March 30, 2012
Wedding isn’t too far out of the centre, get here via the S Bahn, walk along until you see Triftstrasse and when at 67 turn left off the road, Um Die Eche (round the corner) is in big letters on the building at 67. I read on the Brewpubs website that they were digging up a barrel of beer they had buried. We turned up at the alloted time to find two blokes with pickaxes and a lady with a spade hacking away at the frozen earth. The three turned out to be the brewer (Martin), his wife and her father. It was very cold and getting dark, so we left them to it and walked down the stairway into the bar. An hour later the barrel of ’Alte Schwede’ was broached and we had a long chat with the brewer and a bunch of his regulars. He is from Karlsruhe originally and his beers were wonderful. The regular light and dark beers were spritzy, tangy and obviously fresh, we were sat below the brewing kettles, so they hadn’t travelled far. The beer raised from the earth had been in the ground 10 months and we were all keen to see what effect, if any the ageing had done. It was a mellow, smooth tasting brew which the brewer claimed had changed greatly from the original fresh ’Old Swedish’. It was also the best beer I had during my week in Berlin (Green Week 2009). The celler bar was a mass of humanity when we left at 20.00, full of happy people drinking his beers. A real mix of ages, some old, some young. When we arrived at 17.00 it was queiter and we had the choice of any seats we wanted. Low ceiling and basic furniture, the actual bar is to your right as you walk in. Not a cosy, warming sort of place, but a no-nonsense beer bar which we loved. The beer-garden was being dug up on our visit, but in the summer I bet it is a great place to have some interesting beers. While we were there some people came in with Pizza’s, the bar has a ’Pretzel Oven’ but otherwise it is bring your own. A great place to drink beer in; and Martin is a top bloke too, we have been three times now and really love the set up.

March 1, 2012
Hard to find but worth the adventure

February 19, 2012
Eschenbräu, the pearl of he Wedding beer culture... Well sarcasm aside. In Wedding so far Eschenbräu is for me the only place to go if you crave for some goods beers. The atmosphere is laid back, customers are from many walks of life and service is usually very friendly. Beer are quite good, the usual pils, alt berliner dunkel, wiezen plus monthly seasonal this month it was Rauchbier.. Definitely one the top places in Berlin for some authentic pub/kneipe feeling (although quite ascetic in a sense) just enjoy good beer from the draught.

February 8, 2012 [ Updated March 4, 2012 ]
Cool place, spacious with different in-cave environments, could come for a quiet pint or some pronounced Geselligkeit. There’s a funky smell, though, and lots of BO from the large party in the front, but the back rooms are fresher. They seem to be proud of their own traditions, and there’s a really nice community feel here. Classic rock and a pleasant, clamorous vibe. And not hard to find, just might have to go through a maze of gates and fences. Like the large number of seasonals (i.e., monthlies), and €1,90 for a Kleines is pretty, pretty good. Also, Wedding is strange place, and a guy could have an interesting weekend there. [66]

So, my second visit wasn’t as crowded, the beers tasted about ten times better, and the unharried service could actually wend itself to my table. Didn’t even smell muffig! Goes to show most places deserve a second chance. Still has a good mix of old, young, and old friends, and really nails the welcoming ’community’ feel. [74]

December 25, 2011
One of the top brewpubs in Berlin, new different beers every month. Very relaxing atmosphere, lot of students. You can bring your own food. They serve apple juice when you are younger than 16.

December 15, 2011
Out of the way and out of the ordinary. In the inner courtyard of some appartment buildings in the Wedding area. You have to pay attention to find it. Worth the trek however, esp. in summer when the garden is in use. Interesting beers esp. the seasonals (there are about 12 of them), no food - that you can bring yourself. They also distill and have their own applejuice.

November 2, 2011
Althogh hidden between buildings, it’s really not difficult to find. During summertime small beer garden with little wooden (let’s say) cottage with three taps in the park, and for bad weather there is a nearby basement hall. Standard Berlin brewpub beer selection (pils, weizen, dunkel) with reasonable prices. Interesting place overall.

October 17, 2011
Is it difficult to find? Not at all. The sign may be somewhat new, but it’s right in front of you when you arrive through Genterstrasse. You don’t get a much more authentic place, a local neighbourhood hangout, that was filled on a Tuesday evening. Pretty good brewpub beers, with the classic German seasonal thoughout the year. Unfortunately only the usual hell/dunkel/weiss when we were there. Friendly, attentive and informal service. They serve store-bought flamkuchen but yo9u may bring your own food - maybe buy a kebab on the way from the station

October 8, 2011
Has become a regular spot for me. Good place to meet a few people. In the cellar of an apartment block, can be difficult to find at the first attempt but worth it. Normally3 regulars and a monthly seasonal. Friendly staff, decent regular punters. Food extends as far a flamkechen and bretzel. Best brewpub in Berlin

August 10, 2011
Nice little brewpub located near Leopoldstraße U-Bahn. A small sign shows direction to an underground entrance, no problem finding the place. Brewery is upstairs, and the master brewer actually produces a nice apple juice, a cider and a spirit along with some very nice beers. Great service and got good recommendations and explanations on the beers. Food is limited to some flamekuche and pretzeln. They have beers to go in various growler sizes. Beers are great and they do offer a monthly selection of beers throughout the year. Would definitely go back.