Blankenstein Castle in Hattingen

Great food of very good quality! A perfect, very attentive and very friendly service in a - who would have thought - medieval atmosphere. Even with real cobwebs under the vaulted ceiling :) Highly recommended.

Yesterday my team and I had our Christmas dinner. A big thank you to the team. Our knight's meal was great, the service was also great. Even a small request for music was fulfilled immediately. All in all, nothing was left to be desired. I would like to come back.

We came especially from Krefeld to eat. It was sooooo nice experience. Super nice reception from the boss. The waiter perfect. Here everyone knows their job. But the food deserves more than just five stars 🌟. Sooooo delicious 😋 and rich. We'd love to come back, despite the long journey. Thank you for the lovely evening.

The company's Christmas party at the knight's dinner at the castle. All the dishes were delicious, I've rarely eaten so much.

Hello everyone, we had a meal there with friends today. The food was 👍 👌 and the service was very friendly and helpful, we were very happy to have a big meal and everyone was very satisfied. Once again a big compliment to the service, it was very good 👍 👌 👍. Kind regards, m.bell

Thank you very much for the nice and delicious tasting on site. We will come again.

The knight's meal was very good and very filling. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We had a great evening.

Our Christmas party today in the festival pavilion, including the knight's meal, was a complete success 🙏🏼 I would like to thank you very much for the exceptionally good service, attentive, friendly and approachable at any time! Thank you very much for making our evening even more unforgettable 🧑🏻‍🎄🎄

This is the second time we've eaten spare ribs at Blankenstein Castle and we're really impressed! The service, food, ambience, Christmas decorations and the view are a dream and we will definitely be back. Many thanks to the great team for three wonderful hours of hospitality!

I went to this great restaurant for the first time with friends. I can only report positive things, really nice place to spend nice, cozy hours. We chose ribs. I've never had ribs so tender. The staff very friendly. Even exchanged a personal word with the boss. I can only recommend it! Thanks for the delicious food!

Today we had the pleasure of eating with the team at your place. It was a real treat! The food was not only fresh and delicious, but also lovingly prepared. The cozy atmosphere made us immediately feel at home. The staff deserves particular mention: They were extremely courteous, friendly and gave us an unforgettable evening from the moment we greeted you to the moment we left. I can only warmly recommend this restaurant and thank you for this lovely evening!

We were there with 12 people for a knight's dinner. The food, including the large fresh vegetable baskets, was fantastic. An all-round successful evening with very good and friendly hospitality.

The knight's dinner was an experience! Recommendation is absolutely positive

We went to Blankenstein Castle for a knight's dinner and had a wonderful evening🤩 We were warmly welcomed with mulled wine and since we were a little early, the table fire and the heater were already turned on for us outside. Very, very attentive! Our table for two was in the fireplace room, which was really rustic and pleasantly warm. There was a robe hanging over each chair, which we of course put on. We felt like we were transported straight to the Middle Ages😊 You can choose from different menus in advance. We decided on the “King's meal” with a large vegetable basket, a delicious soup, salmon, beef, potatoes, red cabbage and Kaiserschmarn. It was so incredibly delicious! Our waitress was very attentive and provided us with excellent food and drink throughout the evening. Thanks to our drinks flat rate, we were able to try out many of the wines on the wine list. We can say they are all so delicious! The beer was also👌 At the end we were personally bid farewell by the very kind boss. An unforgettably beautiful evening. Many thanks to the whole team. We'll definitely be back.

We were here today for a knight's dinner. This took place in a visually modern pavilion with Christmas decorations - absolutely not chivalrous. We sat right next to the fan heater. If it was on, it was too warm. If it was off, it was too cold. The food was good and plentiful. When it came to drinks, both the Grevensteiner and the mead were out. The evening also dragged on longer than necessary. After more than 4.5 hours, we were still allowed to stand in line to pay.

We did the knight's dinner with a group of friends on Saturday and it was a very nice experience! Delicious and very fun! Even though all the tables were occupied and there was a lot of activity, I always had a drink and the food came at good intervals, was plentiful and really tasty! Highly recommended (although of course you have to like the hustle and bustle around you while you eat). Thanks to the team!

We were there yesterday for the knight's banquet. The minced meat was not cooked through and was still raw inside. After telling the staff this, we were given what was supposed to be a warm meat sausage. However, it was still ice cold on the inside and unfortunately not edible. When we told this to the staff (older lady with short chin blonde hair), they just said that they are only human and that they can't do magic. This will definitely be our last visit here!

Great restaurant, we like to go to a knight's meal. This time we went to the goose buffet.

Last night we were there with the family of 6 people to eat the knight's meal. First we were put in a side room because the restaurant, i.e. the main room, was already full. That was a shame. Then to the food. The second course was stuffed peppers. Unfortunately, they were inedible. The minced meat was still raw and cold on the inside. We complained about it. As compensation we were then given hot meat sausage. That would have been fine, but even this wasn't warmed up properly. Cold on the inside too. This whole complaint was handled by a cheeky old lady, who wanted to make it clear to us that the kitchen has no space or time to deal with such incidents. She then wanted to send us off with schnapps... I thought she would at least accommodate us a little with the price. For us it was the last visit there. Unfortunately, this cheeky old woman contributed to it with her manner. ...

Today we went to the castle to eat goose. We had a great evening with great food, great service and good wine 🍷. Keep it up

Wir waren heute zu dem Rittermahl mit der Familie vor Ort.Leider sind wir von dem Essen und von der älteren frechen Dame die dort arbeitet total enttäuscht. Bei dem Mahl war der 2.Gang gefüllte Paprikas mit Gehacktes.Das Fleisch war innen noch ganz roh.Wir reklamierten das.Zur Entschädigung bekamen wir dann heiße Fleischwurst.Wäre ja in Ordnung gewesen,wenn diese dann auch heiß gewesen wäre.Von innen richtig kalt. Das reklamierten wir dann wieder.Zur Antwort bekamen wir dann nur von dieser frechen alten Dame,das kein Platz und keine Zeit war die Wurst richtig zu erwärmen. Als Entschädigung wollte sie uns Schnaps geben.Sehr merkwürdig. Aber immer noch günstiger als etwas Preisnachlass zu gewähren. Also wir haben uns echt nicht für ernst genommen und nicht wohl gefühlt .Es ist dort Fließband Arbeit.Die armen Mitarbeiter die von dieser Frau rumkomandiert werden Weiter empfehlen werden wir das bestimmt nicht !!!!!!

We went to the knight's meal today...it was a great event...we ate deliciously and had a lot of fun...the staff is courteous, nice & attentive...the juggler was a force...we laughed so much...the personal conversation with the boss was also great... Thank you for the lovely and successful evening…🥰

My boyfriend and I have visited this restaurant several times because we were often able to get a voucher for ribs from Groupon. The food is delicious every time. As a starter we had a ciabatta trio for €2 extra, plus herb curd as a spread and fresh cherry tomatoes. We were told very transparently in advance that this would cost an extra €2. Every bread tasted really delicious. For the main course, we each had the homemade ribs with a baked potato, sour cream and coleslaw. The ribs: A dream, tender meat and there was extra sauce for those who like a little more sauce on the ribs. The potato was also buttery and tasted great, as did the coleslaw. For dessert I had the Tartufo Limoncello and my partner had the chocolate cake. You could have sat down for the desserts, they are that delicious <3. The service was very attentive and friendly. When the glasses were empty, you were immediately asked if you would like to drink something else. For the ribs there was also an extra bowl for the bones and refreshing towels for the hands. Serving was also really quick. So Toppi! The ambience is incomparable as the restaurant is located in an old castle tower. You really think you are sitting in a medieval restaurant. We really like going here because the food, the service and the ambience are great. We highly recommend the restaurant. :)

Not to mention the beautiful ambience, the store also presents itself at its best with its courteous and friendly staff. If you want to experience the feeling of dining in a castle courtyard, you should definitely take a detour to Blankenstein Castle.

I wish everyone a wonderful good evening ☺️, Well, on the one hand, the location Restaurant Burg Blankenstein is simply great. Furthermore, the atmosphere there is very nice, very cozy and the staff there is just great. Of course and of course the food was great, very tasty and a feast for the palate. We were there for the first time today and will definitely come back. Restaurants like these in particular have much more character. The quality is also very advantageous and in my opinion much more emphasis should be placed on this. Because yes, there are many restaurants and, in my opinion, the restaurant chains in particular are extreme here in the Ruhr area. That's why I say to myself and I think it's better to pay much more attention to such special restaurants than to the standard restaurant chains. Because in such special restaurants the focus is much more on passion and this is clearly reflected in the quality. So I can only recommend this restaurant to you 👌🏻. See for yourself the location, ambience and delicious food. I wish the team at Restaurant Burg Blankenstein all the best 😊👌🏻🍀 and later a nice evening for this Tuesday.

We wanted to spend a nice evening in the castle, but instead we were put in a glass box, even though we had booked six months in advance. If we had been informed of this beforehand, we would NOT have made a reservation there. The disappointment was great. We won't book there again, it's a shame

I think it's a very nice place to visit. Dishes from the charcoal grill, à la carte dishes and knight's dinners are offered. The view is great and around the castle, the small streets and paths as well as the adjacent park invite you to take long walks.

We went there for the second time yesterday to eat ribs. Super delicious!!! The staff was also very friendly and saved a bit with Groupon. We will definitely come back and then also a la carte! The ambience is of course beautiful, but it also depends on the table you have. Outside the tables with fire also have a special flair. We'll be back!

We celebrated our wedding in July at Blankenstein Castle in the smaller location. From the start we felt very comfortable and in good hands. In order to design our wedding according to our ideas, the castle team responded to all wishes. Communication was always flawless. At the wedding itself, the food was great and was always freshly refilled. The service always had everything in mind and gave us and our guests a unique day. We can highly recommend a wedding or other celebration at Blankenstein Castle to everyone! Photos: Lichterspiele Photography

The place is really good and peaceful! They serve nice food and also have a small party hall. I really liked the small fires near the table to create warmth. The place is really quite and superb to go with the family. You can also climb up a little and see the nice view. Weather was really sunny and it is best to visit in such weather as it is in the open environment. The place is must visit, when near to Bochum!

This is a great atmosphere. We were more than thrilled. The food is great and I can't say anything negative about the price. A very nice staff and a great view. We had the rib menu. I can only recommend going there if you're hungry. We will eat there more often.

Great Borg! My journey there was very inspiring and had a big impact on me! I used to be there often as a child and the charm has been retained to this day. The sight of these magnificent walls makes me open my eyes in delight every time. Beer tastes better on the Borg than anywhere else. Top recommendation! The excursion destination that you have to see once in your life, because this castle bears witness to a great, magnificent age and still conveys these values ​​today. So when I'm on the way home again, I always feel a little bit of sadness! Number 1 Place to visit!

Very nice place. I went on the top of the castle.

We were here with 3 people. We have known the castle for a long time and it was actually our first time in the restaurant. The food was delicious, even if it was a bit too heavy on cream. We had zander fillet, pork fillet and cheese spaetzle with chanterelles. The portions were generous and we went home full. The service was very nice and attentive, the ambience is simply great. We will come again.

We celebrated our wedding at Blankenstein Castle last week. It was the best day of our lives, thanks to the castle staff! :-) We were already sure that everything would be perfect and that's exactly how it was. The advice in advance was really great, everything was decorated and set exactly as we imagined. The service was great and we receive positive feedback every day about the wonderful food. Having been to a few weddings ourselves, we can say that both the staff and the food are truly sensational. You rarely get such good quality, preparation and selection. Blankenstein Castle really has it all! ☺️ It's a shame that weddings only happen once in a lifetime. We would celebrate with you again and again and will definitely come back for dinner soon ☺️ Lorena & Andre

We were there on Saturday to make my best friend's daughter's 18th birthday very special. For the first time there, for the first time a knight's dinner and what can you say: it was really a celebration! The ambience, the service, the food, the program... And don't forget the castle itself as a location. It was a great entertainment program, from A - Z the staff left nothing to be desired. Was always friendly and tried very hard. And behind this great team there is also a great boss who made this possible. Thanks for that. Any time! Thank you for this wonderful evening. We'll meet Again!

We celebrated our wedding at Blankenstein Castle. We had a wonderful day because the castle is really a fantastic location for a wedding and overall the team did a good job on the wedding day. The food and decoration were also very successful. However, making arrangements in advance was sometimes a bit difficult, so we cannot fully recommend the location. We found it tedious that there was no brochure or something similar with suggestions for food, but that we were asked by email what we would like to eat without us knowing what was available. This resulted in an unnecessarily long email exchange. We also asked twice whether there were vegan options and both times the response was an absolute no go for us in 2024. The first time we were told that we wouldn't take part in such a "circus". The second time we were asked how we would imagine it to be, we didn't even know how to find the vegan guest. When we then replied that other locations also managed to offer vegan options, it was assumed that they were just pretending that the dishes were vegan. After a few minutes of discussion, we agreed to prepare a separate dish for the vegan guest that they could pick up directly from the chef. The conversation was very unpleasant for us and we found the behavior not very customer-oriented. Communication was also difficult in other areas. For example, we were once overcharged €1000, for which no apology was even given when we pointed it out. In addition, during a preliminary discussion two months before the wedding, it was suddenly said that the DJ, who didn't yet know the location, had to come by first because the system was so complicated. After our DJ called the castle himself, it suddenly happened without him having to come by first (which would have been difficult due to the further journey). On the day of the wedding itself, some guests had to wait quite a long time for their drinks during the meal. One of the waiters told us that there weren't enough waiters assigned for our number of guests. We also didn't like the fact that during our wedding reception a strange couple who were also interested in the location were shown around without us being asked or informed about it. This was also offered to us at the time, but we didn't take advantage of it.

Very good food, great atmosphere, Beautiful view Friendly staff

We celebrated our wedding at Blankenstein Castle a week ago. In short: it couldn't have been nicer. The location was beautifully prepared despite the varied weather. Everything that was previously promised was kept - and to be honest, exceeded. The castle is fortunate to have a staff who naturally look after all guests in a reserved but attentive and diligent manner. The food was great - many of our guests asked us about it afterwards. Transparent costs are certainly still an important point. We previously received an invoice and that is exactly what was paid. There were no hidden costs. Finally, we would like to mention that everything was done to implement our ideas and wishes. We definitely only want to get married once, but we would do it here again and would highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you!

The food was great, we had Sunday brunch with friends, we were able to enjoy it outside in the great weather, the choice of food was plentiful and we will definitely repeat it

Beautiful place with delicious food in a romantic atmosphere. Clear recommendation.

The starters and side dishes (the eye eats with you) are super delicious, total enthusiasm. Unfortunately the spareribs are a bit tasteless, not marinated long enough? Maybe it's served deliberately, we didn't realize it, so we don't want to rate it unfairly here. They tasted good with lots of barbecue sauce 👌👍

An amazing view in a very nice atmosphere. The interior and exterior are beautifully designed.

Enjoy Sunday brunch today. Exceeded all expectations. Completely satisfied. I will recommend it to everyone! Two days later, service is refused, citing the narrow opening hours. You can do that, but then it's better to work in the public service and not in the catering service. The boss is running around with his family and just looks at you askance. Very strange and inhospitable. What a shame!

Today we had dinner in the beautiful Blankenstein Castle. We received a very warm welcome 🤗The food was super tasty and the service was extremely nice and very attentive. I can really only recommend it 👍👍👍

Just walked past it and can't say anything about the restaurant

Grund war ein Spare-Rib Essen in diesem Restaurant. Kulinarisch waren die ribs und die dazu gereichten weiteren Bestandteile einfach Spitze. Das kulinarische Angebot auf der Karte ist vielversprechend! Ebenso die angebotenen Getränke. Auffallend nettes Team und das Ambiente des Restaurants in der Burg ist einfach (beinahe) einzigartig. Das gilt auch für den Aussenbereich des Restaurants in der ehemaiigen Burg! - Hier können auch Feiern von Gesellschaften durchgeführt werden. Das Restaurant ist wirklich einen Besuch wert!

We spent a wonderful evening here today. The atmosphere was very tranquil and cozy, the food and wine were delicious. Particularly noteworthy is the gentleman in service, who was really very attentive and friendly. Thanks!

I was able to get to know the location as a photographer at a wedding. Nothing was missing. A great atmosphere, the Müller family, who do a great job with a lot of commitment and fulfill every wish if at all possible. There is also a hard-working, friendly team who also give their all for the guests. Unrestricted recommendation!!!!

We celebrated our wedding on August 24th, 2024 and were completely satisfied and happy that we chose the location! The service staff, Mr. Müller and Ms. Teschner were all very helpful and committed to making many of our wishes possible for us, for which we are very grateful. We didn't have to worry about our presents late when we went home, nothing came away and everything went smoothly the next day. The free wedding ceremony was beautiful, but maybe parasols or something similar can be put up soon. It should be clear that it will be a very hot day, as some of the guests were sitting in the blazing sun, which made it a bit uncomfortable for them just a little tip. We would get married there again and again! Thank you for everything.

Haven't been there for a long time🙄now super nice atmosphere 👍👍👍 Looking forward to the next “corona-free” summer🌳🍸🍻🍷🌳

It wasn't the service that served us, it was great! It was the old lady who charged us and ruined the whole lovely evening we had in one fell swoop! Their audacity and impudence at us just because we wanted to pay with the card and had put a tip in the can was extremely cheeky. Only cash is true then the saying came up and if she paid with the card she would have to charge €25 instead of €19.40. It's a real shame that some people have to be like that and can spoil the evening like that. That's why we were there last time.

We celebrated our wedding at the castle at the beginning of August. We had booked the “chapel”. It was just perfect! From the first viewing of the location through the process to the wedding, everything went smoothly. Ms. Teschner from the office was available at any time by email or telephone and took care of everything. The preliminary discussion with Mr. Müller Senior was also just great. All of our wishes were never a problem and he showed us many options and took a lot of time for everything. When we arrived on the day of the wedding, everything was perfectly prepared and all special requests were implemented exactly as we had hoped. The professionalism we experienced there was amazing. We can only say thank you and advise everyone to celebrate there!

We celebrated our summer party there. It was really great. The food, the service, the view. Absolutely recommended. Thank you.

We celebrated our wedding last weekend with around 130 people and were extremely thrilled. The castle seemed a bit unkempt when we first visited it, but the Müller family's team knew how to present it for our day in perfect light, beautifully detailed and with attention to detail. From the first drink in the afternoon until we were swept out early in the morning it was just great. Not only are we in the throes of love, our friends and families also confirm the following: The food was great, there was nothing to complain about, there wasn't anything empty. The staff is extremely friendly and competent, quick and guest-oriented right up to the last second. The party in the burgkeller was also very happy, especially at the bar. Fantastically beautiful, absolute recommendation for anyone who wants to come and enjoy. (no stress about setting up and dismantling, this truck takes over the location) Btw. The double occupancy (small in tent 1 and large wedding party in tent 2) is optimally implemented so that there are no points of contact - so don't worry here, you can celebrate for yourself here. Big praise to everyone involved and a heartfelt recommendation. We'll definitely see each other there again at the latest for our silver wedding anniversary...

We were able to be part of a wonderful wedding party at Blankenstein Castle. The evening cold/warm buffet left nothing to be desired - excellent first product quality and outstanding workmanship. Never enjoyed a buffet of comparative quality before. Excellent service from on-site staff.

Was here at a wedding. At the beginning the service was attentive, but later it became increasingly overwhelmed. There was no coffee with the cake. Cappuccino was not possible at all. The tents in which the company sat were uncomfortable and later poorly lit. There were only hot plates, which was suboptimal for the cold starters. The food was okay, but I've eaten better and worse. Unfortunately, roast beef wasn't that good. You would have had to go back to the buffet to season it. The location is really nice and you have a good view. By the way, you can't park here. Unfortunately not so great.

We wanted to have lunch there today (brunch)... When we got there we were approached in a very unfriendly and condescending manner by a gentleman (looked like the boss, or someone who has a little more to say there)... He was very arrogant, so we left the lacation immediately

Wir hatten vor die Konfirmation unseres Sohnes dort zu feiern und haben ein Jahr im voraus Kontakt aufgenommen. Man sagte uns, dass wir zu früh dran sind und uns im August melden sollen. Das haben wir getan, um dann eine Absage zu bekommen, da an einen Samstag Hochzeiten bevorzugt werden, da man natürlich mehr daran verdienen kann. Hätte man uns das sofort gesagt, hätten wir bereits woanders einen Termin gebucht. Wir haben mehrmals dort gefeiert aber das ist sehr enttäuschend.

I went there with my two daughters for my birthday. A really great atmosphere, delicious food, great, very hard-working, unfriendly staff. Toilets clean, restaurant clean inside and outside. And a great panorama. Let's go.

Very nice staff and fast service. Definitely recommended.

Very pleasant location, large outdoor area with lots of tables and seats, wonderful panoramic view of the Ruhr Valley with various towns. The interior of the Burg Blankenstein restaurant is also very cozy. You just feel good! Service was very accommodating, friendly and helpful, whether indoors or outdoors. A place to feel good.

We celebrated my mother's 90th birthday at the castle in a small circle. The atmosphere was very nice, the service was very friendly and the food was really good. Everyone was very satisfied with their dishes, both visually and in terms of taste, and the consistently good portion sizes were also right for the price and performance. This also applied to dessert. The senior boss sat down with us for a chat at the end. We'd love to come back. Tip: definitely try the bread as a starter.

We wanted something extraordinary for our wedding anniversary. We were very happy to eat at the castle. When we arrived we spent almost 30 minutes looking for a parking space. Afterwards we finally entered the castle and found out that a wedding party was taking up most of the castle grounds. Such information would have been good in advance, we would have preferred to come another time. We couldn't enjoy the castle ambience, too crowded and too warm in the dining room. The food was really tasty and the service was nice, that was the only thing we said was worth it. The rest of us were very disappointed because of the wedding.

Für eine Cabrio Tour mit Freunden haben wir uns im Vorfeld das Restaurant auf der Burg Blankenstein in Hattingen ausgesucht. Wir waren am 07.August vor Ort - insgesamt 8 Personen. An diesem Tag gab es u.a.das Angebot "SPARE RIBS" - 6 Personen haben dieses Angebot gewählt - 2 Freunde haben anderweitig ausgesucht. ALLE waren von der Location, vom hervorragenden Service, vom Drumherum und nicht zuletzt von den ausgewählten Speisen und Getränken sehr angetan. Dieses Haus, Chefin und alle Mitarbeiter sind freundlich und immer hoch motiviert dem Gast zu dienen. Das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis TOP

Nice brunch day, not very cheap but you have to treat yourself sometimes.

Super dear, quick service and delicious cuisine! The ambience is wonderful. The ribs are buttery soft and the side dishes taste very good. We'd love to come back.

Great food, super nice atmosphere! Unfortunately there are no parking spaces available but they can be found in town.

We recently celebrated our wedding at Blankenstein Castle. The ambience was beautiful. Decorations, flowers, drinks and food were provided, so we didn't have to worry about much ourselves. The location with the view is unique. The food and drinks could be designed entirely according to our wishes. The food was particularly praised by all guests. The service was also very attentive and extremely friendly. All in all, it was the dream wedding we wanted.

A friend of ours recently celebrated her wedding there. The location is really impressive and the view was beautiful. The weather was good that day too. The food on site was really very good, I would like to give it more stars, there was something for everyone as well as vegans and vegetarians. The service was also good, always friendly and accommodating. There were organizational changes, the staff was always friendly and helpful. The decorations were also very beautifully designed and lovingly prepared.

Just great. Great location, great service, very friendly staff. Always my pleasure. 💕

Despite a reserved table, people were surprised by our visit. After a short wait of around 20 minutes, we were asked what drinks we wanted. After an hour of waiting, the thirst was finally quenched. The waiting time for the ordered food was 2 hours. In addition, a request to exchange a satiety supplement was not fulfilled. The wish was additionally served. The staff sometimes gave the impression that they could handle your excessive demands. The food ordered and served was very tasty, plentiful and fully corresponded to the consumption temperature. The atmosphere and the weather were excellent. The crowning glory was the payment process. Not at the table, no the guest can go to the checkout themselves. Split billing seemed to be new territory for the staff in the form of the boss. The payment process adapted seamlessly to the medieval ambience of the restaurant. Each item had to be entered manually into the cash register. Discussions about the quantity of items consumed were included. Despite the very good quality of the food and the exceptionally good ambience, we will not be visiting this restaurant again. Service and hospitality should look completely different in 2024.

Didn't eat or drink anything there. I just think the location is fantastic

We celebrated our wedding in July 2024 at Blankenstein Castle in the large party location. From the service to the ambience to the food, everything was perfect. The view and ambience in particular were unbeatable.

Was there today by bike, around 5 p.m. Unfortunately, I wasn't served a drink because the beer garden doesn't open until 6 p.m. The service worker then asked her supervisor whether an exception could be made. Answer was no. Really sad. Customer service is different.

We stopped at Blankenstein Castle for dinner. The ambience is extraordinary. You can reach the castle through the town and have a wonderful view of the Ruhr Valley from up there. There are covered outdoor spaces in the castle courtyard. It's quite comfortable to sit there. It is also cozy inside the restaurant. The dishes are very tasty and also rich. The service is courteous and nice. We can highly recommend this location.

Beautiful place, delicious food and a pleasant feeling

Blankenstein Castle is a nice destination. Drink a coffee and a waffle in the sun. If you feel like it you can go up the tower, it's a bit narrow and dirty but the view is great.

Great atmosphere with brunch. Very nice staff. Gladly again.

Very good view! Food is also tasty, a visit is worth it!

We planned a family trip to the castle. There we were denied access to the castle. Not even the children were allowed to look at the castle walls. Castles should be accessible to everyone, especially if opening hours are advertised online. Castles belong in public hands and should not belong to private entrepreneurs who can decide who is allowed into the castle for money and who is not. Especially since the castle probably belongs to the city of Bochum and not to the owner of the restaurant, who presented himself like the ruler of the castle. Giving children such a negative experience after a 1.5 hour journey. Absolutely family unfriendly.

Ganz furchtbare und familienunfreundliche Menschen. Eine Burg zu besichtigen sollte für alle Menschen möglich sein, vorallem wenn Öffnungszeiten angegeben sind, nach denen man sich richtet. Dass dann unserer Familien nach 1,5 Stunden Anreise der Zugang verwehrt wurde und unsere Kinder nicht mal kurz die Burgmauern besichtigen durften, ganz fürchterlich. Burgen sind Allgemeingut sein und gehören in öffentliche Hand, anstatt in die Hände von Bonzen, die diese Burg privatisieren und sie für Privstverandtaltungen teuer zu Verfügung stellen. Ganz schlimm.

Great location, very good food and non-alcoholic beer on tap

We got married at Blankenstein Castle and were absolutely thrilled! The food and service are very, very good, the best we have seen at weddings so far. The location itself is incredible, the view is breathtaking, and the ambience of the castle and the old town of Blankenstein do the rest. We are overjoyed to have gotten married at Blankenstein Castle and would recommend it to everyone!

Thanks to the whole team for the beautiful/perfect wedding celebration. It was an unforgettable evening. The service, the food, the ambience and the atmosphere are simply great! Everyone was totally accommodating and very, very nice. We can only recommend this location for celebrating a wedding. Thank you ! Best regards, Lisa & Simon

Delicious food in historic walls

We celebrated our wedding there and it was beautiful! Ms. Teschner and Mr. Müller always had an open ear beforehand and always took time to address all concerns. The service during the celebration was also excellent! The food and the midnight snack were simply delicious. Nothing was left to be desired! The castle also offers a fantastic backdrop with a view of the Ruhr Valley and a medieval ambience. The interior area in the larger location is also just right in size with a bar, dance floor and seating. We would plan a celebration there again at any time ☺️

Went there to have a coffee outside. After a fairly long wait, a young man came and reluctantly agreed to serve us. Afterwards I would have liked to order something else, but no one was approached or showed up. We had to pay inside. This is the second time I've been so disappointed. We're not allowed to get married there either because there aren't 70 of us but only 30...who knows so many people? The reasoning was that only 70 could give us a nice evening. Very disappointing, my friend grew up in Witten, we wanted to get married in the chapel and celebrate at the castle. Then you are so brushed off. Oh, by the way, in September it's probably possible with 30 people... of course the summer is only reserved for people with 70 people... I find something like that very disappointing and somehow we feel like second-class people just because you... doesn't have a big family. Maybe you also think that you don't have the necessary change. Oh, I'm very desperate and sad about this statement.

As the organizer of an international customer event, I chose Blankenstein Castle. From the planning to today's event, I would have to give it more than 5 stars. EVERYTHING was implemented perfectly! The employees were super friendly and accommodating. The “boss” is available. The location is perfect. The view is priceless. 65 colleagues had a fantastic evening! Marco Samland EVONIK

Attentive service, great view, rustic

We were lucky enough to be able to celebrate our wedding in Blankenstein Castle on June 8th, 2024. From the first meeting we noticed that the work here was done with a lot of professionalism and passion as well as transparency in pricing. Extra requests are welcome here. The organization, the food, the service and the location made our wedding unforgettable! Afterwards we thought about whether something could have been done better, but we and our guests couldn't think of anything! Big thanks to the entire team! Our next celebration will definitely take place here again.

5 stars alone are not enough, thanks to you we were able to celebrate our dream wedding with maximum service in preparation and during the celebration. A very clear recommendation. A big thank you from the bottom of my heart 😊

We had the great pleasure of getting married at Blankenstein Castle. What should we say? It was just PERFECT! The beautiful ambience, the free wedding ceremony in the castle courtyard... everything went wonderfully from the first contact to the celebration! It was beautifully decorated, the service was more than friendly and took great care of all the guests and us. The food was to die for. With live cooking, the champagne reception and the snack were beautifully presented. The table decoration with attention to detail! Beautiful view while eating. What we particularly liked was that the weather was uncertain on the day itself and we were able to wait until the last minute to see if we could have the ceremony outside. We were assured that everything could be prepared in 10 minutes. We then decided to have our wedding ceremony outside and were really lucky with the weather. But also thanks to Mr. Müller felt very safe and were not pressured into drawing premature conclusions, so we were able to wait until just before the weather! Our wedding photos at the castle and the grounds are simply unique and we can't stop looking at them. The party in the castle tower was a complete success! All in all a DREAM WEDDING! Thank you, dear castle team, for allowing us to contact you at any time and for making our day so unforgettable! Best regards, Klangwarth family

Lovely view. Super nice location with a beer garden. We will try the food next time.

Were now there for a wedding. Very suitable for such celebrations. Great location with great service. Super nice staff and great food 👍. Gladly again

Nothing special...pretty run down!! Saw it about 20 years ago. better...it was a special place back then!!

We went to a knight's dinner with a group. The food and service were excellent. We had a wonderful evening and will be back!

A beautiful castle but the ambience in the restaurant is just not right. Lounge/house music is playing, which reflects more of a holiday atmosphere by the sea. I don't expect this style of music in a castle. The speakers from the 80s are somehow embedded in the ceiling and visible, which is visually more elegant. The tables are very close together, so you sometimes have the waiter's butt half on the table... or in his face. Card payment only from €25. The tip jar is for the entire staff, which I very much welcome. The food is very good, the staff very friendly. However, I would have liked a little more attention from the staff, as they clear away even though one person hasn't finished yet. An empty glass is also only discussed very late.

I can only rate the cafe. The waffle with ice cream and wild berries was really extremely tasty. The young woman in service was very nice, friendly and helpful - but was clearly overwhelmed given the number of visitors.

Yesterday I was invited to a very beautiful wedding! And what can I say, I was impressed by the picturesque backdrop and the historical charm of this location. The romantic atmosphere of the castle and the spacious outdoor areas created a magical atmosphere for the festival. The service staff was friendly and very attentive, the food was delicious and the entire event ran smoothly. Blankenstein Castle offers a unique and unforgettable backdrop for special occasions such as weddings. I really enjoyed my stay there and would definitely recommend the location for future events. Thanks again to the entire team for a great evening!