Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom in Köln

The food was old and absolutely terrible. Salad dressing only tasted of ascorbic acid. Immediately after eating I felt sick for hours

We went early today and had a delicious meal. The Kölsch was always refilled (if you didn't want any, that was of course accepted). The ambience - typical brewery. We will definitely come back on our next visit to Cologne.

Une excellente expérience dans cette auberge ! Le service est impeccable : le serveur, souriant et compréhensif, a fait l’effort de parler en anglais pour faciliter notre commande, et un autre membre de l’équipe est même venu discuter de football avec nous, ajoutant une touche chaleureuse à l’ambiance. La nourriture est simple, typique et savoureuse, parfaitement en accord avec le décor, qui est à la fois authentique et accueillant. Une adresse conviviale où l’on se sent vraiment bien ! Merci Ali

The food was very bad, lukewarm and looked a bit old.

Good food, good beer, but we were greeted by a rude, aggressive waiter of about 60 who didn't understand English or German well. We waited at the entrance for 15 minutes. Time is not a problem. The problem is that they spoke to us rudely. I was with the Germans. I wanted to go to another restaurant, but my friends were waiting inside. I recommend another beer restaurant.. / Good food, good beer, but we were greeted by a rude, aggressive waiter of about 60 years old, who did not understand English or German well. We waited 15 minutes at the entrance. Time is not a problem. The problem is that they spoke to us rudely. I was with the Germans. I wanted to go to another restaurant, but my friends were waiting inside. I recommend another beer restaurant.

Classic Tourie mockery but what can you do?

Went here twice and got the same meal. Delicious!

Wir waren 6 Personen und haben gleichzeitig Essen bestellt. Tatsächlich kamen dann aber nur 4 Essen ! 2 Essen wurden Tatsächlich vergessen. Ein absolutes No Go. Einfach Katastrophe.

The four of us wanted to sit outside today and found a place. After a short while the waiter came and we were hoping for a round of cool Kölsch. Instead, we were chased away in a rather unfriendly manner and literally chased away with the words "You're not allowed to sit here!" When I asked the waiter they just said "That's right"... Well, I've already experienced a lot, but this is outrageous!!! Apparently you don't need this place!! Thank you !!!

Hello dear community, I actually very rarely write a review, but sometimes there are people who don't see their job as a job, but as a calling. We are staying in the same Hotel Eden with our children and just wanted to ask by phone at the brewery; whether we could still get fries for the children and despite the place being full, Ms. Dülsken brought us 3 plates of sausage and fries straight to our room on the 3rd floor. Thank you very much again for this We also visited other breweries throughout the day, but none were nearly as great in terms of the quality of the food and service as the Brauhaus Früh am Dom! We were definitely not here for the last time. Thank you and see you soon!!♥️

A German restaurant just a short walk from the hotel I was staying at. I may have been here once when I was in Cologne a long time ago. This time we visited with 3 people. Is it the room labeled sauna and the person in charge of service in that room? Meal rules that would normally be one plate per person They kindly agreed to share, The three of us had a lot of fun while eating. We were welcomed with Wanko Beer 🍺, which is not Japanese Wanko Soba, so we could fully enjoy the German atmosphere. A refreshing and easy-drinking beer. And the schnitzel seems to use rye as the breadcrumb, which gives it a nice, fragrant flavor. Including the pleasant hospitality of the service staff, We had a great night in Cologne.

Food was delicious, service was quick

Food was cold, tasted ok, waiter seemed slightly annoyed, his EC machine kept stopping when paying, so we had to wait forever until everyone in the group had paid. However, the ambience is very nice, despite the large number of people, you sit in small, rustically decorated rooms, so you don't really notice the number of guests.

Eine "Sturm im Wasserglas"- Posse wurde vorige Woche unserer französischen Reisegruppe im "Früh am Dom" kostenlos beschert. Ein französischer Senior fragte nach einem Glas Wasser aus der Leitung, um seine Medikamente vor dem Abendessen einzunehmen. Dies wurde ihm glatt verwehrt. Man (vier Germanen, die zum Bedienen der 40köpfigen Gesellschaft abdelegiert worden waren) verwies den Gast darauf, dass dies verboten war, das Leitungswasser nicht trinkbar sei und das Restaurant für ein juristische Nachspiel belangt werden könnte! Falsch! Recherchen haben ergeben, dass seit 2023 eine neue Regelung der EU, was das trinkbare Leitungswasser betrifft, in Kraft getreten ist. Die Empfehlung wird in fast allen Ländern eingehalten nur nicht in Deutschland. Da werden wirtschaftliche Einbuße von den Gastronomen gefürchtet! Mein Gott. Wie arm ist das denn? 40 Essen zu 43€ plus die Getränke, die an diesem Abend einkassiert wurden, berechtigen nicht zu einem kostenlosen Glas Wasser aus der Leitung! Die geschmacklose Diskussion mit fadenscheinigen Argumenten hätte man sich sparen können.

During my visit to the famous Früh am Dom restaurant, located a few steps from Cologne's majestic cathedral, I had the opportunity to taste the traditional pork shank. This dish, rooted in German cuisine, was a real delight for the palate. The shank, cooked to perfection, was tender and succulent. The meat fell easily off the bone and melted in your mouth, offering a rich, mouth-filling flavour. The external crust, slightly crunchy, gave a pleasant contrast of textures, while the balance of aromas and spices enhanced its authentic taste. The dish was accompanied by the classic roast potatoes and a generous portion of sauerkraut, which added freshness and acidity, balancing the robustness of the meat. A fresh Kölsch beer, served as per tradition in the thin glass, completed the culinary experience, making everything even more pleasant. In summary, the pork shank from Früh am Dom is a dish I highly recommend. If you are looking for an authentic experience of Rhenish cuisine, in a welcoming and traditional environment, this restaurant is the ideal choice. The quality of the ingredients, the attention to preparation and the impeccable service make this dish a must for anyone visiting Cologne.

Very nice brewery in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral. Went there with a friend on a Saturday lunchtime without a reservation and was obviously very full at the time. Nevertheless, we quickly got a seat thanks to the very friendly and funny waiter. The service was very good from start to finish and despite a lot of work, the waiter always had a funny saying ready. The food was very good and sufficient. I thought the Kölsch was very good. Overall, it was a lovely time at the Früh Brauhaus. If I ever come to Cologne again I will definitely go there again.

What a place! The Fruh is a proper German beer pub, which is very traditional. In Koln you have 200ml beer glasses, which are replaced when you finish one and then a line is put on your beermat. This is your tally of beers you have had as a group. Once you are finished you put the beer mat on the top of the glass and they will settle the bill and stop bringing more beer. Traditional food is served also, with the pork Schnitzel being a personal favourite. A must visit on your next trip to Koln!

Always way too busy and sometimes with queues in front of the door, but that's because the food is good. (and noisy because it's also a 😉🍺 brewery). Staff and service depend greatly on how busy it is. When it's busy, the staff can sometimes be stressed and clumsy, but usually friendly. You have to be willing to pay something for it in terms of hustle and bustle, but then you get something. We have been eating here regularly since 2016, 5 stars for the delicious food. Nowadays the quality is a lot less unfortunately. You can hardly find an empty table, not anymore because it is (was) so good, but because of the name. Under the Cathedral/museen there is a nice large, clean and well-lit parking garage (Contripark tiefgarage), where you can park cheaply (pin and cash), there are women's and family parking spaces in a good location, you arrive directly at the entrance. from the cathedral on the square (a short distance from Brauhaus Fruh), and the shopping mecca of Cologne. 😍

It's hard to summarize our experience there in one review. We were there for a few hours and were served very well by Köbe's Mr. Becker. Everything was great until we ordered food. My friends ordered meatballs. These arrived bare on a plate without any accompaniment. That's not a bad thing at first, but it is embarrassing when every chip shop serves a meal better than a self-respecting restaurant. But the height was my meal. I was hungrier and wanted to order a (supposedly) larger portion. So I ordered the fried dumplings for €14. I got the food in the photo. When I told Köbes that the amount of food for the money was a disgrace, he asked me to pass it on to the kitchen. Shortly afterwards the restaurant manager, Ms. Dültgen, arrived. She half-heartedly asked me what was wrong. I said that the meal was well paid at €8, but €14 was really outrageous. She then asked in annoyance whether I had ever gone shopping myself (the question itself is an impertinence) and walked away in annoyance. There was no trace of friendliness, let alone insight. Unfortunately, this made for a very poor end to our otherwise great visit.

The dish with boiled and roasted ham is top.

Extremely good service 5*+. It doesn't get any better. Big compliment to the CEO. There's a lot of work behind it. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Traditional brew house pub. Main Beer is a Früh Kölsch. This beer sort is a specialty in Cologne. MUST TRY. Had some local food, "Himmel and Aed", heaven and earth. Earth the potatoes and heaven the apple. Together with a special sausage and roasted onions - delicious. Also ryeroll with pork mince and onion.

We had a delicious meal here and were warmly welcomed. A larger selection of Bergerarian dishes would be desirable.

Nice brewery, but given the prices you can expect that there will also be some red cabbage with the sauerbraten, for example. Only 2 small dumplings is a bit small.

This is what a brewery should be like, hearty food, quick, quick-witted service and all at moderate prices!!!

I liked the house mouse best; many people lost their appetite when they saw it. But mice are apparently normal.

Very bad service, won't come back either

It was so bad that the waiter said there was no first come rule here.

Cologne brewery. Everything was ok

Unique location, nice, attentive staff

Fast service with the special Köbes charm in a traditional ambience - you have to go 😉

Waited so long for a waiter to get my order, so i left and went to another restaurant

Great service and a nice German atmosphere if you visit Koln is a must have to eat here german traditional food and beer

It's part of a visit to Cologne, just like the cathedral.

Staff friendly, Kölsch delicious, the food, well, it filled your stomach, a bit bland, there are better ones in the area.

Always worth a visit! We only drank a few Kölsch, so no judgment for the food. Great, very winding location with lots of seats.

We booked a room as part of an event. There was very tasty food, also vegan. The service was super friendly and quick.

Traditional brewery with local “specialties” Very crowded on Saturday evening

More tourist oriented. It wasn't mine.

Nice, typical brewery atmosphere, particularly busy in the evening. It is advisable to simply look for a free table or speak to the friendly but busy service. Drinks and food came quickly, everything seemed well organized, even if it seemed a bit chaotic at times. The dishes such as goulash, Wiener Schnitzel and Himmel und Ääd were good, and the prices are absolutely reasonable for the location in Cologne city center. Overall, a lovely evening in a pleasant atmosphere.

Were there on Wednesday when they had ribs day, unfortunately they were already sold out at 6 p.m. Otherwise a typical brewery atmosphere

Inwas looking forward to eat there after all the good reviews. It was so busy that after waiting 15 to order I left for another restaurant

Köbes Becker is the best in the house. Clear recommendation.

Best traditional German restaurant next to Cologne Cathedral 👌🏻 Plenty of space and quick service

Cool brewery Always something going on Top Köbbese

Typical brewery with very attentive Köbesse.

After a city thriller, we went to the brewery to end the day. We quickly got a table and our first drinks. The portions of the food are not too big and not too small. It tasted very good and there was something for everyone. Our waitress was very attentive and funny. I can recommend the brewery to others.

As always, delicious Kölsch, and I was totally surprised by the potato pancakes ***** super tasty.

Brauhaus Restaurant of the brewery of the Kölsch beer " Früh " Good regional food and good Kölsch beer

Very nice restaurant in close proximity to Cologne Cathedral. When the weather is nice you can sit outside and enjoy your Kölsch. There is also a pleasant indoor area in case of bad weather. Nice service and pleasant prices. I will definitely try the food on my next visit. What I saw at the neighboring tables smelled really delicious.

It's very cozy. The staff was very friendly. The food was very tasty 😋 would be happy again

If the kölch glasses you get were full, that would be great... but unfortunately none of the 10 glasses were full...

The service was very good. Unfortunately, the food was far too greasy and not very refined in taste. It's a shame, otherwise a nice location.

The food was brought to us quickly. So I was well prepared 😉 We had barely sat in the dining room when the Kölsch was already put on the table. An attentive and nice service. Highly recommended.

When you come to Germany, you have to drink beer! So, I ordered a non-alcoholic beer. It had a strong beer taste, and I was able to taste and drink beer for the first time in a while. I ordered pig's feet and sausage for the dish, but I feel like it's a bit lacking without the sauce. Also, I added a salad later, but the sour vegetables (pickled onions, carrots, paprika, etc.) were hidden inside, so it was quite sour and spicy. It looks like it would be good to eat a salad with meat. However, the atmosphere was nice and felt like a local German restaurant.

Cult brewery in Cologne. If you want to experience tradition, this is the right place. Even if there are better beers, the experience here is good in a rustic atmosphere.

A must try restaurant. Loved its vintage ambience and beer.

Always my pleasure. Great service, great food.

I just walked out of this restaurant after seeing a large mouse/baby RAT underneath one of the tables! I'm sad because the food looked good. The place was extremely loud and busy which would suggest he's been there a while as he was not frightened, so probably they have an infestation.

Nice large brewery restaurant with good food at reasonable prices and friendly staff

We found it very loud in the brewery, you could hardly have a conversation. Other guests were of the opinion that we should celebrate into the carnival. The lumberjack schnitzel didn't convince me, but the sliced ​​meat tasted better.

Very bad! The service attitude was extremely bad. No one guided or greeted us when we entered. We took our sleeping baby and found a quieter corner and asked a waiter if we could sit down. He said yes and just handed us the menu after we sat down. Before we could order, a tour group came in. The waiter immediately asked us to give up our seats and complained that he thought we wanted to sit somewhere else! The key is that the attitude is very unfriendly and rubbish! I just want to pick up a tour group. It’s better for everyone to avoid the lightning in this terrible place as soon as possible and don’t get angry.

Typical German brewery, excellent place

Very unfriendly not recommended. It's probably just something for company parties. That's why I remembered it well.

Enorme restaurante a dos minutos de la Catedral, tiene varios pisos y al entrar y preguntar nos dicen que nos sentamos donde queramos, parece ser que lo dicen siempre, es como una gracia, afortunadamente en un día de diario no tuvimos problemas, como es tan grande aunque tenían muchos clientes había sitio de sobra. La comida típica alemana, pedimos de tres tipos de salchichas con puré y una ensalada, muy rico y bien cocinado. Correcto precio y buena atención.

Everything's okay here, just very crowded. the food is good and plentiful

Great Kölsch, nice people, early salad could be better

Unfortunately we weren't welcome and we were told this quite rudely by a Köbe! Yesterday evening, as a registered Jga group, after taking our seats, we were immediately asked to remove our veils, buttons, bracelets and everything that shows us as a Jga, otherwise the public order office would throw us out. I'm horrified! We have visited you many times as a family and missed your kind nature yesterday! After the announcement, our future bride didn't feel like staying anymore and would have liked to get up and leave! I can understand the bad attitude towards stag parties and think that some predecessors were not able to behave themselves. Next time, please get a picture of your customers before complaining. We weren't drunk or shouting! We were registered! We didn't harass anyone or behave inappropriately! Unfortunately, the young Köbes who served us at the table couldn't explain to us what his colleague's statement was about and seemed to be surprised himself. Early will definitely no longer be in our selection when we think about going out to eat in Cologne!

We ordered soup with bread and a portion of fries. The soup came quickly, but nothing else. Finally asked where the fries were. Yes, it was coming soon, she said. When it arrived it was cold. Not even lukewarm, really cold

We decided on this place by searching for beer houses and came across this place. It can get very busy around lunch, so finding a table without a reservation may take a minute. Basically, you go in and find an open table. If you get beer, then they will keep serving you glasses until you put a coaster on top (to say you're done). The food was reasonable, but it may take a minute as the staff are running around trying to serve everyone. Overall, it is a pretty neat place to grab a bite to eat and get some beer.

The brewery is beautifully decorated in a dark style, perfect for a social gathering. The waitresses were attentive but not intrusive, which was very pleasant. The food tasted very good with the classic Kölsch.

The pork trotters are plenty, and even the steak is delicious

The waiters are very rude. We were going to order, we just asked a question and then he turned around and left. Such waiters do not suit such a brand. We don't plan on going there again 😡

Stop early...I'm almost 40 guests...unfortunately too rare in the last few years!

A great place to get a small beer and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. I also got a t-shirt. They have a great selection. Folks from North American should be aware the sizes are not the same as here. The staff are eager to offer selections and mine fits well. The beer is very good. I wish that I had more time to accumulate 'marks on my coaster'! .

I sat there for ten minutes while the waiter just gave me a look. Two white women were there, and he brought them beer even before they sat down.😂

Great brewery, rustic atmosphere with delicious food and Kölsch. Super charming service. A must in Cologne city center.

A must visit, but overcrowded inside. The terrace is worth doing but I would skip on sitting indoors despite the nice atmosphere in there. Reasonably priced despite of that. Dogs are welcome.

Great brewery, jam-packed, therefore a bit mass-produced, but still recommended

Came in on a Monday for lunch and wasn’t too crowded. We were warmly welcomed in by our server Julia and she was the best! Very charismatic and provided the best service we’ve experienced in Germany so far (Munich, Frankfurt, Bonn included). She offered us beer and service was fast. She checked in with us a few times and always had a smile in her face. Food was also quite good and she gave us a few recommendations while explaining the dishes. Highly recommend this restaurant!

We never had a chance to try the food - which looked good. Some incredibly friendly and helpful staff initially but let down by one of their colleagues who was exceptionally rude and passive aggressive towards us. Another couple finished their meal and offered us a table to sit down. We took this and were ready to order. Unfortunately the staff member who came over insisted on repeatedly questioning us as to why we couldn’t read German or English and why we had ignored the “reserved” sign. When we tried to explain that the earlier couple had given up the table to us, he continued to point at the sign and ask the same question over and over again. In the end we gave up trying to de-escalate the situation and asked him if he wanted us to leave. He said he did, so we did. Very much a shame as like we said before this we were really positive about the experience.

Fantastic staff fantastic beer you can't visit Cologne and not be there

Amazing!!! Typical food, welcoming space and friendly staff

Delicious, from the plate, eaten with colleagues. Beer drinkers are continuously provided with a new beer. If you drink anything else, you always have to pull people's attention

I didn't eat anything, so I can't judge!

It was the worst experience during my trip to Germany. I went into the store and told the employee that I was there alone. He said he understood and went to get a beer. There was no seating information, so I found a very small single seat and sat down, but then they suddenly came and took me back to the entrance and told me to stand in a place where there were no tables and have a beer... They didn't even ask me if I had a reservation or tell me that there were no seats, so I just stood there and had a beer. Drinking... I was so dumbfounded that I just left. Other restaurants I visited in Cologne, Gaffel am Dom and Sünner Kölsch, were very friendly, but this was not at all like that.

Quaint Cologne brewery 😍 It was a wonderful evening. Always a nice experience ☺️

Pork knuckles better than in Bavaria. Respect. Perfect pork and tender meat. Great sauce. Everything fits

Food and drinks are good, but the waiters are overly intrusive

The food was really good as was the service. As I’m not a pork eater . Possibly other types of meat would be nice. Over all a very nice place with good food .

A brewery with typical dishes from the Cologne area

Best brewery in Cologne! The brewery cellar in particular has a very nice atmosphere. The tavern and the other dining rooms are also fine. The food is tasty and offers a good, traditional Rhineland selection. The service is also typical Cologne... with the deliberately unfriendly manner of the Köbe. However, non-Cologne residents will probably be a bit shocked by this.

Nice people, great food, very nice service. Gladly again

Classic brewery that focuses more on the fun of the environment than on the quality of the menu. Good but not exceptional dishes, especially when compared to similar dishes tried in other restaurants in the city. Beer slightly more expensive than standard. Friendly staff.

Traditional brewery with a lot of charm. The Köbes were also very attentive, top service. I couldn't count on 50 hands how much Kölsch I've enjoyed here.

Really on the ball when it comes to service. Large portions of food and the ambience is really nice.

Everything is very quaint, great atmosphere in a very central location. You just have to like Kölsch or not. Food: Price/performance quite reasonable for the location. What is not ok, however, is that mice run through the restaurant several times and the waitress is not particularly bothered by this (or cannot change it).

The Wednesday offer: Grilled pork ribs have a very good price/performance ratio. Lots of freedom. The mushroom cream soup was also excellent. The fries are more of a translation, so it's better to swap them for fried potatoes, which were very good.

Probably the most commercial brauhaus in Cologne, but no less authentic feeling for it. Lovely historic building, excellent Kolsch, friendly and attentive kobes, and great food, in a central location (a few seconds from the cathedral).

For all Kölsch fans, it is a must to have been there.