Idsteiner Brauhaus Alte Feuerwache GmbH — Restaurant in Idstein

We had dinner here with our three young children, including a baby. The kids behaved really well — no crying, running, or shouting — and we left a tip after paying.

Just as we were about to leave, a staff member (not our server) approached me and, in front of a full terrace, said harshly and repeatedly: “Are you going to pick that up? Your children can do that. This is not normal, this is not normal, this is not normal.” He was referring to a few cardboard beer coasters that had fallen to the floor while our son was playing.

We were shocked. The tone was accusatory and humiliating, especially since we had done everything we could to be respectful guests. Instead of a polite word, we were publicly scolded for something extremely minor. This ruined what had otherwise been a pleasant evening.

Very disappointing and unwelcoming, especially...

You like house brewed beer, good food, hanging around? This is the place for: In the Taunus, this nice Old Firehouse is what You'll like for a trip. The Helles is my Favorite beside the Maibock. Outside in front is place to sit.

When arriving by Train, f. e. from Frankfurt, (RB 20 or 22) or Wiesbaden (RB 21), use Bus 222 to the "Busbahnhof". This stop is on the backside of the Brewery, really short walk. Using Train and Bus is better then DUI, because You may have more than one Beer.

By the way, visit the 'Unions Kirche'. Not far from here at 'Platz der Nassauischen' - see my enclosed picture from the beautiful inside. A good idea is to visit the church before the stay at the brew house because it...

The food (and the schnitzel in particular) is fabulous, as is the service, but what really stands out is the beer. Their dunkel really does make the tongue rejoice, as was so good it was one of those very rare beers of which I drank two consecutively!

Extra points are earned here as it is not quite such a tourist trap as the other bars and restaurants in the very centre of the town, and as such carries a very pleasant ambience of an evening, although I would still recommend booking a table if you intend to eat here.

One might not expect to find a place such as this in Idstein but a craft ale enthusiast would be remiss for even attempting to go for dinner and drinks anywhere else...