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Im Füchschen Brewery, located on the famous Ratinger Strasse in Dusseldorf's old town, has been a beloved institution since 1848. It is a popular spot for both locals and visitors who appreciate traditional German pub food and locally brewed beer. The brewery is known for its signature Füchschen Alt, which has a well-balanced flavor profile of malty sweetness and hop bitterness.

My daughter and I enjoyed a very good authentic German dinner and great beer as well. I had the pork knuckle with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes and my daughter had the sauerbraten with potato dumplings and red cabbage. The service was great and they kept bringing the beers as the glasses became empty. it is a great atmosphere with lots of people enjoying socializing and good friends and family. I would definitely go here if you’re looking for a reasonably priced authentic German meal with great service.

Dale S — Google review

Leider habe ich vergessen rechtzeitig einen Tisch zu reservieren und musste daher ein bisschen Wartezeit in Kauf nehmen. Das Warten hat sich dennoch gelohnt. Das leckere Füchsen Alt und die sehr gute deutsche Hausmannskost konnten vollends überzeugen. Selten habe ich einen so leckeren rheinischen Sauerbraten mit so großen Scheiben gegessen. Der Service ist schnell und es wird regelmäßig neues Bier gebracht.(Translated by Google)Unfortunately, I forgot to reserve a table in time and therefore had to wait a bit. The wait was still worth it. The delicious Füchsen Alt and the very good German home cooking were completely convincing. I have rarely eaten such a delicious Rhenish sauerbraten with such large slices. Service is quick and new beer is brought out regularly.

Chris — Google review

Very German experience! The service is a little rough around the edges, but very nice all together. Hardly any tourists when we were there.You get served the standard beer they have, which is very good. They keep score on the coaster on how many you drank.The food is heavy German comfort food, not the most sophisticated but good.If you want a German beer food experience good place to go!

Mitch S — Google review

Very German experience! The service is a little rough around the edges, but very nice all together. Hardly any tourists when we were there.You get served the standard beer they have, which is very good. They keep score on the coaster on how many you drank.The food is heavy German comfort food, not the most sophisticated but good.If you want a German beer food experience good place to go!

Mitch S — Google review

It was a crazy crowd for a Sat night and we waited almost 40 mins for a table. Traditional German brewery, serving their own alt beer, which I felt was a little more bitter than the other ones I've tried before.As we weren't too hungry, we ordered 2 mains to share while having a Pumpkin soup each. The soup was hearty, soul comforting especially in this cold weather, warms the tummy and the heart.The Schnitzel Weiner Art was disappointing though. Portion of the meat was surprisingly smaller than usual and thick, and not very well fried. The Goose Leg with red cabbage was decent, a winter special so we had to have it. I've had their Schweinhaxe here before which I remember to be quite good but didn't get to try this trip.

Daphne Y — Google review

Wir kamen zum ersten Mal hierher, um Essen zu probieren. Zum ersten Mal bestellte ich eine sehr große Schweinshaxe zum Essen. Und es war das erste Mal, dass ich das Ganze tatsächlich alleine gegessen habe. Ich habe es zum ersten Mal probiert und es war wirklich lecker. Am wichtigsten ist, dass der Service sehr gut ist und das Badezimmer sehr schön ist 😊Vielen Dank und wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen👋🏻😍(Translated by Google)We came here for the first time to try food. For the first time I ordered a very large pork knuckle for dinner. And it was the first time I actually ate the whole thing by myself. I tried it for the first time and it was really tasty. Most importantly, the service is very good and the bathroom is very nice 😊Thank you very much and we will definitely come back👋🏻😍

Pathamawadee O — Google review

It was a crazy crowd for a Sat night and we waited almost 40 mins for a table. Traditional German brewery, serving their own alt beer, which I felt was a little more bitter than the other ones I've tried before.As we weren't too hungry, we ordered 2 mains to share while having a Pumpkin soup each. The soup was hearty, soul comforting especially in this cold weather, warms the tummy and the heart.The Schnitzel Weiner Art was disappointing though. Portion of the meat was surprisingly smaller than usual and thick, and not very well fried. The Goose Leg with red cabbage was decent, a winter special so we had to have it. I've had their Schweinhaxe here before which I remember to be quite good but didn't get to try this trip.

Daphne Y — Google review

It was a crazy crowd for a Sat night and we waited almost 40 mins for a table. Traditional German brewery, serving their own alt beer, which I felt was a little more bitter than the other ones I've tried before.As we weren't too hungry, we ordered 2 mains to share while having a Pumpkin soup each. The soup was hearty, soul comforting especially in this cold weather, warms the tummy and the heart.The Schnitzel Weiner Art was disappointing though. Portion of the meat was surprisingly smaller than usual and thick, and not very well fried. The Goose Leg with red cabbage was decent, a winter special so we had to have it. I've had their Schweinhaxe here before which I remember to be quite good but didn't get to try this trip.

Daphne Y — Google review

The place is cozy and comfortable. I attended with my friend, however there was a very rude waiter. When taking our order, the item I wanted was not available to order, and instead of letting me switch my order, he runs to the kitchen immediately after saying “its not available”. We were very confused, but he never came back. We got up to leave, but he shouts at us saying “the meal is already being made”. 1 meal. I hadn’t ordered. I wasn’t interested in anything else on the menu, so we told him we’d like to leave, but we had to stay since he placed the singular dish order. When the dish arrived, there was plastic in the food - so we thankfully got spared being forced to pay for a meal we did not want. Safe to say we will not come back.

Leyla — Google review

Great atmosphere and the pork knuckle was the best. Since 1848. Their brewed beer is amazing. Recommend!

Daniela R — Google review

The place is cozy and comfortable. I attended with my friend, however there was a very rude waiter. When taking our order, the item I wanted was not available to order, and instead of letting me switch my order, he runs to the kitchen immediately after saying “its not available”. We were very confused, but he never came back. We got up to leave, but he shouts at us saying “the meal is already being made”. 1 meal. I hadn’t ordered. I wasn’t interested in anything else on the menu, so we told him we’d like to leave, but we had to stay since he placed the singular dish order. When the dish arrived, there was plastic in the food - so we thankfully got spared being forced to pay for a meal we did not want. Safe to say we will not come back.

Leyla — Google review

The place is cozy and comfortable. I attended with my friend, however there was a very rude waiter. When taking our order, the item I wanted was not available to order, and instead of letting me switch my order, he runs to the kitchen immediately after saying “its not available”. We were very confused, but he never came back. We got up to leave, but he shouts at us saying “the meal is already being made”. 1 meal. I hadn’t ordered. I wasn’t interested in anything else on the menu, so we told him we’d like to leave, but we had to stay since he placed the singular dish order. When the dish arrived, there was plastic in the food - so we thankfully got spared being forced to pay for a meal we did not want. Safe to say we will not come back.

Leyla — Google review

Good beer and okay food, too bad we had a very rude older waiter. He was generally grumpy the whole time, but he hadn’t come back for us in awhile and we had an appointment elsewhere to make, so after finishing we went to find him to pay, and he got extremely angry over that. I didn’t think it should be a big deal as I’ve been to many restaurants or pubs where you are anyway supposed go to the front of the restaurant to pay at the end of the meal. Clearly he felt we should have kept sitting and waited for him. But is that minor thing worth shouting with customers over? Yes, actual shouting. I’m there with my mother even, who was shocked by the behavior from the waiter. And now that I look at the other negative reviews I see I am not the only one with a bad experience with the staff.As you can guess, my strong recommendation is do not come to this establishment. And definitely do not bring any family. One star 👎

Mon-Ray S — Google review

Typisches Brauereihaus. Ein Klassiker in dem man sich wohl fühlt. Zackige Bedienung und Essen, wo das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt. Keine lange Wartezeit und geschmacklich top. Egal ob Eisbein, Hirschgulasch oder Steak. Eine große und vielfältige Auswahl, sowohl saisonaler als auch rheinländischer Spezialitäten und normaler gängiger Speisen. Alles in einer guten Menge, sodass niemand hungrig bleibt. Zudem auch wechselnde Tagesangebote. Einfach TOP und lecker!(Translated by Google)Typical brewery house. A classic that you feel comfortable in. Fast service and food where the price-performance ratio is right. Not a long wait and tasted great. No matter whether pork knuckle, venison goulash or steak. A large and varied selection of both seasonal and Rhineland specialties and normal dishes. Everything in a good quantity so that no one goes hungry. There are also changing daily offers. Simply TOP and delicious!

Sebastian H — Google review

Waren zu sechst zum Abendesssen und es war genau wie erwartet. Das Essen war sehr gut, es ging schnell und die Bedienungen waren sehr freundlich!Kann man auf jeden Fall empfehlen, wobei man als Vegetarier hier vermutlich nicht glücklich wird. Dafür war das Fleisch aber gut und die Portionen waren üppig!(Translated by Google)Six of us had dinner and it was exactly as expected. The food was very good, it came quickly and the waitresses were very friendly!I can definitely recommend it, although if you're a vegetarian you probably won't be happy here. But the meat was good and the portions were generous!

Marcello M — Google review

Great place and even better Altbier. Opens earlier than the other breweries. Really nice service and menu choices

Leonardo C — Google review

Great place and even better Altbier. Opens earlier than the other breweries. Really nice service and menu choices

Leonardo C — Google review

Great place and even better Altbier. Opens earlier than the other breweries. Really nice service and menu choices

Leonardo C — Google review

Wir haben im Zuge einer Altbiersafari ein Tisch im Füchschen reservieren müssen . Sonst kaum Chancen mit 10 Leuten was zu bekommen. Aufmerksames Personal und lecker Essen . Nun ja , die Beschallung ist schon kernig . Sonst draußen am Stehtisch geht immer .(Translated by Google)We had to reserve a table at Füchschen as part of an Altbier safari. Otherwise there's hardly any chance of getting anything with 10 people. Attentive staff and delicious food. Well, the sound system is pretty good. Otherwise, outside at the bar table is always possible.

Manfred K — Google review

Good beer and okay food, too bad we had a very rude older waiter. He was generally grumpy the whole time, but he hadn’t come back for us in awhile and we had an appointment elsewhere to make, so after finishing we went to find him to pay, and he got extremely angry over that. I didn’t think it should be a big deal as I’ve been to many restaurants or pubs where you are anyway supposed go to the front of the restaurant to pay at the end of the meal. Clearly he felt we should have kept sitting and waited for him. But is that minor thing worth shouting with customers over? Yes, actual shouting. I’m there with my mother even, who was shocked by the behavior from the waiter. And now that I look at the other negative reviews I see I am not the only one with a bad experience with the staff.As you can guess, my strong recommendation is do not come to this establishment. And definitely do not bring any family. One star 👎

Mon-Ray S — Google review

Good beer and okay food, too bad we had a very rude older waiter. He was generally grumpy the whole time, but he hadn’t come back for us in awhile and we had an appointment elsewhere to make, so after finishing we went to find him to pay, and he got extremely angry over that. I didn’t think it should be a big deal as I’ve been to many restaurants or pubs where you are anyway supposed go to the front of the restaurant to pay at the end of the meal. Clearly he felt we should have kept sitting and waited for him. But is that minor thing worth shouting with customers over? Yes, actual shouting. I’m there with my mother even, who was shocked by the behavior from the waiter. And now that I look at the other negative reviews I see I am not the only one with a bad experience with the staff.As you can guess, my strong recommendation is do not come to this establishment. And definitely do not bring any family. One star 👎

Mon-Ray S — Google review

The beer was very good! We were happy that we went here that we had to go twice. It was nice to sit outside and drink. The staffs were very sufficient. I was curious about the beer ice cream so I tried it. It was an interesting experience 😆

Nhi D — Google review

The grumpy old waiters showed no interest in serving us, and after ten minutes waiting we had to shout to the group of five, six male waiters who seemed more interested in chatting between themselves.We finally managed to order an asparagus soup and a plate of bratwurst for lunch, together with a small Alte Bier to wash down the food.The food came quickly, but that’s probably because it was made from a package — at least it tasted like that, and the potato salad the came with the sausage tasted like the cheapest package from Liedl.The old man put up a sour face when we paid by card rather than cash. Don’t know why.The beer was fine, though.

Arne W — Google review

Füchschen is a place where we left promising ourselves “we will definitely be back!” it keeps all its promises: Food is as good as you can wish for in a traditional brewery. The staff is super friendly, really nice and efficient in the same time. We had a fantastic time in a romantic corner. While being absorbed in this wonderful moment, I forgot to take pictures. But I returned on purpose to share it with you, so I asked to be allowed to get close to the kitchen where the plates are prepared. This is what you see. I recommend.🍻😋🍻😋🍻😋🍻😋#gastronomy #restaurant #authentic #beer

Susanne P — Google review

Beer was amazingly good, the food was excellent i really liked the mashed potatoes and the wurstel and the cabbage was perfect, no complaints only compliments

Francesco O — Google review

Beer was amazingly good, the food was excellent i really liked the mashed potatoes and the wurstel and the cabbage was perfect, no complaints only compliments

Francesco O — Google review

Fantastic place for schnitzel and pork knuckles. The service was quick, even though the place was fully packed.

Narayanan S — Google review

This is a very nice traditional German restaurant. I had a diced turkey meal with a garlic cream sauce mixed with vegetables and mashed potatoes. The meal was very tasty and of course two glasses of a tasty German beer to follow the meal. I also had rhubarb ice cream which was also tasty. The architecture in this restaurant is also very appealing. The waiter I had was very nice, his English was better than my German and he was very comedic, sorry I didn't get his name. I recommend this restaurant if your looking for a nice traditional German restaurant.

Steve G — Google review

A beautiful old German restaurant, where the spirit of the old times breathes on the guest. The Alt beer is very good, but you can't sit on your butt and I'm always surprised that they only have it on tap in 2dcl increments. The other beers, including the Pilsner type, come in a bottle, which is surprising for a brewery restaurant. The service is friendly and despite the reviews, we were almost alone here on a Thursday night. I can recommend a visit.

Tomas F — Google review

I visited with my business partners for dinner. This restaurant is typical German style and could feel old German atmosphere.The black beer was very good and wine was also good. But for Asian purple the amount of food is too much. I highly recommend to share the food.

しょう — Google review

I visited with my business partners for dinner. This restaurant is typical German style and could feel old German atmosphere.The black beer was very good and wine was also good. But for Asian purple the amount of food is too much. I highly recommend to share the food.

しょう — Google review

Very good beer indeed. TVs for football. Great huge outside street space and nice bar inside. Some proper hard working barmen. Thoroughly recommend.

Peter B — Google review

A very traditional German brewery experience - we got slotted into the corner of a shared table - on reflection we were lucky to get in as the following night there was no space - the restaurant was packed - beer is from their own brewery and replenishment brought without needing to ask until you put the mat on top of the glass. Soup with liver dumplings was good. Schwienehaxe (oven fresh pork knuckle) which was huge and absolutely delicious

David N — Google review

I visited with my business partners for dinner. This restaurant is typical German style and could feel old German atmosphere.The black beer was very good and wine was also good. But for Asian purple the amount of food is too much. I highly recommend to share the food.

しょう — Google review

Amazing place, we ordered the pork knuckle and schnitzel. A must-go for anyone who wants to enjoy good, traditional food. 5/5

Davide T — Google review

We were here with the colleagues. The food is really delicious and the service is top!

Neda N — Google review

The beer was very good! We were happy that we went here that we had to go twice. It was nice to sit outside and drink. The staffs were very sufficient. I was curious about the beer ice cream so I tried it. It was an interesting experience 😆

Nhi D — Google review

The beer was very good! We were happy that we went here that we had to go twice. It was nice to sit outside and drink. The staffs were very sufficient. I was curious about the beer ice cream so I tried it. It was an interesting experience 😆

Nhi D — Google review

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