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Lederhosen

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39 Grove St., New York, NY 10014
nr. Bleecker St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-206-7691 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    9.8 out of 10

      |  

    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Scene: Notable Beer Selection, Private Party Space, Restaurant & Bar
Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Official Website

lederhosennyc.com

Hours

Tue, noon-10pm; Wed-Sat, noon-11pm; Sun, 1pm-9pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.; A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

There’s something about tapping your own tableside keg of Spaten that makes inhibitions vanish, and that’s the real magic of this German beer hall, which stirs up a carnivalesque atmosphere while plying the crowd with fine weissbeers and wursts. Set among the quiet brownstones of the West Village, the restaurant keeps a fairly conventional bar up front, sporting German flags, Oktoberfest tees and a couple of televisions, as well as a recessed “stammtisch room,” with couches seating six around a decorative fireplace. But the action loudens in the beer hall at back which is filled with banquet tables and pushed together two-tops, then surrounded by a mural of green Bavarian mountains. The partiers, who cross age, style and neighborhood boundaries, maintain a strong Teutonic fan base, some of whom might be seen spanking the birthday girl or boy with a riding crop. The food and drink also have a nice bite—sweet, zesty grilled brats with homemade mustard, mildly spiced currywursts and crisp potato pancakes paired with refreshing German pilsners, lagers and double bocks.

Specials

For $65, groups can share the Lederhosen Haus Special: a selection of sausages, bread and homemade mustard, plus a 5-liter mini-barrel of beer. The bar also has seasonal deals, for occasions like Oktoberfest and February’s Carnival.

 

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The best drafted German beer downtown NYC - Prost

flodunk from 10530 | Posted on 5/4/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

Being German and living here in the NY I was concerned about what to find. Well I found what I am missing in many bars in the City, a well drafted beer in an unpretentious environment. Granted the service is not always up to the "Hi, my name is .... and I am your waitress for tonight" standards (better go to Friendly´s - pun intended). Granted the food is more an American adaptation of Brezel and Weißwurst. So be it, it is still the best you will find this side of the Atlantic, a long way to München. Looking for a good time without spending a fortune, this is your place.

Great! Great! Great!

Bosstone from 10023 | Posted on 8/26/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

Loved the beer and food. Service was excellent. Would recommend this place for a large group. Festive spirits are encouraged. Also, would recommend for a first date. Lots to look at and talk about. Great find hidden in the West Village

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