Schreckenskammer in Köln

Never been there but the name deserves 5 stars

We were here with 18 people for our Christmas party on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant was completely booked. As is probably usual in a “Cologne restaurant”, the tone was rather hearty, but very friendly. Due to the number of guests, the noise level was very high (only conversation with the people sitting directly next to you was possible - therefore 1 star deducted for the ambience). The food was delicious and the price-performance level was right. For people who like a louder environment while eating, I can recommend it.

Not real, the following. If you pass through Cologne and want to go to the typical German food place (battle therefore) and get away from the tourist crowd, this is the place. Tables spread out as they should be, great Kolsch beer, food at a very affordable price and a charming place. Of course, super-borderline waiters, that's how it is, you have to know how to handle them. It is also part of the charm of the place. The letter is in German, so use Google translator or a colleague who finds out. 100% recommended

Horror Chamber gives all guests an immersive experience in a truly “Cologne” atmosphere. The sand on the ground directly from the "Father Rhine", a warm, strengthening broth (even in summer!) and the best Cologne beer Kölsch are some of the special features of this brewery. The staff is also very nice and helpful: they never leave you thirsty. For me it's top!

Very rustic in Cologne and our own KÖLSCH 👍👍👍👍👍 and super delicious food

They don’t like tourists. The beer is good but they only serve pork schnitzel, no veal.

Delicious food, delicious Kölsch away from the tourist hotspots, but very central.

A place in Cologne where you can feel really comfortable. Very tasty, inexpensive food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. It was a really great evening. We'll be back

It's crazy how easy it is to create atmosphere. A brewery that deserves the name. There's no need to talk about the Kölsch. It's in a class of its own! You feel comfortable here. In contrast to the Früh and Gaffel breweries, the Köbese here are attentive and mostly friendly. If you want to experience Cologne hospitality, you've come to the right place!

Delicious food and drink. Quaint!

Very nice brewery, not that big, very familiar. The food was good and plentiful and the service was very friendly. Not as unfriendly as in other breweries. Definitely make a reservation.

For me, THE brewery in Cologne. Kölsch tastes good, the food tastes good, the waiters are on their toes and never at a loss for a comment. Always enjoy coming here.

The beer is delicious, the food is good and you could easily have a conversation in the building next door because it wasn't that loud.

Brauhaus is nice, food is OK, beer is very good. For a Kölsch.

Great atmosphere, great team, good food. We'd love to come back.

A brewery - surrounded by the tourist horror of the old town (despite being close to the train station)

Eine schöne und authentische Kneipe! Das Essen ist gut und reichlich, die Bedienung freundlich und das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis absolut OK.

We only drank Kölsch, as a tourist you should have been there

Another really quaint brewery. One of the best in all of Cologne.

Cozy, home-style restaurant with very friendly staff

We didn't have a reservation, walked through the main building, and were then approached very rudely by a waiter. You had to wait at the counter first, I only know that from breweries that you can occupy anywhere.

A traditional brewery in the northern old town. This is where the eponymous Horror Chamber Kölsch comes from.

Delicious Kölsch and nice staff including a Kölsch atmosphere

Very good home cooking, our own type of Kölsch, which is very tasty, the service is attentive but unfortunately a bit overwhelmed as soon as it fills up

Rustic pub with Cologne flair, don't forget to put the lid on the glass if you don't want to drink anymore 😆

Everyone has to experience it. I would be happy to come back

Bene, un bel posto non turistico nel cuore di Colonia. Si mangia bene, ambiente carino come una tipica birreria. Ovviamente si beve la ottima koelsch che scende come acqua. Prezzi buoni. Vale la pena andare.

One of the loudest restaurants I've ever been to. One room was 2/3 full. I measured almost 100 dB with my cell phone. As a constant noise. Food was OK, unfortunately I felt very bad two hours later. vomiting diarrhea. However, I don't know for sure whether it was because of the food. Staff very (let's say) robust. You need a slightly thicker skin. Beer is good. However, Gaffel, Früh and Reissdorf taste better in my opinion. Well, you just have your own experience.

Friendly, cozy and rustic, the Kölsch is very tasty here I've experienced brewery cuisine that was tastier but it's ok No tourist trap It's worth walking a few meters

We were told on the phone that we couldn't reserve a table on the weekend. We should just stop by. When we were there, we were refused the free tables, they were all reserved!!! Not really understandable and it's a shame, we were already planning on generating a lot of sales with ten men. But if you don't need it!!!

The service was not friendly. Although, food and beverages were good.

I heard that this is the first Kölsch in Cologne. The quality of the wine is very good, and the soup provided is also very delicious, which is suitable for hangover. As for the food, I highly recommend the pork chop. The sauce and the pork chop blend perfectly! There are basically some elderly locals here, and the service attitude is average.

A typical Cologne pub with an excellent price/performance ratio. We ended up here primarily because of the delicious Kölsch, but we realized that the food is really delicious. I haven't eaten heaven and earth in ages and I really had an appetite for it. Guys, the black pudding is so incredibly crispy and creamy. The fried onions deserve their name here. In short: we'll be back! By the way, the soup beforehand was also real food for the soul. The Köbesse are fast here too and you quickly have a new 'chamber of horrors' on the lid. Thank you to the entire team!

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was rustic, but our waiter was incredibly rude and rude, seemed at least drunk and we waited forever for the bill. You might have to be prepared for this “service”...

At the beginning it was very noisy, but later it was ok. The food was delicious 😋. The service was also nice. All very good. Can only recommend it

We went to this traditional pub with a gruesome history for a few Kölsch. At an advanced hour, the mood was cheerful and the Cologne tone was a bit rougher.

Food was good. The waiter was absolutely rude and did not tolerate any customers. Despite the good beer, I won't be coming back here and I won't recommend it to anyone. There is also good beer in other restaurants.

Always a party in this wonderful brewery!

I didn't think the food was that great. The ambience is typical of a brewery. But very good 👍.

Friday evening without a reservation could be tricky. Luckily we just wanted to drink a few Kölsch and were seated at the table with another couple. But no problem at all. The beer is absolutely delicious.

Rustic pub in Cologne where Kölsch is also spoken. Delicious food and the best beer from Cologne.

Very tasty and rustic atmosphere

I felt at home. Pleasant environment, the waiter who introduced us to the service spoke Italian, very kind and knowledgeable, he introduced us to the local specialties and recommended what to eat and drink. Excellent beer, very fresh, for me the best in Cologne. I ate a meat soup that was on the menu of the day, delicious, in fact I had 2! My boyfriend, on the other hand, ate some cheese to accompany the drink, which was also very good. We also purchased some glasses with the brewery's brand, carefully packaged as souvenirs. We will certainly return with pleasure.

Best beer in Cologne and great, authentic ambience

Rustic brewery, delicious food, nice beer garden and top Köbes who served us. Not to forget one, if not the best Kölsch.

Don't let the name put you off, gather all your courage and go into the chamber of horrors. The Köbes awaits you not with a guillotine in his hand but with delicious Kölsch and good cuisine as well as a nice saying on his lips. I had reserved a table for 10 people by phone in advance. This is actually still possible and not just via the Internet. We spent an evening with good manners and were completely satisfied and are looking forward to seeing you again.

We went looking for an authentic German establishment to enjoy some drinks and have dinner. Of course, being Americans, we were discriminated against. We were told "the kitchen is closed", which was fine. Until 10 minutes after we were told this, the table next to us ordered food. Our initial server was disciminatory against tourists, obviously, but our main server was excellent and charming. This saved our experience. Unfortunately we were not treated with the same respect as the people around us. Edit: thank you, owner, for responding. As expected, you take criticism very poorly. The table next to us did, in fact, have hot food prepared and ate full meals. Again with the arrogance! From 3 stars to 1, auf wiedersehen!

One of the tastiest types of Kölsch in Cologne!

Rustic with delicious food and good Kölsch.

Beer hall and restaurant.. waiter was very good and helpful.

We were there on a very warm day during the European Championships. It was packed in the beer garden and inside it also filled up shortly before the semi-finals. The service was on point and you never really had to wait for a new cold drink. You actually know it from all the restaurants in Cologne. Everyone enjoyed the food and no one was hungry at the end. We would love to come back the next time we visit Cologne.

Die Schreckenskammer ist seit 1960 (als heutiges) Brauhaus in der Nähe von St. Ursula ansässig ... auch wenn die überlieferte Brau-Haus-Tradition bis ins Spätmittelalter zurück reicht. - Wir sitzen hier sehr gerne - "noch nach ganz alter Väter Sitte" - völlig entspannt am schönen Tresen und gönnen uns herrlich schmackhafte Tatarhappen & Halve Hahn ... nebst "Rentnergedecken" ... und das INSGESAMT zu sehr moderaten/günstigen Preisen. - Schreckenskammer-Kölsch wird (...nunmehr seit 2018 im Lohnsud & nach Originalrezeptur...) von Früh gebraut ... und schmeckt (uns) wirklich ganz "schrecklich" lecker ! - Dieses köstliche Kölsch (mit 5,0 % Alc.) rangiert tatsächlich - neben Päffgen & Mühlen - in der Champions-League von "Kölle" ... und wer es immer noch nicht kennt - sollte es ... vorzugsweise hier ... ganz frisch vom Fass (oder aus der Flasche) probieren. - Die typischen Brauhausgerichte in der alteingesessenen Schreckenskammer sind insgesamt großzügig portioniert und sehr schmackhaft; der Service ist sehr gut-, die Einrichtung (einschl. "Beichtstuhl") herrlich zünftig & rustikal ... und die Familie Wirtz hält ihren Betrieb - nunmehr seit Generationen - wirklich sehr gut "in Schuss !!" - "Dat is ne richtisch joode Lade he - da jonn me widder hin !!"

The best Kölsch in town simply a top shop

Became aware of the brewery because of the good beer, something special when it was freshly tapped. The cuisine was good, home-style and tasty. The ambience went very well with the solid wooden floor and the furnishings. The service was friendly and accommodating.

Were more than satisfied. Great audience!!!!

Everything was perfect. Schnitzel was good. Soup was good. Beer was good. Waiters and ambience too. And the prices are quite fair for big city conditions. That's why I now give it five stars - which I rarely give.

Our first experience of a German brewhouse and the bar has been set very high! Brauhaus Schreckenskammer has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that is clearly popular with locals. And most importantly, the Kölsch is excellent. Served to perfection by staff that circulate bringing fresh drinks to your table. They us the traditional bar tab method of a pencil mark on your beer may to indicate how many of the 200ml beers you’ve had (I can imagine that being quite handy after a few!). We moved on somewhere for dinner but I would recommend booking if you do want something to eat here.

We had a lot of fun, the Köbes was friendly and the Kölsch was delicious!

Cozy courtyard. Great when the weather is nice

One of the best kölsch beer places in Köln, by far! The food is authentic and really feels homemade, especially the soup you are served before the main meal. We had Schweischnitzels (or whatever you spell it) and barely finished the big portions they served us. Absolutely recommend it!

This is how you imagine a Cologne pub. Everything 🔝

We didn't eat. The counter operation is really worth seeing. The barrels are lifted from the beer cellar directly onto the counter using a kind of bottle! Pretty unique!

We came across this brewery through a recommendation. We felt very comfortable there. The food is delicious and so is the Kölsch. The staff is authentic and that's fun. You can also buy glasses and other things there. Of course we took it with us too. Highly recommended ☺️

Amazing place in Cologne. I had the opportunity to go to this place as it's really close to the hotels in the area. This is a tru gem! Mostly The locals go here to have a meal and some small beers. The vibe is incredible, you can get a sneak peek of how the locals live there. The staff is amazing also. They are polite and their English is perfec too. Also you don't even need to order they are just giving you another load whenever you glass is empty 😀I have had a chance to meet the owner as well. Amazing, lovely lady! Highly recommend the place.

By far the best Kölsch! Great service, great location, highly recommended. You can also buy KEG kegs for parties.

Best beer, good food, fair prices. A little uncomfortable but no longer important after 3 beers.

Delicious and probably the tastiest Kölsch ❤️

I hardly know a brewery that isn't good, but the Horror Chamber has my favorite type of beer and if it's served on tap, I'm happy 🤩. First of all there was a very loving soup before the schnitzel and unfortunately I have to say that the schnitzel was a bit too thin, but the sauce was delicious and the side dishes. All I can say is it was a decent portion. I will most likely go there again to take photos for you. 😉😄

Everything perfect. Service, food, Kölsch. Very good price-performance ratio.

Wonderful place for a night out when in Köln. Delicious food and beers. We had Schnitzel and it was a generous portion.

One of the oldest Kölsch breweries in Cologne. You can drink delicious and fresh Kölsch beer. The food is pretty good too. The menu here is not always the same and changes every week. Sometimes there is Haksen and sometimes it is not, but it is soft Haksen, not the crispy Haksen of Bavaria. Personally, I prefer crispy Haksen, but the Haksen here is also edible.

A pleasant brewery, but you should definitely make a reservation. Afterwards it is worth visiting the beautiful church of St. Ursula with its reliquary chamber.

Brauhaus with delicious Kölsch and a good menu,

Although it is a little far from the old town and tourist areas, it was very crowded with locals. I highly recommend it as the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice.

Went there with a small group, ate very tasty and solid food (e.g. Kölsche Schnitzel), drank a lot of delicious horror chamber Kölsch (hence why we left so much money) and had fun. -The Köbes was nice, the Kölsch and the food came quickly and the atmosphere is really rustic, as you would expect from a brewery. As a Cologne resident, I like going there because it's not just tourists there. It's fun 😊

Pfingstsamstag sollte die Schreckenskammer eigentlich um 1630 Uhr öffnen. Aber alle Rollläden unten! Kein Hinweis warum geschlossen. Nirgends. Nix. Nicht im Internet, und per Telefon kam nur eine blödsinnige Ansage, dass man samstags um 1630 Uhr öffnet. Fühlten uns ziemlich ver****

A lovely (not terrible) place. A very good Kölsch and the schnitzel was great. Köbes had the full overview and also had time to explain the “term” Köbes to me.

Since 1442, those condemned to death have sworn (so the legend goes) on this heavenly draft, the oldest beer brewed in Cologne. This unique brewery is located right next to the church in the heart of Cologne. Today you come back out into the daylight well fed and alive. Everything is great here! My tip: you just have to go there.

Small brewery in a quiet location. The food is typical of a brewery and I was pleasantly surprised by the soup of the day, which is included with every schnitzel dish. The two Köbesse on Saturday evening seemed stressed at times and were sometimes a bit short, which made one briefly doubt the idea of ​​service. There is a shortage of staff in restaurants everywhere. The brewery and beer garden were well occupied, but not nearly as crowded as some of the competitors in the city center.

The best knuckle ever and I say that as a Bavarian. Always happy

I was told by a friend that this is the best kolsch in Köln and she was right! Very friendly service and a somewhat lighter atmosphere than in many very heavy, darker German beer halls. One waiter even shared a kolsch with me in contrast to many less friendly beer halls where the moment you begin to speak English they roll their eyes. The food was delicious but so heavy I could not finish everything! I thought the sand on the floor was a myth but it is true.

The portions could be a little larger, but you're actually there for the delicious Kölsch, it's very tasty and friendly service, typical Köbe.

Mega good brewery. Unmistakable ambience Very, very good Kölsch Friendly Köbes Enjoy your meal Everything is right here!!! Always happy ☺️

A great place away from the tourist traps. The Kölsch here was really good and the food too. It was very lively and there were people waiting for it to open.

We were a group of 10 people and we were charged much more beer than we actually ordered which eas totally unjust. If you visit the place make sure you pay for exactly the number of beers you ordered.

Room smells like piss and make sure you look at the guys writing down your tab. They will scam you given the opportunity. Pay attention to the guys writing down how many beers you have. Otherwise you'll "magically" see more than you ordered.

Delicious Kölsch, great schnitzel with side dishes and great salad. Very nice young men in service. Rustic tavern atmosphere. Highly recommended and always worth a detour.

Anyone who doesn't know has missed something!

Typical Cologne pub with very tasty Kölsch and Cologne specialties. For non-Cologne residents: Let the Köbes know if you don't want a new Kölsch when the old one is almost empty

Food and atmosphere are amazing, but the service is pretty terrible. The waiter did not even bother to clear the dishes from the guests before, and serviettes seemed like an optional extra. But bad service in Cologne brewhouses is not totally unexpected, so I guess you learn to live with it. Food is definitely a notch above most brewhouses, being freshly prepared onsite.

Quaint pub with good home-style food.

Very nice old traditional pub, the food was good and the price was absolutely right. We will be back and can recommend it to others.

Actually.... yes, actually, as a beer lover you should really like this gem of Cologne brewery culture, despite certain peculiarities (e.g. opening times), and hold its special Kölsch in the highest regard. Because the “Chamber” as an institution has already suffered enough due to the outsourcing of its own brewing activities to the large kettles of the early morning. And if you always sit there nicely and let the Köbes do his work without whining, then you will always get your refill on time. Actually. But then this: 8 lines on the lid (could have only been 7, sometimes lines slip into each other...) for the city-friendly price of € 2.00 - the Franconian's eyes are of course watering a little - plus a bratwurst with cabbage and Powder puree and soup in advance in the daily offer for € 12.80. That's what it said on the card. Perhaps it was worth that much, interpreted benevolently. Of course, dear Köbes quickly came up with it when paying: “33.80” (in words: “thirty-three and eighty”). Well, I like it - actually - when the Köbes rules his territory, then he can be rough sometimes. But as? Either he can't do the math (unfortunately this is quite common these days), or he just wants to rip you off (tourists are often easy prey), or he doesn't know his prices (unfortunately, you see this more and more often with all the mini-jobbers). But maybe I'm wrong and the "soup in advance" will be charged separately at €5, - who knows. Conclusion: Everything there seems so wonderfully rustic, authentic and traditional Kölsch, and the Kammer-Kölsch is really very fine. But next time I'll just go in with a calculator. I don't want to be flabbergasted again and pay out of decency and only think about it afterwards: Ahem: what exactly was that?

A cult brewery, which is always worth a visit. The prices are normal, the food is very tasty. I had the goulash with röggelchen and the taste of the goulash was great! The sauce is so delicious that I missed the second half of the röggelchen. The Köbes was quick and as friendly as you would expect. (Cocktails are not served at the brewery, so refrain from asking for a shandy).

It's such a wonderful place. Visited around Christmas, and whilst we the first ones in, it soon filled. The people here were so friendly, the food was great and the atmosphere soon got lively. It's a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the trip

Authentic and nice (I was there a few weeks ago} - I expected exactly that and everything was fine 👍

I've known the Chamber of Horrors since I was a child. Grandma and her two sisters, Aunt Traut and Aunt Leni, and of course Grandma Finnchen Nomen always met me there! We've been there for 4 years in the Kölsche Boor and have a Winghuus! PS your grandma would have already heard from Ursula Kerch! Da papa and da mama!!!! And if you're in a Fastelovent LEDche jes....The beer is warm and it's cold. Su,ees dat in the chamber of horrors överhoup nit eeh su. Thank you.

Cozy brewery, nice staff and delicious food. We recommend.

Close to my Hotel and very nice.. Great service.. And the price was more than ok..

Just a nice location with very good food and really tasty beer.