Markus Gruber
I was in Ridgewood for a wake and having come directly from work was looking for someplace local to eat. Someone recommended Goettscheer Hall and my first reaction was surprise. This is somewhere I came to as a kid to learn to sing German songs and attend weddings. I’m happy I took the suggestion. The menu is right in my wheelhouse and very reasonably priced. I’m definitely coming back if I’m in the old neighborhood again. I was sad to see that the bumper pool table was gone, the bartender said he’s been there 30 years and had only heard of it. 🙂 Good to see that the focus is still on the Goettscheer people and preserving their heritage.
… moreMichele Borg
This place has been around for over 100 years. It’s very low-key. If you come here enough times, you get to know the regulars. It’s very very old school neighborhood vibes. You can come to get your German beer on, watch a sports game on TV, or do both. You do you.
Recently Gottscheer has been holding a craft/art fair in the back, which I love. It’s run by Tiny Arts, and it’s highly recommended. There’s other events too, like karaoke.
… moreBlake Rasmussen
A cool little German beer hall serving authentic German beers and German food. Everything looked good, the beers were great (and reasonably priced). I’ll be back for Oktoberfest for sure!
… moreCharles Marlow Stanfield
Very friendly neighborhood place. Very downscale, everybody’s welcome type deal. I would go back in there again, but the food just wasn’t that good (got the wurstplate). I was hungry and I left full, and I’d eat it again, but it wasn’t the kind of thing I’d look forward to.
… moreMariana Strimbu
First and last time in 30 years. The worst food ever ate since I came to USA. Food 0 star, service 0 star, (chicken cutlet, or snitzel were made in advance at least 3-4 days, tested as a rubber piece) atmosphere was ok because we were a big gathering, so at least we made the atmosphere to be ok.
… moreJulia Pienkowska
Perfect spot for a relaxed night catching up with friends. Amazing pretzels, reasonable prices, and a great vibe!
… moreUrsula H
Was here for a handmade market. Old school vibes, this place looks like and feels as if it was around since pre-hipster/gentrification era… because it was here back in the day. Very unique atmosphere, people who work here are really nice – no attitude. Good food in very generous portions – no exaggeration – all at very affordable prices.
… moreTrey Palmisano
Ordered two beers and two pretzels. My party was splitting the tab with cash and card. Handed a $20 and my card to the bartender on a $28 dollar bill who motioned back to me and in returned I motioned him to put the whole $20 on the card. Got my credit card receipt back. Price was still the same. Asked him what happened. He tells me he thought I said the $20 was a tip. What? First of all, who tips before they have paid? Second, who leaves an 80% tip on a bill? Instead of apologizing for the misunderstanding, he blamed it on me, walked back to the tip jar and threw the $20 down in front me. Yup. Shady. Check your bills! Won’t be returning. Also, the place smells like urine, and nothing inside looks or feels like a beer hall.
… moreMark Tobar
I voted here. One of the poll workers had 4 Halloween “I voted” stickers but I forgive her. It’s a cute place
… moreSteven Gagliardotto
Wurst Plate was good. Little old lady (I’m assuming she’s the cook) brings it out on her cart. Beer is cold. It a good place to meet friends and bs for a couple of hours. Set your expectations low and you will be surprised. Wouldn’t bring your gf or wife to impress her unless she just wants to just chill.
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