The country is well known for beer, and for good reason – the stuff flows freely anywhere you go! You will always find a tasty a tasty brew anywhere you stop, whether that’s at a traditional brauhaus or at a local establishment. Pair that with a delicious sausage and you will have a great time wherever you may end up!

Tip: Save some money and buy beer at stores, then walk around with it in hand. Germany is very lax about their alcohol laws, and do not have any concerning open containers.

Brewery Map

Brewery Reviews

Cologne

Brauhaus Pütz
- About The Space:
  - Warm, cozy local brauhaus that has some excellent food. I had a fantastic plate of grilled sausage and mashed potatoes for dinner… and still have dreams about it! Great place to hang out if you want to be around locals.
- About The Beer
  - They only serve Mühlen kölsch, which was quite refeshing after a long day of walking around. Not exciting, but it’s not Budweiser!
Craft Beer Corner
- About The Space:
  - Chill place to hang out with some locals and/or if you want to feel like you’re back in the US. The place is cozy and has a great selection of local and imported craft beer.
- About The Beer:
  - Always changing draft list, along with a huge bottle selection, so be sure to ask the bartender for a recommendation.

Bonn

Brauerie Bönnsch
- About The Space:
  - Local German brewery that had a very touristy feel to it, which was expected as this is located in the city center. Fun to come here and watch them pour the beer in front of you! Get here early, as the place gets very busy around dinner time.
- About The Beer
  - They had an excellent hefeweizen on tap – highly recommend!
Bierhaus Machold
- About The Space:
  - More of a restaurant that a lot of locals go to. Plenty of seating throughout, with long tables to hang out with all of your friends. Cool place overall.
- About The Beer:
  - This place has a huge beer list of numerous German beers. They have a house dunkel and naturbe that were decent.

Frankfurt

BrauStil
- About The Space:
  - Local craft brewery that has a very small space inside but a large seating area outside, which is wonderful in the summer months. They sell pints and beer for takeaway.
- About The Beer:
  - They have some decent beers on tap of varying styles. Perhaps the best one was the Honey Monk honey beer. The Helles was pretty solid too.
Paulaner am Dom
- About The Space:
  - Touristy spot to get some tasty Paulaner beer and German food. Prices are a little higher as this is right next to the Cathedral.
- About The Beer:
  - Solid options for every kind of German style beer you could want. The Münchner Märzen Oktoberfest and Paulaner Salvator were both quite delicious.

Munich

Hofbrauhaus (Platzl location)
- About The Space:
  - Extremely touristy, packed, and noisy. Fun to check out, but annoying to actually order anything. You’re better off going to one of their locations away from the main plaza area.
- About The Beer:
  - Solid Hefeweizen, Dunkel, and Helles Lager options. It’s a German beer hall after all!
Tap House
- About The Space:
  - Popular craft beer spot that also has a decent food menu. If you need a break from Helles Lagers and Hefewiezens, this is the place to go!
- About The Beer:
  - Wide range of German and international craft beers. The tap list changes quite often, so you’ll likely find something you like. They also seem to push Camba Bavaria, which is a craft brewery in Germany.
Wirtshaus in der Au
- About The Space:
  - Lively German beer hall that is popular for dinner. A little pricey for what you get, but the food seems pretty authentic and was delicious. Overall worth a visit, but make reservations in advance!
- About The Beer:
  - They primarily serve Paulaner beer, but also have a house beer called Kraft-Bier, which is a Dunkel from Auerbräu Rosenheimer Spezialitätenbrauerei. This is a solid option if you want something less mass produced than Paulaner.