Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom in Köln

Früh am Dom es una conocida cervecería en Colonia, pero desafortunadamente, nuestra experiencia no estuvo a la altura del bombo. Si bien el ambiente era animado y tradicional, el servicio dejaba mucho que desear: lento, poco atento y poco amable. La comida estaba bien en el mejor de los casos. El schnitzel y las papas fritas eran simples, carentes de condimento o sabores sobresalientes. La salchicha estaba bien, pero nada especial, y la tortita de patata (Reibekuchen) era solo promedio. En general, todo se sentía básico y abrumador, no la comida alemana abundante y sabrosa que esperábamos. La cerveza Kölsch era genial de conseguir, servida en los clásicos vasos pequeños, pero ni siquiera eso hace que valga la pena el viaje. ¿Regresaríamos? Probablemente no. Si solo buscas una experiencia rápida en Kölsch, tal vez merezca la pena visitarla, pero no esperes nada excepcional de la comida.

Siamo stati qui a cena 2 sere di seguito in quanto non avevamo fatto prenotazioni e, essendo un gruppo di 6 la prima sera e 8 persone la seconda nel periodo natalizio, abbiamo faticato a trovare altri posti in cui sederci a mangiare. Abbiamo assaggiato praticamente tutto il menù e, anche se alcune cose ci sono piaciute e altre meno, siamo ritornati perchè il ristorante è enorme ed i prezzi ragionevoli nonostante la posizione. Lo consiglierei per una cena tranquilla al caldo, posto carino e senza troppe pretese.

A German beer hall serving local food and drinks . The décor is as you would imagine such a place to be as is the dress of the servers . What's different is the bier and the method of carrying it round in small circular trays. The bier was good and the ambiance as you would expect. It is very busy and seems to be a popular tourist attraction with groups of mainly males , that said we did see other mixed groups too .It sold typical German food and it all looked good .

Wir sind Stammgäste, aber es lässt ständig nach und die Preise gehen dafür nach oben, die Karte wird immer dürftiger und die Frechheit war einfach eine Bratwurst zu 17 € mit ein wenig zerlaufenem Wirsing Gemüse, keine Kartoffeln, nichts dazu- lieblos! Das Gericht kam nur noch halb warm an. Das ist doch klar wenn da nichts mehr auf den Teller kommt und dann zerläuft das bisschen. Dann ist es auch nicht mehr richtig warm, wenn es zum Gast an dem Tisch kommt. Die Bratwurst schmeckt nicht besonders. Hatte eine ziemlich harte Pelle ich würde es nicht empfehlen 17 € unglaublich! Und immer haben sie ein Problem, dass das Essen nicht heiß an den Tisch kommt. Dafür ist man aber beim Kölsch nachreichen sehr schnell, das ist das, was die am besten können, wenn das Glas noch ein Viertel voll ist schon ein neues da hinstellen- schrecklich.

You can always find a seat in the morning and you will be served quickly.

An emblematic tourist place where people come above all for the atmosphere and the beer tradition rather than for the quality of the dishes. Certainly, the famous FRÜH brewery attracts many visitors, but the service, sometimes expeditious, does not rely on exchange. Despite this, the lively atmosphere makes it a friendly and typical experience.

Ambience is pleasant.. Food is delicious

An absolute classic in Cologne! The Brauhaus Früh is always a pleasure! The atmosphere is authentic and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or family. The Cologne beer is fresh and tastes excellent, as do the Cologne specialties on the menu. The “Early” Kölsch is a must in particular! The service is friendly and attentive, and the location is central and easily accessible. I always enjoy coming here – just a great experience! Clear recommendation for anyone who wants to experience the real Cologne brewery feeling.

Sauerbraten just under 20 euros. Just two tough little pieces of meat and 2 normal-sized dumplings. Nobody gets tired of it anymore. I then had to order more spaetzle for 4.50 so that I could leave the store somewhat full. Beer was ok... Then eat somewhere else and get larger portions. Disappointment 👎

The atmosphere is wonderful, the attention and care is very good, the prices are affordable, it is one of the places to visit in Cologne…

Definitely a must if you are in Cologne!👍👍👍

Very tasty food and friendly service

Speisen und Getränke wie immer gut. Sehr netter Köbes. Aber durch den Gastraum wechselte immer wieder eine Maus die Seiten, von rechts nach links und wieder zurück. Bin überhaupt kein Fan von Mäusen. Der Köbes wurde leise von uns informiert, er konnte uns nur sagen das diese bestimmt vorne an der Türe reingekommen ist…….!!!!

Very badly. I ordered a Coca Cola zero and they brought me a glass with Coca Cola without knowing what it was and they are already Gas

Great, my review was deleted I had a room from Carnival Saturday to Tuesday 2024 When I checked out, I booked the same room again with a personal confirmation for 2025 4 weeks ago I paid for this booking from K Sunday to K Tuesday Again I was promised the specific room Today I wanted to remind myself again that everything is working The front manager gave the room to a “regular guest”. I could beam 🤮about such an approach Because of bitter disappointment, I didn't want any further clarification It's great how you treat guests there

Went to Cologne for a day trip. And of course for a Kölsch here too. Sometimes it's hard to see how quickly you'll suddenly find yourself with a new drink. And you have to be quick if you want to drink something else. 😅😅😅😅😅😅 But everyone is always very friendly. Gladly again

Always worth a visit, although I liked the long bar tables in the standing area better. I bought a cool jacket in the shop. The quality is great....

It was a bitter disappointment: bad food, the price-performance ratio wasn't right at all. Something like this can only survive as a one-off restaurant for tourists. Too bad.

This place is another must in Cologne. The building is amazing, the food was very good and so was the beer. They have tables available if you’re less than 4. If you’re a bigger group, you can make a reservation and I recommend you do so.

We had dinner at the brewery today and everything was absolutely fine. The brewery is a huge restaurant, it's a bit louder and it's an attraction for tourists. Rustic furnishings, as befits a brewery. The food is delicious and comes to the table quickly, as are the drinks. The gentleman in service always had a casual saying, typically Cologne style. We felt comfortable.

Beer and German food. Have the potato pancakes if you're there on a Monday night. Made me very nostalgic for my Opa!

Always happy to go there. Food top. Service top. Ambience great

Delicious food, a place where the atmosphere is very warm

I was here for the first time 40 years ago and I still enjoy coming

This place is a must-see for its incredible history and unique atmosphere! With so many different rooms to explore, there's something new to discover around every corner. While the food wasn't the highlight of our visit, the beer selection and overall ambiance definitely make it worth a visit. 🍻

So it's clear to me that a roast pork can't taste like it does in Bavaria, but if you can't taste it, you should leave it alone. Sauce was like sauerbraten and the meat had nothing to do with the pig but that was negligent.

That's bad enough! The attitude is terrible! Seeing that the Asian guy told me that there was a reservation for 20:00 immediately (I didn't arrive until 19:20), I asked directly for cash or card. A bunch of psychos with bad attitudes! A lot of seats told me that they had reservations and told me to get out? ?

Chic shop, jute beer, waiter with jute snout, that's how it should be...

Iconic, delicious Kölsch and yet very loud but if you have to go here you should know that. Because that's Cologne's happy nature

I visited this place because it was so famous, and it lived up to my expectations. The beer is very mild and delicious, and since each bottle is 200ml of Junu beer, they check often to see if they need more. The atmosphere is also good.

Wow. Never had pork crackling like it in my life. It is amazing. Jessica looked after us and was really helpful. Compliments to the chef. Seriously good.

I am writing in English so the tourists can understand and avoid the place. Maybe the worst experience that I have had with a waiter. The waiter with the white hair dared to loudly scream ,,SILENCE'' to us, after we asked several times if we could order to eat. We immediately picked up our things and left. I feel sorry now that I even left money for the drinks and didn't call the manager. Even for German service this is too much

Good brewery with the best Kölsch and good food.

I can highly recommend the Brauhaus Früh am Dom. There you can get a delicious Kölsch and very good food. For me I recommend the Metthappen and Himmel und Äd with Bloodwosch. But also the other dishes. So I'll go there again when I'm in town.

Our service was very unfriendly. The toilet smelled a little better than a train station toilet, but the smell was very unpleasant.

Average food with expensive prices.

Good beer but poor quality food, so eat safely somewhere else. The place has history.

Excellent place for a german experience. I tried 7 different dishes, all very german, and drank many glasses of Fruh Kölsh beer. Everything was delicious, and the whole experience was great. I had a great time! Ideal to go with a group of friends. Moreover, I spent 23 euros in total, eating my fill (we shared 7 dishes) and drinking 3 beers. I thought it was great.

Unfriendly service - card games not allowed - colleague showered with beer - no recommendation - I can't rate the food

When I ordered a bratwurst I was asked whether it should have mayonnaise and ketchup. The waiter didn't mention an extra charge. I didn't like that So be careful when doing this Order 🤑

Aladin, our waiter, he is the best!

Complete failure: super unfriendly. Kölsch checked out on the lap and didn't even apologize. Card games prohibited. Hard to beat in terms of audacity. Food wasn't convincing either

Came here for a late night beer while waiting for the sleeper train. Great atmosphere and the staff are very helpful.

Delicious food, and very professional and friendly service and pleasant atmosphere.

As a Brauhaus should be. Delicious food, without fuss, good service and delicious kölsch. Exactly what you come for. At first we only wanted to order a side dish (fries), which was normally not done, but we got it anyway. Great service! We then saw different dishes passing by and then ordered food and it was delicious! A nice place for young and old.

Very huge early at the cathedral

Super friendly staff, with a special sense of humor. At 11 a.m. the three of them tasted Kölsch. Was jut and nice.

Brauhaus atmosphere, good food at reasonable prices

It is an authentic place consisting of very large, interconnected halls. Their food is delicious too. Prices are reasonable. Früh beer is already a legend. When I asked for the bill after the meal, it would have been better if the waiter had said that the tip was not included and clearly asked for a tip. For a moment, I felt like I was in a tip-crazy restaurant in Prague.

Delicious food Great service Nice rustic atmosphere Toilets were also very clean

Of course we arrived late for a nightcap early in the morning. But if it's open for another hour, I expect a reasonable stay. We were shoved into a corner where we were brought something to drink, deeply bored. During the whole time, things around us and on our table were being cleared away and the neighboring tables were being cleaned. If you don't want any more guests, then you should close the place to clean and tidy up.

Delicious food, aimed more at tourists. If you say you want food, you'll be given priority and get a table more quickly.

I enjoyed the Homemade spaetzel & cheese 🧀 with roasted onions 🌰. It was comfort food and hit the spot after a long day of travelling.

Very nice place to eat or drink. Very efficient servers and good communication despite the language barrier.

Eating more like great, drinking Kölsch if you don't want to anymore. ATTENTION put the beer mat on the glass. Afterwards a thick and thin herbal liqueur and the world is great. The friendliness of the Köbise is what they call the waiters in Cologne simply class

We were spontaneously there early on Saturday morning. The food was delicious and came quickly. The night supply of Kölsch was slow and we ordered several gksez for each round. The ambience was very nice. We sat in a side room. What wasn't nice were the mice that ran around there unhindered and didn't inspire any enthusiasm among us. Therefore only a rating of three out of five.

Really worth visiting here. The three eggs dish is amazing! Kolsch flows freely. Wonderful historic rooms

Superb location, foods tasty and fast and beer cold and refreshing - so good we went 3 times over the week

Nice atmosphere, smart and quick-witted service staff. The food wasn't warm at first, but it was quickly and easily corrected.

Gigantic restaurant, despite the rush and stress, the waiters are all very attentive. The food was delicious, but the cheese spaetzle I ordered didn't suit my personal taste. As a group of 8 people + 2 small children, we had no problem finding a place, despite the stroller. Elevator available, really nice place.

Very cozy and nice brewery, the food could be better for the price.

The location is quaint and beautiful. Our drinks were taken. At some point I saw something small scurrying past the ground out of the corner of my eye, but I thought I had imagined it. When that happened again, I took a closer look. A mouse was running along the floor. When a waitress and a waiter walked past us, I thought there was a mouse walking along there, just for your information. He then laughed, told his colleague to leave her mice at home and walked away. She laughed as well and said that it was already known and they already knew that. You felt somehow stupid standing there and not being taken seriously. Over time I think we saw 2 or 3 mice running around. For a while no one came to eat our food. But there were at least five waiters at the counter chatting and laughing. When I looked over at them at some point, one of them noticed us and said he had completely forgotten about us because of all the chatter. We both ordered roast pork. We ate it because we were hungry and not because it was so good. It was ok, but more bad than good. You get significantly better food for a smaller price. We will not be making another visit nor would we recommend it.

What a great traditional beer hall this is! Such an amazing loud vibe and the best food - we suggest the meatballs as they are fresh and easy to share with a mega-pretzel! Also, this gift shop is off the charts as they had so very many items to buy that we had to make it part of our last stop before boarding the train!

Excellent customer service. The beer & food were amazing!! Highly recommend!

Cool place, good Kölsch is a matter of taste.

Food nothing special, staff courteous and friendly, ambience okay, but what was quite unpleasant was the pungent toilet smell that you could smell right into the restaurant

I'm not saying the food is really delicious!!, but the Kölsch beer was really delicious and the atmosphere in the store is nice, so I'd like to recommend it to travelers. Oh, be sure to order the yellow egg noodles (Homemade spaetzles with cheese)... It was so delicious. But the roast beef (with potato dumplings) wasn't a large portion. The three of us went and drank four beers each. The servers were cheerful and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasant. Thanks to this, my meal in Cologne will remain as a good memory. Good.

Bad tourist shed! Unfortunately I can't say it any other way. The restaurant lives solely from its location and the beautiful ambience. The food is ordinary run-of-the-mill fare. It doesn't taste bad but it doesn't taste good either. The service here is extremely bad! It's clear that here and there you have to expect rude waiters (Köbes in Cologne), being insulted, but having the Kölsch almost slapped at you is no longer part of it. I'm often in Cologne and actually always pass by in the morning, but I'll never see me as a customer in this shop again!

On December 14th, 2024 I was back in my hometown of Cologne and took the opportunity to once again eat broad beans with bacon alongside freshly tapped Kölsch. Unfortunately, that was a letdown at the morning at the cathedral. A plate meal consisting of 5 kg of potatoes, a dollop of broad beans and 2 slices of streaky bacon was served. The food was otherwise tasty, but the ratio of potatoes to beans was off. Maybe the chef should rename the dish to potatoes with bacon and broad beans. Pure tourist location!!!

As an FC fan this is a must. Like coming home.

The building has tradition and charm, and things continue to be rustic in the basement. There is a lot going on, especially on weekends, which means it can sometimes be very loud. Unfortunately, the quality of the food has declined since our last visit in 2013. Shank very soft and wobbly, no trace of crispy. Unfortunately, game goulash was very dry and the sauce was much too sweet. Another disadvantage is that there are no large drinks, everything is only available in 0.2l. Service very nice and accommodating.

Were only in the standing beer hall. Was relaxed and super friendly service.

Great brewery. Super nice service, very attentive. Rustic and very tasty food. Early Kölsch at its best.

Super nice and many thanks to Aladin.........

Very nice traditional brewery, good regional cuisine and excellent beer. Centrally located opposite the cathedral.

Nice traditional building and good food but the service was too bad! A young waiter was quick to serve but when asked for bill, ‘wait a moment’ waited 5-10min asked again ‘wait a moment!’ So We asked other guy who seems free but the man just informed the young waiter to serve us . He again said ‘I said wait a moment!!’ We waited another 5-10min while he started to serve drinks other people who came after us. as we thought he is too busy and waited more than enough of over 20min, I we stand up as other group of people wanted to have the table. He glanced us several times and shouted again ‘I said wait a minute !!!!!’ So I decided to go to the till but he started complaining to other waiters. Other waiters weren’t sorry to us but being on the side of the young rude waiter. I had said to him ‘ “a moment” meant a minute, not 25min.

A morning Kölsch is always possible.

Lovely and efficient introduction to Kolnisch food and beer.

Great lunch in the Brauhauskeller

Jagger style schnitzel was incredible

A quaint brewery in the middle of downtown Cologne that serves delicious, hearty food and of course Kölsch. The brewery is much more winding than we expected and was open despite the New Year. With Kölsch, as you would expect, a new one is put out as soon as you finish your glass. We were there with our dog and that wasn't a problem.

Food was fast and tasted amazing. Service was great.

We wanted to try Kölsch because we were here on vacation. At first the waiter was very friendly, but when we finished drinking and new drinks were brought to us because we didn't know that if we didn't want anything more, put the coaster on the glass It was inconceivable for the waiter not to bring us the Kölsch, since it was appropriate to put the coaster on the glass. I would have expected understanding because nowhere did it say that this was a “rule” and since we were there as tourists, I would have wanted understanding. Even when you mentioned that you didn't know and didn't want one anymore, I found it unpleasant that he then answered me snidely and called me sweetheart. So the Kölsch was okay but I wouldn't go there again if that's how you treat customers who are there for the first time.

The ambience is simply traditional and particularly cozy. The service is busy, but absolutely friendly and tries to bring everything to the table quickly. The sauerbraten is simply world class and guaranteed to be homemade. The sauce is amazing, so if you want to eat a world-class sauerbraten, this is the place for you. 5 stars in every respect, simply great, we are coming back from Potsdam.

Very nice pub for drinking Kölsch, very attentive service and not as crowded as many other Kölsch bars. We enjoyed the stay very much.

Nice Köbes and delicious Mettbrötchen...Kölsch anyway

No reservations for under 4 people. You just have to find a table (which can be hectic when it is busy). Some staff are very friendly. Food served reasonably quick. Drinks (Kolsch beer) get served even quicker (as soon as you sit down). Ordered Wiener schnitzel but got Schweineschnitzel “Jagger Art” which was still delicious - soft inside and crispy outside. Schweinehaxe was also good - tender inside and crispy outside. Foods were appropriate portions. Apfelstrudel was also delicious. Great vibe!

Given the restaurant's positive reviews, we chose it for dinner. Arriving without a reservation, we shared a table with another local couple—an unusual but, according to our waiter, common practice. While I anticipated my Schweinshaxe with moist, the meat was somewhat dry. However, the Gulaschsuppe and Bratwurst were good, and we found the ambience delightful.

Nice Kölsches brewery with good Kölsch

Very cozy inn. The food...Cologne specialties. We'll be back.😍

Here you always get a table and a Kölsch before you order it.

The two of us wanted to drink some Kölsch in a cozy atmosphere. We were greeted unfriendly right at the entrance, then found a table and were served after a few minutes. We then wanted to play a round of cards and after a few minutes we were very rudely asked to put the game away because this was not allowed here. We did that too and then wanted to pay quickly, the waiter was again very unfriendly. We were looking forward to a nice stay, but we were very disappointed, as we have otherwise found the people of Cologne to be very friendly and playing cards has not been a problem in a locality so far.

I ordered chicken medallion, the chicken is dry, the waiters are rude and there are mice in the restaurant.

Ideal for beer, schnitzel, and other traditional cuisine - fair prices and fantastic atmosphere. Doesn’t feel at all like a tourist trap but very much had an authentic vibe, in a great location. Would definitely recommend the goulash if nursing a hangover!

Surprisingly tasty, service typical of a brewery.

It's so delicious Haksen is crispy and soft, but a little salty. The poketo soup was ordinary. The sausage is absolutely delicious. The fries that come with it are really great.

Went early last night, actually it's always ok here... sat in the winter garden... unfortunately the lentil soup was cold the first time, ok that can happen, but the second time it was just as cold...😥. In addition, the specified Mettwurst, which was still included on the first plate, could still be seen with three small slices in the soup. The waiter and Ober Köbes were really interested, and the only answer was, I told them in the kitchen to make them hot. The soup also costs €11.30. Very, very unfortunate……😥😥

Awesome Food super tasty Service perfect Prices very pleasant Can only be recommended

Typical Bauhaus, exactly as it should be. Always happy when we are in Cologne

A charming, traditional brewery with a pleasant atmosphere. The service sometimes takes a little longer, but our waiter was extremely friendly. The taste of the food was solid, but nothing special. We've eaten better and cheaper. The portion sizes were okay, but rather average - in Bavarian taverns you are used to something different 😉