Restaurant Freudenhaus St. Pauli in Hamburg

The food was delicious. And the staff were super friendly. We'll be back. Highly recommended.

Went there on a recommendation and booked beforehand. Service was extremely slow, and there was a gap of more than one hour between starters and main course. When we inquired when the main course would arrive we were simply told that that's just how long things take. No word of apology, no gesture of goodwill. Several tables adjacent to ours had similar problems with having to wait forever for their food to arrive. The main courses did arrive in the end (nearly 2 hours after we had entered the restaurant), and were not even particularly tasty.

What can I say… It was simply fantastic!

A good restaurant with quality and quantity of German cuisine (although it doesn't look like it in the photos, the portions are very generous). It has a cabaret-style setting, which fits in with the neighborhood. I lowered my rating because we didn't like how our waitress treated us. She was impatient and rude, even though we were friendly to her...

If you want to enjoy truly good, home-style German cuisine in the neighborhood, Freudenhaus St. Pauli is the perfect place for you! We had the "Olivia Jones" and the "Kalle" veal schnitzel and were more than satisfied with our choice! We'd love to come back on our next visit to Hamburg and try more delicacies from the menu.

Very good food and a lovely atmosphere. We'd happily return.

Cult, incredibly large, delicious portions. Wonderful food, especially the roulades.

The "Freudenschweinchen" (pigs of joy) and the roulades are a dream! The service is excellent, and the ambiance is very fitting for the neighborhood.

We had the Hamburg panfish, Olivia Jones's joyful pig, butterfish on salad, or schnitzel. Everything was a 10/10, and the waiters were super friendly, helpful, and always there for you! 😊

The Freudenhaus in the neighborhood absolutely won me over. The home-style cooking isn't just very good, it's really good – made with love and delicious. The staff is a real highlight: friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. You immediately feel welcome. An all-around successful visit – I'll definitely be back!

We sat at the Freudenhaus on the Reeperbahn on a wonderful evening with really good weather – and were honestly pleasantly surprised! The food was much better than we expected: fresh, delicious, and all-around perfect. The atmosphere was relaxed, the ambiance quaint and lively, as you'd expect on the Reeperbahn – but still with a high standard. We'd especially like to highlight the super friendly service, which made the evening even more enjoyable. Overall, a truly successful visit – we had fun, ate well, and will definitely go again. So, you can go without hesitation!

Very nice restaurant, good service, and very tasty food. I highly recommend it.

Good German food with nice decor. Got the finkenwerder fish and goulash.

top ambience, delicious food at fair prices... always happy to come back

We had a sensational schnitzel there! Highly recommended! Reservations are recommended! Friendly service and top quality

Ich war mit Freunden das erste Mal dort.Wir hatten einen Tisch für 4 Pax reserviert waren aber nur drei. Die Servicekraft wsr etwas sauer . Hätten ja anrufen können , dann wäre es besser gewesen.Hat aber mit dem Tisch geklappt. Hatten alle die Empfehlung des Hauses.War super toller Geschmack und supi Beilagen.Wie immer weiss man nicht wie Teuer das Gericht ist !!!! Ich kann das Restaurant nur empfehlen.

Where can you go to a brothel with your wife? I'd love to go again, everything tasted delicious.

Magical surroundings, delicious food. It's on my list for my next visit to Hamburg.

Good, authentic German food served outside in the beautiful weather – a truly delightful experience. The service was top notch with an attentive and friendly waiter who spoke both German and perfect English. All in all, a relaxed and tasty evening that is highly recommended.

It's geared more towards tourists. The food was okay for the price. The fish and sauce were too salty.

A very good and beautiful restaurant. Authentic and fresh ingredients make a visit here a real experience.

This restaurant was truly a place of joy for us. Quaint, with authentic and attentive service and excellent cuisine. The plaice was fantastic!

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!

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

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

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”

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!

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.

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

Tiptop - super tasty and highly recommended!

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.

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 👍

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.