Wuppertaler Brauhaus — Restaurant in Wuppertal

🍝 - Food: 3/5 🛎️ - Service 4/5 📍 - Location & atmosphere 5/5

TLDR: I ended up here with a local friend who is an aficionado! The brewery is set up in an old swimming pool, with tables on three different floors. When the place is packed, it provides goosebumps. The food is all made in Germany, so it is as intense as a tank and as tasty as only German food can be! The service is quick and surprisingly friendly, and they speak pretty good English, too.

My journey to this unique brewery began with a local friend who is an aficionado! The brewery, or Brauhaus, is nestled in a converted swimming pool, a setting that adds a delightful quirk to the atmosphere. The interior is a testament to clever design, with a ceiling adorned with coloured ball-shaped lamps. The tables are strategically spread across three floors, offering patrons a chance to soak in the lively dining experience from various vantage points. When the crowd is in full swing, the energy in the room is electrifying, giving me goosebumps.

The menu at this unique brewery celebrates authentic German cuisine, prepared with care and precision. Each dish is a symphony of robust flavours, a true reflection of this culinary tradition. The food, hearty and incredibly flavorful, captures the essence of German cooking. I had the spare ribs and tried two homemade lager beers. Everything was excellent!

What surprised me most was the service. Despite the bustling environment, the staff were efficient and remarkably friendly, making me feel welcome immediately. They also communicated well in English, making ordering and enjoying the experience easier for me.

Overall, it was a delightful outing, showcasing excellent food and a vibrant atmosphere. Price-wise, it is not for the faint of heart but, on average, comparable to the other places I tried...

As I was killing time walking around this part of Wuppertal with my trusty Hovawart dog, Bero on Sunday afternoon recently, I saw a signpost to this place and I was thrilled to see that it looked very big and inviting. I walked into this place, under the model of the Schwebebahn (suspended railway that is so special to Wuppertal) and made my way upstairs. I was then accosted by a friendly waiter who sadly informed me that no dogs were allowed upstairs. But he did say that Bero & I could stay downstairs, on our own, and a waiter would come down to serve us.

So we duly sat alone and a friendly guy promptly came to take my order of a nice glass of Wuppertaler Helles. He also returned a little later with a large bucket of water for Bero.

To be honest, sitting alone near the entrance area of this large, atmospheric place wasn't so inviting. So we drank up...

Wuppertal at its best! Phenomenal Brauhaus dressed in the theme and «mascot» of the city: its magnificent Schwebebahn! From the second you enter you are greeted with a fun miniature version of the city’s suspension railway, its nice fitting decor as well as signs for each Schwebebahn stop. They also clearly play with the venue’s past being a former bath house which is a nice historical touch. This Brauhaus offers you a nice, relaxing setting with lovely music, good service and amazing, traditional and local food, and some dishes are also suited for vegetarians. To top it off their offer a good selection of beers on tap that they humbly brew themselves which are just as astonishing. A great visit and a place worth going to several times. We loved our Brezel with pesto dip, Steinpilztaschen, and their home brewed...