Grammer's Bar
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Reviewed by ShareANevada from Ohio
2.2/5 rDev -31%
vibe: 2 | quality: 2 | service: 2 | selection: 3 | food: 1.5
2.2/5 rDev -31%
vibe: 2 | quality: 2 | service: 2 | selection: 3 | food: 1.5
Ok, there are a few reviews on here, but since those dates, this place had a fire.
Currently, the downstairs is closed off, and this was the most appealing portion to me. The older, all-wood booths and board games made for a relaxing area to kill some time. There is now a very large outdoor space, with no amenities, if you would like a view of the 'hood' while you drink and/or smoke.
There is an upstairs, not sure its open full-time, or just for indie parties. (Authentic) shag rug and dj included. I believe the free popcorn is the only food available.
Selection is decent, there is usually something worth drinking, and they seem to be featuring a decent tap usually these days. Bartender service is average.
My real kicker here is the pricing. They routinely price themselves right out of the market. The specialty tap (which, in reality, isn't all that 'specialty') is often priced at $8.50(or more) a pint. This is for Bells and Avery (standard run)class beers that are available up the street for half that. I have no idea what they are thinking here.
I had one bartender warn me of the price, but then again, i've had no warning, which most recently happened while visiting with a non-BA friend, who was picking up the tab. Imagine his sticker shock, 17 DOLLARS FOR TWO BEERS.
If there was atmosphere or music or something else to make up for it, maybe it would fly. That being said, this is in a pretty bad neighborhood, and I don't see much need to spend any more money here; I can get the same beer elsewhere, cheaper.
Note: The majority of the hipster population will be schwilling cheap PBR around you if you go.
Grammers- Chill out on the EGO. You've got a long way to go.
ADDENDUM : I should also mention that after my last experience of price-gouging here, I wrote an email to the establishment. I received absolutely NO RESPONSE. YMMV.
ADDENDUM 2: I revisited this past friday to try the BA Hell Hath no Fury on tap. If I thought I would see it elsewhere, I would have gone elsewhere. We received 8-10oz pours in PLASTIC CUPS, for $6. When asked about glasses, the bartender could easily have given a shit less, and was much more offended than apologetic for crappy service.
Feb 12, 2010Currently, the downstairs is closed off, and this was the most appealing portion to me. The older, all-wood booths and board games made for a relaxing area to kill some time. There is now a very large outdoor space, with no amenities, if you would like a view of the 'hood' while you drink and/or smoke.
There is an upstairs, not sure its open full-time, or just for indie parties. (Authentic) shag rug and dj included. I believe the free popcorn is the only food available.
Selection is decent, there is usually something worth drinking, and they seem to be featuring a decent tap usually these days. Bartender service is average.
My real kicker here is the pricing. They routinely price themselves right out of the market. The specialty tap (which, in reality, isn't all that 'specialty') is often priced at $8.50(or more) a pint. This is for Bells and Avery (standard run)class beers that are available up the street for half that. I have no idea what they are thinking here.
I had one bartender warn me of the price, but then again, i've had no warning, which most recently happened while visiting with a non-BA friend, who was picking up the tab. Imagine his sticker shock, 17 DOLLARS FOR TWO BEERS.
If there was atmosphere or music or something else to make up for it, maybe it would fly. That being said, this is in a pretty bad neighborhood, and I don't see much need to spend any more money here; I can get the same beer elsewhere, cheaper.
Note: The majority of the hipster population will be schwilling cheap PBR around you if you go.
Grammers- Chill out on the EGO. You've got a long way to go.
ADDENDUM : I should also mention that after my last experience of price-gouging here, I wrote an email to the establishment. I received absolutely NO RESPONSE. YMMV.
ADDENDUM 2: I revisited this past friday to try the BA Hell Hath no Fury on tap. If I thought I would see it elsewhere, I would have gone elsewhere. We received 8-10oz pours in PLASTIC CUPS, for $6. When asked about glasses, the bartender could easily have given a shit less, and was much more offended than apologetic for crappy service.
Reviewed by marksto from Florida
4.18/5 rDev +31%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5
4.18/5 rDev +31%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5
Had the opportunity to visit Grammer's while on a tour of historical bars and breweries with the National Homebrewers Conference. What a gem!
Grammer's is an old-time German beer bar located in the historical Over-The-Rhine district that is chock full of old German breweries and other historical buildings. Stepping into Grammer's is like walking into a time warp. The place has been virtually untouched on the inside for many decades. The front entry area is made of a huge wall of handmade leaded glass imported long ago from Germany (and now protected on the outside by some security screening - unfortunately the neighborhood makes that necessary). The bar itself is a huge mahogany structure that exudes its German craftsmanship heritage. All around the bar room are hand-painted murals featuring German scenes of the Rhine river valley. Handcrafted mosaic tiles line the barroom floor, again untouched for probably going on close to a hundred years. The long, narrow dining area adject to one side of the bar area was for the stammtisch - a German traditional area reserved by the owner for the best and most regular customers. Historical photos of the place hang in a number of places, and you can see that virtually nothing has changed.
As for food and beer, they offer a small but diverse selection of about 8 drafts. Many of them are hometown names like Hudepohl and Christian Moerlien, but they also have a few Germans and a craft beer or two like Bell's. Likewise with the bottle selection, they have a dozen or so and they cover a broad range of import and craft labels. The food menu is limited to snack items like pretzels and dogs - just a few things to munch on while you enjoy your beer.
Overall, this is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates German beer heritage. They don't make them like this anymore, and it is an amazingly well-preserved and wonderful place to enjoy a beer.
Jul 03, 2008Grammer's is an old-time German beer bar located in the historical Over-The-Rhine district that is chock full of old German breweries and other historical buildings. Stepping into Grammer's is like walking into a time warp. The place has been virtually untouched on the inside for many decades. The front entry area is made of a huge wall of handmade leaded glass imported long ago from Germany (and now protected on the outside by some security screening - unfortunately the neighborhood makes that necessary). The bar itself is a huge mahogany structure that exudes its German craftsmanship heritage. All around the bar room are hand-painted murals featuring German scenes of the Rhine river valley. Handcrafted mosaic tiles line the barroom floor, again untouched for probably going on close to a hundred years. The long, narrow dining area adject to one side of the bar area was for the stammtisch - a German traditional area reserved by the owner for the best and most regular customers. Historical photos of the place hang in a number of places, and you can see that virtually nothing has changed.
As for food and beer, they offer a small but diverse selection of about 8 drafts. Many of them are hometown names like Hudepohl and Christian Moerlien, but they also have a few Germans and a craft beer or two like Bell's. Likewise with the bottle selection, they have a dozen or so and they cover a broad range of import and craft labels. The food menu is limited to snack items like pretzels and dogs - just a few things to munch on while you enjoy your beer.
Overall, this is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates German beer heritage. They don't make them like this anymore, and it is an amazingly well-preserved and wonderful place to enjoy a beer.
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