Gasthaus Bären in Tübingen

I came with a little hunger. That's why I only ate a small but very tasty salad here. 🥗

Sitting is not comfortable. The chairs are not stable. The food was tasty and arrived fast. We had to wait around 15 min to pay.

We went here on a Monday evening and were surprised that it was so busy. We were lucky that we got a table in the bar area - the chairs there are made for very (!) narrow people ;-) The dumplings with mushroom ragout and the Maultaschen are highly recommended, pleasant music volume, nice staff. Card payment is possible. Everything is great!

We went there last week in a group of seven people for a birthday on a recommendation. The ambience is rustic and beautiful. Unfortunately, the food was either not seasoned at all or was too salty. We wanted to know whether there was bread with the sausage salad, which was answered in the negative. However, we were told that we could order an extra bread basket, which we did. The bread basket came first, and a while later the waitress informed us that there would be no sausage salad. We asked that the bread basket be canceled again. She told us that wasn't possible because we had ordered it and otherwise they would have to throw it away. After discussion, she took the bread basket back with her. Unfortunately, not once during the meal did a waitress come to take further orders or inquire. There was also no question when paying, and when I was told that the food wasn't that good, all I got was an "Okay, thank you". Unfortunately, for the price, the service and the taste of the food, it was really bad.

We used to enjoy going to the Bären often, especially with guests from outside, like yesterday. Unfortunately, the quality is no longer quite right, the portions are slightly larger and have become significantly more expensive. In other words, you order less, so the tapas concept is somewhat lost. The food itself was a bit bland, none of the dishes were really warm and the taste didn't blow us away. The meat of goulash was dry. The fact that you don't get a glass of tap water with half a liter of wine also speaks for itself. Likewise, we had to sit in the hallway to the toilet. If we had come without visitors, I wouldn't have sat there. Profit maximization to the max! What should be mentioned positively is the friendliness of all the employees we came into contact with.

Really quaint shop It was tight, but totally good. I don't think I've ever had my drink so quickly.

I remember the Bären as a nice, rustic restaurant with delicious tapas. Today we were very disappointed. We had to wait a long time - for a table, for the order. When asked about gluten-free, the service staff was overwhelmed, the allergen list was not up to date and did not match the menu. For prices I think you should be able to expect more.

Excellent establishment, I would love to come back

I didn't see any bears but the food and beer were still very good.

I used to always like going to Bären, but the price-performance ratio is absolutely no longer right. The food didn't taste fresh and was totally over salted. In general, I was no longer impressed with the taste. When I billed I was then charged 5 euros too much. That was my last visit there.

Had an awesome mouthwatering Traditional German Food 😋

More of a bar with tapas than a restaurant, which we didn't realize beforehand. Despite the other expectations, one can say objectively and fairly: the concept of the food and selection is trendy and quite appealing, the quality, even considering the price, is not at all convincing. Service: nice people but disorganized. We had a reservation for 5 p.m. After we rejected the tiny table right in front of the toilets, which would hardly have fit plates for two people, after a short wait they found another small table for us. 45 minutes later we finally had drinks in our hands. All in all, unfortunately a very disappointing visit.

It was our first visit here, sadly I regret coming here to spend my money. Positive: The waiters were nice, food came quickly. The Spätzle and Schnitzel were good. Negative: Unfortunately they have terrible chairs super uncomfortable, hard not to fall off. Also I wouldn’t recommend ordering the dumplings (Knödel) they were super salty I couldn’t finish them and I told the waitress and she didn’t offer me something else to eat or anything :( The portions are also very small. After our visit, we were still hungry and got more food at the street market.

Interesting food. Not that comfortable sitting places and sometimes music too lout

A cozy place with good Swabian food. The service was super friendly and the atmosphere was good. The food tasted great too. We had Maultaschen, cheese spaetzle and meatballs. The meatballs were a little dry and the portions could be larger. All in all, I would recommend the Gasthaus Bären!

I love this place. Super friendly staff, lovely music and nice food.

Very atmospheric place, inexpensive and tasty. There is a bar. There are several small tables outside.

Tapas-sized portions. That would be fine if the quality were good. It wasn't. I had chicken breast which was tough as old boots. The 'salad' was a few mini scraps of iceberg lettuce and a few cocktail tomatos. Regarding service: absolute minimal contact with personel. You have to order online and someone brings it. That's it. There was an option to add a tip when paying. For what, I wonder. Could have been so much better.

Nice place Enjoy your meal Nice ambience to end an evening in style

The food was a children's portion and you didn't get full, you had to order something with the schnitzel. 11€ for spaetzle and then 1€ for sauce is excessive, we were sent from waitress to waitress, I would give fewer stars but I'm being nice I don't do this.

The four of us only had a small bar table with bar stools and the portions were very small, you won't get full without ordering a lot of side dishes.

I was really disappointed with my visit to Restaurant Bären. The idea of ​​serving Swabian cuisine in tapas form sounds good, but the reality was a nightmare. The portions were tiny and the price was absolutely overpriced. The quality of the food was poor - the dishes were tasteless and very dry. Additionally, the service was slow. I waited longer than expected for my food. There are far better options in town.

Time slots for reservations are relatively short and we were first informed that we had to leave in ten minutes even though they still took our food order. No allergens on the menu. The city of Tübingen's official document on barrier-free restaurants states that the Bären is completely barrier-free, which is not true. There are several steps and even if they weren't there, there isn't enough space between the tables for a wheelchair to get through.

A very mixed feeling after our visit to the Bären. The food is mediocre at best and unfortunately not particularly tasty at all. The price for “tapas”, which is clearly too high, does the rest. Two people can't spend less than €60 and unfortunately you won't be full either. The ambience and service are positive. He was great. Kitchen is in SERIOUS need of improvement.

Great concept, delicious food and nice staff.

Went to BÄREN for a spontaneous little dinner. The shop was very busy, with lots of students and guests who enjoyed drinking. The service was great. Fast, even when reordering. The food came very quickly, as did the wine. First of all: "Swabian tapas" are advertised here, I found the portions to be significantly larger. My cheese spaetzle was very filling. However, the taste was more like 3/5...cheese was weak...everything was so bland. The rocket tomato feta salad is quite nice. Of the wine, I liked the rosé house wine. The regional wine was extremely sweet. A matter of taste. The selection of drinks and drinks is very large Thanks

What you get for your money is ridiculous. A sausage plate that only sells cut sausage from the supermarket for 1€ for 13 euros is a disgrace. If you then complain about it, you will be told “yes, that’s just the way it is”. I will never eat there again.

Very rude and loud. It was really nice.

We have been to the Bären several times a week since it opened, i.e. for about 10 years. And it has to be said that the recent changes have brought about a major deterioration. The food is dry (hardly any sauce for the meatballs, turkey, cheese spaetzle) and has become much more expensive. Pay twice as much for the same quantity and worse quality. If this is the new concept, good luck with it 😉… Incomprehensible and disappointing.

Swabian food but delicious - you can get it here! really imaginative menu and absolutely fresh and delicious ingredients (:

Very quaint shop, with unusual cocktails and very tasty tapas-sized dishes. Only the tables are very small, so you should order the dishes one after the other (if you order several tapas) rather than at the same time. But the preparation is super quick.

Very tasty food, friendly staff, but the space is quite restrictive.

What can I say - I walked in and out the door with mixed feelings. The food was very good and didn't take too long to arrive. The waitresses were very quick and extremely friendly. The ambience also invites you to linger. However, there are two main points that really bother me: -It's very, very loud. We were sitting around the corner at the high tables behind the room and the music was still coming at us at such a volume that we had to speak to each other in a very loud tone. Unfortunately, the acoustics themselves do not allow for a quiet atmosphere. -Paying over €5 for a 0.3L soft drink is almost a bit ridiculous, just like the cheese spaetzle and other dishes that cost around €10 per serving. The two of us paid €60. We were full, but I think that for almost €10 per portion, at least a large portion could have been served. Of course I don't know where the ingredients for the dishes come from, but if everything was organic and regional, the price would be justified. If that doesn't bother you, there's absolutely nothing wrong here. :)

Service rather slow, food alright though.

Really nice restaurant in downtown Tübingen, where you mainly meet a lot of young people. The (mostly Swabian) food there is very tasty and the idea of ​​Swabian tapas such as Maultaschen or Kässpätzle is really good. You can get your fill relatively cheaply here and you don't have to dig deep into your pockets for small extras. Vegetarians will also find what they are looking for here, for example with Schupfnudeln and sauerkraut or the large selection of salads. The dishes themselves are really tasty, but otherwise they are pretty “basic”, so there are few really unusual creations. But this doesn't really break a single point out of the crown. The way you can order here is relatively interesting. In addition to the classic controls, you can order directly to the kitchen using a QR code. Really good place, but it doesn't necessarily blow you away, hence 4/5.

Auf der Homepage steht zwar dass es nur 8er Tische gibt und man etwas zusammen rücken muß, wenn ich aber für 10 Personen einen Platz buche und dieser bestätigt wird, dann aber alle an einen 6er Tisch "gepfercht" werden sollen und dann nicht nach einer Lösung gesucht sondern patzig darauf verwiesen wird, dass es im Internet steht dass es eng wird, dafür haben wir kein Verständnis und so eine Kneipe kann ich wahrlich nicht weiter empfehlen!!

In the heart of the dynamic city of Tübingen, this very friendly restaurant is located at the bend of a street. Very helpful, you will feel at ease, if this is not the case it is because you are showing bad faith! The interior decoration is very friendly and rustic, a pleasure. The cuisine is excellent, offering regional specialties. For a tourist like me eager to explore the different flavors of the region, the dishes are far from substantial, which allows you to taste other specialties without breaking the bank, your palate will thank you all the more! With that, my 2nd dish has arrived, enjoy your meal!

Yesterday I had an appointment with my mother to have tapas there, as we are in Tübingen quite often and wanted to try something new, so I read a few reviews and so we met at Bären. We ordered the turkey pan for €9.80, cheese spaetzle for €7.40 and the dumplings with mushrooms for €7.80. The price-performance ratio can be rated as insufficient for the quality offered, 5 mini pieces of completely dead fried turkey that you almost couldn't chew, but the cheese spaetzle were lukewarm and overcooked and in an indefinable, unseasoned cream cheese sauce. Anyone who thinks that the dumplings with mushrooms were better has lost their last hope here, the mushrooms come from a can and you actually have to look for these four sparsely divided pieces of canned mushrooms in a white, indefinable sauce. Dear people, that was really nothing, as a guest I normally speak up if something doesn't taste good, but I didn't do that yesterday because this food is deliberately sold to customers here and it wasn't an oversight if the chef made a bad one day might have had.

Delicious food and great performance

Swabian tapas, cool concept. But in this place two words are enough to communicate. THANK YOU when the drink or food is brought, YES when you are asked if you would like to pay by card. There is no more interaction when everything goes smoothly. It's not my thing to do everything via the app, I prefer communicating with people than with computers. But I'm old school. Otherwise the concept with the Swabian tapas is actually very original. But for individuals it would be nice if the portions were a little smaller. I've already had more than enough of two tapas. Of course, several people can swap, so you can snack on additional courses. The food was good, but as far as I can tell as a non-Swabian, not the absolute top cuisine. But cool restaurant. One waitress sent me to a colleague to pay, who then referred me to a colleague. Maybe it could be even easier. But at least more than just two words. And if you want to give a drink, you also need a number word. Oh, I still have one point. Spaetzle with lentils with and without strings are the same price? Is the meat that cheap or did I not read correctly?

Delicious, small dishes that invite you to try and share; really good and fresh food; The restaurant itself is cramped and disorganized, but this is (almost) compensated for by the dedicated staff Update in summer: now ordering via QR code (works very well) and outdoor dining is going well

Great restaurant in a great location for an idyllic stay! I think it's good that you can order yourself. What I would improve is that you can also call a waiter using your cell phone. The food tastes very tasty, I think the principle of small portions is great! There should be something for everyone. I don't think it's all that cheap. I ate 4 portions alone. Generally fifth but 3 will be sufficient! In terms of price, I still think it's reasonable because the quality and everything else is really great. Service is quick and very friendly. Gladly again!

Always great. 5/5 in all areas Only suggestion for improvement. The digital map urgently needs to be revised. For example, you cannot order white wine spritzers and other drinks digitally.

I was always a big fan of the bear, but the quality of the food has declined significantly. Prices have become incredibly expensive. 5 pieces of dry turkey pieces €9.80!!! Tap water costs just €4.90 for 0.5 liters and is not offered free of charge, even though you can eat there in a small group for more than €100. I could live with the prices if at least the quality of the food/meat was appropriate. The waitresses were very nice and accommodating. For the prices you can drink and eat much better elsewhere in Tübingen.

The best shorts in the world! 🤩

Great concept of tapas style German food. Food was delicious and not that smaller plates. Good options for vegetarians. Not a fan of ordering on and through qr code, but at least that was pretty painless but could have done with some photos of the dishes. Good way to try lots of types of German food in one sitting with friends or loved ones.

Everything was great...tasty tapas...price performance ratio was simply great!! Great atmosphere...

Super delicious food and also perfect service. The only thing I found unfortunate was the narrowness. We sat outside, but very "crammed in".

In summer, crowds of people outside the door. The student staff drags and hustles so that the order doesn't take too long. And that works. Tapas-based dishes, so rather small portions. We recommend zucchini meatballs. We also tried the dumplings with mushroom sauce, but they were too soggy for us. The mushrooms used are canned. This could be changed with little effort. It could be 50 cents more expensive. Will have to come back for the other dishes.

Amazing food! We loved the small plates that we shared, it made for a fantastic dining experience. Every plate was delicious, especially the eggplant and cheese balls, sauerkraut and the watermelon and feta salad, we really enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend!!

Puh, was soll man da sagen?! Studentischer Flair, genauso war das Essen. Warum hier jemand „ausgezeichnet“ bewertet ist uns schleierhaft. beim anschließenden Bummel durch Tübingen haben wir ein Dutzend ansprechende Lokale mit besseren Speisen gesehen. Und die Preise sind übrigens auch nicht Studenten like. Gerne nie wieder.

I liked that they had different options at not so high prices (around 8 to 10 euros for each small plate), so you can try different options. The rosé wine arrived naturally, but they knew how to give us ice immediately. The Apfelstrudel with Vanilla cream is the best I have tried in recent times. It seems to be a fairly busy place between 6 and 8 p.m.

I can only give 4 stars. One point is deducted for the ambience. If you sit outside it is very narrow and the chairs are totally uncomfortable. But the food is good and the service is very nice.

Tasty and certainly enough food. You can always easily order more and you will be served very quickly...

Unfortunately the food was really disappointing.

The food was not so great and extremely small portions. I took the goulash and it had only 3 pieces of meat in it!

This place was a total disaster. They have a "baby" portions and you should take lots of side dishes. But even if you do so you will remain so hungry. The other points it's so disgusting toilets, so horribly dirty. How could it pass any hygiene regulations?

Everything was just great :) anytime again was great, tasty and friendly

A relatively good place to go for a relaxed drink with family or friends, the food is also very good and even relatively well known. However, you have to keep in mind that it is relatively expensive, but for your money you get a great ambience, very good service and an overall good experience. However, if you are looking for a party location or want to do a pub crawl through Tübingen, which many students do, it is not recommended. But as I said, a great atmosphere, friendly and very competent service as well as good food, just a bit expensive. My tip is especially the Swabian tapas.

What was great for us was that you can order digitally. It also went super fast.

Just returned from this beautiful spot. Unfortunately I have to travel early tomorrow, otherwise I would have been here for many more hours. Compliments to the staff, I just felt comfortable and seen. Hopefully see you next time

I think the concept is great: smaller portions to share - Swabian tapas, so to speak. The prices are also acceptable and the waiting time is short. Unfortunately, the food itself wasn't entirely convincing. Some portions were at most lukewarm and didn't taste great either.

We had the croque madame, the avocado toast with eggs with the quinoa avocadao salad, the toast, and the potato with eggs. i saw a strand of hair on the dish right when it was served and a bug in the salad.

Great concept with great service! Price performance fits! 👍👍👍

I love the concept of German tapas and wish more restaurants offered this! It’s a perfect way of trying various German dishes in smaller portions! We had the schupfnudeln with sauerkraut, maultaschen, schnitzel, green salad, potatoes, käsespätzle and mushrooms. It was a perfect amount for 4 people. I will definitely come again!

All the waitresses are incredibly nice, the food is a dream, the portions are great value for money. Just a little tight to sit on.

Always my pleasure! My favorite: dumplings with mushrooms

The food was very bad, Wurstteller (12€) was so terrible, that we didn’t even eat it!

One of the worst places I have ever visited. Service 0 Food 0 I paid 12e for this. Don't come here please.

The food was absolutely bad. “Wurstteller” had 4 salamis and that was it. The bread tasted like it was 5 days old. Soft drinks were simply brought in a glass, neither a can nor a bottle. It was also overpriced for what we got. 12€ for 4 salamis? Käsespetzle was okay but it's not difficult to cook pasta either. However, the portion was very small. There was also a food item on the cheese wedges that I didn't recognize (see photo). So in summary, they shouldn't go here.

Way too narrow, food quality is not good. Käsespätzle from Bürger are better 😂

The Bären in Tübingen, a Swabian tapas bar, impressed us with a successful evening. Since there were eight of us, we definitely had to reserve a table, which turned out to be a wise decision because the bar was well attended. The modern ordering process is particularly noteworthy: we could easily do our after-work via a QR code -Order drinks and tapas. The service was prompt and efficient - the orders came to our table quickly. The food itself was excellent. The Swabian tapas offered an interesting and tasty change from the typical tapas we usually know. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the ingredients and the loving preparation. The atmosphere in the Bären was calm and relaxed. Despite the full house, it never felt rushed or crowded. The interior is cozy and invites you to linger, which made the evening particularly pleasant. All in all, we can highly recommend the Bären in Tübingen - whether for a relaxed after-work evening or a social get-together with friends.

Everything very good, bad service when removing dirty dishes

Unfortunately super tight, tables are put together and are generally very close together. Food is, well, nothing special. Drinks are super expensive. Unfortunately, significantly worse than the bear in Stuttgart. Generally not recommended.

We come from Osnabrück and went to the bear on the recommendation of the campsite. A very good recommendation. From the service to the food, we received excellent service and will definitely come again.

Amazing place to have German homemade food! ❤️

Very nice atmosphere, great rustic house. Swabian tapas are a great idea and really tasty, the cheese spaetzle was good, but cold melted onions don't go well with it. The goulash is very tasty and the zucchini with sheep's cheese is highly recommended. Price/performance is okay

A great place. The salads are highly recommended. And these zucchini meatballs were a real highlight. I haven't eaten something so delicious in a long time.

Very good experience in this restaurant which offers regional specialties in the form of tapas, at attractive prices, perfect for a meal to share with friends.

Delicious Swabian tapas at fair prices. We would be happy to come back!

Great idea to spoil your guests with Swabian tapas. It's really fun to eat your way through very different foods in a group. Dishes are delicious, including the cocktails! The guest room was very cramped, loud and stuffy.

Food was great, service was also okay. Outside, the seating options are very narrow, as you can see in the picture. Unfortunately, the tables are far too small for “tapas” and the chairs are uncomfortable - there is definitely room for improvement when it comes to seating comfort. It's still worth a visit!

We had booked a table in advance, unfortunately they reserved a table for us directly under a music box. With 7 people, a change was not possible, but entertaining wasn't that good. The Swabian Tappas are a great idea but not so well implemented. The meat and zucchini balls and the cheese spaetzle were cold. The beetroot salad couldn't absorb the flavor of the sauce because the chunks were far too thick. Which then tasted like nothing. The staff was very friendly.

Very tasty, tapas in Swabian, super fast and nice service despite the culture night and a lot of hustle and bustle... Absolutely recommended

The food really tasted very good. There is a nice selection of typical Swabian dishes. The order was taken quickly and the food was served quickly. We recommend the beef goulash, the Maultaschen and the apple strudel! Unfortunately, the homemade lemonades “Bear Lemonade” and “Little Flirt” are not recommended because they consist of 90% ice cubes.

It's been a while since I've eaten so poorly. The dishes tasted like frozen food from the day before. Even the cappuccino was sour. The service is nice and desperate. The prices are relatively low but the food is not worth it.

The food was very good, everyone was good, just too much noise, better to stay outside

In the evening it's a mix of pub and bar. It's a little too loud every now and then, but the fact that the Bären is almost always full speaks for itself.

Small portions to try out different specialties. Great idea! Prices were reasonable.

Great atmosphere, crowded. Good selection of German/Swabian style small plates, friendly service. We went here a few times during our stay, loved it every time. I'm not a cocktail drinker, but watching the barman prepare them with obvious love was fun whilst I drank my beer.

Unfortunately we only tried this place for a drink during our stay in Tübingen. We will definitely be back to try the dishes too. Too cute and quaint

Very tasty food. The small portions are presented similar to tapas. The chance to try many different dishes. Everything tasted good and good service.

Swabian food… good if you want to try everything.

Food tastes ok, unfortunately both my companion and I had a lot of stomach pain after our last visit. Therefore not recommended.

Absolutely recommended Swabian tapas. Here you can sit comfortably with friends and try tapas! Thanks so much

Everything is simply delicious! Price-performance ratio also fits.

Were here for the first time. Nice service, good food. Gladly again.

We had a very nice lunch here as a family. The small portions of Swabian dishes offer a great opportunity to share. For the four of us (with children aged nine and twelve), seven portions were just right. Our highlight were the Maultaschen. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Gladly again!

Swabian tapas, very tasty, quick service, very crowded, cramped and loud, great atmosphere

Seth delicious Swabian tapas at fair prices! Great cocktails! People like coming here