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Bremen Ratskeller
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Classic northern German meat & fish dishes in a centuries-old cellar with vaulted ceilings.
Nearby attractions
Town Musicians of Bremen
Schoppensteel 1, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Bremen Market Square
Am Markt 2, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Bremen Roland
Am Markt, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Bremen Town Hall
Am Markt 21, 28195 Bremen, Germany
St. Petri Dom Bremen
Sandstraße 10-12, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Bremen Hole
Am Markt 20, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Haus Schütting
Am Markt 13, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Glockenspiel House
Böttcherstraße 4-6, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Martinianleger
Martinistraße 12-16, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Bismarck monument
Domshof, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Nearby restaurants
John Benton Restaurant
Am Markt 1, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Q1 - Metropolitan Kitchen & Bar
Queerenstraße 1-4, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Cafe and Bar Celona
Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchhof 6, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Beck's Bistro - Bremen
Am Markt 9, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Schüttinger Gasthausbrauerei
Hinter dem Schütting 12-13, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Markthalle Acht
Domshof 8-12, 28195 Bremen, Germany
ALEX Bremen Domshof
Domshof 16, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Kaffeehaus u. Restaurant Classico
Am Markt 17, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Minkens
Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchhof 27, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Spitzen Gebel - Bremen
Hinter dem Schütting 1, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Nearby local services
Karstadt Bremen
Obernstraße 5-33, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Bremer Bonbon Manufaktur
Böttcherstraße 8, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Lloyd Passage
Lloydpassage 1, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Böttcherstraße
28195 Bremen, Germany
Glockenspiel House
Böttcherstraße 4, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Schnoor
28195 Bremen-Mitte, Germany
Katharinen-Passage
Katharinenklosterhof 7, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Sieben-Faulen-Laden
Böttcherstraße 9, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Läderach | Deutschland | Bremen
Obernstraße 18, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Paula Becker-Modersohn House
Böttcherstraße 6-10, 28195 Bremen, Germany
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H+ Hotel Bremen
Wachtstraße, Am Markt 27-29, 28195 Bremen, Germany
ATLANTIC Grand Hotel Bremen
Bredenstraße 2, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Hotel Classico
Hinter dem Schütting 1A, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Numa Bremen Saga
Hanseatenhof 7, 28195 Bremen, Germany
City Hotel Hanseatic Bremen
Glockengang 4, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Kleinstes Haus Deutschlands
Hinter d. Balge 9, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Hotel Motel One Bremen
Am Brill 10, 28195 Bremen, Germany
ACHAT Plaza City-Bremen
Birkenstraße 15, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Limehome Bremen Hutfilterstraße
Hutfilterstraße 6-8, 28195 Bremen, Germany
Hochzeitshaus
Wüstestätte 5, Schnoor, 28195 Bremen-Schnoor, Germany
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Bremen Ratskeller

Am Markt, 28195 Bremen, Germany
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Classic northern German meat & fish dishes in a centuries-old cellar with vaulted ceilings.

attractions: Town Musicians of Bremen, Bremen Market Square, Bremen Roland, Bremen Town Hall, St. Petri Dom Bremen, Bremen Hole, Haus Schütting, Glockenspiel House, Martinianleger, Bismarck monument, restaurants: John Benton Restaurant, Q1 - Metropolitan Kitchen & Bar, Cafe and Bar Celona, Beck's Bistro - Bremen, Schüttinger Gasthausbrauerei, Markthalle Acht, ALEX Bremen Domshof, Kaffeehaus u. Restaurant Classico, Minkens, Spitzen Gebel - Bremen, local businesses: Karstadt Bremen, Bremer Bonbon Manufaktur, Lloyd Passage, Böttcherstraße, Glockenspiel House, Schnoor, Katharinen-Passage, Sieben-Faulen-Laden, Läderach | Deutschland | Bremen, Paula Becker-Modersohn House
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+49 421 321676
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ratskeller-bremen.de
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Nr.341 „Winter-Glow-Sprizz"
A winters mix likör mit sekt und mineralwasser
Nr.25 Griebenschmalz Aus Dem Weckglas Mit Gemischtem Brotkorb
Pork drippings with bread (a1 a2 a3 a4 a)
Nr.31 Kleiner Salatteller-Als Vorspeise Mit Croûtons, Parmesanhobel, Gurke, Tomate, Hausdressing Und Einem Roggenbrötchen
Seasonal leaf salad -as a starter with bread croutons, parmesan cheese, cucumber, tomato, homemade dressing and a rye roll (a1 a2 gi)
Nr.20 "Bremer Keller-Snack"
Curd cheese refined with beetroot and horseradish, spicy wild garlic, lemon and bread (3a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 g)
Nr. 21 Hausgemachtes Matjesfilet „Sööt Un Suur"
One fillet of white herring with onions in sweet and sour marinade on buttered brown bread with leaf salad (a123 d g i)

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Live events

Candlelight: Queen meets ABBA
Candlelight: Queen meets ABBA
Thu, Feb 12 • 4:45 PM
Böttcherstraße 2, Bremen, 28195
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Candlelight: Vivaldis Vier Jahreszeiten
Candlelight: Vivaldis Vier Jahreszeiten
Fri, Feb 6 • 6:30 PM
Kirchweg 59, Bremen, 28201
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Candlelight: Tribut an Hans Zimmer
Candlelight: Tribut an Hans Zimmer
Sun, Feb 8 • 8:15 PM
Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchhof 27-29, Bremen, 28195
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Nearby attractions of Bremen Ratskeller

Town Musicians of Bremen

Bremen Market Square

Bremen Roland

Bremen Town Hall

St. Petri Dom Bremen

Bremen Hole

Haus Schütting

Glockenspiel House

Martinianleger

Bismarck monument

Town Musicians of Bremen

Town Musicians of Bremen

4.6

(5.6K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Bremen Market Square

Bremen Market Square

4.7

(2.7K)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Bremen Roland

Bremen Roland

4.6

(1.8K)

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Bremen Town Hall

Bremen Town Hall

4.7

(649)

Open until 2:30 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Bremen Ratskeller

John Benton Restaurant

Q1 - Metropolitan Kitchen & Bar

Cafe and Bar Celona

Beck's Bistro - Bremen

Schüttinger Gasthausbrauerei

Markthalle Acht

ALEX Bremen Domshof

Kaffeehaus u. Restaurant Classico

Minkens

Spitzen Gebel - Bremen

John Benton Restaurant

John Benton Restaurant

4.3

(477)

Closed
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Q1 - Metropolitan Kitchen & Bar

Q1 - Metropolitan Kitchen & Bar

4.6

(1.3K)

$$

Closed
Click for details
Cafe and Bar Celona

Cafe and Bar Celona

4.1

(958)

Closed
Click for details
Beck's Bistro - Bremen

Beck's Bistro - Bremen

4.3

(415)

Closed
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Nearby local services of Bremen Ratskeller

Karstadt Bremen

Bremer Bonbon Manufaktur

Lloyd Passage

Böttcherstraße

Glockenspiel House

Schnoor

Katharinen-Passage

Sieben-Faulen-Laden

Läderach | Deutschland | Bremen

Paula Becker-Modersohn House

Karstadt Bremen

Karstadt Bremen

4.0

(2.7K)

Click for details
Bremer Bonbon Manufaktur

Bremer Bonbon Manufaktur

4.7

(546)

Click for details
Lloyd Passage

Lloyd Passage

4.1

(878)

Click for details
Böttcherstraße

Böttcherstraße

4.8

(284)

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Reviews of Bremen Ratskeller

4.6
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5.0
15w

Vaults of Vintage Vines and Timeless Tales! Fresh from our square-side lunch at Jon Benton's—still buzzing from that Knipp revelation—we couldn't resist capping off our Bremen whirlwind with the wine tour at Bremer Ratskeller. Tucked beneath the restaurant and the very heartbeat of the Marktplatz (right alongside those mischievous Town Musicians statues), this wasn't just a tasting; it was a three-hour plunge into a subterranean wonderland of history and hallowed hooch that left us tipsy on stories as much as sips.

Our guide, Guido, was the unsung hero— not only incredibly knowledgeable about every oak-aged nuance and medieval murmur, but a saint with saintly patience for our broken German stutters. He pivoted seamlessly to English explanations, painting vivid pictures of Bremen's boozy past with the flair of a storyteller who'd lived it. We meandered through expansive, vaulted cellars that felt like stepping into a Gothic novel—cool stone arches whispering of feasts for burghers and bishops, the air thick with the earthy perfume of centuries-spent barrels.

Five glasses of fine German wines punctuated the journey like plot twists: crisp Rieslings that danced on the tongue, bold Spätburgunders with silken depth, each pour a toast to regions we'd yet to conquer. But the grand finale? A descent into the most special "vault" imaginable, home to the oldest known 1,000-liter keg—dated smack to 1653, its weathered oak a time capsule of resilience and revelry. Touching that relic, feeling the history pulse through the wood... it was palpable, profound, like brushing elbows with ghosts of grape-crushing glory.

Well worth every minute (and euro)—this tour elevates a casual cellar crawl into an epic. If you're in Bremen, swap the souvenir shop for this subterranean saga; Guido's got the keys, and the vibes are eternal. Prost to the past—we're forever...

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5.0
2y

Bremen, AltStadt, Der Ratskeller. Magical Old Town

Der Ratskeller is a Restaurant with an amazing history and a very decent reputation! Dating back 600 years, and the building recognised under UNESCO Heritage it’s truly a splendid affair.

This century old location with a truly inspiring Wine Cellar, serves up very traditional North German Cuisine!

Walking down the stairs, into the dining area, is like entering the Catacombs, lined with massive Wine Barrels, it’s a trip back into time.

The Menu: One dish that was a die die must try was “BREMER KNIPP“ no joke, it’s basically ground grits with pork meat, and various other ingredients, served with the best home fried potatoes on this trip (Brat Kartoffeln) I thoroughly enjoyed this classic!

Further on the Menu, another northern speciality “Grünkohl mit Pinkel” Green leafy cabbage braised with Meaty Sausage and smoked pork neck (Kassler) However due to the Humongous Portion Size, I had to ask the restaurant to pack it up, so I could enjoy it in the comfort of our home!

Paired with a decent Beer, Bubbles for the lady! It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday Lunch.

A special location with a touch of history! Worth it all the way!

#germany #traveladventures #drivingholidays #bremen #magicalbremen #bremenaltstadt...

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2.0
37w

Ich war schon einige Male beruflich im Bremer Ratskeller. Bislang war es immer "okay" – der letzte Besuch (07.05.2025) hat meinen Eindruck jedoch komplett zunichtegemacht.

TL;DR: Tolles Ambiente, aber zäher Spargel, kalte bis lauwarme Tütensauce und unfreundlicher Service. Für den Preis enttäuschend.

Vorweg: Das Ambiente ist und bleibt besonders, auch wenn es naturgemäß etwas lauter ist. Insbesondere die Absprachen per E-Mail klappten bisher immer reibungslos – das möchte ich positiv hervorheben.

Kurzer Einwurf: Wusstet ihr, dass der Bremer Ratskeller auf reddit im Bremen-Sub kürzlich als die "schlimmste Touristenfalle in Bremen" auserkoren wurde? Konnte ich erst nicht nachvollziehen, bis zum letzten Besuch.

Leider kann ich das vom Essen und Service diesmal nicht behaupten. Die Preise bewegen sich auf einem hohen Niveau, was ich prinzipiell in Ordnung finde – aber dann erwarte ich auch eine entsprechende Qualität. Beim bestellten Spargelgericht (nur Spargel, Hollandaise, Kartoffeln) für ca. 29 € war das leider nicht gegeben: Die Portion war klein, die Kartoffeln (3-4 Stück!) ungeschält und der Spargel zäh und schwer zu schneiden. Die Sauce Hollandaise war kalt(!) bis lauwarm, blieb entsprechend erst im 90° gekippen Saucenschälchen stecken... und erinnerte mich geschmacklich an Tütenware. Insgesamt war ich (und auch andere Spargelesser in der Gruppe) vom Essen enttäuscht.

Besonders schade: Die Bedienung, anfangs freundlich, war später kaum auffindbar. Getränke und Essen wurden in Etappen statt gleichzeitig von wechselnden "Springern" serviert, mit denen eine Kommunikation auf Deutsch oft schwer viel, was man vielleicht aus Systemgastronomie kennt – aber in diesem Preisrahmen habe ich andere Erwartungen. Unser eigentlicher Kellner war während des Essens quasi abwesend, danach wollten wir gerne noch eine Runde Bier bestellen: Der Kellner hat diesen Wunsch entgegengenommen und verschwand dann wieder?! Ihm passte wohl nicht, dass wir noch Bier statt Obstler wollten, was er vorschlug? Na gut. Noch mal in der Karte genauer gucken. Nach 20(!) Minuten bekamen wir ihn wieder zu fassen, obwohl er dutzende Mal an unserem Tisch vorbeikam. Am Ende winkten wir zu dritt(!) mit beiden Armen(!) wie Etrinkende im Wasser. Wir kamen uns vor wie in einer Komödie. Erst durch sehr deutliches Winken bekamen wir wieder Kontakt.

Auch das Bezahlen zog sich in die Länge: Mehrere Nachfragen bei den "Springern", schließlich den Kellern erwischt und ein pampiges "Ich bin doch schon dabei" kassiert. Die Rechnung wurde kommentarlos auf den Tisch geklatscht. Später meckerte(!) er uns noch an mit "Wo wollen Sie denn hin? Ich brauch hier noch eine Unterschrift!" (ohne das vorher erwähnt zu haben). Am Ende wurde auch noch ein deutlicher Hinweis auf die Trinkgeldmöglichkeit gegeben, obwohl wir schon dieses schob bei den teils separat gezahlten Getränken gegeben hatten. Auf die pampige unkommunikative Art des Kellners daraufhin brauch ich wohl kaum eingehen-

Fazit: Das Ambiente bleibt charmant, aber Preis-Leistung und Service haben mich beim letzten Mal stark enttäuscht. Schade, denn eigentlich ist der Bremer Ratskeller eine Institution – mein letzter Besuch hinterlässt aber einen sehr faden...

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Vaults of Vintage Vines and Timeless Tales! Fresh from our square-side lunch at Jon Benton's—still buzzing from that Knipp revelation—we couldn't resist capping off our Bremen whirlwind with the wine tour at Bremer Ratskeller. Tucked beneath the restaurant and the very heartbeat of the Marktplatz (right alongside those mischievous Town Musicians statues), this wasn't just a tasting; it was a three-hour plunge into a subterranean wonderland of history and hallowed hooch that left us tipsy on stories as much as sips. Our guide, Guido, was the unsung hero— not only incredibly knowledgeable about every oak-aged nuance and medieval murmur, but a saint with saintly patience for our broken German stutters. He pivoted seamlessly to English explanations, painting vivid pictures of Bremen's boozy past with the flair of a storyteller who'd lived it. We meandered through expansive, vaulted cellars that felt like stepping into a Gothic novel—cool stone arches whispering of feasts for burghers and bishops, the air thick with the earthy perfume of centuries-spent barrels. Five glasses of fine German wines punctuated the journey like plot twists: crisp Rieslings that danced on the tongue, bold Spätburgunders with silken depth, each pour a toast to regions we'd yet to conquer. But the grand finale? A descent into the most special "vault" imaginable, home to the oldest known 1,000-liter keg—dated smack to 1653, its weathered oak a time capsule of resilience and revelry. Touching that relic, feeling the history pulse through the wood... it was palpable, profound, like brushing elbows with ghosts of grape-crushing glory. Well worth every minute (and euro)—this tour elevates a casual cellar crawl into an epic. If you're in Bremen, swap the souvenir shop for this subterranean saga; Guido's got the keys, and the vibes are eternal. Prost to the past—we're forever fermented fans!
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Bremen, AltStadt, Der Ratskeller. Magical Old Town Der Ratskeller is a Restaurant with an amazing history and a very decent reputation! Dating back 600 years, and the building recognised under UNESCO Heritage it’s truly a splendid affair. This century old location with a truly inspiring Wine Cellar, serves up very traditional North German Cuisine! Walking down the stairs, into the dining area, is like entering the Catacombs, lined with massive Wine Barrels, it’s a trip back into time. The Menu: One dish that was a die die must try was “BREMER KNIPP“ no joke, it’s basically ground grits with pork meat, and various other ingredients, served with the best home fried potatoes on this trip (Brat Kartoffeln) I thoroughly enjoyed this classic! Further on the Menu, another northern speciality “Grünkohl mit Pinkel” Green leafy cabbage braised with Meaty Sausage and smoked pork neck (Kassler) However due to the Humongous Portion Size, I had to ask the restaurant to pack it up, so I could enjoy it in the comfort of our home! Paired with a decent Beer, Bubbles for the lady! It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday Lunch. A special location with a touch of history! Worth it all the way! #germany #traveladventures #drivingholidays #bremen #magicalbremen #bremenaltstadt #bremenoldtown #ratskeller
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Vaults of Vintage Vines and Timeless Tales! Fresh from our square-side lunch at Jon Benton's—still buzzing from that Knipp revelation—we couldn't resist capping off our Bremen whirlwind with the wine tour at Bremer Ratskeller. Tucked beneath the restaurant and the very heartbeat of the Marktplatz (right alongside those mischievous Town Musicians statues), this wasn't just a tasting; it was a three-hour plunge into a subterranean wonderland of history and hallowed hooch that left us tipsy on stories as much as sips. Our guide, Guido, was the unsung hero— not only incredibly knowledgeable about every oak-aged nuance and medieval murmur, but a saint with saintly patience for our broken German stutters. He pivoted seamlessly to English explanations, painting vivid pictures of Bremen's boozy past with the flair of a storyteller who'd lived it. We meandered through expansive, vaulted cellars that felt like stepping into a Gothic novel—cool stone arches whispering of feasts for burghers and bishops, the air thick with the earthy perfume of centuries-spent barrels. Five glasses of fine German wines punctuated the journey like plot twists: crisp Rieslings that danced on the tongue, bold Spätburgunders with silken depth, each pour a toast to regions we'd yet to conquer. But the grand finale? A descent into the most special "vault" imaginable, home to the oldest known 1,000-liter keg—dated smack to 1653, its weathered oak a time capsule of resilience and revelry. Touching that relic, feeling the history pulse through the wood... it was palpable, profound, like brushing elbows with ghosts of grape-crushing glory. Well worth every minute (and euro)—this tour elevates a casual cellar crawl into an epic. If you're in Bremen, swap the souvenir shop for this subterranean saga; Guido's got the keys, and the vibes are eternal. Prost to the past—we're forever fermented fans!
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Bremen, AltStadt, Der Ratskeller. Magical Old Town Der Ratskeller is a Restaurant with an amazing history and a very decent reputation! Dating back 600 years, and the building recognised under UNESCO Heritage it’s truly a splendid affair. This century old location with a truly inspiring Wine Cellar, serves up very traditional North German Cuisine! Walking down the stairs, into the dining area, is like entering the Catacombs, lined with massive Wine Barrels, it’s a trip back into time. The Menu: One dish that was a die die must try was “BREMER KNIPP“ no joke, it’s basically ground grits with pork meat, and various other ingredients, served with the best home fried potatoes on this trip (Brat Kartoffeln) I thoroughly enjoyed this classic! Further on the Menu, another northern speciality “Grünkohl mit Pinkel” Green leafy cabbage braised with Meaty Sausage and smoked pork neck (Kassler) However due to the Humongous Portion Size, I had to ask the restaurant to pack it up, so I could enjoy it in the comfort of our home! Paired with a decent Beer, Bubbles for the lady! It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday Lunch. A special location with a touch of history! Worth it all the way! #germany #traveladventures #drivingholidays #bremen #magicalbremen #bremenaltstadt #bremenoldtown #ratskeller
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