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Gaststätte Wirtz

Restaurant Bar Pub German restaurant

Time-tested, nostalgic pub offering Kölsch beer & homestyle German fare, with a focus on pork chops. People often mention delicious, Essen, lsch, Kotelett, great, service, sehr, friendly, Cologne, Great,


Address

Isabellenstraße 1, 50678 Köln, Germany

Website

www.wirtz-koeln.de

Contact

+49 221 314839

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (541 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 5:30 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5:30 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 5:30 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 5:30 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 5:30 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 5:30 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (18) Essen (17) lsch (16) Kotelett (15) great (15) service (15) sehr (14) friendly (12) Cologne (12) Great (12)
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  • 5/5 Jasper R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The godfather of pork chop! Sau delicious thick pork chop for a good price! (Original) The godfather of Kotelett! Sau leckeres dickes Kotelett für nen guten Preis!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gordon B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It couldn't be more authentic. A must if you are hungry in the southern part of the city. The pork chop is just amazing. They don't do salads very well, typical of breweries, but that's why you don't go there primarily. The Kölsch could come a little bit faster. A clear recommendation, you have to be there. And then you keep coming back ... (Original) Authentischer geht es wohl nicht mehr. Ein Muss, wenn man in der Südstadt Hunger hat. Das Kotelett ist einfach der Wahnsinn. Salate können sie nicht so gut, typisch für Brauhäuser, aber deshalb geht man ja auch nicht primär hin. Das Kölsch könnte ein kleines bisschen schneller kommen. Ein klare Empfehlung, muss man mal da gewesen sein. Und dann kommt man immer wieder...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carole L. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent fired pork. Juicy. Not so many people. Good environment. Pork is very big.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly, really kölsche pub, good food at fair prices. (Original) Sehr freundlich, echt kölsche Kneipe, gutes Essen zu fairen Preisen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorenz W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything is just right here. An absolute must with every visit to Cologne. Big thanks to the team! (Original) Hier stimmt einfach alles. Ein absolutes Muss bei jedem Besuch in Köln. Großes Danke an das Team!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Valentin P. 1 year ago on Google • 400 reviews
    Really basic kitchen style. Very meat heavy. "Godfather of Kotelett" is a little exaggerating. But the atmosphere is cosy and it's a quite traditional Kölsch place. Don't go there for fancy, spectacular food. More for Kölsch and a fun talk to the bartender. The people are out of the area and chill. Mostly middle aged men. Interesting stuff in the walls.

  • 5/5 Aron S. 2 years ago on Google • 330 reviews
    This place is clearly a local hangout. It’s slightly off the main road and it’s an old school run down pub full of locals not tourists. I ordered the pork chop (Kasser Kotelett) with potato salad (kartofelsalad) and it was devine. Washing it down with a few beers made the perfect meal. Great price too. The only minor drama was that it is cash only. Thankfully, I had sufficient cash.

  • 5/5 Mehdi S. 4 years ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Cozy, local, out of touristy area pub. Beer is delicious. The pork chop is insanely huge and delicious, as it is their specialty. There is no English menu, however, the bartender is very helpful.

  • 5/5 Jeff K. 1 year ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Great food...not smart, not tidy...but great bar service and the best Pork Chops you'll have in Germany! Highly recommend. Mind you...cash only. beware!! ...and the beers not bad either...thank you

  • 5/5 Yuka M. 4 years ago on Google • 93 reviews
    service good. food is super. english menu. atomosphre nice. for me, this is perfect.

  • 5/5 Jan M. 5 years ago on Google • 89 reviews
    Super friendly service, very good German food, tasty beer. Very strong recommendable!

  • 5/5 Simon T. 1 year ago on Google • 44 reviews
    We went here after having a look at a few places on Google Maps. When we went in almost every table was reserved, but they managed to seat us right in front of the bar. The staff were great, really really friendly, funny too. We ordered the schnitzel with fried potatoes and the Pork chop with potato salad... Both were incredible!!!!!! The beer was great too! 100% recommend going here, if we're ever back in Cologne I'd definitely go back! Thank you!

  • 4/5 Lukas S. 4 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Really historic! Great Schnitzel and the Cutlet is huge. Would recommend.

  • 5/5 Jeff H. 2 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    Old world. Traditional. Great experience. Like going to McSorley's Ale House in NY 30 years ago, but with great food.

  • 5/5 Herbert W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best chops in town! (Original) Die besten Koteletts der Stadt!

  • 5/5 Maximilian M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Chops from another star. ⛳ 🏌🏻‍♂️ (Original) Koteletts vom anderen Stern. ⛳ 🏌🏻‍♂️

  • 5/5 Erik Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Original Cologne pub! Only for Veedel and Immis who really want it. (Original) Ur-Kölsche Kneipe! Nur für Veedel und Immis, die es wirklich wollen.

  • 4/5 Marion L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice service and very thick chop. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice. (Original) Sehr nette Bedienung und sehr dicke Kotelett . War alles sehr lecker und die Atmosphäre war sehr schön.

  • 5/5 Ruth S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enjoy your meal. Nice service. (Original) Gutes essen. Nette Bedienung.

  • 4/5 Manuela Paes B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Definitely recommendable to eat. I was a guest recently and it was delicious😉 (Original) Zum Essen aufjeden Fall zu empfehlen.Ich war vor kurzem Gast und es war lecker😉

  • 5/5 michael m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I bow to the Godfather of Kotelett. Super juicy and delicious. French fries really great and very tasty Kölsch and Budweiser. The service was very friendly and attentive. There were four of us and everyone from we would love to come back (Original) Ich verneige mich vor dem Godfather of Kotelett.Super saftig und lecker.Pommes wirklich top und sehr leckeres Kölsch und Budweiser.der Service war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam.Wir waren zu viert und alle von uns kommen gerne wieder

  • 5/5 Stefan B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just great! If Südstadt then off to the Wirtz. (Original) Einfach super! Wenn Südstadt dann ab ins Wirtz.

  • 5/5 Ralf M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super chop, tasty Kölsch and excellent service. (Original) Super Kotelett, Lecker Kölsch und hervorragende Bedienung.

  • 5/5 Michael 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always great. Kölsch comes brisk, food is always very good. Especially the giant cutlets. The whole thing in a super friendly Veedels atmosphere. (Original) Immer wieder großartig. Kölsch kommt flott, Essen immer sehr gut. Besonders die Riesenkotletts. Das ganze in superfreundlicher Veedelsatmosphäre.

  • 5/5 Hans M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super delicious food! Great ending for our short trip to Cologne! ...Until next time! (Original) Super leckeres Essen! Toller Abschluss für unseren Kurztripp nach Köln! ...bis zum nächsten mal!

  • 5/5 Bibi 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Thank you for the delicious food and the nice hospitality. (Original) Danke für das köstliche Essen und die nette Bewirtung.

  • 5/5 Magda B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quaint pub, great food, fantastic staff (Original) Urige Kneipe,super Essen,fantastisches Personal

  • 5/5 Jaden D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food and beer (Original) Sehr gutes Essen und Bier

  • 5/5 Veerle De T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you like cheap and tasty food among the locals, it is definitely recommended. Nice atmosphere and the beers follow each other quickly. Add a dash and the evening is quickly filled. (Original) Als je tussen de locals graag goedkoop en lekker eet, is het zeker een aanrader. Leuke sfeer en de pintjes volgen elkaar snel op. Streepje erbij en de avond is snel gevuld.

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) delicious (Original) Super lecker

  • 5/5 Katja W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Toll

  • 5/5 Carsten K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) really recommendable! (Original) wirklich empfehlenswert!

  • 5/5 Dirk C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quaint, Cologne pub in the Veedel. Price-performance and service top. And of course the best chops in the city! (see photo) (Original) Urige, kölsche Kneipe im Veedel. Preis-Leistung und Service top. Und natürlich die besten Koteletts der Stadt! (s. Foto)

  • 5/5 Peter K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top Cutlets 👍 (Original) Top Koteletts 👍

  • 5/5 Marion W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food and service were great. always my pleasure. (Original) Das Essen und Bedienung waren super . immer wieder gerne.

  • 4/5 Tomás F. 1 year ago on Google
    The Schnitzel and beer are the main attractions of this restaurant. You have different types of schnitzel to pick up and the portion are similar to other places with the same price. Kolsch is always going around

  • 1/5 tomescu v. 1 year ago on Google
    They filled our table with dishes and when we remained without space on the table they served other dishes on a chair.

  • 5/5 GioDante 4 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Old school pub with plenty of history. Excellent host in Alex, who just happens to be the Godfather of Chops! Try the vegetarian plate, it's mega! And not a green leaf insight. Great place, excellent food, great prices, will most definitely be back for more.

  • 5/5 Lawrence N. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, excellent ambience, friendly service. I recommend the kolsch beer, the mushroom schnitzel, and the cutlets. Call ahead because the place is small.

  • 5/5 Jan W. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent fired pork. Juicy. Not so many people. Good environment. Pork is very big.

  • 5/5 Andrea L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Honest gastronomy! Rarely have we been so competent, fast and friendly, thanks to the young man! The food was delicious and the portion large enough, only the side salad, although it was fresh, did not convince us. The restaurant is very old and therefore authentic and perfect for the Kölner Südstadt. It is not a secret, so the reservation was important. We will definitely be back !! (Original) Ehrliche Gastronomie! Selten wurden wir so kompetent, flott und freundlich bedient, danke an den jungen Mann! Das Essen war lecker und die Portion gross genug, nur der Beilagensalat hat uns, obwohl er frisch war, nicht überzeugt. Das Lokal ist sehr alt und dementsprechend authentisch und perfekt für die Kölner Südstadt. Es ist kein Geheimtipp, daher war die Reservierung wichtig.Wir kommen bestimmt mal wieder!!

  • 5/5 Carlo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super Köbes, delicious food! Great Cologne atmosphere. (Original) Super Köbes, lecker Essen! Tolle kölsche Atmosphäre.

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice rustic pub. The food was very good again! (Original) Sehr schöne urige Kneipe. Das Essen war wieder sehr gut!

  • 5/5 Roman K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They still exist, the real Cologne pub, the economy around the corner, or in this case, on the corner. Delicious food, delicious Kölsch and good, fast and friendly service. fit (Original) Es gibt sie noch, die echt kölsche Kneipe, die Wirtschaft ums Eck, oder in diesem Fall, auf dem Eck. Leckeres Essen, Leckeres Kölsch und gute, schnelle und freundliche Bedienung. Passt

  • 5/5 Klaus S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Since this would be an insider tip, it should also remain secret. (Original) Da das ein Geheimtipp wäre, soll es auch geheim bleiben.

  • 4/5 A L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A Cologne original (Original) Ein kölsches Original

  • 5/5 Karl S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great Kölsche pub, friendly staff. Good food chop a must! (Original) Tolle Kölsche Kneipe, freundliches Personal. Gutes Essen Kotelett ein Muss !

  • 5/5 Ferdi P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always delicious and good atmosphere, tip for everyone, a visit is always worthwhile (Original) Immer lecker und gute Atmosphäre, Tipp für jedermann, ein Besuch lohnt sich immer

  • 5/5 Olaf P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolutely recommended !! If you love hearty food is right! The vegans will get their money. (Original) Absolut zu empfehlen!! Wer deftiges Essen liebt ist da richtig! Auch die Veganer kommen auf ihre Kosten.

  • 5/5 Das ist P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) great (Original) super

  • 5/5 DJ Roli Cölle am R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very quaint and nice inn in the Severin district always happy to ... (Original) Sehr Uriges und schönes Wirtshaus im Severins Viertel immer wieder gerne...

  • 5/5 John M. 4 years ago on Google
    Massive pork chops (house) down to earth and full of character. Local grub.

  • 1/5 Alex M. 4 years ago on Google
    I drank in here when both my kids were born in the hospital across the road 15 and 13 years ago to celebrate. However this time The guy behind the bar made it perfectly clear that it was a bother for him to serve me which is nothing unusual for this town, so he pored me a flat Budweiser, so I paid then left......

  • 5/5 Lavonne W. 5 years ago on Google
    My group left veryyyyy happy with their meals! They said this was the best food on our trip so far. I can personally say the tomato soup was great as I don’t do meat. We were also very pleased with the service!!

  • 4/5 Gabi S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice atmosphere, good food and friendly service (Original) Sehr nette Azmosphäre, gutes Essen und freundlicher Service

  • 5/5 Uwe B. 4 years ago on Google
    The one and only

  • 5/5 Gabriel F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great beer and food!!

  • 3/5 Maximilian B. 3 years ago on Google
    Scheinbar habe ich einen schlechten Tag des Kochs erwischt, denn mein Kotelett zum Mitnehmen war sehr wässrig und kein Geschmackserlebnis.

  • 5/5 Derbe W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) By far the best chop in Cologne. Great service, unbelievably low prices for the quality offered. Reservations are almost mandatory. (Original) Das mit Abstand beste Kotelett von Köln. Toller Service, unglaublich günstige Preise für die gebotene Qualität. Reservieren aber fast Pflicht.

  • 5/5 Harry10 2. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent! (Original) Super!

  • 5/5 Jobst H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was once again a long time in this great restaurant. The thick cutlet is breaded, very tasty. Also very 😋 delicious, Budweiser on tap! Nice service. We can only hope that the Wirtz family will survive the crisis. I keep my fingers crossed. (Original) War mal wieder seid Langem in dieser tollen Gaststätte. Das dicke Kotelett wird paniert, sehr lecker. Auch sehr 😋 lecker, Budweiser vom Fass! Nette Bedienung. Es bleibt nur zu hoffen das die Familie Wirtz die Krise überlebt. Ich drücke alle Daumen.

  • 5/5 Paul B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Known in Cologne for decades. Cultivated brewery atmosphere, with delicious Kölsch and of course the city-famous cutlet. The boss himself is in the kitchen! So: "good" (Original) In Köln schon seit Jahrzehnten bekannt. Gepflegte Brauhausatmosphere, bei leckerem Kölsch und natürlich dem stadtbekannten Kotelett. Der Chef steht selber in der Küche! Also: "wohlbekomms"

  • 5/5 Vrings 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, quaint, Cologne Veedelskneipe, for me the epitome of the sung-about "Weetschaff op d'r Eck"! (Original) Schöne, urige, kölsche Veedelskneipe, für mich der Inbegriff der besungenen "Weetschaff op d'r Eck"!

  • 5/5 Ronald S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Institution! Godfather of Kotlett. You should go much more often. So delicious!!!! (Original) Institution! Godfather of Kotlett. Sollte man viel öfter hin. So Lecker!!!!

  • 5/5 Hendrik K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Köbis friendly, quick and personable. Food is delicious and cheap. Will come again! (Original) Köbis freundlich , schnell und sympatisch . Essen ist super lecker und günstig . Werde wieder kommen !

  • 5/5 Jule K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome delicious, always happy. Top staff (Original) Hammer lecker, immer wieder gerne. Top Personal

  • 5/5 Uwe S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quaint corner bar, super friendly staff, cool gaff Kölsch, always our first trip there when I'm in Cologne 😃🍺 (Original) Urige Eckkneipe,,super freundliches Personal, kühles Gaffel Kölsch, immer unserer erster weg dorthin wenn ich in Köln bin 😃🍺

  • 5/5 Heidi H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Chop, as expected, very large and very tasty. Köbes, as it should be: always an answer ready. Again and again!!!! (Original) Kotelett wie erwartet sehr gross und sehr lecker. Köbes, wie es sich gehört: immer eine Antwort parat. Immer wieder!!!!

  • 5/5 Ruben Marco G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great meat, great beer, great staff!!

  • 5/5 Marliese A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I enjoyed it very much, especially the food. (Original) Es hat mir sehr gut gefallen, besonders das Essen.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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