Peters Brauhaus

Wonderful restaurant. The waiters are older gentlemen who are kind and good with the speed of service. The food was very good and delicious. The pork knuckle with fried bacon potatoes was exquisite, a must try. It was much bigger than I expected but worth the money and fantastic. Mind that after 5:30PM, it gets crowded with long queues outside, as this is a super popular place. Atmosphere is mid but the tasty food and staff make up for it. Enjoy.

We had a great evening. The kölsch was quite good but sadly they don't brew it themselves (apparently they used to make beer back in the days but not anymore). Apple strudel was quite good. Highly recommend making a reservation beforehand.

Ordered chef’s special and pork schnitzel under their specialities! Food was decent, personally I love the chef’s special. It was pretty crowded on a Tuesday night and it took awhile to get seated, have orders taken and eventually food served! Looks to be understaffed but, thankfully the service was good here! (unlike the other reviews that mentioned rude or racist) Recommended but try to get there before you are hungry else the wait might ruin the whole experience.

I found this place on timeout recommendations so thought I'd try it out. Service was good and the recommendations on food was on point. The food presentation was good and the meal sizes are massive. Interior was nice too. We didn't sit in the room with the stain glass window but that room was so beautiful. If you're visiting Cologne, I'd recommend visiting.

We were able to get a same day reservation for our group of 8 on the same day (mid-week for dinner) and they were very accommodating when we had to change the time. We liked the decor and space, very open and spacious, and nice kept up. Not dingy overcrowded like some other beer halls but still with the atmosphere. It also dates back to 1847. Our waiter was friendly but also quite busy waiting on other tables too. To be fair, he was good about checking in with us but perhaps not as attentive as he would have liked to be. Food was okay, portions are big, but we found the dishes very salty, especially the side dishes (potatoes and cabbage). Overall we enjoyed our visit with our friends from out of town.

The food is quite authentic. The place is full of tourists, but also you will find locals. The waiting time is not long at least before 5-6 pm . It's a perfect place to drink the kölsch and to try the local food. If the waitresses are not really nice or kind it is more about a local joke ( at least germans tell me that). The desserts are also quite good,the perfect portion to enjoy something sweet but not too large to be sickly. The place is really nice, I highly recommend eating indoors to enjoy the architecture.

If you’re in Cologne and want a taste of real Kölsch hospitality, Peters Brauhaus is a must. The food is hearty and authentic — I had one of the best Schweinshaxe (roasted pork knuckle) I’ve ever tasted. The atmosphere is warm and lively, with classic wood-paneled charm and fast, friendly service. They brew their own Peters Kölsch, which is crisp, refreshing, and served in traditional Stangen glasses — just the way it should be. To top it off, the freshly baked apple strudel with vanilla ice cream was the perfect finish - warm, comforting, and beautifully balanced. A sweet highlight that’s not to be missed. Perfect spot for a relaxed meal, great beer, and an authentic Cologne experience. Highly recommended! 🍻🇩🇪🍎

So tasty! The sausages were perfectly seasoned and juicy, and the fresh salad balanced the flavors beautifully. Simple, delicious, and worth every bite!

For lunch prior to exploring the city, I stopped by Peters Brauhaus for lunch. It was a short walk from my apartment. Ambiance (4.5/5): When I'm in Europe, al fresco dining is my go-to. This is an exception to the rule. This traditional German restaurant has a spacious and beautiful interior. Especially the room with stained glass on the ceiling. One of my favorite restaurants, ambiance-wise, on my trip. Service (4/5): The service also exceeded expectations. Service in Europe tends to be a little slow, a little inefficient, and not terribly friendly. This was a departure from that. Our waiter cracked some jokes. I did have to get his attention to get our bill, but overall, solid. Drinks (N/A): When in Germany, beer is the way to go. I wasn't ready to start drinking yet so I had an apple juice with sparkling water---a popular soft drink in Germany. Food (4/5): I started off with the potato soup which is served in a charming bowl with a side of rye bread. It's a hearty soup with potatoes and other veggies, and a creamy one at that. Solid soup. The star of the show was the pork knuckle. Another famous dish in Germany and one that has quite the presentation. One, because it's huge. And two, because they often put a knife through it when they bring it to your table. They have two versions on the menu and the one I selected comes with mashed potatoes. The other option comes with sauerkraut. While it's not my favorite cut of meat, and it was so huge I couldn't finish it, I am happy I tried it. A nice all-around experience.

4 Stars for great food and Kolsch in a lively outdoor setting (they also have an indoor restaurant, but we were outside in the plaza). When in Cologne recently, we walked through the city looking for Peeters Brauhaus based on the reviews and recommendations. Luckily, it was a lovely May day and the Alt Markt (Old Market) square was super lively with people standing at high top tables and at picnic tables under shade tents on every side of the square. Peters has a historic indoor restaurant/bar, but we opted for their outdoor area that has its own servers and bar set-up. We ordered Kolsch (when in Cologne...) which came in their traditional small glass, a potato soup, and an apfel strudel. I'm not a beer drinker normally, but wow these beers are light and delicate and perfect for a warm day. Besides the beer, the potato soup was a STAR. It was hearty, had ham in it, and came with a great big piece of bread for dipping. I almost ordered a second one! Finally, the apfel strudel hit the spot. It was big enough for a couple of us to share and it came with cream to pour on top of the icing sugar-dusted top. The only thing that was lacking was the service (it took a while for our server to come back and bring us more beer, and then to get the bill paid), but it was a busy day and that wouldn't have mattered if we weren't in a rush by the end. Overall, a great experience!

I ordered the sauerkraut soup which was unexpectedly delightful. I've never had this type of soup before and I absolutely would order it again.

Great Kolsch beer!!!! Freshly tapped. Authentic German menu. A popular tourist attraction

We ate outside on a hot day. Our table had cold Kolsch beers and we tried the sausage, potato soup, apple strudel, and turkey fillet. Food was good, the server had a large patio to cover so was a bit slow. We were in no hurry. Cool to watch the people of the town in the big square. Our tour guide had recommended this place and we enjoyed it.

Everything was very salty. The schnitzel was pretty well cooked but overall our food was very average. Decent but would not return based on food quality alone. It seemed like a fun place to hangout especially if you have a group. The prices are reasonable and they keep the beer flowing. We got seated quickly and our server was friendly.

I am a sucker for a good German beer experience and this place is a good try while you are in Köln. The space is large with tons of seating. The service was quick and nice! I only came here for the beer and it was a great experience trying Kölsch beer. They serve them in 0.2L sizes and keep refilling your beers unless you put a cup coaster on the top.

Delicious meal and a delightful waiter, plus excellent beer and a super characteristic German restaurant. We ate lunch there today, had a few Kölsche per person, and ordered from the regular menu. I had the little pork chops with vegetables and hollandaise sauce, which came with salad, and it was amazing! My son and husband had Wiener schnitzel which they said was great, and my daughter had chicken and gravy, which she polished off, so it must have been good. All of our entrees came with bratkartoffel that were even better than the usual in Germany. Enjoy it if you go!

Classy restaurant with many rooms to choose from. Service was attentive and polite and several waiters spoke good English. An English menu was available - I had the fried sausage and potato salad which was delicious, especially on a rainy Spring night. Would be good for families, given the space.

We were able to walk in and get a table at lunch on a Sunday. Service was friendly. Food was ok. It was a good stop. The beers kept coming but it didn't feel overwhelming. It was always when I was ready for a new one. Friendly service.

The ceiling in this restaurant is beautiful! I ordered the Peters brewhouse plate - 2 small pork schnitzel with fried bacon potatoes and salad. The schnitzel was great, and the potatoes tasted amazing!!! The Kölsch was very good! They keep bringing Kölsch when your glass is empty, and you have to put your coaster on top of your class to tell them to stop. The service was great! I recommend this place!

Recommended by a local. Authentic type of brew house, nice decor in rooms. Best part was the potato soup & sauerkraut, both the best we've ever had. House beer was good & served in smaller glasses so inexpensive $2.40. The schnitzel was just ok according to my German friend. The potato salad was good but a more of an American creamy type. Service was a bit on slow side but hey it's Europe. Bring a coin because there is a guy sitting in restroom entrance making sure you pay which is really bad considering all the money we spent on food & drink there, it should be free.

We were in cologne and wanted to experience some local food. We stopped in here for lunch. They have a nice lunch menu for a lighter fare. Our table tried the schnitzel, pork knuckle stew and the potato soup. Everyone was happy with their orders and the lunch menu was reasonably priced. This place is popular as it was crowded but we were able to get a table right away. We did have a server who spoke English but many of them do not. They offer a menu in English and German.

Ambience & Service was great. Food was exactly what we were looking for. I wasn't a Kolsch fan until I went there.

Keep 'em coming. I love their Kolsch and I love it even more that they just keep bringing them until you put your coaster over your glass. The Weiner Schnitzel was amazing. I think it's probably the best in the city. I love the decor and the surly servers.

I love Peter's Brahaus! We've been coming here for 30 years. It's the same every time we come. Good food, good service and the staff is phenomenal especially Luis! He has worked here for 17 years. The last time here we were with my dad and he is here with us in spirit now. We will be back again!

Just stopped in for a beer, but it was great and our server was super friendly. The menu looked great, but we were doing a beer sample around town at 5 different places.

Tour guide suggested this spot for lunch. We arrived when they opened at 11:30 and the place was packed by noon. Enjoyed the shnitzel which came with a salad and the kolsch of course! Lots of locals - young and old sat near us. Fun atmosphere!

We stopped in here for lunch midweek. The entrance can be wheelchair accessible. The service was great. The beer was cold and tasty. The lunch menu was under 10 Euro. They had a fish, meat and vegetarian choice. My husband got the fish and enjoyed it. I got the classic sausage with sides. All were very good. The building is beautiful and exactly what you would expect. We will be returning for dinner tomorrow.

While visiting Cologne Germany, we took time to have meal here. Wonderful outdoor seating in the plaza. The service was great - while we spoke German to them, they spoke English to us! Great food and wonderful Gaffel Kolsch beer!!!! Loved everything about it.

I love German brewhouses and this was my favorite on my recent trip to Western Germany. If not apparent to you yet, Kölsch beer is all the rage in the beautiful city of Cologne and Peter's brew is on point. They have lots of tasty traditional food too so you can indulge in all sorts of German goodies. The service, food, and atmosphere were all superb and I highly recommend checking this joint out. Be warned that it could be very crowded so try to make an appointment or come at an off-time.

Ate super and drank Kolsch beer, exc lady servers kept our Kolsch beer cold by constantly changing glasses. All for a set price that went with the meal which was good but the beer experience was great, we went with a group of Aussie couples and a beer guide, an American expat provided by our Viking ship. He also took us to other pubs but Peter's was the best!

Service very very slow. Beer and food okay. Don't come unless you have a LOT of time to wait to order, wait to get beer, wait to pay.

Enjoyed this brauhaus during a quick visit to Cologne. It was a nice break from all the walking we had done in the morning. Place was packed but we eventually got seated. Wood panels, wood tables/chairs/benches all over. A bustling brew house frequented even by the locals. Great sign! Started off with the Kolsch, the local pale ale and we enjoyed that. Refills took longer than we were told by our guide but that's okay. We tried the schnitzel and seasonal white asparagus with hollandaise, Ham and cheese with potato rosti, white asparagus and hollandaise, several orders of the Crispy Pork Knuckles with sauerkraut. Delicious, memorable and hope to visit again someday. Service was the downside. Very impatient woman server with poor attitude who sighed and rolled her eyes at us.

I've tried German food many times before and this place was the best the German food place I have ever tried. I tried many dishes and all tasted fresh and authentic.

Lovely visit here. Came specifically for the kolsch. Fantastically refreshing on a hot, hot day. I had the cheese, butter, onion, and roll. Simple fare that was wonderful in every aspect. My wife and friend ordered the minced pork on roll. Known as Mett in Germany. We weren't aware this is raw ground and seasoned pork. We tried it, and it tasted fine, we just couldn't get past our own cultural biases on this one. Our server was great and I would highly recommend popping in.

Fantastic food- huge portions, every bite delicious. -Riesling's so tasty -great service

I would love to rate this restaurant a 5 because of the ambiance and service. It is a really cool place, the kind one expects when visiting Germany. My husband commented that he felt like we were in Epcot, LOL, which until this trip was the closest we had gotten you visiting Germany. My grandmother is from Cologne and I really expected the best German food. Well, we were so disappointed and honestly could not even eat the sauerbraten because the meat had a funky taste and the gravy was sooooo salty, too salty to eat. The red cabbage, sauerkraut and dumplings were ok. But dumplings need gravy, and since we couldn't ear tfw gravy.... Also they no longer serve potato pancakes at all. I did not realize that i was reading a 12 year old review about them, which was why we chose this restaurant. HOWEVER, as I said, the staff was unusually helpful and cheerful unlike most of our experiences in German restaurants over the last week. Because if that and the ambiance, i would definitely give this place a try and assume that maybe it was just an off night for food.

I have not had better beer or German food anywhere in the world. Wonderful legs of pigs and Koelsch!

Delicious food, great beer! T hee waiter speaks good English and very fun. For people new to Europe it's good to ask recommendations. I got kolsch and pork knuckles, and apple cake as dessert. Nothing to compliant

Best kolsch in Europe! Great food!! Great service. Fantastic sauerkraut!! Have the pork in any form they offer. The beermisu is fun.

Came here after walking aroung Köln's Christmas markets. It was cold and Yelp steered me here. The place looked familiar which is why it caught my eye, like Rick Steves himself had been there before. There was a bit of a wait, but it was well worth it. We were seated picnic style with some very nice locals. They were very gracious and despite the language barrier helped us pick out the Kolsch beer and for the entree, one of the specialties, the roast leg of pork. The beer is absolutely delicious... crisp and refreshing. Exactly what I need after a long day of walking and drinking that mulled wine. Our roast pork was delicious and served alongside potatoes with onions and mushrooms. The meat was flavorful tender and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend this place... Very authentic Köln experience.

Fun place. Good bier. Good food. Knuckle is special. Once to have eaten it. Make reservations. The place is popular.

The food was amazing. Our server Louis was wonderful. The potato soup was awesome. If we didn't live so far away, we would be back!

We came here on a weekday for lunch and it wasn't that busy. I can see it getting more packed for lunch. So glad they have an English menu here because we don't speak a lick of German. We got items off the lunch menu: the sausage and the knuckle. They were really big portions for the price. The sausage was okay. I didn't find it that special compared to your average sausage. The potatoes on the side were really good though. On the other hand, the knuckle was really tender and I liked that way more. Not a big fan of mashed potatoes in general so they were okay. Everything was super salty though; I'm not sure if it was meant to be that way so that your beer would cut the salt. Their house beer is super cheap so definitely give that a go just for the experience. Side note: our waiter was really nice and attentive.

It is exactly what it should be. Cold beer in a small glass, liver sausage and bread, mettwurst , and leberkase is amazing. Very fine service and ambiance as well.

Tasty food served by lovely people in a central location. What's not to love? Oh and they have beer. So. Much. Beer. I had water but those around me seemed to really, really really enjoy the beer. Oh and watch out for the mustard. It's tasty but spicy. Proceed with caution!

My favorite Brauhaus in Cologne! Our favorite waiter, Kai gave us recommendations of what to do while in town and made us feel at home. Great schnitzel, wurst, cabbage, kolsch, and potatoes!

Great location and exceptional food! I got the Minced pork with roll and onions (Metthappen) and the Himmel un Äd. Get it. Don't overthink it. It is truly delicious! The service is a bit slow, but it is worth every minute.

Peters Brauhaus in Cologne Germany offers the cities's famous Kolsch beer. Kolsch beer is produced by a special brewing process by which ale yeast is fermented in a warm medium and then it is conditioned at cold temperatures like a lager. The result is a light refreshing lager. I enjoyed several with my university friend. Peters Brauhaus is located only a few blocks from Cologne Cathedral. It is a restaurant with a tented exterior sitting area. The restaurant has several rooms with a rustic ambiance mostly due to the bulky wood tables and chairs. The beautiful roof stained glass is an offsetting ambiance. It can best be described as an upscale beer hall. What sets it apart are the 2 Euro beer offerings and sociability a beer hall can generate. They have an extensive German food menu which is written in English and German. I had the potato soup (7 Euros) and it was hearty and tasty. The brats were good but not extraordinary, although the mustard was exceptional. It was the Kolsch beer that kept us there for several hours. Peters is open Mon-Thurs. from 11 am- Midnight, Fri & Sat 11 am-2:30 am and Sunday 11 am-Midnight. I was there on a Friday night. The practice of "keep them coming without the customer asking" is observed at Peters.

Excellent food and beer. Authentic for those who remember Oma's cooking. Fresh Kölsch

Really nicely laid out restaurant but definitely a tourist destination. The table we were given, with a reservation, was so small that our legs wouldn't fit under it. Even though it's their brewery, they only served small glasses of their beer. Food was OK but nothing special. Service was good but when it was time to pay, the just gave the amount not an itemized bill. Wouldn't go back.

It's a Cologne legend, and I'm glad I tried it. I watched Anthony Bourdaine and ordered everything that he did: Metthappen for appetizer and Himmel and Aud. Both were new to me, both were unique flavors that I'm glad I tried. And lots of beer in an old German bier haus atmosphere.

Excellent place to eat & have a Great Cologne Kolsch! I was last there in 2012 during a trip to Europe I would HIGHLY recommend the experience if you are near Cologne.

Fantastic experience here. Sat down in a fun comfortable environment. Staff was exceptional. Food was delivered before we could finish a single beer. Ate amazing food and stayed for more beer. Do not pass this place up while in Cologne.

Excellent food and ambiance. The potato soup was the best I've had in my life. The service was just ok because they're likely tired of tourists.

This is an awesome local hangout with delicious, authentic German food and atmosphere! It was one of our favorite stops and we'd highly recommend a visit for a pint or a meal

Very good food! The roasted pork knuckle was huge but so good I ate it all! Excellent Kölsch beer. Not touristy at all- it seemed to be that all the other patrons were local.

Alright, let's get weird with it. Just came in from 3 days in Belgium. Basically, the best meal I had there was a bag of potatoes chips I found in the gutter outside my Novotel. I've had better meals made by toddlers out of Play-Doh than the food I had in Belgium. So as you can assume.... I'm starving. I roll in to Peters Brauhaus. My Uber driver swears this place delivers so I pop through the door like Bieber and immediately fist bump the owner- who turns out to be a tourist from Norway. Whoops. Doesn't matter. Nobody saw. Here for the food. Let's go baby. I don't speak German so it's basically throwing darts at a menu for me and I randomly select the "Topf Schweiemedaillion mit Chaampignons , Gitmüse" "Oh hell ya- I order this ALL THE TIME in The States!" - I say to a disappointed waitress. 10 minutes later... I'm an emotional mess... like Taylor Swift dropped an album on my birthday emotional. Best food I've ever had. Hands down. Cant stop crying. So happy. PS. If you're going to Belgium, pack a sandwich.