Brauerei Greifenklau — Restaurant in Bamberg

I have to say, the Franconians really know how to make an excellent Schäufele! The food we had was super delicious, the roasted pig's shoulder itself was cooked to perfection with crispy rind and an amazing ball of Kloß as a side dish (each dish gets one Kloß, we ordered extra). In addition to the Kloß, you get to choose whether you want to have a Sauerkraut or some kind of mashed kale (Grünkohl). The restaurant offers other dishes as well, but since Franconia is known for its Schäufele, better order it than anything else. During peak hours and season, better come early or reserve a place (especiall if you're bringing your whole crew there) because otherwise you need to hunt for a table, gawking at people trying to have a nice time with their loved ones. The food and drinks come out pretty fast from the kitchen, the staffs are friendly even under a lot of pressure. The way to the restaurant is pretty challenging by foot but the reward after a long walk is...

Yet another great Bamberg brewery. This one's up the hill so not as many people venture there but if you do, you'll be rewarded with a more local experience, great food and some very nice beer, too. Had only been here in winter but recently got to go to their Biergarten, which was even better than I had imagined. It was a godsend on a hot day with big leafy trees and a very quaffable Kellebier. Had some English friends with me and they had their first Schäuferla and it was a great one. Stopped back in December and had their Bock beer and the Christmas atmosphere was...

Among the breweries of Bamberg (there are MANY) this one is just as amazing as the others. The beer, predictably, is fantastic. The food is also incredible. What makes this brewery stand out is the friendly atmosphere and the location. It gets it's fair share of tourists, but doesn't get overwhelmed the way Schlenkerla or Ambrausianum does. It's a long hike to the top of the hill, but there is parking up there and the bus runs there too. It's well worth the hike, as the beer and food are among the best. Be prepared to sit with strangers and leave with...