Restaurant Freudenhaus St. Pauli in Hamburg

Located near the Reeperbahn, the Freudenhaus is definitely not a tourist trap. Right from the start, I'd like to mention that reservations are essential. This is even more important in winter, as there are no outdoor seating areas. The staff are friendly and appropriate for the neighborhood. The food is good. The prices are higher than the area suggests. I understand why people like the Freudenhaus, but I'm not a real fan. For the money, I can be happier elsewhere. Especially if you want to avoid meat, you're in a bad place. You can find something, but the selection is abysmal. The good review nonetheless. It was delicious, and I don't regret the visit.

Very nice indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly service. Delicious food.

I know from 5 years ago that the food here is good and the atmosphere is nice. Five years ago, the service was excellent. My daughter and I got a table without a reservation and were very well looked after. This year, I wanted to go to this restaurant with my husband. We had already reserved and confirmed it at home days before. We arrived at the restaurant, and even though the entire place was empty, I received a message saying I hadn't made a reservation. I was accused of being a liar and they had no room for us. I wouldn't go to this restaurant again, even if it were the only one in all of Hamburg. Very disappointed.

The ambience could be described as stylishly wicked. However, the inn has nothing to do with a "brothel"; it's a very good restaurant for those who want to experience the Hamburg atmosphere with a high-quality culinary experience. The Labskaus was top-notch, and the other dishes were also delicious. The service is prompt, as well as very friendly and amiable. Highly recommended!

Super, simply super. Update May 30, 2025: Fantastic again. Besides the amazing food, the service deserves special mention: fantastic!

Service, food, ambiance—everything was excellent. Thank you for the lovely evening. It tasted great and we felt very comfortable.

A brothel for culinary delights – on the Reeperbahn. You couldn't choose a more fitting name! Hearty and delicious German cuisine. The prices are a bit high for me, so I'm deducting a star. The service is fast and has a certain pub charm. The decor is rustic and "old-fashioned," but cozy. The average age was surprisingly high. Or is that really surprising?

Great, friendly staff....great food....would go again

Posizionato nel frenetico quartiere di St. Pauli, il ristorante é tipico e tranquillo. Abbiamo prenotato per le 21 e mangiato tipico tedesco. Buono tutto con porzioni abbondanti. Prezzo nella media di Amburgo. Se ripasserò iu zona ci tornerò sicuramente

We discovered this restaurant by chance. Unfortunately, there were no tables available on the first evening, so we made a reservation for the following evening. Reservations are highly recommended, as it seems to always be full. The ambiance is wonderful. You can see photos of many celebrities who have visited. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food is delicious, fresh, and plentiful. The prices are a bit on the high side.

We were with a group of > 10 people and had reserved well in advance. We had to choose a menu due to the number (questionable, but ok). My Wiener Schnitzel was very crispy and the portion was too small for me. The starter soup, on the other hand, was very tasty. The service was extremely unfriendly. We were one person less than originally stated (as I said, still >10 in total). I didn't specify this change. Well, there was something going on. "I WOULD HAVE HAD A TWO MORE TABLE FREE THERE11!!!" Our suggestion to separate the existing table for two from our blackboard was rejected with the message "YOU DON'T HAVE TO EXPLAIN MY JOB TO ME11!!!1". Well, okay. The sound makes the music. So, next time, eat somewhere tastier somewhere else.

Update: Food still unbeatable. Service unfortunately became inattentive from the greeting to the farewell. As if we were air. Friendly but completely inattentive. Too bad.

St. Pauli with a difference. Excellent cuisine, very friendly staff and a fine selection of wine and gin. I didn't expect that.

Frisch zubereitete regionale Gerichte, kompetenter und freundlicher Service. Leider nur wenige Tische im Außenbereich in einer sehr interessanten Gegend in Nähe der Reeperbahn. Gehobenes Preisniveau.

Nice service and good food with reasonable prices.

A very nice evening in the brothel. We had the chance to eat our food outside. The service was very nice, the food was very tasty.

Im Rahmen unseres Teamevents durften wir einen ganz besonderen Abend bei Ihnen verbringen – dafür möchten wir uns herzlich bedanken. Das Essen war einfach grandios, ebenso wie die Zusammenstellung des Menüs. Auf individuelle Wünsche wurde jederzeit freundlich und flexibel eingegangen, was wir sehr zu schätzen wussten. Auch der Service war durchweg perfekt: aufmerksam, herzlich und immer präsent, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Das Ambiente und die Atmosphäre bei Ihnen waren einzigartig und haben maßgeblich zur großartigen Stimmung unseres Teams beigetragen. Wir waren begeistert und können einen Besuch im Freudenhaus nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Ein großes Lob an das gesamte Team – dieser Abend war ein absolutes Highlight unseres Teamevents! Herzliche Grüße das Team der TecFox GmbH

Very good. We were there with a larger group. Absolutely no problem.

We were really excited, this shop was set up with a lot of love, the food was great and the staff was really, really tasty. We'll definitely come back again ❤️

Class Address. Relaxed and totally friendly atmosphere, great menu and dishes... always a highlight for us 😊 the service was very attentive and motivated. Short waiting times... we are always thrilled 🤩 full marks

No visit to HH without a meal at Haus der Freude, where I have seen a waiter again and again for 20 years. But be sure to reserve. Very pleasant, reasonable prices, a must at asparagus season.

Ich habe Geburtstag gefeiert die 20 up Bar im Empire riverside hotel, leckere Cocktails und ein toller Blick Und mittags panikcity - super !11

You can definitely eat better...and the ambience isn't really spectacular. In the end you pay more for the name “Freudenhaus”

Spontaneously organized a place for us, super nice service staff, absolutely great. Food was super tasty and large portions. There are also very entertaining ideas that live up to the name Freudenhaus.

Recommendation from a Hamburg veteran: He didn't promise too much! Nice atmosphere The staff is nice & quick - and has a Hamburg snout 😉 Portions huge & delicious We'd love to come back!

No time, no space, but there were tables available

Very tasty and freshly prepared. Very nice service. We'd love to come back.

Unfortunately, our steak, which was supposed to be cooked well, smelled rotten and tasted absolutely disgusting. One was medium and tasted good. When we complained, the very rude employee said the steaks were supposedly from the same strand. Which is definitely a lie; such differences in taste are not possible. The kitchen noticed the smell and brought out a new one, but the chef must have noticed it while cooking. I'll never eat here again; I took a piece with me just in case.

We were warmly welcomed and there was immediately a feel-good atmosphere. Stylish furnishings and suitable for the location. The food was delicious, freshly prepared and to the point. Really well coordinated. Delicious drinks and happy. Good price-performance ratio.

Absolutely worth a “visit”. We became aware of it thanks to the neighborhood tour. Plenty of selection of good gin, rum and whiskey. There is also a lot of beer etc. on offer. Very good, knowledgeable and friendly service staff and the atmosphere is great. You should know that it is a smoking bar

Nach unserem letzten Besuch haben wir versprochen, dass wir wiederkommen! Das Restaurant "Freudenhaus" ist ein gemütliches, originelles Restaurant in einem ehemaligen Freudenhaus. Wir waren nach einer geführten Kiez-Tour hier. Die Einrichtung ist originell und gemütlich, der Service freundlich, kompetent und nicht aufdringlich. Die von uns bestellten Speisen (sowohl Fisch, als auch Fleisch) waren schmackhaft zubereitet, das Hausbier dazu passend. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ==> ok Empfehlung ==> vorher reservieren

I just came from the restaurant. Unfortunately totally disappointed. The food is overpriced for its quality. And the staff cheeky & annoyed. We were looking forward to good food because we had experienced it there years ago. Not again. Luckily there are enough good restaurants in Hamburg.

Tiptop - super tasty and highly recommended!

Habe auf meiner mehrtägigen Tour über den Kiez ein paar Einheimische kennen gelernt, die mich unter anderem in die Freudenhausbar mitgenommen haben. Wie auch in den anderen Locations waren hier vorwiegend St. Pauli Urgesteine zu finden, was einen eigenen Flair ausmachte. Die Bar verfügt über eine unglaubliche Auswahl an Whisky und Rum, die sich jeder, der hochwertigen Spirituosen zugetan ist, nicht entgehen lassen sollte. Ihr könnt euch problemlos vom Barmann beraten lassen, er weiß, was er tut und hat Spaß an seinem Job.

Very tasty labskaus. Eaten for the first time in my life, absolutely recommended!

Very good food, friendly staff and good atmosphere.

We stopped here today at the end of our Hamburg tour. Everything was perfect. We can recommend it with full confidence. Keep it up. You're great.

Great German food in a cozy place.

The house wasn't really a brothel, but plays with it. Here I ate the best Labskaus I've ever had in my mouth. Food came quickly. The service was relaxed, friendly and the atmosphere is fine. You could complain that it gets a little tight at times, but that's part of it.

The reservation was taken over the phone by a smoky, friendly voice. Many people have said that the Freudenhaus is a wonderful restaurant - and I can now happily confirm that. The roast beef was tender as butter, the mashed potatoes and red cabbage were tasty and of excellent quality. The Wiener Schnitzel was golden brown, crispy and slightly buttery on the outside, while the meat on the inside was tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned. The dishes selected were by far some of the best traditional German dishes I have eaten in a restaurant in a long time! The nice ladies in service had Nordic charm, and the colleagues in the kitchen obviously had a lot of fun with their work - everyone at the table could taste that. We are thrilled, full and happy. A great restaurant away from the Reeperbahn and a real insider tip that we will definitely visit again!

This place is a gem, with food quality in top, impeccable service, very cosy and pleasant atmosphere, prices appropriate. Absolutely would come back and eat there again. I felt lucky, but it's a good idea to book ahead.

It was a great evening, highly recommended, service was super nice and attentive, food was great, I had schnitzel, my husband had panfish, very tasty. We'll be back, don't forget to order a table.

Lives up to its name. (palate) joyhouse... Very cozy and extremely tasty

Well-intentioned portions. Tastes good, would love to try it again.

Rustic atmosphere, interesting menu, good service and delicious food 👍

It was my birthday dinner, the meat was a bit too raw but otherwise quite okay, the prices were a bit exorbitant, I wouldn't go there again, the service was super nice and attentive, praise, considering the stress

Nice little restaurant with great staff. Out of curiosity, we tried Labskaus. Wasn't ours. The veal schnitzel is very expensive at over 30 euros, but was very tasty.

Wir waren zu einem Konzertbesuch in Hamburg, am Vorabend waren wir zum Abendessen hier. Von der telefonischen Reservierung bis zur Verabschiedung war alles super cool und angenehm. Ach ja, das Essen war klasse , ich hatte aufgrund einer Empfehlung Labskaus als Vorspeise, spektakulär, besser geht's nicht! Beim nächsten Besuch gehen wir vorher in die dazugehörende Bar, da hängt ein klares Statement im Kasten mit der Getränkekarte!!!

We were there for the Silverster Menu. The food was excellent and the service perfect.

Ein sehr originelles und gemütliches Restaurant neben der Reeperbahn mit freundlicher, kompetenter Bedienung. Wir bestellten knusprige Ente und Panfisch. Die Portionen waren reichlich und alles war ausgezeichnet, eine interessante Auswahl an ausschließlich deutschen Weinen, auch daran nichts auszusetzen.

Delicious food, very nice service. Unfortunately, the noise level in the restaurant is quite high. Still worth a visit.

We ate here before going to the theater and were absolutely thrilled. Service great, food large portions. The chaotic style with the tablecloths and cloth napkins just fits in there.

We were there during the week with 5 people. You definitely have to make a reservation here in advance, the restaurant was completely booked and constantly. A very nice restaurant with a lot to look at. The service was very friendly. Unfortunately we can't say anything positive about the food. My plaice was more than cooked through, the fried potatoes were black and not crispy. The cucumber salad was quite salty. Everyone else ordered steak. Medium was well done and rare was medium. We got dessert or coffee specialties on the house, but again it wasn't outstanding. The coffee was brewed at too high a temperature and therefore very bitter.

It was a very nice evening. The service was friendly and tried very hard to help and advise. The food was delicious, even though we had to wait quite a bit. In addition, the duck was still a bit tough. Nevertheless, all in all we were full and satisfied.

An absolute highlight on St. Pauli, everything just fits. The service is wonderfully refreshing and very attentive. It was our first visit and definitely not our last.

Essen hervorragend, sehr schönes Ambiente, Service sehr schnell und freundlich. Jederzeit gerne wieder. Unbedingt reservieren!

Rarely have we eaten so well and been served so well. Best Labskaus ever. Thank you for the Freudenhaus experience...

The food is really tasty, the portions are decent and there is Guinness. In return, the prices are sometimes really steep. Unfortunately - at least now during the Christmas season - it is sometimes unbearably loud and therefore not really comfortable. I also find it completely understandable, but inappropriate in terms of expression, to get groups to leave with "I don't want to push, but I need the table" while one of the group is still eating. Sure, you want to prepare for the next reservation, but the tone - even in the neighborhood - could definitely be a little friendlier.

Simply great!!! Yesterday, Saturday, I had dinner at the Freudenhaus with two friends. Both the food and the service were first class. I have nothing to complain about! Thanks to the Freudenhaus team for this great evening! Jurgen

The food was tasty, but a bit too expensive for what was offered, probably due to the location. And if you serve firm meat, you could use sharper knives, there were also fish cutlery...

Go there, it's really worth it!

We really liked it there. The food was delicious, the service was really friendly and attentive. The ambience is extravagant and fits well with St. Pauli. We'd love to come back.

We had a wonderful evening with great food!

Wir waren geschäftlich dort. Die Bedienung,Ambiente und Essen waren hervorragend. Daher kann das Restaurant zu den besseren Adressen auf der Reeperbahn gezählt werden! Besten Dank an das Team vom Freudenhaus für den tollen Abend!

Unfortunately we were unlucky with the food. Schnitzel was totally dark and dry. But we were assured that it wouldn't happen otherwise. They wanted to bring us a new dish. When we refused, at least a few drinks were waived off our bill.

Very good food, friendly service. I'd love to come back

Top Lokal auf dem Kiez, Wiener Schnitzel noch nie besser gegessen, Labskaus und Schnulle Bier ne geile Sache, Chef lockerer Typ, 2 Std Wartezeit aufs Essen haben wir mit Schnulle Bier locker überbrückt, nächster Besuch Pflicht. Liebe Grüße an den Chef aus Thüringen und dem Erzgebirge 🍺🍺👍

Simply great. Great service and delicious food.

Le point fort : le service. La cuisine quant a elle est très moyenne. Le restaurant avait le mérite d’être situé à proximité de notre hôtel. Vous l’aurez deviné, je ne recommande pas cet établissement.

Restaurant great, service poor. I don't have to be insulted if I'm a customer and want to leave money in the restaurant

Very, very delicious 🤤 it is recommended to wear light clothing, appropriate to the name 😁 it was very warm 🫠 staff very friendly 🤩

I have been coming to this restaurant again and again for over twenty years! The ambience, the food and the service have never deteriorated since then and are always at the same high level. The food is always excellent and the staff is so friendly with the typical Hamburg charm that I am always happy to recommend it to others! Many thanks to the team and keep it up!

Delicious food, I'll go there again, you should book a table in advance, it was quite full, but the service was very attentive 👍

1. One of the best Wiener Schnitzel I've ever eaten. Maybe a little too salty together with the fried potatoes, but that may also be due to my personal taste. When I cook for myself, I tend to add little salt - of course the restaurant can't know that. Four stars. 2. On the third visit (yesterday) I had two soups that were clearly too salty not only for me but also for my friend. As Biolek already said: You can always add more salt (significantly, there are only salt shakers on every table, but no pepper shakers) - you just can't add salt. 3. When we were clearing up we were asked if everything was okay. Apparently that wasn't really a serious question, because when I said that it was too salty for me, I was reprimanded quite severely as to why I hadn't said so earlier. Why am I being asked this question when only uncritical answers are apparently allowed anyway? 4. I find the service staff's advice to say it immediately if you don't like it legitimate and helpful and I take it to heart, thank you! Since it was soup, I thought it came from a large pot and wasn't made especially for me. Next time I'll get back to you sooner, I promise! ✌️ 5. However, I did not find the way this was communicated to be hospitable. When the table next door made a similar comment while paying, I felt that the two women were literally folded together by the waitress; It was incomprehensible to her why people only complained at the end. In terms of content, I completely agree. But: As guests, we felt lectured and reprimanded in an unfriendly tone when we left - apart from the fact that there was not even an excuse for the hour-long wait for the food. As I said: everything is understandable in terms of content - but the sound makes the music, St. Pauli coolness or not. I was a paying guest and not an employee and would like to be treated as such. I definitely understand everything, but not for such a harsh tone, which certainly reflected the stress or perhaps frustration over the evening in a full restaurant with some dissatisfied guests. But things can be a little more professional.

Primera cena en nuestra primera noche en un viaje torbellino a Hamburgo! Elegimos Freudenhaus porque estábamos buscando un lugar que sirviera comida alemana con opciones vegetarianas. No estoy 100% seguro de si la traducción que Google estaba proporcionando de su menú era precisa o solo interpretaciones interesantes, pero el menú vegetariano en su sitio web salió traducido como "Para los entendidos de flores" – De acuerdo, de cualquier manera estoy dentro. Era un momento ocupado en Hamburgo en medio del festival de Reeperbahn, así que estábamos preocupados por conseguir una mesa, pero estábamos sentados inmediatamente a su llegada. Nuestro servidor acomodó nuestro inglés e incluso proporcionó un menú en inglés. Mi sol tenía una pasta de hongos, que él pensó que era bueno, y yo tenía un plato de schnitzel hecho con una "carne" a base de apio. " Ahora bien, eso no necesariamente "sonaba" bien, pero realmente fue una oferta pensada para darnos un schnitzel - como la experiencia en Alemania. Las patatas con las que se sirvió estaban bien cocidas y agregaron una buena riquísima comida. También tienen una sopa de guisantes, generalmente servida con carne, pero que se puede preparar vegana bajo petición. Freudenhaus está en una calle lateral, a una cuadra de la calle principal Reeperbahn Rd. Así que, muy fácil de llegar. Si estás buscando auténtica comida alemana con opciones vegetarianas, este es un gran lugar para ir.

As always. My absolute favorite restaurant. Best food, exquisite selection of drinks and service that is second to none. Nothing more is possible. Thank you to Ramona and her whole team for the many great evenings I spent in the joyhouse with my loved ones. A BIG thank you also to the chefs in the kitchen for the food, which is always sensational.

First dinner on our first night on a whirlwind trip to Hamburg! We chose Freudenhaus because we were looking for a place that served German food with vegetarian options. I'm not 100% sure if the translation Google was providing of their menu were accurate or just interesting interpretations, but the vegetarian menu on their website came out translated as "For the flower understanders" – Okay, either way I'm in. It was a busy time in Hamburg in the middle of the Reeperbahn festival so we were worried about getting a table, but we were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server accomodated our English and even provided a menu in English. My sun had a mushroom pasta, which he thought was good, and I had a schnitzel dish made with a celery-based "meat." Now that didn't necessarily "sound" good, but it really was a thoughtful offering to give us a schnitzel-like experience in Germany. The potatoes it was served with were well cooked and added a nice heartiness to the meal. They also have a pea soup, usually served with meat but which can be prepared vegan upon request. Freudenhaus is on a side street, a short block off of the main Reeperbahn Rd. So, very easy to get to. If you're looking for authentic German food with vegetarian options, this is a great place to go.

Great atmosphere, delicious food and very good service.

Currently, when making a reservation you have to choose between two time slots, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Optimal for occupancy, the guest must adhere very strictly to these procedures. Inside you will find a typical Hamburg atmosphere, but the rooms have very tight seating and offer little freedom of movement. The food is requested quickly and served quickly, as are drinks. The menu offers good home-style food, but at a high price. Men and women can definitely get the same quality at affordable prices in HH.

Good German cuisine at reasonable prices. The restaurant is cozy and always seems to be very busy. We waited a very long time for our food, our neighboring table actually left because of the long wait. Tastes differ: I've had better schnitzel in Hamburg.

Always worth a visit! Great service, excellent food and a wonderful ambience... the restaurant as well as the bar!

A rustic ambience, tasty German dishes, quick service. Well-rounded thing in the neighborhood. Be sure to reserve a table!

Cool location. Enjoy your meal. Class service.

We were happy to finally have German cuisine but were bitterly disappointed. My meal was canceled without any problem, my husband's roulades weren't there either, and the red cabbage was totally seasoned. But top service and a wonderful ambience!

Great service, food was ok for us (menu), a la carte dishes looked better.

Great restaurant with extremely friendly staff

I don't normally give 5 stars but this was fantastic. A local restaurant, nothing too "fancy", just excellent food and service. Go and visit you won't be disappointed.

The food is very tasty. Were there for the second time now. Always my pleasure

There were 9 of us and everyone's food was very tasty and flawless. Beautiful location, pleasant staff and great food at a very reasonable price.

Super nice service and great food. We will go again.

Very good restaurant. Good attention. You have to reserve. We arrived without a reservation and had to wait a long time. But it was worth it. The portions are generous and the prices appropriate. Recommended site

I was recommended the restaurant and I have to say it was really delicious there. You get something hearty with a twist of your own and yes, it may be a little more expensive but it's worth it. I also can't understand the negative reviews here; is perhaps often reciprocal. In any case, we were welcomed very friendly and relaxed. Throughout the evening the service was very attentive, friendly and not at all condescending or anything like that. Ambience is great! All in all, would be back at any time and recommended!

The slightly different restaurant. Unusual, beautiful atmosphere. The waitresses were friendly and on the ball, even though we were a larger group. The food was very tasty!

Very good, very authentic, great staff! Thanks

Thank you for the cozy evening with delicious food and extremely friendly service! we felt very comfortable!

We always like to come here with guests when we take a stroll around the neighborhood. Delicious, hearty German food with a certain bit of sophistication.

It was a nice, cozy evening, the staff was very cool, great for me as a Hamburger. It was a fun atmosphere, thank you

I have never experienced such an unfriendly, even rude service person! We were there with a large group on a Tuesday and had reserved. The food was good, as was the table and the ambience. Only the waitress with distinctive glasses ensured that we left the restaurant as quickly as possible. There were maybe two or three other tables occupied besides our group. So it couldn't be due to too much stress...

We've actually never experienced anything like this before: we come to the restaurant at 5:30 p.m. to get a nice table without a reservation. Only one table occupied in the restaurant. All other tables were supposedly occupied between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. We say: we'll be gone in an hour at the latest, can you give us a nice table in a niche. Answer. No, all tables are occupied. So we go outside to the street. The food wasn't subpar, but it was at least sufficient. When we left at 6:30 p.m. there was still only one table occupied. We then asked the sturdy, short woman with dark hair and glasses why she hadn't told us the truth. She completely freaks out and tells us to leave the restaurant immediately. Anyone who has employees like that simply doesn't want any guests! She didn't want to tell us her name for good reason. After thousands of restaurant visits, we were actually thrown out for the first time. She wishes us a nice life and said that we probably don't have any fun in life. That was now her explanation for HER wrongdoing. We always went to eat at the Freudenhaus when we were in Hamburg, and of course this was the very last time. Unbelievable!

Very comfortably furnished and staff very friendly