NAGEL Restaurant and Pub in Hamburg

I really wanted to try something typical of Northern Germany. I chose Labskaus, even though I wasn't particularly impressed by its appearance at first 😅 They offer it at a reasonable price here, and I highly recommend it! The portion was huge and I really enjoyed it. I'd love to go back! My partner had a pollock fillet with potato salad and also found it very tasty. The restaurant is cozy. I was here early Friday evening, and although it was busy, we managed to get four seats without a reservation. I'd particularly like to emphasize how inexpensive the food is here. There were four of us (one drink and one meal each; two people only had a snack/snack) and we only paid €70, including tip. About the photos: I was too greedy and had already started when my partner took the photo—so don't be surprised if something's missing...

We got kicked out because, as Spanish people, we're not welcome there (supposedly we weren't allowed to stay if we had finished our dinner, but our table was still full of drinks). the waitress complained about our behaviour when we were only chatting for our last night in Germany. I would not recommend this place.

In any case. Great staff and great atmosphere. Gladly again

Highly recommended! Very friendly hosts and always a smile on their faces, despite the stress. The food was delicious, with something for every taste. The ambiance was very rustic but also very interesting. We felt very well looked after. Thank you to the entire team at Nagel Restaurant.

I can't recommend this restaurant. My fried potatoes were quite salty. But the worst thing is that you can only pay in cash. There is a sign at the entrance to the restaurant, but when you sit outside there are no signs at all! It's not obvious and the staff don't give any information. They have an ATM in the restaurant, which leads me to believe that there are probably frequent problems with payments. Since I usually pay by card, I don't recommend this restaurant and it will be my last visit.

AVOID!!! AVOID!!! Avoid!!!!! Unfriendly service! I haven't been treated so unfriendly in a long time! Better go somewhere else!

Very unfriendly staff. The pub was completely empty, but you were still shooed away from the table and seated at another table. Card playing was not allowed. This was also communicated to us very rudely. Not recommended!

Always happy - even with guests from outside HH. Fast service and you get the train home.

This brewery atmosphere in Nagel is simply wonderful. No frills, super friendly service, delicious food in large enough portions and good prices! Stay as you are and leave everything as it is. Thanks!

We really enjoyed our visit to this restaurant. We took the plate of 6 sausages with sauerkraut and potatoes. It was excellent

I love it! I love things like they used to. Dark lights, dark furniture, lots of wood and heart. Very charming, funny, quick-witted waiter, although waiter doesn't quite fit the bill. Host, exactly, that's the right word! A good guy who served us promptly, and the food came quickly too. Great sauerkraut, tasty fried potatoes, and tender schnitzel. The schnapps is a real treat, but it was funny. Quick as a whistle. He's got something going for him, watch out! There were other nice guests there. And the chocolate cake at the end, hmmmm..... glad we found the place!

Not too bad a place, but the service they offer makes you want to move to the bar next door.

I highly recommend coming here to save on tipping as I have rarely experienced such a bad service.

There were four of us for dinner. The service was attentive and very friendly, the food tasted very good. I would definitely come here again. Price-performance ratio definitely fits here.

There are so many options of traditional German food on the menu. We had Nuremberg Bratwurst and Labskaus. Both were exceptionally good. The service was quick. Our waiter knew some English and we knew enough German that communication was no problem. The atmosphere is warm with lots of wood. It is filled with locals too so it isn't just a tourist place. Our two meals came to 30.80 euro.

Central location with fair prices and friendly service

Super tasty and nice staff and atmosphere

We would eat here again and again! The atmosphere lured us in, the food was delicious and affordable. If you're waiting for a train, you should make yourself comfortable here! Attention: Cash only - but there is an ATM in the store.

Great load. Beer at the end of the day, lunch or dinner. Very nice service; were here every day of our weekend trip.

It's a lot of fun! Great pub...

An institution. Solid tavern cuisine until late in the evening, incredibly friendly service, rustic ambience.

Pure Hamburg friendliness... A great pub that is already busy early in the morning.

Great restaurant with good food and fast, friendly service. Thank you, we'll be back.

Food top One star deduction for the deep sea crabs on the paan fish Be sure to reserve, always full

Delicious German home cooking and really nice service

Wonderful food, great beer and impeccable service!

Quaint pub, great atmosphere, great service, delicious food and damn good beer - Nagel Bräu. Highly recommended. Worth a visit.

Wir haben das Restaurant am späten Abend ganz spontan auf der Suche nach einer warmen Mahlzeit besucht – und wurden mehr als positiv überrascht. Trotz fehlender Reservierung bekamen wir sofort einen tollen Platz. Die Atmosphäre war gemütlich, das Personal ausgesprochen freundlich und aufmerksam. Die Speisekarte bot eine schöne Auswahl an gutbürgerlichen Gerichten, und was dann auf den Tisch kam, war einfach köstlich.

Always great!! Nice quaint Hamburg pub. Very centrally located.

Nagel bräu beer was the real thing

Nagel beer is great, I really like it, the food is delicious, the service is ok, the downside is that they only accept cash and they don't have Wi-Fi.

It was very cool, I ate a lot and the fish was amazing. Thanks for that.

Great, quaint restaurant. Not very big, but it has a great atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I was there for coffee and everything tasted really good. It is also very close to the train station and you can easily wait for your train there.

Nice, rustic atmosphere. Delicious food. Top price-performance ratio and fast, friendly service. Would love to come back.

We were passing through and didn't have much time. I know from experience that it's quick, cheap and there's really good, decent food. We were full and still had time to order a second round of drinks. Even dessert was still possible. I would go here again at any time if I was in Hamburg.

Great old Hamburg pub/restaurant. delicious lapskaus. A pub with an on-site ATM.

Unfortunately I was disappointed with the staff today. There were enough free tables, so we sat by the window at a table for four people, even though there were two of us. The waiter very rudely directed us to another table. We then left the restaurant without consuming anything. Service is different!

Great food and service loved this place

Very nice service, food came very quickly and was very tasty! We'll definitely be back!

Restaurant with good decoration near the station. Nice decoration but for lunch/dinner tables for 4 are somewhat tight in size. Good food and appropriate quantity on each plate. To drink, it is better to order beer or soft drink since per glass of water (you will probably get €4 from the tap without being bottled) I would go again but as a pub and not for lunch/dinner. Toilets on the ground floor with poor access for people with mobility disabilities.

Tradition with a background...guests from all walks of life find a place for encounters and interpersonal cohesion :-)..even Mr. Steinmeier used the location for the state reception

Io e mia moglie ci veniamo prima e pranzo e il giorno dopo anche a cena. Locale alla mano, senza fronzoli e pretese, posizionato davanti alla Stazione Centrale, uscita sud. Pochi tavoli, servizio rapido, si paga solo contanti. Gustiamo a pranzo una patata alla salsa senza salsa (era finita) con salmone affunicato (buona) con birra Astra alla spina (una scoperta non da poco: dolcissima, buona, fresca). La sera dopo ordiniamo la patata stavolta con la salsa (e io anche con pollo): veniamo inondati da un mare di salsa che non lascia vedere altro. Cremosa, delicata, avvolgerte, la salsa (Sour Creme) ti accompagna ad ogni boccone e non vuole lasciarti più. Sensazione indimenticabile, Ma il vertice lo raggiunge mia moglie gustandosi una Rote Grütze con salsa alla vaniglia di rara fattura: scorgevo l'emozione sul suo viso. Certe cose non hanno prezzo. Complimenti al cuoco.

Right at the train station Opposite

Delicious matjes eaten with fried potatoes.

Quaint pub, good food and good service. Directly at the HH main station.

The place has an interesting interior. It's located in front of the the main railway station. Food was quite okay. Leberkäse with a Holsten was good portion and well priced for a lunch. The pink one is labskaus. Since I was curious about the taste of it, the waiter brought it to me to taste.

We got a nice seat by the window here in the evening. The restaurant is rustically beautiful and very attractively priced. The food tasted good and we felt comfortable. Gladly again

Well, that's what I'm writing 🥴very expensive, crazy. OK, the store is funny, but prices like that, I don't have to go there again

Leider nicht mehr die Bedienung zwei Damen die Blonde wahr sehr Nett die Dunklere leider nicht. Lokal nicht aber sich hin Setzen wo man möchte geht nicht mehr. Grünkohl in der Pfanne ist nicht gerade sehr Appetitlich. Einzelpersonen werden sehr Ungemütliche Kleine Tische Verwiesen . Hätte ich es vorher gewusst was aus dem sehr schönen Restaurant geworden ist nicht rein gegangen. Es wahr mal ein gemütlicher ort wo man gerne gute Deutsche Küche Genießen konnte mit sehr Freundlichen Kellnern. Das wahr einmal nun ist dort Kälte eingekehrt .

The first thing I noticed when I walked in. Is the relaxed atmosphere. I was immediately greeted in a friendly manner by the waiter. And during my stay the waiter behaved very friendly and professionally. The food was outstanding. I can't put it any other way. The restaurant looks very traditional

Mega cool inn. Great old ambience. Nice staff, good pub food, pan fish and everything else is simply great. A must for visitors to Hamburg. It wasn't the last time we were there.

Good food, good beer, kind staff and they are dog friendly

Cult restaurant an institution in Hamburg.

Very unfriendly. I ordered two Jever Fun. And two scrambled eggsThey came with an Erdinger hefe weizen. When i didnt accept it we where asked to leave the restaurant … this place sucks!

A classic from Hamburg's main station district

Disgusting food, it is true that it is typical German but I don't understand how Germans pay for this. We have asked for water and they charge us €4 for a glass of tap water…I do not recommend it. I paid for two sausages and a bread that was taken from the trash and a glass of tap water €14, because I'm a good person I didn't run away, not because I wanted to.

Very cozy, delicious food and drinks! THUMBS UP!!!🌞🍻

¡Delicioso! Queríamos probar Schnitzel y Eistbein, y estábamos tan contentos de que encontramos este lugar. Tienen todo tipo de platos alemanes. El ambiente estaba un poco lleno, pero todavía era muy agradable. El personal era muy amable y servicial. La comida que pedimos también era tan delicioso! Muy recomendable!

A veteran of Hamburg gastronomy right next to Hamburg Central Station. We always come here when we return home and enjoy: - down-to-earth, good North German cuisine; - nice, friendly and not exaggeratedly mega-friendly Moinmoin service, which is now available almost everywhere; - authentic atmosphere (unfortunately the Göbel basin has not been used since the sauna rooms were renovated) and last but not least - moderate prices.

Great, atmospheric place, very good food, there were 6 of us, everyone found something for themselves, the children also had no problem choosing a meal. First class service, we talked to the waiter about our country and pork knuckle 😁 we greet him warmly. I recommend it, it's really worth it.

A cult pub at Hamburg Central Station. Cozy. Nice staff. Price-performance ratio is right. Unfortunately only cash payment.

Solo se acepta efectivo. Hay un bankomat en efectivo en el interior con comisión de retirada de efectivo de 5 , 95 EUR. Un café cuesta 10 EUR totalmente

We were very disappointed by the quality of the meal, out of 4 plates, only one was good. The rest only looked defrosted. The service was not friendly at all. Very disappointing and expensive for this quality!

Only cash accepted and there is cash bankomat inside with 5,95 EUR cash withdrawal fee.

There were three of us here today. First the Christmas market in Hamburg. Then here for lunch. The service was great and timely. Everything went very quickly and our food was very tasty. We will come back.

Typical Hamburg pub with very good Hamburger food

A great old restaurant, not very big but cozy and small. You have to wait at the entrance and ask if something is available or will be soon. You can't pre-order either. Actually always full. When we are in Hamburg we usually eat there. Nothing fancy, just good home-style cooking. Fast and friendly service.

Quaint pub usually full. Operation quick and reliable. Prices good. Tasty food and good value for money.

Were sitting outside because it's on the street and sidewalk and there's no real privacy, it's not really comfortable. The waiter was extremely overwhelmed and we waited 15 minutes for the memory card. Beer 🍺 didn't really get cold after 30 minutes. The meal took just under 1 hour. Was very disappointed with the quality and taste of the food. I can do it better at home. Never again.

we came in a group of 6 people, and only some of them wanted to order something and they invited us in because they have rules that everyone must order something, which is a shame

Really good food and clean service

Cozy pub, but very high noise level! Food was OK! Therefore, a small deduction of the stars!

Always happy to come here. Central, good food, delicious beer and good service. What more could you want?

Immer gerne. Over 15 years of visiting, honest and direct. Nothing fancy but straight up. Go in alone the expect to sit on a table with strangers, so what TALK to each other! One of the best draught Holsten available in Hamburg, same as the Bratkartoffeln. Great location and the food is fast to turn the tables over for the busy trade. Dont read the reviews, full of stuck up German tourists expecting to be treated like they are at the Ritz, welcome to the North!!! Keep up the good work all staff. North Germany at its best!

Only went for drinks but I am convinced, seeing the menu, you can eat great.

Quaint pub right by the train station. Home cooking at its finest. In addition, top service and people who enjoy doing their job. You can tell! The food. They're good as expected and taste like mom's. Authentic right down to the tips of your hair. Be sure to try the Nagels-Bräu (dark beer specialty)

For me it's always a must visit when I'm in Hamburg. Today I particularly liked Elisabeth and Agatha, who also tell the guests where to go. We were out and about in Hamburg again today and were very happy to see the employee of the century again after a long time.

Didn't eat, busy but cozy pub. We are immediately ready to make room for our group of 7 people.

This place is a scam. They do not accept card and guide you in-house ATM, which charges 5€ for withdrawal.

The three of us visited this establishment because we were in the mood for hearty German food. We were extremely disappointed. We had three fried eggs on fried potatoes - that was okay, although the fried potatoes could have been crispier. Then we had kale with smoked pork, sausage, potatoes. If you take kale out of the can, make sure you use it as a quality product. But if it wasn't available here, you can warm it up better at home. The sausage was like rubber, the smoked pork could be eaten, but it wasn't really good either. The potatoes were of pig fattening quality, just like you would find in the Bundeswehr or in the cafeteria. Honestly, the cheapest potatoes from the discount store are better. Then there was pork knuckle with sauerkraut and potatoes just described (see photo). The pork knuckle was the worst knuckle anyone has ever served me. Cold at first. I let it go back. Then they actually warmed it up in a microwave. The "crust" wasn't crispy at all (it wasn't before the microwave), it was rubbery - absolutely disgusting! Borderline in taste. Canned sauerkraut, of course. For this one dish they took €28.90 out of my pocket, which is an absolute disgrace considering the quality on offer. There was also a Nagel-Bräu (a dark beer) that didn't taste good with the dish either. What is offered there at the prices is an outrage. At the time of this review, there were 3,429 reviews with an average of 4.3. We cannot confirm that. And of course you can't pay with a card there, "unfortunately only cash". Afterwards we went to the snack bar and had our fill with a better price-performance ratio.

The food we got there was the worst food I can currently remember getting at a restaurant. Almost inedible. Even though I was hungry, I couldn't really eat it. Horrible. But great location and nice service.

Simple bar not far from the HBF, service was a bit confusing when entering regards seating. But after that was pleasant and hassle free.

Simple good cuisine! Delicious! Always happy again! Thank you!

Schnitzel with fried potatoes came 5 minutes after ordering. Now everyone can imagine what that means. A schnitzel of this quality with run-of-the-mill fried potatoes is ok if it costs a maximum of 14 euros. But at just under 20 euros, I expect a good schnitzel in HH too.

We came across this location by chance. When you enter this historic pub, you are immediately greeted by super friendly staff. We were able to order at our table within a few minutes. The menu offers a sufficient selection. The entire atmosphere was very rustic and immediately captivated us. We immediately felt at home and the longer we looked around, the more we were able to discover. The food was at our table in a short time. We both ate the Wiener Schnitzel with fried potatoes. The food was super tasty. The fried potatoes were subtly seasoned and fried perfectly, just like the delicious schnitzel. The atmosphere in the pub was really pleasant and immediately put you in a good mood. The service staff was very discreet but incredibly attentive and consistently friendly. The toilets were also very clean and really nice. We're not from Hamburg, but if we were here again, we would definitely come back!

Nothing to complain about. That's how Hamburg is.

Food great. But for me the dark nail beer was the highlight

Just had Weiss beer. Met two lovely people and chatted

Great beer house atmosphere and good food. Our waitress, a dark-haired woman, was very attentive and on the ball! Thanks! :)

Just not worth it. The food is below average, the water from the menu is quite pricey and you won’t get any tap water, the waiter tried to place us either at a table where another group was sitting or at a tiny table where barely two drinks would fit, not to mention any food, even though a few other tables were free and not reserved. Not a lot of vegetarian options and even the one which did look like it should be, the waiter told us it comes with bacon, although it wasn’t in the description. The fish was drowning in heavy cream sauce, so in the end we didn’t finish our dishes. The whole experience just really not worth it.

Auf einer Hamburgreise sind wir auf der Suche nach einem Abendessen hier gelandet. Reservieren kann man nicht, aber es war zweimal ein Tisch für uns frei. Die Kellnerin war freundlich, Getränke und Essen kamen jeweils schnell. Die Karte ist eher klein, was für mich aber für ein Lokal spricht. Es gibt Fischgerichte, Schnitzel und andere Hausmannkost wie "Strammer Max" und auch zwei Desserts. Die Einrichtung ist rustikal, dunkles Holz, viele historische Bilder, Fotos, Zinnteller usw. Es waren auch einige Gäste mit Gepäck da, durch die Nähe zum Bahnhof bietet es sich an, im Lokal die Wartezeit auf einen Zug zu überbrücken. Alles in allem sicher eher ein Lokal für eine größere Runde oder ein gemütliches Abendessen als für ein romantisches erstes Date. ;-) Ich hatte Pannfisch mit Bratkartoffeln und beim zweiten Besuch Labskaus, das erste Mal überhaupt, es hat beides gut geschmeckt. Die Portionen sind gut zum Sattwerden, aber nicht gigantisch. Meine Begleitung hatte einmal Brathering mit Bratkartoffeln und einmal Jägerschnitzel, auch ihm hat es gemundet. Wir werden, wenn wir nochmal in Hamburg sind, sicher wieder hier einkehren.

Quaint restaurant, a must when visiting Hamburg. Great gaming and friendly service.

Great food. Ambiance and service also great

Very nice traditional German restaurant near Hamburg Central Station. Great variety of beer with their own unique brew. Cash only

The NAGEL pub restaurant is also one of our regular restaurants, with good German cuisine with many classics and a very friendly and attentive service team. We once again ordered the delicious classics, “Hamburger Labskaus” with fried egg, rollmops, cucumber and beetroot and sour meat with fried potatoes. Always very satisfied with the delicious food and the extremely friendly and attentive service team. After a day trip with the DB, we go back to Restaurant Nagel for an evening snack on the way back. We always enjoy going to Nagel, the following text still applies, it is always a pleasure to come to Nagel. NAGEL restaurant and beer bar is a Hamburg institution, directly opposite the main train station at Kirchenallee 47. A gastronomic establishment worth seeing that will celebrate its 100th birthday in a few years. NAGEL has a very good range of delicious dishes and very friendly service staff. Attention here too: “No card payment”. There is an ATM in the restaurant.

Sunday evening for a quick beer and a nightcap. Everything was good from the friendly service to the ambience. Gladly again

Cozy restaurant with excellent food. A little louder depending on how busy it is, but still a nice place to stay. Keep it up. Recommended 👍

We felt very at home as East Frisians. Great service, great location. Food & drinks were also very good. Staff and owner very attentive and friendly.

Jovel ambience, nice service, good German cuisine.

Ein tolles, kleines uriges Restaurant mit super Essen und sehr nettem Personal! Wir haben es durch Zufall (Hunger) entdeckt und waren sehr zufrieden. Sehr gerne werden wir dort wieder essen!