Haxenhaus in Köln

We only had goulash soup, but it was great.

Different styles to eat un codillo.

Friendly service and good atmosphere, right by the river. Prices were reasonably and food was great with massive portions!

Very poor service and rude staff. I wanted to give 0 or -10 stars, but unfortunately, that's not possible.

Very medioka food. For the price of €30 a dish, I prefer a dönner kebab. I would give 0 stars. Haxenhaus removes unwanted comments even if they are true. They can't take any criticism about their medioka food.

Very friendly service. This is important, as a service charge is required when paying by card. 😁 The food isn't great, but it is tasty. However, the half-meter sausage is noticeably smaller.

Unfortunately the pork knuckle was quite dry, the sauerkraut and potatoes were, however, outstanding.

Delicious knuckle, everything was perfect, the staff was very friendly and attentive, we felt very comfortable.

Food was great! Had a nice evening

The best knuckle of pork I've ever eaten north of the Main (perhaps the best ever...) crispy on the outside but not too hard, tender and juicy on the inside.

We had the shank, really superlative, house specialty. We will come back to try other things too

Excellent food Everything was very good

Popular restaurant on the Rhein terrace serving authentic German dishes. We had very tasty Schweinhaxen, (pork knuckle) with sauerkraut. Very enjoyable. And the friendly waiting staff made the experience even better. Definitely to be recommended.

The history and ambiance are simply fascinating. The staff are incredibly nice, friendly, personable, competent, and service-oriented. The buffet left nothing to be desired and was simply excellent. We were able to enjoy the Haxenhaus at a company event on June 25, 2025, in incredibly beautiful weather. Many thanks to all the staff. Arno Grüwel Grill & Camping Market Windmüllerstr. 7/ Am Wasserturm Lippstadt

Schnitzel was ok the stake was not good

We were really late at the restaurant, like after 10pm and the service was not busy anymore. The food came really fast. Homemade sausage is great and the Schweinehaxe is ok. Schnitzel is a bit dry but for the over all experience and price, 4 stars. If you are looking for a restaurant that you have a space outside, kids can play and you can eat then we really recommend this restaurant.

I'm giving it "only" 4 stars because, for me, the food is the most important thing.... But first, something else.... Location: On the banks of the Rhine.... Lucky with the weather... were able to sit outside.... We were there during the week of the Spoga trade fair.... Quite crowded.... Very international clientele, very nice.... Rustic interior..... I wasn't expecting knuckle dishes to be so "northern"... Men's restroom small... but clean... someone was waiting for a financial gift.... We had a super friendly and attractive waitress who has only lived in Germany for a few years.... It's simply amazing how well she can already speak German..... Food: I know everything has gotten more expensive and that you also pay for the location.... but knuckles are the cheapest part of the pig 🐷 and 1/3 of the knuckle's weight is the bone (estimated).... That's why I think the knuckle prices are excessive!!! I had the Wiener Schnitzel...it was large, the breading didn't break (or collapsed), the side salad was good...the fried potatoes weren't crispy...it lacked zest!!! It tasted good; in fact, I don't think Wiener Schnitzel, made with pork, is any worse...I can't tell if it was veal...assuming...it didn't blow me away...hence the 4 stars....

Every time I come to the exhibition, I must eat delicious food! Especially the pig's feet with local beer🍻

We had lunch here once. The food itself was quite good. I think the service was okay. I just think the prices are a bit high.

We ordered a lot of food and beer, and we ordered beer by the meter. We calculated that we ordered about 8 meters of beer, and added 1 meter when we paid the bill, but it was not served, and we were charged for 11 meters. We reminded her that she added another meter, but asked us to pay again. At least 2-3 meters of beer were charged. The food was good, but it was hard to accept this kind of practice. I will not come again.

A nice restaurant in itself, located on the banks of the Rhine. However, it is very touristy. The staff are very friendly and the service is quick. The ambiance is very rustic, like a brewery, which makes it feel very authentic. I was unfortunately a little disappointed with the food. The knuckle of pork was very tasty, but the potato wedges didn't really have any flavor. It seemed as if they weren't seasoned at all. They only came with three long potato wedges. Several smaller ones would have been better, in my opinion. The salad didn't have any dressing, which made it taste a bit dry. I feel like the quality has gone down since my last visit.

Lovely place and get the german vibes... The food was really good..

We waited for Zakas for 2-1 hours and the food was disgusting

Very nice atmosphere and very good beer, specialty shin! We had something else but we were not very impressed, the potatoes were a bit too burnt and the sausage tasted of little, but I'm sure it was a coincidence, the view is very nice especially at sunset and the staff is very kind

Apparently, I was having a bad day. Unfortunately, my knuckle wasn't really crispy, more like a soggy shank. It was tasty, but if the rind didn't crack...🤷 It's a real shame, actually a lovely location in an 800-year-old house.

Yes, you are on the Rhine but knowing that we would have to wait almost an hour for a plate of homemade sausage and that the one on the menu was half a meter while the one in the photo arrived (to exaggerate 30cm at 21€), we would have looked for a less central place. Which I recommend you do too, try something else

Not very nice, more of a cynical attitude. We waited 20 minutes for the drink and more than an hour for the food. The food has no taste, even without salt. The wiener - although it is made of veal - was not fried, but drowned in oil. I don't know why this place is so overrated. Avoid if possible

Best pork knuckle I’ve tried in Germany so far, great service, and lots of cold Kölsch

Super delicious food, I'll be happy to come back.

Great service, delicious food. I can only recommend it.

I wanted to try typical German food and it was recommended to me, I was very satisfied

The food was okay. In my opinion, the food was delicious, but the prices were rather inflated. Fried potatoes and sauerkraut for four people were way too little. The waiters were unfriendly and arrogant. We'll never go there again.

The pork knuckle is the signature dish at this place. It was really good.

we arrived without a reservation. we were a group of 6. we had ordered a huge plate that was charged per person with a bit of everything. it was very good and filling. after that we had ordered two desserts to share. it had been over 30-45min, yet still no dessert. so we ordered a flight of 6 beers. they messed up to which they gave us 10 beers. we sent it back because it was incorrect. instead of explaining to us the options we had such as a flight with 5 beers. mind you we were with three germans so it was noy a language issue. they gave us 6 beers without the board. All while we are still waiting for the dessert. Then comes a man with curly hair with glasses, he started tossing the coasters to us. Very rude. then we finally got our dessert after reminding them THREE times. The ice cream came melted, the lady with red hair did not give us extra spoons. the service here was awful and they werent even that busy. horrible service. i wish the food made up for it

Always a great dinner. The portions have appropriately right sized a bit over the years, which is good since they were way too big in the past. Love the pig nuckles (haxen) meters of Kolsch etc

Can't give a star for the food. After 1.5 hours I still didn't have the food.

Unique shanks and beer Visit it

Good food and good quality price

You want knuckles...you get knuckles. And in many different variations. Very tasty! The service was attentive, quick, and friendly. It was quite humid that evening, so the restaurant was filled with a strong sewer stench, which is unavoidable in that area and with the density of shops in Cologne.

It doesn't seem to be as expected

Great location, super delicious food, and very friendly staff! A definite recommendation.

Very good food, beautiful location, and excellent service. Jonas, in particular, served us very kindly and courteously! We'd love to come back :)

Nice place, but a bit expensive. But normal at this place.

The service is truly mediocre. First, we forget our order, then they claim we haven't ordered anything. Everyone at the table was surprised.

Everything was great and very tasty.

The restaurant was moderately busy, but it still took about 15 minutes for my order to be taken. My drink arrived promptly, and after a good half hour, I asked how long it would take for the food (schnitzel and asparagus). The waitress didn't know and didn't come back. Four people from the neighboring table, who had already arrived before me, eventually left because it took too long. I also left 10 minutes later, and there was no real reaction from the staff when I paid for my drink. By the way, Kölsch was always refilled very quickly all around...

The food was OK... The cured knuckle of pork was quite good, but it was mashed potatoes from a bag and sauerkraut from a can that wasn't even dressed in any way. I know... "brewery fare"... But when you pay €30 for the knuckle of pork... A pinch of nutmeg in the mashed potatoes or a little bit of broth in the sauerkraut should be allowed. One positive thing to mention, though, is the very attentive service staff.

Very good grilled shank (Haxe), much better, less fatty, and less salty than the boiled shank (Eisbein) I've tried elsewhere. The chef's little touch—the shank (Haxe) gratinated with cheese and a bit of black pudding—is original and very good. According to my receipt (Beleg), service isn't included?! Does this mean that the servers aren't paid by the restaurant, but only by customers' tips?!

They're deleting honest opinions here. I can only advise everyone not to visit here, because anyone who doesn't accept serious criticism shouldn't be running a business. My unwanted review again!! A total disappointment. I ordered a knuckle of pork with dark beer sauce, potato wedges, and salad. The food arrived relatively quickly, and I don't want to complain about the service either. The food is the main problem with this restaurant. The knuckle of pork looked very nice, and the crust even tasted like something you'd expect from Bavaria, but it was a bit dry and not quite hot. The salad consisted of a single folded lettuce leaf, a thin slice of cucumber, and 10 strips of grated carrot. The potato wedges... well, what can I say, divide half a potato into three, and you've got the side dish. According to the menu, there should have been cranberry sauce. My inquiry about this was initially ignored, then, after visiting the kitchen, dismissed with, "We don't have that today." Finally, the sauce... You could smell the beer in it, but it tasted more like thick water with cheap beer in it.

Absolutely phenomenal dining experience! Every single item on our plate was a 10/10, even the sparkling water impressed us. Our waiter was incredibly kind and attentive, making us feel truly welcomed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for an unforgettable meal. After two decades in Germany, I can confidently say this is one of the best tasting restaurants I’ve ever been to.

Knuckle was very crispy, service very fast and super nice

This is on the river front, so it's an excellent venue when weather is good. They serve German delicacies and we like the Meter of Beer!

Last night, I visited the restaurant "Haxenhaus Köln" with my American guests. I had already read some positive reviews about the restaurant as a travel guide. I was extremely shocked and cannot understand the reviews at all. The service was extremely unpleasant. The server was rude and dismissive, the food served took a long time to prepare, and the salad was not fresh. Furthermore, the server charged 10% of the price as a service charge. Unknowingly, we also paid the server a 5% tip. She barely responded to our question and disappeared. I would definitely not recommend the restaurant. Hopefully, the owner will hire more competent staff in the future.

The male waiter was very friendly and the beer while looking at the river was the best. The sausage on the platter was too spicy and hard to eat, but I think it was an experience.

Everything was wonderful! I highly recommend it! Nice and kind staff!

Great food. The staff was not very polite, as usual for Germany. Mostly of them couldn't speak other languages than German very well. There was no English menu. The beer was great.

The house of the shin! Truly excellent. Welcoming atmosphere as well as the waiters. We will be back

The service was very friendly and the food was delicious! We will definitely come back

Great time! Busy evening, yet staff accommodated our large Viking group very well. Thank you! Food was great! Kölsh beer a treat!

Food was very good, but also quite expensive. The cheapest pork knuckle dish is around 24 euros! The atmosphere in the Haxenhaus is rustic, cozy and you have a beautiful view of the Rhine. The toilets were pretty dirty though! An absolute no-go, especially for such an expensive place!

Very tasty food, rustic, cozy atmosphere and delicious Kölsch! Very positive, you can really get a lot of things on the menu here that are gluten-free. However, the Haxenhaus does not advertise this. That's why, in my opinion, it's a little insider tip in Cologne's old town, for everyone who has to eat gluten-free. We have been here several times and will definitely come back. On the weekend, however, nothing works here without a reservation.

Very nice terrace, with views of the river. Very friendly, accurate recommendations and good food!

ORGANIC HAXE: I haven't found this on any menu, not even the crispy crust strips. Great! Look at the pictures. What you see here is achieved 100% in terms of taste. A delight for every knuckle lover.

Really great Kölsch brewery. Great knuckles and delicious beers. Very nice service and great location.

It's very nice to sit here. The service is super nice and friendly.

The outdoor seats are overcrowded. Good selection of hearty dishes. Very loud.

We were in the city 4 days and came here everyday the staff were friendly and kind food was nice with big portions, 100% recommended this place if your going to Köln

The location is very good. The staff friendly. I had asparagus. My portion was really small though. 4 thin asparagus with a tiny turkey schnitzel. Also the food wasn't really warm. All this for €25

We were served very nicely there for a drik.

Loud, good food but nothing special.

You really get something for your money. Nobody leaves there hungry 👍

Great food (had a Viennese veal schnitzel), super tasty Service was nice, but there weren't enough service staff for the number of guests, which meant longer waiting times. Top location on the Rhine There was also a vegetarian selection

The service was okay, but here too there could certainly be more, but overall it was certainly good. The service was certainly to blame for a problem: two wrong dishes came to our table. There were already questions about our order when service was sent to the kitchen, so we decided to just ask. Then our order took over an hour, even though the restaurant was at a maximum of 50% capacity. The ambience was nice and that's where I think the whole problem lies. The restaurant is in the first row in Cologne directly on the Rhine. She probably doesn't rely on regular customers. The majority of the money is certainly earned from transients. A Cologne resident probably won't go there.

The staff forgot about my order and I waited for it for 2 hours. The pork shank was overcooked. Food very expensive for pork shank around 30 euros.

Unfassbar enttäuschend. Beste Lage aber absolute touri Falle. Wir wollten nur etwas trinken gehen, und es dauerte ganze 20 Minuten, bis unsere Getränke kamen. Der Service war langsam und unaufmerksam. Wenn man nur auf ein schnelles Getränk aus ist, gibt es sicher bessere Optionen.

They specialise in schweinhaxe (in a gazillion ways) but we got the classic German dishes - sauerbraten and bratwurst. Both good, and the spritzes and kolsch were nice too. Lovely location by the river and great for people watching!

A very good brasserie with typical dishes. Shank with cheese and black pudding, strong for the evening but after a day of walking it's ok. The beer is very good.

Typical Cologne restaurant directly on the Rhine with various knuckle variations. I have never seen such a large selection of pork knuckles. The name of the restaurant says it all. But there are also other Cologne and German dishes. I had the Cologne-style knuckle with cheese gratin and Flönz (Rhine blood sausage). There could have been a little more of the black pudding, but it wasn't bad. There was also a nice Kölsch. It tasted excellent and the service was attentive and friendly. Gladly again.

Auténtico alemán junto al río BrewHaus Techos altos y decoración antigua con mucho espacio y aire. Algunos de los otros lugares que visitamos eran muy congestionados cuando entramos. Gran selección de vinos alemanes por copa. Wiener Schnitzel era bueno como lo era Goulash. El pudín de chocolate con coulis muy agradable pero incorrectamente traducido al inglés en el menú. Buena vista del río

According to the introduction, this is a century-old restaurant. We ordered its most famous pig's feet and handmade sausages. The skin of the pig's feet is very crispy and it is really delicious.

Good bar not far from the river

Nice on the water, we had a nice meal outside in nice weather. The food was good, but the service could have been better. Atmosphere not really a judgment but could be made more pleasant.

A charming place, both for its history and for the surrounding environment. Perfect to have a good time.

Knuckles in every possible and impossible variation. Not exactly cheap.

We were at the Haxenhaus with a group of 15 people. Positive: The waiters from Cologne are super friendly and competent. The ambiance is old and rustic, but functional. Even when it's full, the atmosphere is pleasant. The beer is delicious, and so is the food. Although the name might not suggest it, there are also some delicious vegetarian dishes here. Negative: We waited 1.5 hours for our food during the week. As a customer, I find that unacceptable, even if the beer is flowing nonstop. I probably won't eat here again.

An excellent German hammer. All the kitchen is of the highest standard. And the beer by the meter is of superior quality. Great atmosphere and helpful waiters!

Bastante sabroso, rápido y conveniente. Un lugar decente para tratar de tener tu primera idea deCocina de Colonia. A un precio relativamente razonable.

Without the young man in service I would have only given one star. Bad food and very bad organization. To expect something like that from your staff is really annoying and to expect something like that from your guests is an impudence and a rip-off. Never again Haxenhaus!

Very nicely located on the Rhine promenade. Outdoor places in the sun 🌞

The food was good, knuckle. The prices correspond to Cologne's old town. The atmosphere is rustic. Unfortunately, 200 ml of the half liter of wheat beer somehow "evaporated".

The simple knuckle of butter is excellent; you can skip the other stuff. You can get coarse bratwurst everywhere. But the schnitzel also comes highly recommended! The staff is super attentive, quick, and super friendly for Cologne!

Check your receipt~ After payment, I checked the receipt and found that a 10% service tip was charged without our agreement. 😡😡😡 After confirming that the service tip was paid, I requested a refund. I received a refund for the tip. It would have been better if it hadn't happened in the first place 🤔🤔🤔 The haksen was delicious., It was crispy on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside. The other foods were also good.

Very friendly staff, Limburg domestic pork was very tasty. Ambience right on the Rhine is very nice.

Very good experience. Food very good and tasty

A wonderful restaurant with German cuisine, I recommend visiting

Original, the menus are happy to be reprinted. Service excellent, prices okay.

Always recommended if you are in Cologne and want a crispy knuckle. Unfortunately this time there were no crispy rind sticks. But we have learned. This doesn't exist when there is a trade fair in Cologne. Haxe was very tasty and the waitresses were always on their toes and very friendly. PS: There is also wheat beer. Because Kölsch isn't for everyone ;-)

Cozy, tasty, inexpensive, don't wait too long

wonderful restaurant, the service is not bad, the food is very tasty, I was very full, the food was delivered quite quickly today it was noisy, fun and atmospheric, I really liked it

Ribs were a 4/10, overall rather fatty and not particularly inexpensive. But hunger drives it in.