Loreley
“The 4 stars were for the dance parties and I'm pretty sure I'll change it to 5 once I've sat in the Biergarten.”
“It's less rowdy than Zum Schneider and has more of a restaurant-y feel without being formal.”
“awesome beirgarten – its gets crowded in the warmer weather…but well worth the inconveniences that may bring.”
Loreley
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I miss this place so much when I'm not in the LES neighborhood. The selection of great German beers is amazing. The food is pretty damned good. you've got great German schnitzels and fresh pretzels to wash it down with some of the best beers in the world. There's an outdoor garden which is lovely in the summer. Thing I like the most is the camaraderie that usually appears, there is just a great mojo toward this biergarten that is friendly and welcoming.
I genuinely liked this place even though we had to pack in there for a birthday celebration. Wasn't able to make it to the back to explore since the crowd was crazy and I was a bit too sober to bully my way back there.
One thing to note, the bartender was extremely short with me–I was probably the only sober one there and I wasn't being difficult at all. I simply asked for his suggestion for a light wheat beer. He practically refused to give me a menu and then when my friend's parents were saying hello to me and I couldn't ignore them, he was visibly pissed that I couldn't immediately tell him whether to keep my card open or closed. It was just a bit off-putting.
Overall, I enjoyed the beer and the atmosphere–good music too.
I love Loreley. I came here after work and was so excited about this place. It's basically German Biergarten right off Bowery with great outdoor seating.
I was amazingly surprised that Loreley has HUGE steins. I've always wanted to have them and during happy hour they're only $12. So I was beyond down to drink at Loreley.
I had the buffalo wings, they were good. But I LOVED the beer it was delicious. They also have a huge selection to choose from, both domestic and European beers. I would definitely come back, and tell everyone I know… COME HERE. It's a great place for the summer.
Backyard has a great, fun vibe but the waitstaff is extremely precise about it being table service back there. Fine, but it took a LONG time for someone to come to our table. This was understandable given the crowd, but why don't they just let people order at the bar and bring their drink to the back? Particularly because at this point there wasn't even a spot to sit at, so we were standing. The waiter was pretty hostile and condescending about it too. I get that it wasn't his policy and influences his tips but he was a little harsh for my taste. They also added a service charge to the bill without flagging it for us beforehand, which is annoying. I don't actually know if I'd come back, if I want to relax in a backyard on a gorgeous day, I don't really want to be hassled at the same time or fret about splitting a check with 30 other people.
Came here on a march spring Friday after dinner in the LES. Decent selection of beers with OK pricing. Was crowded but not overbearing. Was able to get a table to watch the games. There was a beer garden promoted but no one was out there because it was too cold. Would come back again. Staff in the black tees were attentive and friendly.
Perfect spot to host an after work Ocktoberfest gathering. They have an outdoor patio area which was nice to accommodate 20 people. The beer selection was good, mixture of light, authentic and seasonal.
The staff was very friendly and attentive especially in going over the menu of what to order for a big group.
Get the sausage party platter and the cheese spatzle which was delicious!
If you are looking to try a mix of German beers and food, this is the place to go.
Loved this place and the bartender too. Now that I know it exists, I'll have to remember it for Oktoberfest!
Would recommend coming early enough to sit outside in the beer garden.
Really nice space outside with plenty of tables, you have to be seated a la waiter service etc.
We tried a few beers and the curry sausage, it came with fries, which were suuuuper delicious.
The curry sausage I would definitely recommend, the curry isn't super heavy and its big enough to share between two people as a nice appetizer.
The heifewizen beer option is also really good, and on the more ~alcoholic~ side, so would recommend that as well.
The wait staff were a little spacey/weird (mostly just the hostess), but otherwise really good option for area.