Bavarian Beerhouse - founded in 2004 - is the UK’s only German Restaurant & Bar chain offering an authentic German experience with a variety of drafted ice cold beers served in huge stein glasses, accompanied by hearty Bavarian food and Oompah-Tainment in two London locations. Table service is provided by charming waitresses and waiters in traditional Bavarian dresses (Dirndl & Lederhosen). Football fans are invited to enjoy the German Bundesliga which is shown on big screens.
The Bavarian Beerhouse has brought the world's biggest beer festival Oktoberfest to London. Since it's start in 2004 our live music Oktoberfest parties have been recognised as the UK's Number One Oktoberfest Events, serving thousands of beer lovers and even the British Army. What our guests love most: Our authentic, original and unique Beer-Gastro & entertainment concept. Prost!
Bavarian Beerhouse Tower Hill
Bar in Whitechapel
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Opening Times
| Monday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00 |
| Tuesday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00 |
| Wednesday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00 |
| Thursday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00 |
| Friday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 01:00 |
| Saturday |
Open 11:00 - Closes 01:00 |
| Sunday |
Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Venue Facilities
Food Served
Big Screen TV
Credit Cards Accepted
Music Played
Live Music Played
Outdoor Area
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All In London Review
Sausage and beer indulgence
We arrive at a fairly non-distinct looking venue as Friend quips “It doesn’t look very German does it?” Once inside however we spy waitresses dressed in traditional outfits often seen in London around the time of Oktoberfest, i.e. dirndls with aprons.
The venue is decked out with wooden floorings giving it a bright and airy feel and two large TV screens; there is also a vast downstairs area which gets filled up at weekends with visitors to the surrounding areas. Back upstairs groups of enthusiastic Holland supporters are watching football with orange Sainsbury’s bags tied around their heads to show their loyalty.
Supermarket carrier bag headwear aside, one glance at the menu shows that fans of sausages, pork dishes and beer will be delighted at the variety on offer. Amongst the beers there are light lagers such as the Kaltenberg Pilsner, which Friend immediately declares to be “even better than Kronenbourg”.
The Erdinger Hefe Weissbier, or wheat beer, has a light and a dark variety. The dark beer or ‘dunkel’ has a slightly fruity undercurrent, and is much easier on the palate than I expect it to be. All beers are £4.20 for a pint, but if they’re not to one’s taste there are schnapps and the famous Apfelwein, or German apple cider. Wines and spirits are also available.
Onto the food. The Weisswurst (£5.50) is a traditional Bavarian white sausage, made with veal and seasoned with parsley. Two very chubby white sausages arrive in a bowl of hot water, which is the same water they are cooked in. They taste a little like Frankfurters and come with a huge pretzel, and I can’t decide whether I prefer them on their own or with sweet mustard. This mammoth portion is a typical builder’s breakfast in Germany, and I am told there is an unwritten rule that states it is not to be eaten after 11am. Blimey.
The Obazda cheese dish (£5.50) is not for those with a bland palate. A strong–tasting Camembert is mixed with cream cheese, butter, beer, onions, paprika and caraway seeds. It is extremely rich, therefore do not attempt unless you’re a cheese lover. Also served with a large pretzel, which in this case provides a little break from the sheer cheesiness of the dish.
I am already anticipating meat sweats by the time I get to the main course. The Jäger Schnitzel (£13.50) has a creamy mushroom topping covering a breaded pork escalope and a very large helping of French fries. A separate dish of mixed salad bathed in Thousand Island dressing accompanies it; the portions are so large I cannot finish them.
The Bavarian Beerhouse Wurstplatte (£12.50), or sausage platter, consists of two Frankfurters, three smaller grilled Nürnbergers and a juicy Bratwurst sausage served atop a creamy mashed potato and sauerkraut. Definite winter food.
Ignoring our now deeply stretched stomachs we ask for dessert. The Bavarian-style pancake with raisins (£4.95) is actually more like a sponge cake cut into small pieces. Half the plate is covered in squirty cream, which I smartly avoid lest my arteries should start screaming.
The Black Forest chocolate cake (£ 3.95) comes with similar helpings of cream, but the rich chocolate and sweet cherry are the appealing flavours.
The Bavarian Beerhouse is not for the weak of heart (or for vegetarians) however the combination of Bavarian meat - all of which is imported from Germany - beer and table service has already proven extremely popular at the Old Street branch. Come with a (very) large appetite.
Reviewed by Leila
Published on Jul 13, 2010
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