Steinbräu Pub — Attraction in Bishkek City

Brewpub in the east of Bishkek, a bit out of the action really. Nicely done out with a big copper brewkit (single vessel) behind the bar, I'd say they definitely brew here as there's a fermenting room you can see which has tanks and lists of what's in them, looks legit to me.

Beer was totally OK but a touch safe and dull (very German!) and, although small glasses were shown on the menu, we were told they "weren't available"... likely story.

Anyway, I'd not make the special effort to come here, but if you're a beer ticking completist (like me) then you may as well get a Yandex here, it's definitely one to boast about, although the beers at Brewsters, Pivo and Save the...

Oh what this place could have been. If only, IF ONLY, the owners had some vision. An almost forgotten and pretty much lost icon of 1990s Bishkek. Popular then because we'll, there was nothing else. They make great sausages, but who can navigate the traffic and parking to get to the store? They fell victim to the oldest mistake in the world "We are the best, let them come to us.". Alas, other places have taken their market. And since I can't park near their store, have not bought their sausages for at...

The venue is unique as it has a small pool with some fish. Outdoor and indoor area with two floors. It has some historic photos with the country's president and other notable people.

It's good for sausages and beer. Not great for vegetarians.

The service is ok, but the staff could be more...