Tünnes und Schäl Brauhaus & kölsche Gastwirtschaft in Köln

Very tasty, highly recommended. The waiter was also great 👍

I stopped by this restaurant just for a couple of beers, but was completely shocked by the hygiene conditions. When I went to the toilet and was heading back to my table, I saw a giant rat crossing the room. I panicked, but the waiters just laughed like it was no big deal. At that point, I immediately stopped drinking my beer and water, and called the waitress to say I was leaving because of what had just happened. I also told her I didn’t think it was fair to pay for the last drinks. Then things somehow got even worse as she looked at me and said it was just a mouse, not a rat, and that this was totally normal in all restaurants in Cologne. I completely disagree. To top it off, her manager insisted we should pay the full bill. Only after a long back-and-forth did they agree to give us a 30% discount. Please don’t go to this restaurant. It’s disgusting, and they clearly have no respect for their customers.

I had a rat with my beer. No, really — an actual rat. My wife had just come back from the bathroom when a huge one strutted right past our table like it owned the place. She nearly froze mid-step. The staff? They laughed. Like this was totally normal. “Oh, yeah, Cologne is full of rats,” they said, as if we’d just spotted a pigeon, not a disease on legs. Look — I’m from a developing country, and even there, I’ve never seen a rat in a restaurant. Here? Apparently it’s part of the experience. If you enjoy casual vermin with your meal and staff who treat infestations like local folklore, this is your spot. Otherwise, run.

Very friendly service and really good food. We'll be back.

Delicious home-style cooking in a cozy atmosphere with top-notch service! We also really enjoyed the large selection of vegetarian/vegan dishes :)

Really bad service. We booked at 8:30 pm and had almost no time to choose our food because the kitchen closes at 9:00 pm. Why accepting a booking at 8:30?? At the end of the dinner we couldn't use the toilet because it was CLEAN! Should we use it when it's dirty then??? No words.

Good, fast service, and above all, even as a vegan from Cologne, you can still enjoy a wide selection here. I was really happy!

cordon bleu, I've never had it so bad

The steak was very thick yet well-cooked. The fried eggs are a great way to fill yourself up, even if you eat a lot. Overall, a great way to enjoy simple cuisine at Altermarkt.

It was my first time eating there, and I have to say it was more than just an ordinary visit. The nice waiter was super friendly, accommodating, and more than welcoming. My schnitzel was really good, and cooked to perfection. The ambiance was just what you'd expect from Cologne: colorful, open, and beautiful.

The service was really good, the waitress was great tonight and we felt very comfortable, we would love to come back!!

Service was slow and almost nonexistent. Then was required to go inside to pay the bill and be put on the spot when they requested a tip?! Poor taste. When I received terrible service.

Enjoyed a piece of Cologne. Right in the heart of the old town. Delicious food, accompanied by Gaffel Wiess, a magical atmosphere, and attentive service! Thank you!

kitchen closes well before 21h, made the mistake of ordering an "extra strong" cocktail and was charged double for very slightly more alcohol

The best local cuisine restaurant I've been to so far in Köln. Stefan is a wonderful host, very chatty. He will lift your spirits, take genuine interest in whatever you talk to him about and has the impeccable skill of making you feel welcome and comfortable. The food was exceptional and the portions are huge. I had slow cooked marinated beef with red cabbage that literally melted in my mouth. I packed half of the portion for take away. The prices are friendly relative to the portion size. The ambience is pleasant, the music is not too loud, melding with the sound of lively conversation of a pleasant and happy crowd.

Stephan is an amazingly friendly and nice waiter, the food is amazing and the atmosphere relaxed. We didn't wait more than 15 minutes for our meal, and the portions were huge (we had to wrap up half of our portions to go). I highly recommend this place and our host, Stephan.

Fabulous service here. Travelling as a solo female I was made to feel very welcome & was looked after by the fabulous 'Joe' I came here 3 times in my trip to Cologne, once for drinks & twice for food & drinks. I also tried many other places, but found the service, welcome, food & beer here the best. Thanks for welcoming me to your beautiful city ❤️

Stefan the waiter served us brilliantly!!!

Stefan, a great waiter from his hometown! The food was truly home-cooked, just like in the old days! A quaint taste of Cologne.

Friendly service that caters to children. Delicious food, some with large portions. All five dishes we tried were delicious. Non-alcoholic drinks are relatively expensive—that's just the big city price.

Very tasty food and very friendly service!

The schnitzel we ordered was good, the bags of mayo were a letdown, the salad had a thick slimy dressing on it, the wine list of which you got a different wine that I ordered and was also nasty sweet, the entourage is very old dusty and yellowish, toilets (gentlemen) the ceiling is hanging loose and stinks. Service funny nice in dealing with, but when paying aggressive by asking for a tip, almost forceful (not given). This is not recommended!!

German food, like so many other restaurants here. Flavour wise a bit too simple, but the staff was very joyful.

The food was average, but the service was very friendly and the seating was lovely at the Old Market.

Yesterday, we were there with six people. It's a very quaint little restaurant, but still very nice. A bit loud for me, but that's due to my health. The staff is very nice and friendly, and the food is also very good and plentiful. So, the value for money is more than reasonable. The waiter is also on the ball, and the glasses don't stay empty for long. We'd love to come back; this won't be our last visit here. We highly recommend it.

Very bad service. We had waited for our orders very long time. They did not bring the beer and asked for money at the end. A waitor tried to handle everything by himself with aggression. Never suggested.

The restrooms were dirty and run-down, the food was unfortunately soaked in grease and completely unappetizing. On top of that, the waitress forced us to buy a liter of beer instead of the 0.5 liter, which we then had to pay for in full. Very rude and poor quality, I can't recommend it to anyone. Regarding the NeoTaste, we were told we would have to redeem it at the end. The waitress never came to our table, so we had to go up to the front to pay. I wonder if she deliberately waited until the NeoTaste redemption time was over?

The Sauerbraten (tender meat that melts beautifully on the palate) comes to the table in very generous portions with real potato dumplings and delicious red cabbage. The goulash is also well-portioned and very tasty... A delicious Kölsch beer and a very friendly, quick waiter round off the absolutely positive overall experience. We'd be happy to go again! Highly recommended for Cologne residents and non-Cologne residents alike.

Unfriendly and shouting service that was disrespectful, left immediately after I was insulted by the waiter when I ordered. A no-go.

There is a really good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes and the service is top.

Food was really great...eating asparagus yesterday was simply top...excellently good...service was top, very attentive and quick...I can really recommend it...great ambience

A nice restaurant. Unfortunately high prices. Asparagus with schnitzel €35 Grill pan 35€, that's a lot of money.

Small Cologne restaurant right on the Alter Markt. It's a shame that you can get a Bitburger with a non-alcoholic Ralder in a Cologne brewery. That's not "appropriate" in Cologne ;) Food was tasty and sufficient. The toilets could urgently use a renovation.

We ended up here spontaneously. The food was very tasty, I had heaven and earth and everything was perfect. The service was very friendly. Paired with a freshly tapped Kölsch, of course, so you can handle it.

The experience was so incredibly bad that it's hard to put into words. - brutal service, tried again and again to put on a smile, but the annoyance was really obvious. We have never been asked so vehemently to order, whether we were ready now and knew what we wanted. We could also observe this with the other guests. - When ordering, no one asked how I would like the steak. It arrived bloody. After I asked for it to be fried to medium rare, which the waitress did immediately, it came back as dry as the sole of a shoe. When I told the waitress, she cut the steak again at the table with my cutlery to prove that it was still a little pink inside... - On the steak menu we swapped the fries for mashed potatoes, which were inedible. For the life of me, I can't imagine that the puree wasn't at least diluted with ready-made powder (I asked specifically, she said it was freshly made). In any case, there was broth powder or vegetta in the puree, which was then completely inedible. It was also not mentioned that there was an additional charge for the replacement. - While we were waiting outside for our food, the waitress inside kept yelling at the bartender, so everyone had to hear the argument. - This was the only one of the several restaurants on the square that had its parasols completely covered in pigeon droppings. Conclusion: such experiences are the reason why as a guest you lose complete trust in the catering industry. This had little to do with Cologne hospitality. We regret every cent.

“Our” waitress Yonca was very friendly and in a good mood. She also asked us to move to a better place instead of right in the entrance area. The food was very tasty and plentiful. It's relatively loud in there.

Great experience! The waitress was very kind and helpful, always smiling and attentive. The service was impeccable and fast. I recommend without hesitation!🩷✨

I really enjoy going there to eat and I also enjoy taking my customers there. The food is great and Yonca is the best!

The service is impeccable and the waitress is great, very friendly 😀

The service was great! We were able to ask for advice and the waitress was super nice and friendly. I recommend it 💕

The sauerbraten is simply great

Good food, zero customer focus! Kicked out after 1.5 hours. We were there on a Friday evening. With reservation. At the beginning everything was ok. Fast service, food good too. After 1.5 hours, we had eaten, ordered Lillet and had just ordered a round of drinks, when we were told: We now have to collect slowly, the next reservation is coming. We weren't aware that there were apparently time slots. We then asked again and were simply told: “It’s in the terms and conditions”. The answer itself was cheeky, you could put it another way. In the reservation confirmation, we hadn't seen it, but it said there was a time slot for 2 hours. Time slots are fine, but it would be nice to be able to use them. We would have also ordered more drinks. We wanted to stay seated at least until the end of the slot, until then the waitress said: You don't drink anymore, you don't eat anymore, you have to leave now. OUTRAGEOUS!!! After we had left around €150 together. And the slot hadn't expired yet. That's no way to keep customers. Even if the staff doesn't seem to care... still: that was the last time for us in the store.

First time coming to this place for lunch with friends, our waiter stefan was very unfriendly and rude, several times we tried to ask for food and drinks stefan seemed unwilling to serve us. The food was quite ordinary nothing special. stefan forced us to order food in an amount that we didn't need in the end stefan forced us to give him a tip, very unimpressive and bad reputation, as tourists we really don't recommend this place to visit let alone be served by stefan, I hope the management of this restaurant reads my review and makes changes for the progress of this place

There were four of us and we reserved in advance. The food was delicious and a positive thing is that there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Ketchup and mayo are available in a sachet and are charged an additional €0.60 in addition to the schnitzel and fries (without prior notice). After an hour and a half we were told that we had to leave soon and that we had to be settled. We were a bit surprised at first and asked ourselves whether there were time slots. That was also the case and two hours were booked in the reservation confirmation, which we overlooked. So now one and a half of the two hours had passed and we had just ordered the second round of drinks after dinner, but after all we still had half an hour left. 15 minutes later I was telling my friends something and the waiter intervened and commented with “Is this even that important?” while he was already starting to push the neighboring table together with ours. Another 5 minutes later another waitress came and told us in an extremely rude manner that we should really leave now. Absolutely disgraceful. It's okay that there are two-hour time slots and the fact that we didn't know that was our mistake. However, suggesting to you after an hour and a half (including 4 meals, 4 cocktails + another round of drinks) that you should leave now and literally throwing you out before the time is up is the last thing.

I'll tell you how it is - pick up a delicious meal here, enjoy the Kölsch, which comes more often than at some better-known breweries and also has friendlier staff.

The restaurant was very empty for a Saturday evening. No wonder, since even guests who just wanted a drink were sent away by the waitress. Unfortunately, we were served very listlessly and inattentively. The food was okay, but for the price, you wouldn't expect anything less. We sat at the front entrance, and the noise was so loud that it was almost impossible to have a relaxed conversation. One waiter was polishing cutlery and loudly dropping it back into the cutlery tray, and crates of drinks were being moved back and forth at the bar. Unfortunately, it wasn't a pleasant atmosphere for dinner. The waiters just wanted to finish work quickly, with no consideration for the guests. They charged extra for small packets of ketchup and mayo (without the waitress noticing this), and when paying, they brazenly demanded a tip (on the card reader). All in all, a disappointing experience. There are numerous other breweries in Cologne that offer a better experience.

Stefan you bite. Great waiter :-)

Delicious food and a very friendly and hard-working waitress. We'll be happy to come back.

The food was ok so far, the price was right. First we had a really excellent Köbes. Nice, funny, attentive and on the ball. Was a lot of fun. Unfortunately, when the shift changed, it was the complete opposite and we were gone quite quickly. It's a shame because it sticks in the end.

It was recommended to us, but unfortunately we had a bad evening. We were seated at the window next to the bar...actually nice, since it was only 8 p.m. and the shop was supposed to be open until 12. Unfortunately, the cutlery was being sorted all evening and the bar was already being prepared for the end of the day, which was extremely noisy so that it was hardly possible to have a conversation. This might not have been the case further back… Unfortunately, the waitress was also more busy with herself and acquaintances outside (no guests). Food was ok, but the Jägersose tasted more like it came out of a bag...when we asked for ketchup/mayo, it took forever, it was delivered incorrectly three times and then we charged something for a small bag without pointing it out. Several guests were turned away because they just wanted a drink. Waitress and bar wanted. Probably call it a day... It's all a bit of a shame, so we won't be coming back. The place actually looks nice, maybe it was just a bad evening with unmotivated staff, but we'll look for another brewery soon.

Great food in a pleasant atmosphere and lots of fun. Haji best cook ever!!! Always my pleasure …. Only recommended

Always happy when we are in Cologne

Drank a delicious, cool Gaffel Wiess. Service very friendly.

Delicious. Very nice and friendly. Food highly recommended.

The chef and the waiter are from another galaxy. If I could give seven stars, I would give seven stars.

Top shop! Eating super tasty and big portions and a delicious fried egg makes me feel better. The waiter and chef are amazing, unfortunately ONLY 5 stars are possible. We're coming for the second day in a row now! There is also draft beer at the table, land of milk and honey!

Best service in all of Kölle Alaaf. Kitchen top!

Very nice service, super tasty food - especially the sauerbraten.

Excellent sauerbraten and the service was friendly and attentive. We would be happy to visit the brewery again.

Top service, even though the store was completely reserved, we still got the last two spots. We also had delicious beers an hour before the official opening.

Best sauerbraten of my life🙌🏻 and very friendly service and atmosphere

Waitress very good 🔝🔝🔝 Food very tasty. Highly recommended

It was my first time there, quaint pub/restaurant. Unfortunately the Cordon Bleu was too dry.

Gutes Essen👍besonders die Bedienung Yonca hat uns nett höflich liebevoll und schnell bedient👏vielen Dank ✌️ liebe Grüße aus Trier🤗

Everything was perfect ..nice food and good service. We will come back tomorrow :)) see you

Yonca was our server and she was absolutely fantastic - her recommendations on the Schnitzel and beer were wonderful. Perfect for a day in Cologne. Would absolutely recommend this establishment for the food, beer and service. Thank you!

The food was delicious, but unfortunately we sat very cramped at a small table. Service was friendly but not very attentive. We would have drunk one more Kölsch if we had been served. When she brought the bill and “demanded” a 10% tip, it was clear to us that we wouldn’t be coming here a second time.

A great rump steak, great fries, great service. I live far away but I will go there again. Perfect

We had reservations for 15 people on Saturday evening, some wanted to eat and some didn't. That was a huge problem that 3 people didn't want to eat even though we had ordered one wreath after the other and it wasn't like we didn't make any sales. At the beginning we were told straight away that we only had 1 1/2 hours, that would be our time slot, so we ate quickly and at the end when the waitress noticed that we were still making a lot of sales, she said we could stay until the end after most of them had settled wolfed down the food. All in all just a strange service, you didn't feel welcome. In any case, we won't be coming back after 2 hours we made around 500 euros in sales and there was no sign of hospitality. A small table that no one needed was even taken away from us. Nobody sat at the table until the end, but we had to squeeze into the corners, simply because the waitress wanted it that way.

Very good, delicious food, top Service...always happy...

Very pleasant service and mega great, appealing, great food. Highly recommended, again at any time

Very tasty food and good service, I'll be back!

Vegan Leberkäse is very tasty. Friendly service and nice atmosphere. I would like another vegan dessert alternative 😊

went for a quiet lunch and weren't disappointed! delicious mixed grill that was hearty and enough for two. accommodated us and added some eggs too. pork knuckle was delicious and so tender - definitely worth a visit

Small and cozy. Prices OK. Food good.

Great Vegan Schnitzel and large portions

Food is excellent! We had the mixed grill between two people, highly recommended

Super tasty and super sweet, especially yonca deserves a mention

The waiter was rude, the apfelstrudel was really soggy and clearly not fresh and the coffee was lukewarm. Its better to go somewhere else to have a coffee!

Jägerschnitzel was delicious and would definitely be recommended. The yonca served us very nicely.

Thank you yonca for your service! I love Schnitzel and beer. Good toilets, very clean. Love from Sweden

I don't recommend the store. Is a tourist restaurant. Has nothing to do with a Kölsche Brauhaus. Would never go there again. The toilet was very run down e.g. half the ceiling was simply torn off. I can't understand the good reviews. There are better restaurants in Cologne.

Yanca served us very well. Great food.

Ms. Yonca served us very nicely and was very friendly. Food and service highly recommended.

Great atmosphere and special praise to Yonca! All around great

Thanks for the service Yonca! 👍

Yonca served us well! There were good vegetarian dishes...

So the mulled wine was great and everything was great! Waiters just super friendly. Always my pleasure!

We were there today and the nice Yonca served us. Super warm shop. Price-performance fits! Happy to come back here!

Unfortunately I was cheated when paying Changing that later became like running the gauntlet, which I then gave up in frustration. Many of my friends were waiting outside the door, I didn't want to do that to you any longer. No trace of customer friendliness or goodwill. It's better to take the receipt with you and do the math.

Sorry, but it doesn't work at all. We ordered food and then a mouse ran through the restaurant. What about an exterminator? Good thing we didn't have any food on the table yet. Quickly leave the restaurant

A cozy place to stop off! We spontaneously stopped by this lovely little restaurant with our children and had a lovely time there! Good drinks, delicious down-to-earth food & Stefan, a really nice and funny waiter! The next time we're in Cologne, we'll be happy to come back!

We were there twice. The first time everything was fine. The second time it felt like everything that could be done wrong was done wrong. It's a shame actually

After we were there in the fall, we decided to celebrate New Year's Eve there. We were confirmed that it wouldn't be a problem and that we could stay there until after midnight. We even received a reminder email the day before. When we got the reserved place with 10 people yesterday, everything was fine. At 9:30 p.m. the waitress came and asked for billing because she was off work. The colleague continued to serve us. But he didn't respond to our order at all. Only when we went to the counter did he take the order, pointing out that it would end at 10:30 p.m. We thought it was a joke, but no, it was serious. The colleague who served us before was still there and noticed our displeasure, but couldn't change anything because the colleague probably didn't feel like working anymore. She confirmed that this wasn't okay, but the colleague wasn't interested. Our evening was ruined at first. It's disgraceful what we were treated to. You can't make a recommendation here. The boss should think about whether this is the right employee.

Because we didn't want to use our reserved table in another inn (we were supposed to eat on stools at a side table, even though we reserved it in October, we really didn't want that), we stopped here today on New Year's Eve. Although everything was already reserved, our super-loving waitress Yonca found a spot for us, thank you again! The food was very tasty and filling, the entire service was really nice and helpful. If we are in the area again, we will definitely come back here! Thanks to Yonca and the entire team!

We never noticed the restaurant before. Tested on Christmas Eve. Small but nice restaurant. Good and plentiful food.

Eat: The food was OK. It served its purpose and was satisfying, but it wasn't a revelation (neither in terms of taste nor in terms of presentation). The chicken schnitzel was a bit tough, the individual components of the side salad were very roughly cut and the dish as a whole had no subtlety in taste or sophistication. Overall, compared to other locations I've visited recently, the price-performance ratio wasn't right for me! Service: The service was characterized by inattention and fake friendliness and was therefore hardly available. Ambience: Not barrier-free, narrow, uncomfortable, drafty.

The food was delicious, the service was competent and very friendly, what more could you want? Thank you very much, see you again soon.

Food and service was the best yonca was a brilliant staff!!!

yonca was fantastic, excellent customer service! Made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Heaps of vegetarian options and high was great. Large portions of food at very reasonable prices. Highly recommend!