This historic bar is located in the Gänsemarkt, formerly the Goose Market, and it’s a Kneipe or a bar which doesn’t serve hot food. There was a spacious outdoor drinking area which I ignored as I made my way inside and it’s relatively small inside, but it felt like it had some character.
It had a traditional and authentic feel to it, but I just needed somewhere to visit that wasn’t insanely hot. I couldn’t be dealing with Germany’s backwards approach to cards, so I had got some cash out to make matters easier for me. The welcome at the bar was friendly, but there were no beer pumps or signage visible, but my request for a beer was accepted readily with no further questions. Well, there was a question of small or large, but I could deal with that one. I think it usually attracts some of the local sporting crowd who watch football, but that seemed to be true for nearly every bar that I’ve seen so far. I’m guessing that football is very important around here.
The beer here is the local Thier Pils from Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei. It’s a traditional local Pils and Dortmund beers have something of a unique taste and it was refreshing if not particularly innovative. But, if I’m being honest, German beer is usually not burdened by the need to be innovative, it’s meant to be robust and consistent I think.
It’s a handy little location and I liked the distinction between bar and restaurant, which I often find is a little blurred. This place was primarily about the beer, although other drinks are available, and that made matters much easier. The service was friendly and I thought that the price of €4.60 for the beer was reasonable, so just over £4. I didn’t try to pay by card, but that seems a good call as I’ve noticed that some reviews mutter on that they accept cash only.