Schreckenskammer in Köln

Today was our first visit, and we were absolutely thrilled. Great service and the food was plentiful and delicious.

The location is different than other brewerys in Köln. The "Schreckenskammer" is a big room, where it easily can become noisy. The Gulasch was great and well priced with 10€. Also Kölsch costs 2€, which is cheaper than almost all otjer brewerys in Köln. You can Drink a kölsch directly at the bar, which is also cool. I will come Back.

Actually, you are not allowed to give a rating for the Chamber of Horrors. The rating here can only be good. But if everyone rightly rates it well, the iconic location in the heart of Kölle will be overcrowded. You can still get a couple without an appointment, but a reservation is advisable. The beer has cult status and is really tasty. Simply a delicious Kölsch. Food is at a good brewery level. Great schnitzel menu and local specialties. The audience is nice and you quickly get into conversation with the people sitting next to you. . . Typically Kölsch. Have you ever noticed the sand on the ground? Original text from the Chamber of Horrors (I can't put it better) The floor is made of open-pore oak wood, which is not cleaned normally but scrubbed with sand. This not only cleans the wood but also hardens it. This makes the wooden floor more durable. Well, isn't that cult? The interior is old, very old. . . Cult for me too. The staff, here of course called Köbes, is typically Kölsch and just as nice as the guest who wants to be served. Not a tourist trap like other locations. . . For me, the Chamber of Horrors is simply a cult and a clear recommendation. . . always happy and as often as I can :-)

Great coffee place setting! ☕ Finally a beer house that welcomes my coffee order. I was even allowed to drink outside the door.

Authentic, Cologne brewery that brews its own beer. Food was very good and prices were also completely reasonable. Staff very friendly (with one slightly bad-tempered older bespectacled exception) and great atmosphere. Only the tables are a bit too high :-) I can absolutely recommend the horror chamber and the Kölsch is also very tasty...

Everything like before! Furnishings, narrowness, ambience! Service was funny, friendly and tried very hard! But a somewhat strange menu for a brewery and horribly LOUD!!!!!!!! Unusable for a get-together or meeting with friends!!

Good evening! I wanted to order a table for 20 people. Unfortunately, the “operator” couldn’t or didn’t want to understand me and simply opened the receiver. Sorry, that's not behavior towards a customer. There's a better way, dear team at the Horror Chamber Brewery. Best regards

Super nice and good brewery. The food is very good and you don't have to be left high and dry :) Always my pleasure.

A Cologne brewery as it should be. Original, hearty and delicious and Köbesse with heart. Simply good!

Great value for money! 🤩 The service was very nice and quick, the Kölsch was of course good too!🍺

Great, that's exactly how I imagine breweries many decades ago, the tradition is preserved with delicious Kölsch and traditional Cologne food with really good quality, the service was also perfect, thank you

Original, rustic, simple and therefore original. Good food and above all a very tasty Kölsch

Delicious beer and food. Totally nice atmosphere.

A very nice old Cologne pub. Wooden floor is covered with a little sand. This is used to preserve the wooden floor. Further explanation in the menu.

Delicious Kölsch, nice atmosphere. If you make a joke with Köbes yourself (actually it's the other way around), it doesn't go down well with him on Saturday lunchtime, for whatever reason. When I asked him whether we wanted Kölsch, I only answered in a friendly, funny way, otherwise we wouldn't be here. But otherwise everything is fine, as always.

Great brewery experience away from the crowds. Great service. Delicious food and the typical Cologne brewery atmosphere.

Probably the best Kölsch, good, inexpensive food, but unfortunately terrible service. Rustic is all well and good, but please don't be unfriendly and arrogant. If you are served at all. It's happened to me twice now, what a shame.

Unfortunately, the cuisine is only average, the ambience is ok. Ok for a Kölsch, but there are many alternatives when it comes to food.

Somewhat away from all the glossy and high-end breweries there is the Horror Chamber, a traditional brewery with friendly service and good Kölsch, where you can also get a delicious dinner for €15-17.

Very nice staff and cozy atmosphere

Food rather average, Kölsch delicious, waiters top

Good Kölsch, good Köbes, good food. We were here with about 40 people for the Christmas party. Everyone was completely satisfied.

Typically Cologne brewery. Delicious Kölsch and decent food.

Cologne + Kölsch + delicious food and great service. We'll be back 👍

We were there last night with 5 people, the first time, great. The food was great and Köbes and his wife were great too, we had a place in the “beer garden” which was just great. All tables were occupied, the only drawback was that it was quite loud, as is the case in a brewery. We will definitely come back, it won't be the last time.

Local specialties. Cologne schnitzel. Looks unusual, but is very tasty. Horror Chamber Kölsch tastes good anyway.

Unique, but quite simple, both the ambience and the food. The beer is delicious and the Köbesse are friendly and fast. A very good place to drink beer.

Cool, Cologne brewery with delicious home cooking.

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)

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!!!

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

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.

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

Nuestra primera experiencia de una cervecería alemana y el listón se ha puesto muy alto! Brauhaus Schreckenskammer tiene un ambiente agradable y acogedor que es claramente popular entre los lugareños. Y lo más importante, el Kölsch es excelente. Atendido a la perfección por el personal que circula llevando bebidas frescas a su mesa. Ellos nos pueden indicar el método tradicional de la pestaña de la barra de una marca de lápiz en su cerveza para indicar cuántas de las cervezas de 200 ml que ha tomado (me imagino que ser bastante útil después de unos pocos!). Nos mudamos a algún lugar para cenar, pero recomendaría reservar si quieres algo para comer aquí.

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.

Delicious and probably the tastiest Kölsch ❤️

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

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.