Brauhaus "Zum Prinzen" in Köln

I was relying on the stars here on Google and I didn't read the review until I get in. Very rude and cold man server 😒 😑 so I ordered food quickly as I already seated down. I was checking the drinks menu and he said not all available only the beer so I have to take it. Then I read some negative comments and I felt the same. So I tried to be positive and when I finished the meat I double thumbs up I was thinking it till send a smile and make him tone down nope 🙅‍♀️ it's a mistake. I have to get the bill as quickly as possible I didn't ask for receipt I'm expecting the correct amount which is good it is. Then I went down to take a piss but even the lady by the door is rude asking me to out money first before I could pee, I don't have cash so I just left with almost bursting bladder. I'm not going back. By the way, I'm asian maybe it's another thing that made me unwelcome. Trying to take the best photo of the food it's different from what other posted. What a waste of money I could just went to currywurst stall nearby. 😒🙅‍♀️

I can't recommend this restaurant. I was here with friends who are from Argentina but speak German with a slight dialect. The waiter treated my friends like they were stupid. Racism in its purest form..

A RACIST place! The waiter treated me badly and talked to me like I was stupid. I don't recommend it at all

Unfortunately that was nothing! Unfriendly service. Even though we were seen and wanted to order, we had to wait ages. We were actually ignored! The food was okay but nothing more. In any case, we won't come a second time!

Good brewery for eating and drinking Spare ribs were incredibly tasty, that surprised us. Good portions. Recommended.

Very nice brewery and great and very funny employees are always happy to come back 😋

Brewery culture at its best: The “Prinzen” brewery in Cologne is an institution. If you're looking for authentic, hearty cuisine and a rustic brewery atmosphere, you've come to the right place. What defines the prince: * Rustic ambience: The interior is characterized by dark wood, cozy seating areas and traditional brewery elements. * Cologne classics: The menu offers everything your heart desires: Himmel un Ääd, knuckle, schnitzel and of course the obligatory Halve Hahn. * Freshly tapped Kölsch: The in-house Gaffel Kölsch is tapped fresh from the barrel and rounds off the culinary experience perfectly. * Central location: The Prinz is located right in the heart of Cologne and is therefore ideally accessible. * Friendly service: The staff is attentive and ensures a pleasant atmosphere. What could be better? * Volume: It can get quite loud in the Prinzen, especially at peak times. * Prices: The prices are slightly above average, but this is due to the central location and the quality of the food. Conclusion: The Prinz is a classic Kölsch brewery with rustic charm and delicious, traditional cuisine. If you're looking for an authentic brewery experience, this is the place for you. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Delicious food! Sauerbraten and red cabbage weren't really my thing and the dark beer sauce for the dumplings was burnt, but the dish Himmel un Ääd was so delicious!! 🤌 The service was super nice too!

My friend and I had a great meal in this lovely restaurant washed down with small glasses of local beer. The staff were very friendly. I will definitely visit again when I come back to the Christmas markets in December.

his German beerhouse offers a cozy atmosphere and exceptional food. The Kasslerbraten is tender and flavorful, while the Schnitzel à la Mayer impresses with its golden breading and unique twist. Paired with a frothy lager, it’s a perfect taste of authentic German cuisine. Our server was great and friendly and even helped with my German.

Great atmosphere, super friendly team and simply delicious dishes! We recommend! Whether it’s the original schnitzel, the bratwurst or the flammkuch, it’s crazy 🥵

This is a cozy 'brauerei' with delicious food and beer! I was initially skeptical because I thought it would be very touristy but it is not too bad. We had the mixed salad with champignons (I know it sounds simple, but they made it look and taste amazing) and borscht soup packed with beef chunks. If you're planning to visit on a Friday or Saturday evening, try to book ahead—we only managed to get a table on Sunday evening.

A brewery a little different than the others, not too big and too loud. Cozy. Service quick and good. Eating Halve Hahn, liver sausage bites and currywurst today. Unfortunately only 3 stars in this area, Röggelchen was warm but soft, the sausage was good, the sauce came from a bucket. Fries not crispy. I know the food better, i.e. the main courses. Gaffel Kölsch on tap, delicious. Come again.

Extremely rude and unpleasant service - ordered a beer and sat down to watch the football match playing (2nd half), finished my drink, and was asked if I wanted another one, to which I said I'm good for now and received a sour look from the barwoman. She returned to my table after a few minutes and said I have to leave if I dont order another drink, keep in mind there were only 2 other people in the bar so it wasn't as if I was keeping a table for myself.

Despite the hustle and bustle of the Christmas market. Had a nice and quick meal here. Service was cheerful and did their best. Very tasty haxe meal. My partner ate a delicious schnitzel. Food was not too salty! That's very nice!

Cozy guest room in the back area. Unfortunately, the price of the food is a bit too high compared to the quality. The service is very friendly and accommodating and the food was served quickly. Taste OK, but quality still needs improvement.

Cozy guest room in the back area. Unfortunately, the price of the food is a bit too high compared to the quality. The service is very friendly and accommodating and the food was served quickly. Taste OK, but quality still needs improvement.

Extremely nice staff. Really made you feel welcome. The food was excellent. My wife had the sauerbraten and I had the Original Schnitzel.

The rest of the family ate well, but I got food poisoning. The staff seemed to be under the influence of alcohol and made fun of the customers. I won't go there again, once food poisoning is enough.

Several times I spontaneously went to see the “Prince”. The nice doorman always looked after me and my companions very attentively and seated us at a bar table, much to our satisfaction, even though the shop was always full. The service is first class, as are the food and drinks. Watching football is also a lot of fun ⚽️🐐🇲🇨 when the EFFZEH plays like yesterday!! Greetings and see you soon Christian (with the little beard)

Delicious Kölsch and delicious goulsch soup, friendly staff

Best carnival location in Cologne.

Great beers and fantastic service.

Horrible service! They didn't even try to communicate in English...

More of a sports bar than a brewery. Cheese spaetzle is not just spaetzle with cheese and cream sauce...

1a spare ribs, it couldn't be better, great service, very cozy, fair prices 👍😁🍀

Schade. Getränke wurden doppelt abgerechnet! Außerdem wollten wir Ofenkartoffeln bestellen. Uns wurde gesagt diese sei nicht mehr vorhanden. Die Gruppe am Nachbartisch bestellte ca 20 min später u.a. 2 davon. Anscheinend auf einmal wieder verfügbar. Freundlichkeit mäßig...

The waitress was super friendly and quick. Very attentive! The Aperol Spritz is well mixed and delicious. The sanitary facilities are very clean. You can pay in cash or by card

🐽leeeeecker! Riiiishdish soooo home cooking! Tastes like mom's :)

The beer was very nice but the, I’m assuming, owner was very rude and aggressive. We tried our best to communicate what drinks we wanted using the menu and google translate (we don’t speak German). And in response he was very rude and aggressive in the way he acted towards us. Would not recommend.

Tried several dishes, all of which tasted excellent. The service was fast and friendly. The only downsides are the mediocre atmosphere on the terrace and that as a guest you also have to pay for the toilet with a toilet attendant who does not have change.

Scam for tourist. Adding 15% tips without asking and without giving you the receipt. The food it is not bad but a bit dry

Scam for turists. Take into account that they will add 15% tip directly when they tell you the amount to pay and give no receipt. Also, we asked of we could eat inside and they said outside, then german people eated inside. When we got told the total amount we asked in english and german to repeat how it was again but no answer, we got charged 15% tip by default, this is the only restaurant where we faced that, in others you choose the tip or say the amount you wanna pay (to include the tip) The food we ordered was schnitzel and bratwurst, not very decent, wont ever come back, dont waste your time here

Bad service, making fun of customers. Food was fine, but little gluten-free choice.

Unfortunately, I would have liked to give this place more stars because the food and the ambience were quite good. Unfortunately, in the end the service person felt like he was kidding me. When I just wanted to pay for my meal and a drink with a card, the gentleman just held out the reader to me without saying what I had to pay. When I asked how much that would be so I could tip it, he said it was too late now and it didn't matter because he wanted to move on quickly. I thought he would give up on it. Unfortunately I thought wrong, he tipped himself over €10, which I unfortunately only saw later when my cell phone notified me. This is an outrage and is not appropriate. And that too for a single person who wasn't there long. I like to tip but I would still like to decide for myself.

Waren heute hier essen, super lecker und mega freundlich. Können wir nur sehr empfehlen. Kommen jederzeit nochmal zzr

Quite a rude gentleman came up to me, stared for a few seconds then when I asked for a menu slapped it on the table in front of me and went away. Well anyways can't read German and the gentleman is nowhere to be found so maybe not gonna eat here.

It was raining when we came so we sat indoors, food and service were great we both had the schnitzel which was massive and super tasty which we washed down with beers, Lucas Podolski is everywhere in here too so much so that I looked up if he owned the place. Would definitely recommend and would revisit.

Visited this brewery during our visit to Cologne. The food was good, the beer cold and excellent. The service was impeccable, the cleanliness of the premises, including the toilets, was impeccable.

The best choice if you want to eat in one of the numerous breweries in Cologne city center. In addition to the food, the service was super nice and accommodating. We'll definitely be back.

Has vegan schnitzel and really great Kasse Spätzle if you are vegetarian. Waiter’s and waitress were all very nice. It’s across from the Rathaus in a lovely quiet square.

As an East Asian customer, I felt uncomfortable with the service at this restaurant. On Thursday (22.08) afternoon, when I approached the white waiter who was facing directly outward from the door, he initially avoided eye contact and turned to the other direction despite the restaurant being mostly empty. After I greeted him, he turned around and acted surprised. When I asked for an extra spoon (Löffel), the waiter turned to an adjacent white female customer and both laughed at me. The waiter even pointed to his ear (as if I said Löffel incorrectly), but he did not look confused or ask any follow-up questions, which made the laughter feel mocking instead of confusion. I know I pronounced it correctly, as "oe" in German is similar to "eu" in French. This behavior was unprofessional and disrespectful. Additionally, when I asked to split the bill with my friend, the waiter initially refused, but complied after I insisted and asked why it wasn’t possible. He also just left without asking me if I wanted a receipt after I paid. I had to tell him I wanted my receipts. I hope other people of color and/or non-German speaking people think twice before they eat at this restaurant (if at all) unless the staff stop their racially-biased behaviors.

German brewery in front of the Cologne town hall. The waiters are fast and friendly. The food is typical Cologne: sausages, snitchel, knuckle, I loved it.

Been there for the second time. Friendly and courteous service - Cologne originals. Prices okay. We just drank there.

We sat nicely in the beer garden. Unfortunately I can't say anything about the food; the exorbitant prices stopped us from ordering. The service was attentive and quick, and the beer replenishment went smoothly. Now that the construction site disappears from under your nose, you can enjoy your Kölsch again with a view of the Altermarkt and town hall. Four stars.

Great place in the old town of Cologne. Just a few minutes from the Rhine promenade. The seats on the market square are very nice and we ate very well. The portions are large and we enjoyed it very much.

The waiter was snappy and complained to another table because we couldn't speak German. It was surreal. I guess they only want German guests, even during Gamescom? It made no sense.

Nice brewery with very friendly staff. The location is also very nice. My schnitzel was also very tasty

Very good and quantitative, friendly service only downside I order a pint and he brings me the smallest beer, but hey I think he was concerned about my health 😂😉

They didn't let us sit inside, when it was completely empty. Outside we are near smokers, at a small table, very uncomfortable and we have hardly been attended to. The waiter didn't understand the order we made, he corrected it later. There are 4 of us on a table for 2, which is also crooked and keeps moving. Very unhappy at the moment. The food is very good, but with little variety.

Very rude service, expecting people who have never visited before to know the intricate details of where you can and can't sit, where to pay etc.. as if you are a mind reader, then facing abusive staff when trying to pay as if youre a shoplifter for giving them money

The Kölsch was great and the service was very, very friendly, quick and proactive. The kölsch was just empty then the next Hehr came.

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What can you say other than SUUUUPER! Every time we are in Cologne (we come from Brandenburg a. der Havel), you are one of our regular pubs. Kölsch, food (Halve Hahn, Mettbrötchen, liver sausage bites, etc.) etc. simply fantastic. Your staff is always in good spirits! You can chatter and gossip really well 😁. To use our jargon: you guys are really crazy 👍💪

Fantastic food in a great location. Enjoyed local beer and German meals. A bit cold outside but manageable with the wind but would have been perfect on a summer day.

This restaurant offers the best ambience, flair and good food at a good price. Our extremely dedicated host looked after our thirsty well-being with the best of care. The food was tasty and plentiful. Thank you.

Authentic beer house with local beers and dishes...staff were friendly and the food was good...portions were large justifying the price

Vegans everywhere…the vegan schnitzel is delicious! Come try it!!

All very tasty. When the weather is nice you can sit outside. We were there for the second time and would come again.

I was traveling in Cologne and I urgently needed to go to the toilet. The bouncer refused to let me go to the bathroom in the store. I also offered to pay for it, but also refused for no reason. The store reported my other review for defamation, with success.

A great restaurant. Our service was a hit - a Cologne veteran, I would say. Super open-minded and always present when needed. The food was very tasty. Small menu - a little bit of everything. Personally, I missed a bit of musical entertainment at the back of the bar.

After this post was reported for defamation, I am happy to justify the corresponding review. Neither the food nor the location as such are criticized here, but rather the outrageous service that we experienced there that evening. The behavior towards us as guests was very unfriendly and unacceptable for me. In addition, there were horrendous waiting times of over 60 minutes that were incomprehensible to us.

Although the food and service were good, I have to give a negative review. Although the waitress assured me after the last call that I could finish my beer in peace and then go to the toilet, the unfriendly bouncer refused to allow me to do so. Even though I drank and ate there, he pointed me straight to the public toilets, which had just been closed. He also lied by saying that the toilets were already closed because they had been cleaned. In fact, they were dirty and there were still empty cigarette packets lying around.

In all, started off ok. Food was quick and delicious. However, the young lady with glasses accused me of throwing beer mats. That then put a downer half way through the meal. The service then become slow. Smiles at tables near by but angry face when back at ours.

Food was normal. The service was really great. Courteous, efficient and funny. Keep it up Linda

Just great. The staff is simply awesome. My husband and I had a nice break there

Schweinshaxe was off in the evening. Only one day stayed in German. Miss it. I don’t speak Germany. One waiter recommended beers. He and beer were very nice.

Very tasty food, great atmosphere!

Unfortunately the food was mediocre. Service is very nice. Ambience great.

We wanted to drink a few Kölsch outside on Saturday afternoon, said the "Möchtgern Köbis". If you don't want to eat, you won't get a table.

Wienerschnitzel wiener art, vi provade både med fläsk och kalv. Väldigt torra och var lätt brända. Pommesen var inte krispig Gå nån annan stans

Cordonblue for €30, hardly any cheese or ham. Keller was annoyed when we asked and then just ignored us. When paying, Keller showed me the card reader with his finger and then left without a word. All in all, not a recommendation. My bad experience in Cologne so far

I ordered schnitzel with fried egg and fries. For the price of just under €20, the size of the schnitzel was a disgrace, and unfortunately it was dry.

Rip off!! 30€ for an “Original Wiener Schnitzel” and then that. Mini schnitzel and cold fries. Service was good.

The "Zum Prinzen" brewery is one of many breweries serving local Gaffel Kölsch beer that are worth visiting in Cologne. It is true that, depending on the day and mood, the staff may be very nice or tired, which unfortunately makes the customers feel or reacts to them. As for the food, there are nothing terrible on the menu (there are also local dishes), but the chef is not a virtuoso, so you should not expect exquisite dishes or appetizingly prepared meals. However, I recommend this place on Alter Markt, especially to drink a cool Gaffel on a hot, sunny day.

Service was apparently overwhelmed or didn't feel like it, which is what I suspect... Starter and main course came at the same time... Were there with a bachelorette party, yes tiring but easy to deal with by experienced staff... In short: service lousy, food ok but tourism standard

The terrace on the square is pleasant, fast and authentic service. Ideal for a kolsch

We were charged 2 extra beers for no reason, also 6 large beers were more extensive then on the card. service was unfriendly when we asked for extra information, we were scammed. Only positieve point is the location

Food was very good. Service was excellent. The place was very busy and we had to wait a few minutes for a table. Once seated, as busy as it was, we were able to talk and hear each other. Waiter was very helpful in choosing our meal.

Actually a great place. Went there to watch football yesterday at lunchtime. Then wanted to order food. Since there were four of us sitting at a small table, it was not possible to eat properly. I first wanted to add the small table at the entrance (only for eating / then we would have put it back) But the waitress said that wasn't possible. Even when my companion asked if we wanted another beer and I gave the waitress another sign with the fence post and I said: I have to eat something first... Didn't she get it? In my opinion she was completely incompetent for this job. We didn't finish watching the football game, but instead went to eat something in the extra paper next door. The shop is very good, but this waitress, absolute disaster!!!! Cost the restaurant €40/50….

Nice food and atmosphere. Not enough staff for the outside area. Was hard to get a drink.

Not quite as rustic as you might expect a brewery to be, but still very nice. Food completely okay, also price-wise. Drinks come quickly and with funny, relaxed sayings, especially when Linda is the waitress. We really liked it!

Very tasty food, friendly service, what more could you want 😃

We had a great evening with great service who was super on point and listened to our every wish! Nice cheeky sayings and a funny way of dealing with customers! We love! We didn't have to wait a minute for our 4 kölsch and it tasted great too! We'd love to come back!

Great brewery, typical food, delicious Kölsch. Köbes on the ball, what more could you want! We'd love to come back 😊✌️

Good menu, fast service and personable.

The food was average. Our waiter, a gentleman over 50, a bit chubby and spoke with an accent, was unprofessional. Our dirty table was not wiped over. When the gentleman brought our wreath with Kölsch, he simply slammed the wreath on the table and left. We had to take the beer out of the wreath ourselves and distribute it. When we asked him a question we were ignored. We didn't ask if we liked it. When everyone had finished eating but I was still eating, the waiter appeared, cleared the plates and grabbed my plate even though I was still eating!!! Annoyed, I mentioned that I was still eating. Again no one asked if it tasted good. They also didn't ask for dessert and didn't ask for new drinks. The waiter always took a long time to arrive. A bad waiter.

Holla the forest fairy...very natural and friendly staff. A small but very fine menu and delicious Kölsch. Very good and worthwhile! A new Köbiene has recently arrived on site...a delicious girl! The Nic! 😘 Thank you Nicole for being in the prince! 😘

If you enjoy well-kept Kölsch, hearty food and enjoy watching an FC game, this is the right place for you! The prince also invites you to social gatherings at carnival!!!!

Mega delicious food. Very nice service, always happy.

Wonderful food, good prices, great service! It was a relaxed visit and we were served very quickly and extremely friendly. Everything was delicious and looked like it was really well prepared. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Sehr freundliche und fröhliche Bedienung, leckere kölsche Brauhausküche und top gekühltes leckeres Kölsch. Immer wieder gerne!

A great brewery that leaves nothing to be desired. Best location at the Alter Markt for either sitting outside or inside. Inside there are 3 areas: a traditional part at the front, the gallery above and a cozy, modern part a little further back. The staff is very accommodating and you are always served quickly. The Kölsch tastes excellent and the atmosphere is simply great. In addition, you can watch the 1. FC Köln games there live and at no extra charge. This is no longer a given in times of various streaming providers. The best thing about it is a person at the entrance to the brewery who always kindly makes sure that everything stays in order and that every guest feels comfortable, even if things get heated on the lawn or you may have drunk one or two Kölsch too many. Absolute recommendation and should be planned for every visit to Cologne's old town :)

We sat on the gallery and the floor was dirty. There was rubbish in the corners

Good food, very friendly service and a great ambience.

Charged us €3 per beer (I had menu infront of me, it should have been €2.30 each). Made us pay after each round despite the fact in Köln generally pay at the end. He allowed other tables around us to tally up beers on beer mat and pay at the end (as per Köln). Told I must pay cash, otherwise if I pay card I must give him a €4 tip.

I was only there at carnival, I can't say what it's like otherwise! At carnival it's just great, everyone is very nice and helpful, even the guests are great Gaffel Kölsch greetings from Aschaffenburg Bavaria. I've heard that you can also eat great food when there's no carnival.

I am very shocked at how customers are treated. A guest was thrown out of the restaurant in front of my eyes with pure force and without any significant justification. There was also no consideration for other people present.

Super altes Kölsch -schmeckt gar und gar nicht, die Küche ist eine reine Katastrophe!!! Bitte vermeiden!! Viel Geld um nichts!!! Security kann kaum deutsch oder Fremdsprachen!!!!! Den Nachbartisch hat k.o. Tropfen abbekommen!!!!

BIG RED FLAG!! You cannot pay by credit card in this place, only cash. After telling them that we don’t have cash, they said that in Germany you can’t pay with card anywhere, which is obviously false.