The only thing that keeps me from giving this place 5-stars... it's cash-only. Â Seriously, who doesn't accept cards in this day and age?! Â I would probably spend a lot more money here, but I never have enough cash to cover it, so... Â The last time I visited (which, admittedly, was about a year ago), they had finally installed an ATM, which was helpful, but c'mon! Â You can afford to install a wall-mounted ATM, but can't set up a credit card machine? Â Boooo!
I am not really a beer drinker, but I enjoy this place. Â I usually get the Fruli (a strawberry-flavored beer), and also this other drink with beer and Sprite (I forget the name). Â I once came here with a pregnant friend and she tried the non-alcoholic options and really liked them.
Surprisingly, the food is also VERY good here. Â The truffle parmesan fries are incredible, the catfish tacos are so yummy, and I once had some sort of special with shrimp that was very tasty. Â The sausages are also good if you're into that sort of thing. Â I am not sure that I like the bench seating. Â Its really hard to accommodate groups of people. Â I get that they're going for the authentic German beer garden feel, but tables would make more sense. Â Also, it gets CROWDED and there's not a lot of room to stand around while you wait for a space at the table. Â Keep that in mind.
My only other complaint -- and this is true of a lot of Harlem restaurants -- are the people who bring their kids to a restaurant that is called Bier... as in BEER... as in NOT FOR KIDS. Â WTH?! Â I don't want to be swilling beer while watching some kid in a high chair alternately gulping formula from a bottle and wailing his head off. Â Not every restaurant is meant to be family-friendly.
I love this place - great German food with a twist (truffle fries and bratwurst are delicious), great beer choices (German, local, Czech, Belgian...), great music (sometimes they have live music - I've seen a Cuban band here by accident - it was great. At other times great dj's. at times music can be loud so if you are trying to have a conversation you might not hear all of it - but still, it's good music). Service can be little slow but it's been consistently friendly, which to me is more important. Overall - I love this spot!
Review Source:Bier International is one of my local staples. I remember coming on the opening night during my first summer in Harlem and have been coming ever since.
The beer selection on draft (and bottled) is extensive and there is a a type of beer for everybody: dark beers, to pilsners and fruity types. Wine is available but no hard alcohol.
The menu is straightforward and tasty: Â I tend to lean on the truffle fries with parmesan or lamb burgers. There is also a large selection of sausages.
The staff is excellent and deliver great service. The patrons vary to couples, people on dates, colleagues on after-work drinks, guys watching the game, or someone reading a book and drinking a beer.
I have spent many pleasant times here and am looking forward to more. For example, right before Hurricane Irene hit, a group of us arrived at a packed bar to have a beer before buckling down in the apt. Another time we stopped by for New Years Eve and ended up staying.
Tips:
- it's cash only
- there are some 2 tops, but it's mostly communal tables
I danced. I sang. I drank A LOT.
"Another round!" was not a stranger when I stepped into Bier International.
This gem in Harlem is really fun. The staff was really accomodating to my group and the only downfall was that they only accept cash which freaked everyone out, but it was fine, we were too drunk and happy to care.
Beer prices were okay, but the food was great.
It's not a huge space, but like I said, the staff will accomodate your party. This place is not for the claustophobic. I hope you're ready to get comfy with your friends, because seating is tight. But who cares?! Just drink!
Until we meet again, Bier International.
By the way...the food could be in bigger portions..just saying.
It's noisy inside, but we had no trouble finding a tranquil seat on the sidewalk on a beautiful June evening and thoroughly enjoyed the international beer selection and late-setting sun.
Beers are on the expensive side, but they are all interesting, unusual options. In a nice touch, they all seem to be served in the glasses from their respective breweries-- and we're not talking normal, interchangeable pint glasses stamped with a beer logo, either. This is fancy glassware in different shapes and sizes! I know that this is not an unheard of phenomenon, but I was surprised to see it here, in Harlem, with such obscure beers. I don't know; I just appreciated it.
For the most part, the beers were either $7 or $8 for .3 liters, although there were half liters and .2 liters in there as well. I got the beer of the week, Aventinus, which was described as "wheat doppelbock with a complex spicy chocolate-like aroma and a hint of banana." It was very smooth and richly sweet, and just what I was looking for. My roommate got the strawberry Früli, which, despite being 4.1% abv, pretty much tasted like soda. The European version of Smirnoff Ice, perhaps? I like that sort of thing sometimes, but be aware that this is seriously sweet. Boyfriend stuck with a simple German lager, the HB Hofbräu Original, which didn't taste that interesting but benefits from being the cheapest and probably least intensely flavored beer on the menu.
As for the food, to be honest nothing on the menu spoke to me. We got guacamole, because it's the kind of standard bar munchie that is hard to mess up. It was good. The chips had a weird sprinkling of orange, doritos-esque dust on them which added a very modest amount of heat. Fine, except that it came at the expense of salt, and god knows that a tortilla chip's insanely addictive native is derived nearly exclusively from salt. They were decent vehicles for the guacamole, but once we finished that, the excess chips sat untouched. Boyfriend also got the Euro platter, which I didn't sample, but it was the least appetizing plate of meats and cheeses I have ever seen. There was like liverwurst and jerky on there haha. He liked it, but you might not feel the same way!
Service was spot on.
It's not the best place in the world, but I would certainly go back. It's more interesting than Harlem Tavern, at the very least. Very solid uptown option.
I had such high hopes for this place but my hopes were dashed with poor service, LOUD MUSIC, and meh food.
Pros: Yummy beer, wide selection, German food
Cons: The food wasn't amazing. Â The music was soooo incredibly loud. Â After screaming at each other for half an hour, we ended up eating in silence to save our vocal chords the pain. Â Once we finished, it was nearly impossible to flag down our waitress to get our bill. Â Thankfully, some random guy in a jersey (did he work there, did he not, who knows) was able to get our check from a bartender since the waitress was clearly busy flirting with a table full of guys. Â If you don't sit outside, make sure to be wearing your lightest, coolest clothes as the place is smotheringly hot. Â I think I sweated off enough water weight to make up for the sausage and truffle fries I ate.
To be honest, I'm confused about all of the haters. Out of the more than dozen times I've been to Bier International, I've maybe had a poor experience once. Otherwise, the service and food have always been excellent. The bartenders especially are great about giving recommendations (and tastings) of the ever-changing beer menu.
Some tips:
- The restaurant is cash only. There is an ATM inside, but I've been a few times where it has been broken.
- Go for the HB Hofbräu Original if you're looking for a light, super drinkable beer.
- The Euro platter is a lot more cheese, sausage and bread than you would expect for the price. It's good to share with people.
- Large tables are awesome for groups. It might take some time to swipe one, but they can fit 8+ people.
In a neighborhood where the quality of restaurants vary, I am grateful for Bier International.
Bier International lives up to its name, they have a nice, eclectic selection of beer from all over the world. My favorite is the Jever fresh from the tap, outstanding beer from North Germany. The outdoor patio is great and inviting. The chicken club sandwich and the truffle fries are indeed delicious. However, a currywurst for $12 is simply asking too much, it should be more like $7. I also don't like that it can get really loud inside. I haven't been inside for a while and I hope they have fixed this problem. Lastly, I should note that this place is good for groups.
Review Source:What to say,
What to say,
Oh bier, first time here about 6 months ago was excellent, second time around not so much
Where do I begin,
1. Took 25 mins to get a class of water in a room full of 10 people
2. Another 10 mins to be told the wine I wanted was sold out
3. TERRIBLE waitress (yup the one with braids) didn't ask how i wanted my meal cooked, gave three people that came in 15 mins after I did, their food first, gave me the tiniest glasses of water and got an attitude when I ask for more (even though I thought it was only natural to get a refill when you're done with your water.
Now on to the food....
Three words for you.... (Warning!)
SALT SALT SALT and in the words of Paula dean..."it's butter time y'all"
My mussels were diluted with butter and my fries were glazed in salt, and not to mention my friends lamb tasted like the Arabian dessert, DRY DRY DRY. Oh and not to mention we were forced to cut the lamb with a butter knife....
Overall...
Wine...eh
Food...salty/buttery
Service...terrible!
Avoid the chick with the braids....
And! It doesn't  end there....just when you thought you were free, THEY DON'T ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS! Good luck at this place
I go here just for truffle fries and beer. For dinner I say, "Sir, I would like to order dinner. May I have the truffle fries and a Triple beer?" He proceeds to say, "No vegetables or meat?" I say -- "who needs that when you have Bier's truffle fries?"
I read about Bier in TimeOut NY Magazine, as it was named one of 50 Best Spring Bars and I am so glad I went. Â Bier impressed me with its selection of domestic and international beer. The food was OK, but the truffle fries were awesome. My friend and I ordered the following beers:
Pauwel Kwak: A drinkable amber ale with a light body.
St. Feuillien Triple: This one came in a BIG glass and so I was happy with it.
The food menu had a nice selection of sobering, German inspired options such as weiners and kraut, and beef brochettes...just to name a few. A fun and upbeat place for groups, dates, and dinner. I like that the overall look is not intimidating for those who are not familiar with German fare. Cheers to Bier!
Interesting beers, good to excellent bar food, fun low-key atmosphere, friendly service, some nights have a really good DJ who plays everything from samba to West African. It's not dirt cheap but I think you get what you pay for.
There are good changes and bad changes in this part of Harlem. On the one hand there's the bland condo-ization that is robbing some blocks of their sense of history and trying to turn this, regrettably, into an extension of the Upper West Side. On the other, there are places like Bier International that manage, imho, to feel like part of the community even as they are a departure from the past. This is my top recommendation to people looking to get a drink in the neighborhood.
You can easily pass a fun evening at Bier International. From the staff to the menu and the food itself, almost everything you encounter is first-rate. The only pitfalls are the extremely uncomfortable seats and the prices that are slightly too high.
The menu has great descriptions, so it is easy for someone who doesn't know beers well by name (like me) to pick one that sounds interesting. And if you can't decide, the bartenders are very good at making recommendations and helping you figure out what to get. Since I usually drink more hard cider than beer but wanted to try something new, I was torn between the cider and Frueli, so the bartender ended up offering me a sip of each, and I went with the Frueli. I tried quite a few beers as well and thought they were all pretty good, but I'm no beer connoisseur, so I'll leave those reviews to someone else.
Speaking of beer, the beers listed for $7 are only $5 during Happy Hour (M-F, 4-7)!
All the food I tried was delicious. The mussels ($14) had a tinge of spice to them, and no matter whether you choose fries or bread as your side, the broth makes a great dipping sauce. The bread itself is light and fluffy -- perhaps a brioche. The fries are good, but if you're going to get fries, spring for the truffle fries! Now those are GOOD. The bratwurst and accompanying sauerkraut are both mouth-wateringly delicious -- and I don't even usually like sauerkraut -- but for the price ($11), it's not much food. The burger ($13) is also good. The bun is brioche-like and very tasty although not what I would choose for a burger. The patty itself, however, is divine! It is incredibly juicy and very well seasoned -- very peppery. It comes with a large serving of fries, too. The fries are good but nothing exceptional. There are also some good vegetarian options, like the Mediterranean platter ($12).
As I mentioned earlier, the seats are very uncomfortable. Somehow they seem even worse than most benches and wooden chairs. If I were a regular, I'd invest in a cushion, but even though the food is very good and a night at Bier International is enjoyable, I doubt I'll become a regular. Even for all you get, it's still just too expensive.
My first experience here actually started with coffee. Strange, I know, but it was about 4pm on a surprisingly warm day, and we wanted to sit outside. Of course coffee turned into beer, which turned into snacks, which turned into more beer...which turned into a great Saturday.
I had some hofbrau oktoberfest special, and we split the mediterranean platter, the euro platter, and the truffle fries. The food was good and the beer was good, but I think what I really like about this place is the menu. And by that I don't mean the selection, although I thought that was pretty good too. The sizable beer list thoroughly described each option, and items on the dinner menu were accompanied with beer pairing suggestions, most of which seemed spot on. And in case you don't want one of those, the waitstaff is very knowledgeable and eager to please. This is the perfect place to go if you're not really sure what you're in the mood for.
Suffice it to say I am a fan, and I am pretty excited to go back and try the international sausage platter with the bier grand sampling.
Bier International never lost power during the storm. What attracted to me here was the location and the menu! The neighborhood is becoming a great area for inexpensive unique restaurants.
I do not drink at all much less beer. But I wanted to try the truffle fries and pretzel!
The prices are over priced for sure for what you get! But I was willing to pay it!
The Pretzel was soft not like a street pretzel but not as good as a Philly pretzel! I am not into mustard and was hoping for hot butter or cheese! But it is way over priced for what you get! Not worth the uncomfortable seating that you have to endure! I do not get the prices in this neighborhood. It is an up and coming area and there seemed to be a gang meeting on the next block. Charging that much up here is not appropriate! Nothing blew us away!
But for me the reason for the 2 stars is multi layered.The picture does not do the chair justice! It is like a Kindergartners chair! It was super uncomfortable! I am average sized. I am 5 foot 6 and weigh 125 pounds and I could barely fit into the chair! Though I do not drink for a bar it is designed to make people not want to stay too long or spend too much!
The people both servers and customers are very pretentious and for no real reason! Now I understand the mixed reviews. I just did not before. Oh and there seemed to be no heat!
It seemed to be popular but on a hurricane weekend there are not a lot of places open in other neighborhoods so they get 2 stars for being open. But with no heat or it felt like there was no heat and super uncomfortable seating ,over priced food in a run down but up and coming section of the city that seemed to be gearing up for a gang war IMO, not impressed!
This place is approximately 50 feet from my apartment and a great neighborhood bar. The patio is fantastic when nice out, and I've also always had fun just hanging out at the bar. Â I've never had the food, but companions have said good things.
If they took credit cards, I'd give them 5 stars.
Frederick Douglass Boulevard is slowly transforming into a dining and drinking destination. Perhaps no place is better for lifting a glass than Bier International and their food is damned good too.
This spartan, industrial space is too small to call a proper beer hall though it has long communal tables. The outdoor space is too small to call a proper beer garden. Yet the overall effect feels just right. Loud and boisterous patrons share the long tables - if your'e lucky you get one along the wall with back support for at least half your party. A single TV hovers over the bar like an afterthought. Sometimes it's on, sometimes it's off. Nobody seems to pay it much mind unless it's a big moment during a big game. One wall is covered with nearly every conceivable translation of beer around the world - this really is an international bar, albeit with a German focus.
Beer is the star and they recently doubled their number of taps. The Czech beer Krusovice remains the stalwart delicious lager on the menu though there are any number of excellent German, Belgian, French, and American beers to try. This is one of the few places you can get kolsch in the traditional sized glasses (0.2L). They've also got Jenlain, a french farmhouse ale that's fruity, grassy, and yummy. They've also got some old world large format bottles and if it's your birthday consider ordering the boot of beer. I believe they have 1L, 2L, and 3L glassware available in addition to the standard 0.5L.
Where to begin with the food menu? Locally sourced sausages (I dream about the merguez), addictive fish tacos, wild mushroom quesadilla for when you're not wanting meat, parmasean truffle fries with real black truffles instead of truffle oil, German style pretzels, legit sauerkraut with or without sauteed ham, etc. I could just go on and on with the menu. It's just all so tasty. Someone really thought about a menu that went well with beer.
This has become my local since it opened. Considering the local I had before I moved to the neighborhood, I'm thrilled to call Bier International home.
Ok, so I have to give credit where credit is most definitely due. Â I last wrote a not so great review about this place, so I want to set the record straight. Â This is still one of my favorite German places in NYC. Â The last time I was there was clearly just a one off, bad night.
First I have to commend the owners and staff of Bier International. Â They had been contacting me vigorously for months, yes months, to get me to come back and try them again. Â Folks, in NYC, you simply don't come across people that care that much anymore, so that says a hell of a lot about this place.
I finally returned there over the last weekend, and Bier International met my every expectation, once again. Â Actually, there was a surprise: a band playing Afro-Cuban music. Â Not German, but who cares. Â It was such a pleasant contrast, it made the meal that much more enjoyable.
I recommend the Currywurst with a good Hefeweiss bier. Â Also, be sure to get the Parmesan fries for an extra $1. Â You'll know why when you do.
This place still has it's original flavor, vibe, and good service. Â Keep up the good work.
Great selection of draft beers (I usually the Bier Sampling - 5 small glasses you select from their beer list), good food. I've tried the fish tacos that were really good once, and the chicken quesadilla that was just ok. Also tasted the truffle fries which were well seasoned and flavored but a bit mushy.
Try to get a sit outside, and remember it's cash only.
In all honesty this would be a 3.5 star review. Frankly, we only end up here due to the lack of alternatives in this neighborhood, not because of any other factor.
The draft beers are a great selection and they do have draft cider, which is excellent. Â However...and in this place there's always a however/but...they take literally forever to get you your damn drink! Â It is unbelievable how poor the service is here. Â There are servers floating around all over the place at a ratio that should mean you don't have a problem. Â And they are also quick to grab your glass while there's still beer in it. Â It's very rude and a massive party foul. Â The owner is always there so there is no excuse for the poor service. Â But still, you'll see your drinks sitting on the counter to be picked up, servers chatting with each other...no beer coming to your table.
The food is good depending on what you order and what day it is. Â You'll order the same thing, truffle fries, for instance in the same week even and the difference is vast. Â One day they will have lots of truffle and cheese and the next they will be overcooked with sparse pinches of toppings. Â They perpetually seem to be out of the more popular sausages but when they have them, they're very tasty but not tremendously authentic. Steaks come out overcooked (two for two) and the waitress last time blamed the kitchen after we watched her stand at the bar and talk while the steak sat there to be picked up, overcooking. Â Don't even try to order food when it's busy, the wait is unbelievable.
The location is great. Â Far too friendly to strollers and children are allowed to crawl all over the place. Â Crying toddlers will kill your buzz. Â But otherwise, this business will succeed largely due to their location that the fact that they got here first. Â There is outdoor seating which is great now that they have an awning.
And they only take cash. Â We were told this is because "drunk people can't do math" on the receipts and end up cheating the place which seems like a true excuse. Â The same owner has the cafe across the street and they run cards without a problem. Â Bring some along because the beers are great when they make it to you, and you will want more.
After rereading this, I wish I could give this place a 2.5. Â We'll still go back for location and drafts, but the rest of it is a glaring error in Hospitality 101.
This is one of my favorite places to grab a low key beer in my 'hood on a weeknight.
The set up is cool and inviting, the crowd is a great reflection of the neighborhood's diversity, chill service, the beer list is impressive and the menu is simple but has some nice offerings.
I highly recommend grabbing a seat outside and ordering the truffle fries with your favorite brew.
Drinking a nice cold beer on a hot summer afternoon, after work is always, in my opinion, a great way to finish off a long work week. We came here to temporarily escape the usual watered down drinks of other NY places with a taste of beers in the middle of Harlem.
There was outdoor seating, but the nice cool breeze inside was a better feeling, and a great option.
We both got the grand sampler. I ordered the Erdinger, Delirium Tremens, Jenlain Ambree, Krusovice, and Six Point Sweet Action; Â All of which come in 5 oz glasses.
A few notes on what I can remember:
Krusovice has a champany sweet taste to it.
The Six Point, has a dark, richer taste than the Erdinger, despite the lighter color which can be a bit deceiving.
And the Delirium, Jenlain, and Erdinger were all my favorites for a light not so dense taste.
As always when tasting different beers, start from lightest to darkest.
Cheers
Just read my very short review from a year ago, my oh my have times changed!
UPDATED:
I came here on a Friday after work and tried the Bier Grand Sampling with 5 5oz samples of beer. I think I had Erdinger Dunkle, Erdinger Urweisse, Duvel, Delirium and the Krusovice. So nice I had to try it twice.
I came back Sunday afternoon and had the Bier Grand Sampling again had the Jenlain, Krusovice, Deirium, Erdinger Urweisse and the Erdinger Dunkle. I think the Dunkle is slowly but surely becoming my favorite. It was getting ate so my friend and I decided to get something to eat, I had the Krainerwurst sausage and it was to die for. I love spicy food and mustard, the absolute best. I ordered the pretzels thinking I would get sourdough pretzel bits but they were 2 full freshly made pretzels!
Communal tables are a still a bit weird for me, you're either forced into someones creepy conversation or you have people budding into yours, like this man did to my friend and I. Other than that, Bier is definitely becoming one of my favorite places to hang in Harlem.
I like that it is smaller and more intimate than it's larger, more noisy counterpart on Frederick Douglass (the Beer Garden). Also, the ambiance feels more Bavarian because the seating is by long wooden tables, with smaller tables on the terrace.
Since I'm eat only fish or vegetarian, there was not much in terms of food selection (which is full of wurst this and wurst that), but the guacamole and chips that other diners were having seemed quite tasty.
Lots of interesting beer options - I've only tried the Erdinger, which is delicious!
On my most recent trip to NYC, my coworker and I decided to check out the area we were staying in, which was Harlem. Little did we know we'd stumble on to our first great meal in NYC at Bier International.
I love the atmosphere here. Great crowd, if a little hipsterish. The service bounced back and forth between attentive and cooly indifferent, but that was part of the charm, I supposed.
As far as food goes, I'm a sucker for cured meats...and really, who isn't? They do a nice spread here, and the even the bread served with the meat (on this night it was smoked pork loin, salsicca, and a few other delicious sausages) was fresh, with a crispy exterior and almost creamy inside.
For my main, I had steak frites. The frites were well cooked, and the steak came out perfect. The herb butter was well blended and fresh, as well.
Beer wise I coasted all night with the Hofbrau original, a beer I've always loved for its smooth taste and ability to fuck me up without leaving me drowsy.
Another winner that we found through a quick Yelp search while we were in the neighborhood. A quick walk over from Columbia University, this gem hit the spot perfectly.
We each tried beers that we had never had before, and came away willing to order both of them again. They are definitely dedicated to the beer selection, with suggestions throughout the menu, and service always in the intended glassware (my Kwak came in a large vial-type glass supported by a custom wood handle).
My partner had a veggie quesadilla with a bit of truffle oil on it, which it was very hard not to steal all of once I had tried a bite. The only thing that kept me away from her food was the delicious catfish that were the centerpiece of the tacos I ordered.
Very relaxed atmosphere and definitely a great place to stop in. Note that it is cash-only.
I have been to Bier International  twice in the past 2 years and I must say I'm a fan. I am not a beer drinker but I like that they also have a selection of wine for us non beer drinkers. I also like the fact that the staff was knowledgeable of the beer that the serve and was able to offer me a light beer that I enjoyed for me trying beer for the first time.
Both times that I went it was crowded (but what do you expect when you go there right after work on a Friday) despite it being crowded the wait staff were personable and although may have been overwhelmed didn't show it. There were also helpful in accommodating  such a large group of people in the outside seating.
Both times I also had a meal, once i had a lamb burger which was really good and the other time I had a steak fritata and it was also delicious and reasonably priced.
I really enjoy the place and will def visit again.
This is my second review of this place. I was a fan of bier since soft open, so I have watched them grow. In the beginning, it was one of my favorite local spots. The menu is great, the atmosphere WAS quiet and relaxed.
Sadly, once word got out about Bier, it was overrun and turned into a circus by the new Harlem gentry and their toddlers and babies in strollers.
I don't understand restaurants/ bars that allow families to bring noisy, needy small children. It ruins the atmosphere and should have no place in a bar where I go to drink a beer and enjoy myself after a long day.
After months and months of trying to enjoy the great menu and beer selection here, I have stopped going. It's impossible to even think when you are surrounded by entitled, wealthy, vapid young families with kids who demand everyone's constant attention.
Including the wait staff. They are a cross section of all the bad service available throughout harlem. They aren't trained properly and it takes a half hour to place a drink order. I have been forgotten completely after asking to pay the bill - on several occasions. Why do I bother with this joint?
Oh, because it had potential. My recommendation: get some control over your staff, and put your foot down about guests who ruin the atmosphere. Also, you might think of putting some wood or foam on the walls and ceiling because the joint is LOUD.
The place can be enjoyable on a monday at 4PM if you manage to beat the yuppie families. But the kitchen won't be open.
I love the food, and I love how they recommend beers to go with the meals.
Large selection of beers(even though I am not a huge beer fan)
I did not really like the seating, reminded me of cafeteria style.
Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable though, so they get an extra star for it.
Very convenient location
I definitely like the beer selection here and they have a distinct menu that stands out in Harlem.
The truffle fries are decent, but not nearly as good as they smell (and they will leave your clothes smelling funky).
My main complaints with this place are: 1) seating can be tight, 2) it's expensive for being in Harlem, 3) as a result of number two, and the attitude of the owner or manager that hangs out around the place, the place has a snooty feel that doesn't belong in the hood (even a heavily gentrified area), 4) it's hard to interact with anyone who isn't part of your group, so it's lacks a social atmosphere.
Still, I go back from time to time for the beer, and because it's a much better alternative to Harlem Tavern (where the service sucks!).
We meant to try Bier when we lived nearby but never had a chance. So we finally got to try brunch here last Sunday. Luckily, they had the Knicks game on. Â
They offer a free mimosa for brunch.
The atmosphere reminded me of an indoor beer garden (probably because of the bench style seating). They have a good selection of beer but we got cocktails instead, which ended up being surprisingly good.
I ordered the currywurst which was ok. The crab cake benedict was good as well. I would have to say that the star of brunch would be the truffle fries.
The service is a bit spotty but not unbearable.
Great Beers- Hofbräu Original, Duvel Single, Krusovice, Six Point Sweet Action are my favorites
Very good food- I love the burger (with truffle fries), the smoked salmon quesidilla. Â Other dishes are good as well, but nothing out of this world.
A really cool place to hang out, friends and family always enjoy it when I bring them here when they visit NY or Harlem.
I much prefer sitting at the bar because you can watch any sports on and you get a chance to talk with the bartenders (who are always friendly). Â Also, the service is better at the bar. Â Can get crowded and loud, especially on weekends. Â Not a five stars because service can be spotty when it gets crowded and the pricing is a little on the expensive side for what you get
Being German, we were really excited about this place coming to the neighborhood, but were disappointed. Sitting on uncomfortable wood benches, in a crowded room with the most horrible acoustics does not mean your in a German beer hall - sorry. Â The people are friendly, but the beer selection is at best average, and slightly overpriced. What put it over the top for me though is the way they treat their "German specialty" food. We different kinds of food at different occasions, and besides the often mentioned truffle fries (yummy!), it was memorable only in a bad way.
We ordered Wiesswurst for example, which is a white herb wurst, that is cooked and served whole in water. We got it cut into slices that had been grilled to death. In Bavaria you would be stoned to death for that.
There are other places around the neighborhood were you can get good beer, decent food and still be able to hear what the other person is saying......
If you absolutely have to go, try to sit outside(on those comfy metal chairs...) and stick to the truffle fries.
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