Brauerei Eichhorn

Brauerei Eichhorn is a small brewery restaurant in Forchheim. There's an old vorlauf ring, or läutergrant (sp?~läuergrand?), above the doorway as you enter, reminding everyone of their past. It's pretty typical modern German in decor, meaning it was re-done sometime within the late 1900's (maybe 70's) ~ but not as modern as the 2000's, with a tile floor and 8 tables in the main dining room. There are padded chairs, which is interesting, and banquet seating that wraps around the sides of the room adds more space. It's comfortable, and close but not too close. It reminds me of an American family restaurant in some ways, or maybe an old 70's living room.

The service is adequate, as are the food and beer. There was only one beer available during my visit due to a local event, the helles, and for the life of me I cannot remember what I had to eat although I remember that it was good to maybe even very good, but not great. My wife also had coffee and a dessert which she really enjoyed although who knows if it was made in house or not.

Overall I'd say it's a fair stop, and I hope they've got more than one beer for you (I think there are usually four on tap).

I stopped by Eichhorn on 22SEP11. Hebendanz being closed on a Thursday, I opted for this pub instead for stop #2.

Found a tad off the old town center, it is in a lovely old building, the first floor of which is stonework, the upper floors being half-timbered Fachwerk. In through the archway through a small passage. To the rear is a small biergarten with a few tables/chairs and lots of foliage. I opted for the Stube, which is entered on the right of the passageway. Once in, the room runs long from front to back, the entrance being in the middle left of the room. The front, right-side, and rear walls all have medium-colored wood benches built into the walls, with the accompanying seat cushions! There were about 8 tables in the room, with a small divider setting off the Stammtisch in the rear. Two large arched windows in the front allow plenty of light to enter, and small ceiling lamps fill in the rest. White-washed walls lead up to a lovely wooden beamed ceiling, with lots of polished wood throughout the room. The decor is a few plants, some old paintings and pictures, and some assorted brewing-related equipment here and there. Some of the tables are decorated with hand-carved wooden squirrels (with acorns, of course!). A small octagonal-shaped service bar is in the rear left of the room. It was quite comfy in this place.

Service was solid, the elder lady being helpful and attentive at all times. A little pop music filled the air, though it was low-level and in the background. They offered a Vollbier Hell, Braunbier, Pils and a Leicht. I had the first two, and they were solid, though unspectacular. I dined on a well-sized plate of Currywurst und Pommes (€4.50), which really hit the spot. Eichhorn is another solid place to visit if you get to Forchheim. Prosit!!

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vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4 | $

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This brewery and pub is located a short walk from the three places on Sattlertorstrasse, past the Rathaus and through a pedestrianized part of town.

It is basically one room, to the right after entering the arched entryway, and turning right. You are greeted by "Hopfen und Malz, Gott Erhalt's" painted on the wall as you prepare to enter from the entryway. Inside, the room is divided into areas by half-height walls. The serving bar is on the left immediately upon entering, and the Stammtisch is directly ahead (reserved for regulars, of course). To the right is an area with several tables and the windows out onto the street. Lots of light colored wood, and many plants, and the sunlight from the windows gave this place a pleasant feel.

On my visit, they had 3 beers on-tap: Hell, Pils, and Dunkle. The prices were a bit higher here than at the other three places in town that I visited, but then again, the interior of this pub was nicer than the others. I had the Hell and the Vollbier Dunkle, which were both good, but I liked the Dunkle a bit more than the Hell.

The service was good and friendly. The food was also good here, and was highly recommended by a couple of locals who were seated nearby. Food prices were €3.30 to €9.50 for smaller items, and €5.50 to €9.50 for larger items. They also seemed to have a larger menu selection than Greif or Hebendanz.

Definitely worth a stop if you are in Forchheim, and in conjunction with the other places in town, worth the trip from Bamberg by train. Eichhorn is an approximately 20 minute walk to the train station.