly delivered. Unfortunately, that was the wrong table. Upon inquiry by service staff No. 1 in the kitchen, the mistake was cleared up, and after a good hour, we were still sitting in the room without food. 4. The food was actually served about 2 hours after entering the restaurant. Contents: cold plates; over-salted fries/potato wedges/sweet potatoes, cold vegetables, and unfortunately, the side dishes were definitely unappealing frozen goods. The meat dishes were tasteless. The highlight was my "burger with pollock fillet," a tasteless rectangular piece of breaded frozen fish. The dishes remained on the plate at 40%. 5. I ordered more drinks from service staff No. 2: simple, 2 beers + 2 sodas. After asking three times by waitress No. 1 whether the drinks had been delivered yet, we gave up and left the restaurant with a sick feeling in our stomachs. 6. Of course, the four drinks were included on the bill, even though a minute earlier, the question had been answered three times by waitress No. 1, who also printed out the receipt. The end of it. We had to check the receipt and report the number of drinks ourselves, and what was left. The corrected receipt followed promptly. Well, thanks for the messed-up lunch. It was almost 4 p.m. by then.

Unfortunately, our visit to you today was disappointing. We had to wait almost an hour for our food. A salad we ordered was forgotten, and it wasn't brought even after we asked for it. There was a rather large bone in the seasoned meat. After asking twice, we finally paid at the counter. We didn't receive a bill.

We had reserved a table for 8 people today. After ordering our drinks, we waited an extremely long time, and then the waitress made a negative comment that the dispensing system was being switched on and the carbonation wasn't working. So, most guests waited for their beer. The next thing in the seasoned meat was small to very large bones, which ruined our appetites. When we ordered more drinks, it took an extremely long time again. The sad thing at the end was that one of our meals was forgotten, after almost 2 hours in the restaurant. What can we say about that? There are no staff members, and so many guests left, which is a real shame. The service was attentive, but it's in the owner's best interest to change things. We are very disappointed with the day.

We went with our family today and were deeply disappointed. The waitress was completely overwhelmed (it was just the two of us), meaning we waited forever for our food, and when it arrived, it was cold.

We didn't like it. The beer wasn't tasty, it seemed like it was watered down. We waited 27 minutes for them to count us.

We spontaneously visited Bautzen today and got a nice seat on the wonderful panoramic terrace at the Alter Bierhof without a reservation. The service was very attentive and friendly. The drinks arrived quite quickly, and the lovingly prepared food arrived less than 20 minutes later. The beef strips with dumplings were incredibly delicious. The meat was juicy and tender, the vegetables were crunchy, and the sauce was superbly seasoned. The portion was huge for the price. However, the plate could have been a bit larger, so we had to eat very carefully to avoid dropping anything. But that didn't bother us too much. We'd definitely love to come back! A little tip: Be sure to choose the beer tasting board and try the many different beers. What a fun idea! 😜

A beautifully decorated restaurant with a lovingly crafted, very diverse menu. The prices are unbeatable for what you get. Some dishes had many customization options, and the food was beautifully presented. We especially liked the fact that each plate featured a radish animal, making it easy to identify the meat. The staff was enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable. We will definitely eat here again!

The wait was worth it; delicious food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere!

Service was mostly friendly, the ambiance was very nice, and the food was good. However, in my opinion, the value for money isn't there. When a schnitzel with cream of mushroom sauce and croquettes costs almost €20, it should be a complete meal. Homemade croquettes instead of frozen ones would have been nice. I could have done a better job with the schnitzel myself, too. That's not what you go out for. All in all, okay, but not a culinary highlight.

A very nice restaurant where we went two evenings in a row. The steak with spiced beef is particularly good, as is the mustard soup. The view from the terrace is wonderful!

Extremely delicious food (especially the spiced meat!) and the view from the terrace is definitely something special.

We were at the Alter Bierhof two years ago and wanted to see if it was still as good – and yes, it's still delicious! The spinach tagliatelle in lemon sauce with tilapia was delicious: fresh, aromatic, and perfectly prepared. The quark potatoes were also very tasty. The service was friendly, attentive, and pleasantly relaxed. The beautiful view – directly overlooking the bridge and the towers of Bautzen – is particularly noteworthy. This gives the meal a very special atmosphere. It's nice to see that the quality, service, and ambiance have remained consistent. A definite recommendation!

In terms of location and view, it's hard to beat. The staff were very efficient and very friendly. The food was a real treat. Highly recommended for vegetarians, too. There are also dishes that deviate from the norm and are excellently prepared in terms of taste and presentation. I would definitely recommend it again.

A lovely spot to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the view of the Peace Bridge. Reservations are required for the terrace in summer.

Sunday 2:30 p.m. in a restaurant, 3 locals having a beer, but you can't eat anything because they're getting ready for the evening... Restaurant?

We were there yesterday. We had already made a reservation by phone in May and asked when we should arrive so we could attend the summer theater on time and still have a relaxed meal. At 5:30 p.m. sharp, we were greeted warmly and shown to a nice table on the terrace. The tickets arrived fairly quickly. By the time we could order drinks (unfortunately, non-alcoholic cocktails are only available from 8 p.m.), 20 minutes had already passed. We ordered our food at the same time (for fear that the food would take just as long to arrive). We were distracted by pleasant conversation and realized 10 minutes before 7 p.m. that we still hadn't had our food. When we asked, we were told that the food was currently being prepared. 2 minutes. Our food arrived 10 minutes after 7 p.m. We had to leave for the summer theater at 7:20 p.m. (The Burghof (unfortunately) was aware of this). Despite being quite gulping, the food was very tasty (except for the cheese wedges (unfortunately very dry, with very little cheese)). Unfortunately, it wasn't a particularly pleasant start to the evening, but at least it was mostly delicious. It would be great if comments like "We have to leave at 7:20 p.m." were given more attention to prevent such stressful evenings. The Burghof is certainly aware that many guests attend summer theater afterward from Wednesday to Sunday.

We reserved a table for 6 people at relatively short notice. Due to the bad weather, we arrived early and asked if it would be possible to get a table now. This was indeed possible, and the restaurant was almost empty. Unfortunately, we had to wait a long time for service; after half an hour, we finally dared to ask if we could order. The bad mood was immediately noticeable, and we briefly considered leaving. The drinks arrived relatively quickly. After ordering the food, we had to wait again, but the wait was perfectly acceptable. The portions were decent. Since there's no accounting for taste, everyone should make their own judgments. We had the "Hänkersmahlzeit" (a traditional German dish). I personally found the skewer too dry, and the potato wedges didn't blow me away. The vegetables, on the other hand, were very tasty. The liver lacked salt. On the other hand, our child was super happy with the grützwurst and sauerkraut. But that's our personal taste. Conclusion: The food is okay, but the service was, in our opinion, only mediocre.

Highly recommended! Fine regional dishes, wonderful ambiance (both indoors and outdoors), and fast and very friendly service ❤️

Beautiful view & very tasty food.

Despite a reservation, we didn't have a nice table. No view. Four menus were left on the table for two. The plates were overloaded. The food was quite salty. Service was quite good. We don't want to go here again.

We had the roulade and a schnitzel with asparagus. The schnitzel was fantastic, the asparagus crisp, really good! Unfortunately, the roulade was dry, and the red cabbage tasted musty. The plate went back to the kitchen half full. The service was very polite, but we still paid full price. 🤗

We came here spontaneously yesterday. Luckily, we managed to get two comfortable seats at the bar. We received a friendly welcome. The drinks arrived promptly, and our food also arrived within a reasonable timeframe. It was delicious and beautifully presented. The portions were reasonable for the price. Overall, a great stay, which, in the summer and when the weather is good, also offers a wonderful view from the terrace.

When the terrace is open: great view!

The ambiance and the food were excellent; we would come back here again. I find the medieval theme throughout very appealing. The portions are also decent for the price. I'm losing a star for the service. The waitresses were friendly and attentive to our needs. But we waited a whopping two hours for our food, a bit long for a moderately busy restaurant. It felt like our waitress had to cover the entire restaurant. Perhaps this was a short-term staffing shortage, but unfortunately, I have to deduct a star for that, even though I would have liked to give it a full five stars.

The food took a little longer, but it was absolutely delicious. It was a bit chilly in the front area, just like the people around. The people of Bautzen would look better with a smile, and the food would surely taste even better. 😁

I went there for dinner with colleagues in the evening. Outside on the terrace, you have a great view of the bridge. The food is typical home-style cooking, some of it spectacularly presented. The house beer is highly recommended!

Everything is just right here! Super delicious, and the menu is very lovingly designed. Absolutely recommend it!

The food and the location are truly highly recommended. Unfortunately, the situation seemed a bit overwhelming. A drink was ordered but not delivered, but paid for. The requested cutlery only arrived after asking twice. Perhaps we just caught a bad day.

After waiting 35 minutes without service, we left the restaurant and were greeted by four friendly employees.......Thanks for nothing!!!!!

Good food, good service, clean restroom. A bit snobby but also rustic.

The service was friendly. Unfortunately we had to wait an hour for the food, which tasted great. When paying, I found it quite unprofessional that the waitress stated the total price so loudly, sometimes you just invite people over...

No nice atmosphere for beer tasting

Beautifull place with an amazing view. Friendly staff and good food.

Tried various dishes on several occasions, all excellent. 7 excellent beers on tap to try. Very pleasant panoramic terrace. Highly recommended.

The food was very tasty and heartily prepared. Very friendly service and cozy atmosphere. It would be nice if there were also Saxon wines on offer.

Quaint restaurant with good food.

Very nice restaurant, great view and on the beautiful terrace you can also have a beer/wine with good food!

We wanted to have a nice time together on our anniversary. After about 30 minutes of waiting, we didn't even receive a card. Despite reporting to the staff, we continued to be ignored. Catastrophic

The ambience is very nice. The food is also very good.

We had to wait quite a long time for our food. It was edible, but not necessarily a treat for the palate.

I can happily recommend it. There could be more choice of dishes such as dumplings, more frying etc. And unfortunately the serving took a long time, otherwise the food was very tasty. and the View of the Peace Bridge is bombastic

Good home cooking, super tasty beer variations and very friendly service. You feel completely comfortable and the view from the terrace is simply wonderful.

Super delicious food! 10 out of 10 stars! The tastiest side salad I've had in forever! Everything fresh and wonderfully seasoned! We'll be back!

There was nothing wrong with the food, it was great, free choice of seating, I also thought it was great. Well, the ambience is done in a medieval way, as far as the decoration is concerned, you can do that, but then you have to do without modern things. In fact, two things caught my eye that just didn't fit there. There is a huge view of the bridge. It may be that we just haven't seen everything. That's why my review is exclusively for the part in which we sat. Yes, the service, I still know it from good restaurants that you get a greeting from the kitchen, when did that die out? We were served in a friendly and nice manner. All in all, you can go there quietly.

A cozy location with a wonderful sun terrace. With a glass of wine and beer, the sun has disappeared behind the roofs... simply beautiful! The service was very friendly & attentive. The food was freshly prepared and tasted very good. Price/performance is right. We felt very comfortable. Thanks to the team

Great discovery on our part, keep it up.

Rustic restaurant, with delicious food, good beer and friendly service

Don't think twice about going in, just enter. We had a wonderful place with a great view of the Peace Bridge. The food was not only pleasing to the eye but also pleasing to the palate. The restaurant is very interesting and lovingly furnished. A must visit in Bautzen... Thank you for the hospitality PS: we were here again the next evening😋👍

Really great restaurant. The food was very delicious and the staff was extremely friendly. Nice atmosphere, with a beer garden. You feel comfortable here and will be happy to come back. Absolute recommendation. But not recommended for wheelchair users.

Yes, anytime, food was very tasty 😋

I had a wonderful experience at the Altes Bierhof! The ambience is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxing evening. The food was simply delicious – especially the traditional dishes that were freshly prepared. The service was outstanding; The staff was friendly and attentive, even when the house was full. The prices are very fair for the quality you get. I can only warmly recommend the Alte Bierhof! Thank you for a great evening!”

A very good restaurant, very delicious and great menue. In the center of an amazing City, in Bautzen, is this restaurant, very trendy interieur and an amazing view to the valley of the river. A bar at the entrance to have just a drink and in the back on 2 levels is the restaurant. Cold dishes as hot dishes are served. Draft beer and a variety of drinks are satisfying the thirst. Its very enjoyful and has a great view.

A very nice ambience with nice and polite service, although they sometimes counter with a good saying if you get too overzealous. The food tasted very good, was plentiful and visually a feast for the eyes. That wasn't my last visit there.

Tastes great!! Only recommended.

Food was great, service was very nice and friendly. Great restaurant

Food was delicious. I got the wrong starter but that wasn't a big deal for me. We had to eat in about 30 minutes. Wait, which is totally ok for Sunday lunchtime. Gladly again.

Very tasty food, we had the duck leg and the slightly different Gordon Bleu, both top class, really. Of the two service ladies, the younger one actually seemed to have a lot of fun at work, her colleague was also nice but more reserved. The ambience with the great view and the nice decoration was great. The only thing we found annoying was the staff smoking at the entrance.

Everything just fits, good, quick, very attentive service. Very good and tasty food! Beef roulade is very tender with lots of mustard but not too spicy, beef strips in mustard sauce are also very tasty. Starter ragout fin handmade super. Lemon was not put there. The ambience is also great, a rustic “beer cellar” in historical garb. Still not tight or too warm or too cool (December) Plenty of beer selection with 3 and 5-fold tasting glasses. Highly recommended!

This way you can scare guests away. We had reserved days ago. Then we got a table in the passage to the terrace. On a day when there was still an event on the terrace, it wasn't fun. Nice atmosphere for eating, none. When we asked whether we could change the table, we were told that everything was fully booked and that it had already been assumed that the guests would not like the place that day. Unbelievable, but you still do it? Here you can only get the impression that profit is what counts. Too bad... We then gave up eating.

Great ambience, very friendly service, very good value for money!

The food and ambience were very good, but unfortunately it took a while for the food to arrive. And yet a fairly high price, there could have been a little more on the plate. But all in all it is recommended.

The service is unfortunately overwhelmed but friendly. Ambience, four people at a table that is much too small, I hate it when there is no space at the table. No space for plates and drinks. The food was very good.

It was a really nice evening. Food is really great! Can't complain. The burgers are really recommended! Despite the many guests, our service left a calm and friendly impression. At the bottom it's always a bit cold through the door to the outside as soon as someone comes in/goes out So sit higher up if possible. All in all, a great evening!👍🏻

Super quaint inn. Food tasted great

A pretty, rustic restaurant with a beautiful view of the Spree valley and the city walls of Bautzen.

Good food, tasty. You should bring some time.

Great service and delicious food. We were warmly welcomed and felt very comfortable. Highly recommended. The ambience was also cozy.

Good service, great food, would be happy again

Didn't eat but the atmosphere and friendliness was great

We had dinner with 10 people, The service was very friendly and had everything under control 👍 We have no complaints about the food. . . . .everything was very, very tasty and plentiful 😋😋 Thank you very much Clear RECOMMENDATION

Nice restaurant, friendly service. Unfortunately I wasn't that happy with the dish. Unfortunately, the roulade was too dry.

Spent a lovely late summer evening on the terrace. A manageable menu, but on our evening the quality of the food was really great. Come back. Recession changes due to repeated bad experience. Had dinner on a Friday evening. The terrace was completely full. We had to wait an hour for the soup and another hour for the food. In addition, drinks could only be ordered once. Unfortunately, we were left stranded for the rest of the long evening as no wait staff made it to our table. We would have overlooked that, but the quality of the food was not good. From completely over-salted potato wedges to an overcooked and partially burnt vegetable side dish. At another The sauce was completely forgotten in the dish. Unfortunately, this was the second bad experience, so I am revising a review for the first time. It's a shame but it has nothing to do with the food we used to eat. We won't come back for that.

So I have to get rid of some frustration now. I actually really like the old beer yard, but today I went home really exhausted. We reserved a table at 11:30 a.m. So far so good, drinks were ordered after about 30 minutes (it was quite a long time, but okay), the food was ordered 15 minutes later than the drinks arrived. Then it took over an hour until we were finally allowed to eat. I reserved a table especially for 11:30 a.m. because we have two children and they don't necessarily want to wait until quarter two to eat. I was really exhausted there. I understand personnel emergencies, a lot of activity, etc. But when I raised my complaint while paying, I was told that such a waiting time of two hours would be appropriate and normal. No it's not!!! The colleague who started work a little later noticed that the mood at our table wasn't the best and was able to save a bit with her nice, friendly manner. I work in retail myself and when I have complaints I have to remain friendly and try to appease the customer. I think my colleague needs to catch up on something, especially since he seemed pretty annoyed the whole time. Dear boss of the old beer yard, we also laugh together when buying flower pots, even if sometimes there isn't much to laugh about. But this friendliness was nothing today. There was absolutely nothing to complain about about the food. That was great. I hope that when my frustration has subsided and I come to you again, I will leave the store with a smile.

Cozy/rustic...delicious food...nice staff

In Bautzen it has become really difficult to get decent, home-style food in the right size for a decent price. Yes, it’s still like that in the Bierhof! Large selection of food, good beer selection & cozy atmosphere. The waitresses also do a good job and are very friendly. Definitely recommended. Particularly noteworthy is the Würzi, very large and extremely tasty. In some restaurants in the area around half.

Staff was totally overwhelmed. After ordering the food, we had to ask after 1 1/2 hours whether and when our food would come. We then ate after 2 hours (8:45 p.m.) - an absolute NO for a recommendation.

The waitresses were all very nice and asked several times if we had any further requests. We can really recommend beef roulade, prepared very lovingly on the plate 😊 Otherwise the drink prices are rather more expensive when it comes to juice, but all in all ok. Only the waiting time was rather long at almost an hour, but we hadn't made a reservation. Complete service was super nice! :) 5 STARS for this

I have to say the service is not the best. Yes, the food was great but the stale supposed Vita Cola was disappointing.

We had a wonderful evening with 10 people. The service was very attentive and friendly. The service was excellent. We will be happy to come back. Thank you

Rustic pub with various draft beers, also international. Unfortunately hardly any regional beer. Service friendly and attentive.