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Reviewed September 3, 2023

A cozy little place with an exciting history. Old-fashioned decor, but that means nothing for this pub, as it suits the history of the place. Good cold draft beer and polite service. However, there are a few downsides. The toilets are on the first floor...and there is a steep staircase. The place is not handicap-friendly. Another minus is that the opening hours do not match those indicated on the door. A place that should still be visited when you are in Bremen. We will be back...More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed December 5, 2019

. . . to a time before the nanny state health police got involved and it was possible to smoke indoors and enjoy a cigarette with your drink. This place is one of the watering holes for the locals and if you're prepared to brave...the cigarette smoke expect to have to stand as there's limited seating inside. As my wife smokes we reckoned we'd struck gold as we managed to grab some of the last seating, and camped out here for just about the whole of one evening when visiting the Weinachtsmarkt. Definitely one to avoid if you're not a smoker.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed September 25, 2019

In the heart of the Schnoor area Bremen with its 12th and 13th century buildings this pub has great old fashioned decor and atmosphere.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed August 7, 2019

Tucked away on one of the side-streets away from the Alstadt, Spitzen Gabel is Bremen's oldest pub, even surviving the blitz as its neighbouring structures fell. As such it has become more than a mere bar, but an attraction in itself. That statement could be...ominous, but while tourists are undeniably drawn to Spitzen Gabel to soak up its old world charm, and a few shots out of the slamp, it's trademark. Story goes that while contructing the surrounding buildings the workers filled an oil lamp with a black liquor that they could swig on the job, and the pub maintains this tradition. It's thoroughly horrible, but quite unlike any other drink I've ever tasted, and something of an obligation to try. The bar is very small, and does tolerate smoking, but to me these add to its real world charms. Across the street there is a beer hall where those looking for plastic Germany will find what they're looking for - this has actual locals drinking away, who have a habit of happily chatting to visitors over a half-pint (local custom) of Hakke Beck (not to be confused with the muck the Becks brewery exports) Particularly lively before a Werder Bremen game, Spitzen Gabel is, at its heart, just a real pub that has survived for so long it has become something special. I'd thoroughly recommend anyone visiting Bremen stop by for a couple of drinks, it really is a necessity.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed April 2, 2019

Old fashioned German Beerhouse, good beer, near to the historical center. Nice atmosphere with locals and touristw too.

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed June 11, 2018

i was told this is a must do to try authentic schnapp's. schnapp's was designed as a cure all medicine and now i know why. it tasted awful but i was promised good health so what the hell :) oldest bar in bremen too

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed November 13, 2017 via mobile

I'll start with the caveat that smoking is allowed indoors here, perhaps surprising in Western Europe in 2017, so that's something to bear in mind. I'm not a smoker and found it a little annoying but not overbearing, and I was aware it would be...like that before going in. Definitely worth tasting the Sluk Ut De Lamp! It's quite horrible but is their signature liquor, so give it a try. We also tried another Schnapps with a sugar cube in the bottom - not sure what it was called but the owner pretty much forced it upon us (politely!) so you may well get the same encouragement. Wash the shots down with a glass of beer and head off to see what else Bremen has to offer.More

Date of visit: November 2017
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Reviewed October 23, 2017 via mobile

For non smokers like us a No-Go area. Very small pub with elderly locals drinking and smoking as in the old days. Twenty years ago (when I smoked too) I would have loved this place.

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed October 11, 2017

very German bar with lovely staff and very central, being a lover of German beer and the people this was a perfect little stop for a nice beer

Date of visit: September 2017
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Reviewed July 7, 2017

Great wee pub, buzzing atmosphere, had great craic with the locals, had their speciality...a drink from the lamp...tasted like medicine but sure ye have to do it

Date of visit: June 2017
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Reviewed March 1, 2017 via mobile

It was a restaurant that I was afraid because it seemed to me like a very touristic, but it was a nice surprise that was way better! ( all the tourist was taking pictures while we was eating, hahaha)

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed January 14, 2017

Just around the corner from Altstadt square and the main centre of Bremen, this olde worlde public house is well worth a visit. Stunning outside and cozy inside, a great place to recharge with a Becks or two (or the strange herbal liquor we tried...from the lantern on the bar). We visited twice during the week before Christmas, so the bar was packed to the gills, however this added to the experience. The locals were incredibly friendly and we enjoyed every minute. The only downside was the cigarette smoke building up inside. Whilst at Spitzen Gebel, I would recommend also visiting Schuttinger bar opposite, a great cellar bar with fantastic beers and food.More

Date of visit: December 2016
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Reviewed December 14, 2016 via mobile

So, this one is a special place. I could give one to five points - but decided to give 5. Find out why. It's a mix of an old school pub with old school and charming bartender, a touristic place (weekends) and THE place where...you can have the most disgusting Schnaps in the whole city...More

Date of visit: November 2016
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Reviewed May 22, 2016

This felt like home. The atmosphere is great and the building itself is beautiful. The beer is fien and so is the inside of this place. Too bad they do not serve diner ...

Date of visit: May 2016
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Reviewed April 23, 2016

Sweet old building on the outside - either a rare survival of or post-war recreation of old Bremen - close to the main Altstadt square. But inside was a bit ordinary and disappointing, despite the friendly barmaid. A bit startlingly for an EU country in...2016, they allow smoking.More

Date of visit: March 2016
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