ISARTALER BRAUHAUS – Pullach – bayerisch

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Recently, my companion and I visited the Isartaler Brauhaus in Pullach. We'd driven past it quite a few times on our way to the popular Waldwirtschaft restaurant in Solln/Pullach, and we'd planned to stop by. I'd just spent 10 days in the sunny south, and Bavarian cuisine wasn't exactly on offer. So, I was really looking forward to visiting a Bavarian restaurant with that authentic atmosphere and cozy ambiance. That's when I remembered the Isartaler Brauhaus, and we bravely drove there one weekend – without a reservation – to eat. I'd already posted about it on my Facebook fan page. small post As I already mentioned, I was there. Now I'd like to tell you a little more about the restaurant and my experience.

When we entered (Saturday around 2:00 PM), relatively few of the numerous tables were occupied. The restaurant has a very long, narrow shape, which is already apparent from the outside due to the freestanding brick building. Adjacent to this is a separately rentable glass pavilion equipped with a curling rink, perfect for parties, celebrations, and the like; the parking lot is directly in front, and the S-Bahn (suburban train) station is behind the building. The Isartaler Brauhaus, as the name suggests, is not only a tavern but also a brewery producing its own Stationsweizen (a type of wheat beer). (Brewery tours are offered for €14.90 per person, plus an optional €12 for a traditional Bavarian snack platter afterward.) Upon entering the building, you find yourself directly in front of the enormous, copper-colored brewing kettles and can choose from numerous comfortable seating options distributed between the left and right corners. We opted for a cozy table for four by one of the tall windows. The tavern is very comfortably furnished, with high ceilings, an inviting atmosphere, and a distinctly Bavarian feel. Throughout our stay, we felt very comfortable and well looked after by the waiters and waitresses dressed in traditional Bavarian costumes.

The service was impeccable. We were asked several times if we wanted anything else, and our dishes were served promptly, simultaneously, and were hot and attractively presented. The Isartaler Brauhaus offers typical Bavarian cuisine. Besides classic Bavarian delicacies like roast pork, onion roast beef, schnitzel, goulash, and meatballs, there are also plenty of options for vegetarians (e.g., Käsespätzle for €8.50 or filled dumplings for €12.50) and even burgers (with 180g of beef, caramelized onions, mountain cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce for €13.50). The menu is extensive and well-balanced. It also mentions the lunch menu from Monday to Friday with daily changing dishes (from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm). I didn't specifically look at the lunch menu, but a dish costs a reasonable €7.50. Otherwise, they offer delicious spare ribs, various soups, fried chicken, a variety of topped tarte flambée (including vegetarian options), and much more. There's absolutely nothing to criticize about the menu. Additional dishes and special offers are also displayed on the restaurant walls. For example, during my recent visit, they had white sausages with pretzels and beer for €8.60. Every Wednesday, the Isartaler Brauhhaus offers a special "Schnitzel Express," featuring various types of schnitzel (each for €9.90), and you can choose between cream schnitzel, paprika schnitzel, giant schnitzel, or Tyrolean schnitzel.

We opted for roast pork, originally with fresh horseradish, pickles, and wood-fired bread (€7.70), but swapped the side dish for two delicious potato dumplings, which was no problem at all. The meat was tender, plentiful, and flavorful. The gravy was delicious, and I even swiped a dumpling from my companion to try. I love potato dumplings, but unfortunately, I'm increasingly finding them to be tiny and mushy. Thankfully, that wasn't the case here. The dumplings were also rather small, but very tasty and went perfectly with the gravy. I chose a vegetarian dish and ordered the vegetable crêpe, filled with fresh grilled vegetables and lemon sour cream (€10.80). The crêpe was more like a pancake, but very tasty and generously filled with a variety of vegetables, served with a small salad. There was absolutely nothing to complain about with either dish. I can definitely recommend the Isartaler Brauhaus if you're looking for a Bavarian meal "a little further out." If you don't have a car, the S-Bahn (suburban train) goes directly to the restaurant, as mentioned. Parking is also no problem if you're driving. It wasn't particularly crowded during our visit, and you should be able to get a table even if you're a small group. The food is delicious, the service is friendly, the menu is well-rounded, they offer lunch specials, and they have a proper beer... so everything's great. 🙂 They also offer a rustic, cozy atmosphere, and of course, you can pay by card.

I'll be back: Yes. Meat eaters are slightly better off than vegetarians, but there's nothing to complain about.

Place visited: Isartaler Brauhaus
Address: Kreuzeckstr. 23b, 82049 Pullach
Website: Isartaler Brauhaus

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