Vulkan Brauerei in Mendig

We were here with the team and the evening was outstanding. Whether it was the service, the food, or the drinks, everything was top-notch.

The food was excellent, the service very friendly, and the brother even left a shot of schnapps. See you in paradise, Habibi!

We had our Christmas party today. Jessy, the young lady who looked after us throughout the evening, did a fantastic job. Everything was absolutely fantastic. 5 stars for the brewery. And 10 for Jessy!

Unfortunately, it's not what it used to be years ago. The value for money just isn't there anymore; food prices have increased, certain items have been removed, and portions have been reduced by at least 20%. The beer is good, but only good; thankfully, there are plenty of good alternatives elsewhere. Make up your own mind. All the best.

Brauschnitzel completely convinced me to leave a tip. Mira is the best. Thanks to the team.

The food is unique, very tasty, like home cooking. The atmosphere is pleasant, and I really enjoyed the beer. We were delighted and will be back.

An absolutely fantastic restaurant with super delicious food and exceptional beer 🥰

I have rarely eaten so well in a brewery.

Delicious! I'd love to have it again!

We were there today and ate with a small group. It was very tasty, especially the hot cookie.

The food is delicious and the beer is very good.

Thank you again for EVERYTHING. My neighbors, for whom a visit to the house would be difficult, are always delighted by the fresh draft beer I bring. On their behalf: "Absolutely delicious!!!"

2nd visit to the Vulkan Brewery in Mendig. Restaurant, beer, and service were all top-notch. There's absolutely nothing to complain about. 👌 Nina recommended the pulled pork, which we ordered with chili cheese fries. Best regards and see you next time!

The ambiance, staff, and quality of the food and drinks are fine. However: The menu doesn't list any prices. We weren't shown a price list before ordering, nor did we see a clearly displayed price list. Perhaps we missed something, but this is definitely not acceptable. The restaurant only lost its star rating because of the quality.

Delicious food and everyone in the service staff was in a good mood, even though it was really busy.

The food was incredibly delicious. The beer is highly recommended. And the service was excellent. It's very easy to get to since the brewery is located near the highway.

As always, very friendly staff and excellent food, even if it was just a small meal this time. Very nice seasonal menu with game dishes!

Friendly service and good beer 🍺. Delicious food!

Excellent location. Food was great. We'll definitely come back.

Excellent service, super friendly and patient. Prices aren't cheap, but they're appropriate for the quality and service.

Excellent service at the Vulkan Brewery. We were there two days in a row. Keep it up!

Very good food and very friendly staff. Very clean restrooms. Good parking. Delicious and affordable daily special.

Great food, great drinks, and great service👍👍👍 I highly recommend it and it's definitely worth a visit.

Good food quality. Unfortunately, a bit too expensive for my taste. But that's not the case in most restaurants, with a few exceptions. The service is okay. In summer, the attached beer garden offers a lovely place to relax.

From our Airbnb, it was just a short walk to the Vulkan brewery. What a lovely location! We had a delicious meal with our family and sampled beers with our oldest son. Definitely recommended if you're in the area and/or on holiday in the Eifel region.

This is a fantastic restaurant. The team is super friendly, an absolute delight. The food is truly delicious—everything fresh, beautifully prepared, and mouthwatering. We highly recommend it!

Top food, friendly staff, highly recommended!

We had a delicious meal here with high-quality organic meat at fair prices. The beer was great, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The place is large, but everything went smoothly. We were very satisfied!

Delicious food and drinks at absolutely fair prices, friendly young service staff (thanks, Emilia!), and a very tasteful ambiance—a worthwhile address for culinary indulgence.

We ate at your restaurant today. It was excellent. We've rarely been served so nicely. Everything went perfectly, everyone was super friendly. The food was exceptionally delicious, simply perfect.

Very nice, friendly, and attentive service. Delicious beer and good food—what more could you want?

The staff was very friendly and the food was really delicious 😋.

For years, I've been stopping here whenever I travel through. Always satisfied, good food, and top-notch service.

Delicious food! Lovely atmosphere, incredibly friendly staff. Love it and will definitely be back 😍

Outstanding brewery inn with excellent cuisine and great service!

We had reserved a table, but despite having a reservation, we had to wait about 45 minutes in the sports bar, even though we were told it would only be a short wait. Unfortunately, we didn't receive an apology. The service was a bit inattentive; we had to ask the waiters ourselves to order. The food was generally okay, but the steak was significantly overseasoned. I've always been very satisfied with the brewery in the past, so this visit was rather disappointing overall.

Super delicious food and amazing service. Special thanks to Claudia and Lena, we'd love to come back!

We had a great meal, the service was very good and friendly, and the beer was tasty! We then stocked up at the shop.

Today, ten of us went to the Vulkan Brewery with a group of ten men. We had accidentally booked "only" a brewery tour, but our guide, Mike, spontaneously arranged for us to follow it up with a tour of the Vulkan cellar. Fantastic. We spent more than two hours with Mike and thoroughly enjoyed our time. He had the answer to all our questions and explained the brewery's history professionally and with great humor. The time flew by. I've been on many brewery tours, but this one stands out in a particularly positive way. A fantastic experience.

The ambiance and service were impeccable. I had the knuckle of pork with sauerkraut, dumplings, and beer sauce. Awesome! The flavors were perfectly rounded. The meat was tender, the dumplings weren't mushy, and the cabbage wasn't watery. The sauce was also perfect. I started with a dark beer and followed it with a light beer from the in-house Vulkan brewery. Both were excellent. Although I personally prefer the light beer.

The tour of the brewery cellar and the brewery itself was fantastic. Plenty of information and entertaining. Afterward, the five of us ate and had a great time.

A spontaneous stop because we were at Lake Laach, and it was a total hit. A very good brewery that deserves all the stars! Good, friendly, young staff and super delicious, good food at a great price! We'd love to come back!

The brewery is great and the beer tastes delicious. I've mostly had good experiences at the restaurant. Sometimes the food arrives so quickly, as if it had already been prepared and kept warm. The price trend from 2022 to 2025 is a disadvantage. Crates of beer used to cost €17-18. Before the organic conversion, they even cost €10 per crate. Now, beer crates have reached too high a price level. Who is willing to pay €30 or more for a crate of beer? The prices in the restaurant have also increased. The general opinion among locals is that the brewery is only for tourists. One way to counteract this is, for example, by giving Mendiger a discount or something similar.

Great beer selection and good food. Make sure to make a reservation in advance, it's always busy.

After a quick visit to the Lava Dome, we spontaneously stopped by the Vulkan Brewery for dinner. We received a warm welcome and courteous, but not overly intrusive service, but with a relaxed, humorous approach. Delicious food and a diverse selection of beers were impressive. It was a pleasure to be our guests.

Great brewery tour with tastings and dinner. It was really fun and delicious!

Everything was great and Alex was the "star" 👍👍😊

It was due to spontaneity that Google Maps led us here. Given the surroundings, you don't expect anything and it feels like you've stepped into a parallel world. A brewery with a shop attached to the building. There was a queue, but it quickly cleared up. Inside, you're greeted by a pleasant atmosphere. You're immediately on a first-name basis and assigned a seat. The staff are undoubtedly well-coordinated. Even minor errors among the staff are resolved without much fuss. You can tell that they work together. Although it was very busy, the noise level was acceptable. The food was great; we'll definitely be back. We took three glasses from the shop with us on our travels. - Truly, an absolute insider tip if you're on this corner.

We went there for dinner, and it was very tasty – we had burgers, pumpkin soup, and venison goulash. The service was mostly fast and very friendly. We also enjoyed the beer we tried.

Very disappointing! I visited the restaurant two years ago with a large group and was thrilled. Today, we were to repeat the visit with two people, and we were deeply disappointed. Despite having a reservation, we waited for half an hour at the entrance with a few other guests (also with reservations). Shortly after, we were greeted with the information "it'll take a little while," and the wait continued. After two small groups of apparently tipsy people were given priority, we immediately made ourselves known and were offered a seat right next to the completely overcrowded bar. When we politely declined this seat and were about to leave, we were fobbed off with the words "You can also wait another two minutes." We left the place annoyed and disappointed - a 50km journey for nothing, and it will be our last visit!

Milk alternatives (lactose-free/oat milk) for the coffee specialties would be desirable, otherwise top as always

We planned to take the beer cellar tour. The website explicitly states that the tour doesn't run at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. We were offered the tour several times for 2:30 p.m. When we arrived, we were sold the tickets, and it wasn't until 3 p.m., after repeated inquiries, that we were told that there was no tour at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Contrary to all common sense, which would lead you to think a company would apologize for such unbelievable incompetence, our first review was met with silly comments. We tried to speak to them several times and unfortunately received no meaningful response. No apology, no compensation. Good beer, incredibly poor service, and a huge disappointment! Absolutely incompetent!!!

While hiking found this place, went inside and had a lovely meal ( and a nice Vulkan beer 😉 ) in a very nice setting !

We were there last Friday (German Unity Day). It was really worth the 100 km drive. Upon arrival, you're pleasantly surprised. Parking spaces right in front of the door, even for wheelchair users. It couldn't be better. The next positive surprise came upon entering. The wheelchair-accessible restroom is very easily accessible. A little tip: If possible, a door switch on the wheelchair-accessible restroom would be great, as the door is quite heavy and might be difficult to open alone. Nevertheless, accessibility is not only promised but also practiced there. To get to the restaurant upstairs, there is a stairlift operated by the friendly staff. This prevents any "abuse" from occurring. You'll receive a very warm and familiar welcome in the restaurant. The waiters are super friendly and helpful. Every question or concern is gladly answered, and your dining preferences are taken into account. Despite the fact that it was a holiday and the restaurant was very busy, the food arrived promptly. As for the food itself, all I can say is that it was absolutely delicious. Everything was prepared with love, and there was something for everyone. A visit there is absolutely recommended, and we're already looking forward to our next visit.

As always! The food is good but nothing special, yet still expensive. The beer is very tasty, the service is good, and the place is packed.

We've rarely been served with such friendliness and warmth, and the food was fantastic! Highly recommended!

When passing through we always jump in for a delicious meal and a fresh Pils

I was disappointed. I had the chicken breast strips with spaetzle. In my opinion, it wasn't freshly prepared. The meat was dark and falling apart. I think it was frozen. The beer was delicious.

We ate at your restaurant four times during our vacation. The food was excellent and the service was excellent and friendly. On our last day, September 2, 2025, Pauline served us courteously and friendly, always ready to help whenever we needed it. We would love to come back. Kind regards, the Wagner family from the Hunsrück region.

The food was delicious. Despite the crowds, the service was fast and the food was delicious. And all praise for Lis's kind and cheerful service!

Very tasty food and a wide selection of beers, including non-alcoholic ones. Highly recommended.

Plenty of parking, even if you have to walk a bit. +We were there with almost 20 people, but the food was ready really quickly, after just 20 minutes. +Nice atmosphere. -Menu (food selection) very small. -There's no way to dry your hands in the women's restroom. Very strange.

It couldn't be better!!! From the food to the ambiance to the service, everything was perfect!

The restaurant is a revelation! The food is divine! I treated myself to the BBQ special – BBQ spare ribs cooked for 10 hours in the BBQ smoker. Hallelujah, it was delicious! I'll definitely be back! Oh, and it came with sweet potato fries and braised mushrooms with braised onions. Taste at its finest!

We reserved tickets for a beer cellar tour in advance and then bought them on-site, but the tour didn't actually take place at the agreed time. After purchasing the tickets, we were sent to wait outside the beer cellar entrance, where we waited in vain for the guide. Upon asking, we were told that there was no tour at that time. We had traveled completely for nothing.

Great beer garden! Delicious food and drinks! Everything was very varied! Above all, the attentive service from our waiter, Davide, was fantastic! A waiter with a sense of humor and a heart in the right place! We'd love to come back!

Delicious food and excellent beer await you here, all organic, which justifies the prices. The service is very friendly and attentive. We spent a lovely evening here.

The Vulkan Brewery is absolutely recommended! 🍻 The food was absolutely fantastic – fresh, delicious, and prepared with lots of love. The staff is super friendly, attentive, and creates a truly pleasant atmosphere. You just feel completely at home. I'll definitely be back – a definite recommendation!

Really nice, David - good service 👍

...were there at the end of our "Vulcano Express Tour" for dinner and a delicious beer...Liz served us...awesome...thanks 🍻🫶🏻

Great place to eat. Not an overly extensive menu, but there's something for everyone! Emilia served us promptly.

Very friendly staff and good service.

A lovely evening with friends. As usual, good food, a great atmosphere, and super friendly but not intrusive service (everyone served with joy and courtesy, including Michaela this time). Thank you! You feel welcome.

Beautiful ambiance. Great service. Delicious home-brewed beer, and our food was truly fantastic. These fried potatoes were among the best I've had in a restaurant. The meat was very good quality. The spare ribs were super tender. The wait was short. Be sure to try the Grapea as a nightcap. We'll definitely be back. Thanks to Marco and the Vulkan team.

The staff was extremely friendly. I use a wheelchair, and I was helped immediately and very kindly. However, the food was substandard, especially the fried potatoes with bacon. I'm not particularly picky, but both had the feeling they had been thawed and heated in the microwave. A pan had definitely never seen either; it was inedible. And let's be honest, the only thing that should work in a brewery, besides beer, is good fried potatoes. No espresso excuse is going to help; this just shouldn't happen. I can't understand how something like that could come out of the kitchen. I'd even go so far as to say I shouldn't have paid, but after a long day, I wasn't in the mood for an argument. By the way, I notice that the food here often doesn't get very good reviews, and I have the feeling that while this is acknowledged, nothing is ever improved. People come anyway... What a waste of money!

Super delicious food, great service, a fantastic stay.

Good morning, we were guests here on Sunday with about 34 merciless and funny moped riders (the speed monkeys). I think we brought a smile and a good atmosphere!🤗 The location is great, the food excellent, the 🍺tasty, but the service staff was fantastic. They were well-organized and super friendly!!!🤗🤗A big thank you to the service manager, Michael, who had everything under control and was fully organized!! Thank you so much for the pleasant hours🤗 Best wishes to you, Peter from the speed monkeys

On the way to Düsseldorf, a super-good restaurant 👍 brewery 🍺 with a typical German restaurant! The knuckle in beer is delicious, and the beer board is exquisite!

Very very nice you can eat wonderfully everything courteous

We were treated to a very friendly and helpful waitress today. Her name is Lis, and she kindly posed for a photo with me. Thank you so much for the wonderful support. 👍

The food and beer are great, and the service is always friendly. The star deduction is because we've indicated a dog as a companion when making our reservation twice now, and we were always seated at a high table. Last time, I specifically mentioned that we didn't want a high table. Nevertheless, we were seated at one again, and the dog had to lie between two high tables with very little space. Very disappointing, as we really like the brewery. It's a shame that dogs are apparently so imperfect in breweries these days. 😔

Thank you for the great insight into the brewery and the fantastic VULKAN beer 🍻 We enjoyed a fantastic brewery tour and an even better beer tasting with MIKE (!), and it was a fantastic afternoon at the brewery. The only thing they could improve is the number of parking spaces (there are very few available on-site). We'd gladly come back for the VULKAN beer and the fantastic new beer shop 👍🏼

Delicious food, great service, thank you very much!!!

Celebrated a birthday there with a large group. Everything worked perfectly and the food was excellent.

Thank you for the service, dear Lena. We felt well looked after.

Very good brewery! I'm very satisfied!

Super tasty food and very nice location.

Great location. Great spot. Great beer and food. Great service. THANK YOU LIS

We travel from Bremen several times a year to enjoy the fantastic beer here. The beer garden is fantastic. The food is delicious, and my allergens are always taken into consideration.

19 euros for a currywurst with fries is a lot for a brewery. It's simply become too expensive.

We visited the Vulkan Brewery on August 24th. We were concerned about the recent negative reviews. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The service was first-class, and what was especially positive was that the server immediately had a coherent explanation and solution for the negative point we raised (a dish being too warm). The dishes were absolutely fine in terms of taste and size for us. The prices are on the high side, but as long as the quality and animal welfare, for example, are good, we're happy to pay for them. And let's not forget that you have to/should pay your staff adequately.

Disappointed and annoyed. A table for 7 people was booked at 7 p.m. Of the 7 drinks, one was wrong: the still Coke and a coffee, which arrived after two requests, took half an hour. Ordered food at 7:15 p.m., but after asking at 8 p.m., it was served at 8:15 p.m., lukewarm. The next table was occupied at 7:30 p.m., and the food was served there at 8 p.m. The prices are almost unbelievable. Giant bratwurst (2 regular bratwursts) with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes €26... 1 naked burger €18 + fries €5 + mayo €1.... Getting a drink while eating was difficult; no one seemed to care. It took more than 20 minutes to pay. The next table was occupied at 7:30 p.m. Conclusion: Impossible wait times, lukewarm, overpriced food, stale drinks. You don't need more than that.

We had a very pleasant evening at the Vulkan Brewery. The service, location, and food were excellent. We'd be happy to go again 👍👍👍

We were only in the restaurant. Great place!

With the deepest beer cellars in Germany

Vulkan was a great find! We stopped here for a semi-quick dinner break during our road-trip. It is close to the highway, but also a nice location, very atmospheric. We sat in the shade under the trees and tried two of their alcohol-free beers (since we both had to drive). We had the IPA and the the grapefruit Weizen. I think I preferred the IPA, but both were really good! 👍 Dinner was also very nice. We were in the mood for some classic German food so I ordered the Wildgulasch mit burgundersoße, Apfelrotkohl & kartoffelklöße, and my husband got the schweinehaxe with biersoße, sauerkraut & kartoffelklöße. Both were very nice and served very quickly. It's also great that Vulkan has an accessible entrance, an accessible toilet and two dedicated parking spaces for people with disabilities 🙏

The food was very tasty, but the prices were a bit high

Delicious food and beer, a lovely beer garden, and great service! The various tours and beer tastings are also very interesting. Overall, a great combination of modernity and tradition.

WHERE DID THE BRAUHAUS ESSEN GO......? One small thing...THE GREAT SALAD...IS MISSING.... The food is good BUT that's why I go to Waldfrieden and not to a brewery.... I expect a "normal" side salad and not a "wild herb salad" with a beer. A small snack platter or something similar..... The service is great!!! !!!!!!I just feel very sorry for the staff that they have to deal with the displeasure of the guests when they change the menu (regardless of whether it's glass size, prices, or the menu) !!!!! Too bad....Great location, friendly service!!!!! Maybe it should be renamed "Erlebnisgastronomie"?

Review of the restaurant: The staff is very friendly, the beer is tasty, the portions are generous, and the food is delicious and well-prepared. We'd be happy to go back!