Bier-Esel in Köln

Delicious food...fast, friendly service

Everything was great, especially the service deserved 10 stars.

Went there to eat mussels, very tasty and there were 2 or 3 delicious Kölsch

If you want to eat really delicious, delicious mussels, you've come to the right place. It was perfect! always happy 🫡

Delicious tradition German food. Nice atmosphere and staffs. Don’t forget to book in advance!

Excellent restaurant with typical German cuisine, the mussels are especially recommended even if they are not typical of the region, really good quality food, friendly and helpful staff

The mussels were too heavily peppered, there was no salad with the schnitzel and the main course came during the starter.

We spontaneously came there for dinner. Inviting atmosphere, friendly, attentive service and a main course from the daily menu ordered! It tasted fantastic and invites you to come back 🤪

Good-humoured service staff who were on their toes. Rhenish-style mussels were also good.

Wir haben hier sehr leckere Muscheln in verschiedenen Varianten gegessen. Der Service war sehr nett und das Sünner Kölsch kam auch stetig an den Tisch. Hier gehen außerhalb der Altstadt, aber inmitten der Einkaufsmeile sicher viele Kölner zum Essen hin.

I highly recommend. The servers are distant but attentive. (typically German style) In particular the beer was excellent!

Friendly staff and delicious food. I visited a couple of times on a recent solo trip to Cologne. The staff made me feel very welcome (even though I can't speak German) and the food was very tasty. Highly recommend the schnitzel as well as the sausage!

Always nice to come here again and again

Must-try black pudding, delicious Sailor-style mussels. The pork kidneys were average.

Very nice, tasty restaurant with a very good atmosphere. It was a lot of fun and the vegan Maultaschen were super tasty!!! Gladly again!

The mussel restaurant in Cologne. Centrally located. Delicious beer. Warm service in well-kept premises.

Delicious food, nice ambience and staff who care about you. Clear recommendation.

Always a pleasure.....very well eaten....mussels in many variations...highly recommended

The crispy grilled pork knuckle is very nice. Highly recommended.

Nice brewery and very good schnitzels.

Very tasty food, great service and a relaxed atmosphere. Sünner Kölsch at the optimal temperature 👍🏻

Very tasty food, nice service. We were completely satisfied and will come back!

Fantastic pork chop - huge portion - Good atmosphere and super service

Was very good. I don't understand the principle of mussels in autumn but it was cool. Kölle alaaf. Do it Greetings from Basel

Four of us were there on Saturday and it was super tasty and especially our service person (sorry, I don't know the name, tattooed, bald 🙈) was incredibly nice and attentive. We haven't had such good service in a long time, especially not in a brewery in Cologne.

Super nice staff, good service, really good mussels and of course the rest. I had Phil's Art, my husband, who doesn't like mussels, had the knuckle and for dessert there was the Kaiser Schmarrn. Price-performance ratio absolutely appropriate. We were both very excited! Beer donkey...always happy. Top!

German brewery, with its own beer, which they serve in the typical small 20 cl glass, quite a variety of food, especially mussel dishes, the sausages were quite good and tender, in principle it is not the typical place for tourists, It seemed like most of the audience were locals. The site is highly recommended.

Super nice, fast service, very good food

I was positively very surprised. Great food and good hospitality. Is only recommended.

Definitely my favorite restaurant in Cologne!! There are many good places in this city, but I love the 'Bier-Esel' so much that I often give up eating elsewhere! From starter to dessert, everything is very fresh and truly home-cooked in the traditional way. The dishes have great taste and are generous. These are warm and comforting “grandma’s dishes”. The premises are simple but very old and authentic, with a lot of charm. The terrace is very nice (few or no cars nearby). Hygiene is impeccable (very, very clean toilets). The service is super efficient and friendly: you never wait too long. The map is available in English (you have to ask for it). The prices are reasonable even if you can find a little cheaper in Cologne, but the few extra euros are totally justified in my opinion. I love their generous homemade meatball ("frikadelle") served with mustard. This meatball is sublime and can easily replace a large starter for a low price (€4.5). It goes wonderfully with Kölsch beer. For the main course: everything is divinely good: the large Schnitzels, the bratwurst accompanied by delicious cream puffs and potatoes fried with bacon, the large portions of very fresh mussels (like in Belgium, but less expensive!), and at my big surprise: the best 'Fish & Chips' that I have ever eaten in my entire life (large portion, super white and soft fish, nicely golden breading). I would never have imagined being able to eat seafood from a such quality in Cologne, but it is apparently one of the specialties of this establishment Even the desserts are delicious, always with a little touch of originality and very little sweet and well garnished (I tested several suggestions of the day, the desserts vary every day). No criticism, it's flawless!

Good typical German food at acceptable prices for Germany.

Absolutely perfect, had dinner with my son today. Very good food and nice attentive staff. A tall man welcomed us in a friendly manner and showed us to our table. My son also received a toy from the gentleman, which shows that children are very welcome and that the gentleman really likes children. We were served by a young blonde lady who really made you feel welcome and she likes her job. We'd love to come back.

Great restaurant. Very nice staff, great food. Reservation recommended. Ate mussels, schnitzel, cordon bleu and heaven and earth. Everything was fine.

Haxe 5 Sterne. Die Bedienung ganz toll. Von den Muscheln ganz zu schweigen.

I had tartar bites and sauerbraten with dumplings and apple compote. It was very tasty. The service was great.

Nach vielen Jahren war ich wieder mal im Bier-Esel. Die bestellten Muscheln "Spanische Art" waren sehr lecker, und auf Empfehlung der Bedienung eine Platte für 2 bestellt, incl eine Portion Pommes und 3 verschiedene Dips. Die Bedienung war sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Wenn ich Muscheln essen gehen möchte, dann nur im Bier-Esel.

I went there for the first time today because a dear friend said they have "the best mussels" there. The Köbes was friendly and brought a Kölsch straight away. The mussels were mega and perfect. We'll definitely be back 😄

Great place for traditional German dishes. We all took the Wiener Schnitzel of veal with cranberries and fries, delicious!

En Jeföhl! Delicious currywurst, fries and Kölsch. Nothing more is needed. Appropriately furnished, lots of wood and cozy. Question about drinks: “Kölsch?” That's what I expected.

Went for the pork knuckle which was well cooked. restaurant specializes in mussels dishes which is good if you like mussels. staff friendly and helpful.

Great atmosphere in Cologne 😀 The food was really tasty and the service was great

Good cuisine and great service.8

Typical German restaurant! Delicious food. Try the pork knuckle. Ambience decorated typically in the German style. There is a menu in English.

I enjoy being here often. Köbes is always in a good mood and quick-witted as usual, and the food is delicious. Price okay for today. Toilets very clean. I will spend my time here very often.

Bier-Esel, a traditional German restaurant located in Cologne, offers a delightful glimpse into classic German cuisine and culture. Wooden interiors and a rustic charm. The menu features a variety of traditional German dishes. The bratwurst and sauerkraut, pork knuckle is a must-try. The service is friendly. The portions are generous. Overall, Bier-Esel is a fantastic choice for anyone seeking authentic German flavour.

Sehr enttäuschend, eher Tourinepp . Kölsch war schön kalt und lecker. Essen überzogen teuer und nicht lecker.

Mid day. Wonderful service. Had Wiener schnitzel. Can't go wrong there. Lovely kolsch. Great spot. Cozy

Big, crispy and juicy pork knuckle with delicious coleslaw. Great service.

Small brewery located directly in the pedestrian zone. Unfortunately I was disappointed with the goat cheese salad. It wasn't worth the €18.90.

We went there last year to eat mussels and now that the mussel season is starting, we made reservations again. The mussels were perfectly on point, the service was great. We're still raving about it.

One of the best bites I had in Germany. Highly recommended.

I happened to go in while passing by, and they said it was a local German restaurant. Please look at the pictures of the food I ordered and be sure to eat it haha. It's so delicious. There are hardly any tourists or foreigners here.

One of the best restaurants on our tour with exquisite, down-to-earth cuisine at a very high culinary level. Great ambience and nice attentive service!

Der altehrwürdige "Bier-Esel" gilt als Kölns ältestes Muschelhaus ... und die herrlichen Miesmuschelgerichte - in zahlreichen Variationen & mit ganz viel Passion & Finesse zubereitet - sind immer ein absolutes Highlight in den dunklen & eher kühleren "R"-Monaten ... resp. der Rheinischen Muschelsaison (...ab September). - Das Ambiente des Restaurants ist durch & durch stilecht/rustikal ... und entspricht völlig einem alteingesessenen Kölner Brauhaus; als ehemalige historische Gaststätte der renommierten Kölner Sünner Brauerei & Brennerei wird natürlich auch heute traditionsgemäß frisches Sünner-Kölsch vom Fass ausgeschenkt ... und diverse Sünnerbrände laden zudem zum zünftigen "Absacker" ein. - Neben den herrlichen Muscheln (...in der Muschelsaison) "glänzen" überwiegend Kölsche-/Rheinische Gerichte auf der-/den Speisekarte(n) und den opulenten Tellern ... sowie zahlreiche Saisongerichte. - Die Preise sind absolut "bodenständig" & moderat; der Service ist freundlich und aufmerksam. - Besonders erfreulich empfinde ich persönlich, dass man in einem abgetrennten Theken-/(quasi) Kneipenbereich des Bier-Esels - nach "alter Väter Sitte" - Kölsche "Kleinigkeiten", wie z.B. delikate Mett- & Tatarhappen, -Halve Hahn und Suppenterrinen ... zum klassischen (SÜNNER) "Rentnergedeck" zu sich nehmen kann. - Der Bier-Esel ist wirklich & absolut eine erstklassige Adresse in Kölle ... für Muschelkenner ... aber auch alle anderen Freunde gepflegter Gastlichkeit auf sehr hohem Niveau ... an rustikalen Tischen ... oder aber - auch auf die Schnelle - auf Kneipenhockern direkt an der urigen Theke ... und das bereits seit über 700-Jahren, an gleicher Stätte !!

Es war wie immer ein Fest ! Haxe mit Bratkartoffeln und Krautsalat und Haxenfleisch mit Rahmwirsing und Bratkartoffeln waren nahezu perfekt. Leider war es etwas laut durch den neuen Nachbarn ( Burgerbude ) wo man Schlange stand …definitiv falscher Laden :-) Wir kommen wie die Jahre zuvor gern immer wieder !

Great restaurant, great staff, good Kölsch, delicious food. A must if you are nearby. Clear recommendation!!!

8.80 euros for 2 warm Sinalco "Cola" meals are totally overpriced. Unfriendly staff...

Nice place to eat. Stop. Enjoy a beer and going on enjoying the city.

My first Kölsch... I don't usually drink beer... my first Himmel un Ääd... another Kölsch... the nice Köbes was just too fast... I'd love to do it again the next time I'm in Cologne, unfortunately it was Sunday and Monday closed...

A small brewery in Cologne where you can not only drink Kölsch, but also eat snacks. The service was very friendly and welcomed unobtrusive with the drinks.

The food was ready quickly, very decoratively prepared and very tasty. Definitely good value for money. My mom was traveling with a walker. The entrance and the passage are easily passable with a walker.

The food was ready quickly, very decoratively prepared and very tasty. Definitely good value for money. My mom was traveling with a walker. The entrance and the passage are easily passable with a walker.

Very good, authentic local dinner. Friendly and quick service. Very pleasant outdoor area. We were absolutely satisfied.

Traditional Cologne pub with typical dishes.

Super friendly service and delicious food

Came here at the time of the European Championships but although the restaurant was very busy outside it had spaces available in the large indoor area. Tried traditional German food and drinks and thoroughly enjoyed the lunch. Large portions of excellently cooked food served by a very friendly waitress who despite being very busy was very attentive. If visiting Cologne I would recommend this to sample local food in a pleasant environment with excellent staff.

Great value for money, super friendly service, I can't say anything about the ambience inside because I was still sitting outside because of the European Championships

Food was good and so was the service. It was a cozy evening.

Amazing beer-hall style German restaurant, authentic classical German food. The waiter Tim was nice, passionate and helpful, great recommendations and explain the traditional way to eat all the dishes. Must go for someone looking to eat like a German!

Delicious food, plentiful, super nice staff, everything very clean and a rustic atmosphere. Have been there many times and would love to come back

Excellent food, big portions, fair prices, friendly staff.

Excellent food... Meatballs are delicious, so was everything else...

This bar restaurant is top notch! It is a top-notch enjoyment to come here to drink beer and watch a football match. The restaurant is uniquely decorated, has a good atmosphere, and the seats are comfortable. The beer is very special. The food ordered was also pretty good. If you want to watch a football match and have dinner at the same time, this is a good choice!

Such a really nice, rustic Cologne brewery.

Food was very good and reasonably priced. Service was great.

Good, down-to-earth food with friendly service. It was a little loud for you though.

Wir wurden sehr freundlich bedient, die Schweinshaxen waren knusprig und das Bier hat auch geschmeckt. Bisschen laut, aber im normalen Bereich. Schade, dass es im Sommer keine Muscheln gibt.

Achraf the best waiter in Lockal, very good service and always on his toes

Bustling restaurant, good German staples and mussels are a specialty. Apple strudel is "to die for." Very efficient in renewing you 0.2 l glasses of kolsch!

Friendly, fast staff and classic Rhenish dishes.

Leckeres Essen, freundlicher und schneller Service

Nachdem wir mehrere Minuten gewartet haben, um platziert zu werden, haben wir das Personal angesprochen. Nach einem patzigen „Ich bin gleich da!“ flüsterte der Kellner ein „Man kann auch Schilder lesen“ hinterher. Nachdem wir dann tatsächlich platziert wurden, kam nach unserer Bestellung ein Kölsch zu viel und ein Wasserglas zu wenig. Leider konnten wir auch nach einer Viertelstunde immer noch nicht bestellen und ließen dann die Rechnung kommen. Auch das hat sehr lange gedauert, da das Personal mehrfach an uns vorbeilief. Nachdem wir das Personal dann direkt angesprochen haben, konnten wir zahlen, mussten uns aber rechtfertigen, dass wir keinen Appetit mehr hatten. Als Begründung bekamen wir nur erklärt, dass der Laden heute sehr voll sei und Personalmangel bestünde.

The best meatball I've eaten in a long time! Very friendly and nice staff. Can recommend!

Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter und halt typisch kölsche Lokalität mit Aussenplätzen in der Fußgängerzone und rustikales Ambiente drinnen

Top restaurant with very friendly staff. There was a great selection of dishes that are considered traditional in the region - Himmel und Ääd is highly recommended! If we ever find ourselves in Cologne again, we'd love to come back!

We went out for dinner late on Saturday. We were given a very friendly welcome and had great food. There was something for everyone. Lovingly prepared. Service was sugar. Thumbs up 😁 different dishes and all very, very tasty.

Good food, nice German restaurant. Good schnitzels, good wine. The service was very nice!

A nice upper middle class Kölsch pub. My favorites are potato pancakes and mussels. You can eat there all the time. Super friendly service, dogs welcome. Ideal after a shopping trip 🥰

Super well eaten, very nice service.

Delicious mussels and the service is great.

Sehr leckeres Essen der Service aufmerksam freundlich wie es sein sollte einfach ein herrlich

Nice, quaint restaurant in the heart of the city center. It's comfortable to sit there, it's not too loud, the tables are at a comfortable distance from the neighbors. Food portions are a disgrace. Had a currywurst for €15.50 which was like a €6 stadium sausage.

Essen sehr gut, Ambiente nett, sehr freundliches Personal!

Delicious food, Kölsch and friendly staff!

There were 12 of us in the Bieresel and everything was perfect!

Food was good but not as tasty as usual. The seasoning was missing. Drinks were very expensive. Bottle of 0.33l non-alcoholic 4.40€. On average 3.50€.

....there were mice running around in the darkened room next to us....Spooky.....

I'll be back in September when there are mussels. I promised Tim 😊

The Bier-Esel is a wonderful Cologne pub with delicious food and great, friendly service. Whether just for 1-2 drinks or for dinner, we always enjoy going there and actually every time we are in Cologne. But it is advisable to make a reservation if you want to eat...the Bieresel is known for its Jüche and famous for its mussels.

In the middle of the city, on Ehrenstr.Friendly staff, very attentive