Tyber Bierhaus
7528 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD, 20814
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Address :
7528 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda, MD, 20814 - Phone (240) 821-6830
- Website https://www.tyberbierhausmd.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Christine V.
Came here with a group of friends on a Friday evening! I got the sausage platter with my choice of bratwurst and and barenwurst. I came during happy hour so along with the sausage, I got a liter of beer for only $20, which was a great price. The sausage platter came with red cabbage and potatoes. The sausages were great! I really enjoyed the food. The sausage platter is pretty big but if you're hungry, you can definitely finish it. I'm a fairly small person but I finished the platter no problem. The beer was good, the food was good, and the environment was fun. What more could you want? Great place to come to during happy hour!
(4)Tiffany L.
One good thing. Saturday night beer special was 14$ (I think) for a boot of German beer. Whatever price it is, it was the same price as a small German beer. I forget if it was a Saturday night happy hour or an all day event, but that's a great deal. Now for the food. We ordered wings for app. I got the chicken sandwich as a meal. Well, the chicken sandwich barely had chicken in it. It was so upsetting. The waiter suggested this sandwich over whichever other one I wanted. It looks like a piece of chicken fell out. One side literally had one slice of chicken. For the price, it should have had a whole juicy chicken breast. Never coming here again.
(2)Kendal Ann M.
I could go either way on this place. Tyber is right off the metro which is insanely convenient especially for someone who doesn't know the Bethesda area that well. To the nitty gritty: Happy Hour it's a $20 deal; a stuffed sausage pretzel platter and a liter of beer. Which isn't too bad in the grand scheme of things. It's dark place with little lighting, so if you are meeting someone be sure they know where you are. This seems like a great place to watch a game, there are many TVs, but they all seemed to have the same thing streaming while I was there with my friends. My waitress was great, and attentive. She came back right before 7 PM to alert us that HH was ending and asked if she could us anything in under the clock.
(3)Morgan M.
Been here a few times. They have a happy hour deal of a liter of beer and two sausage (that you can choose) platter for $20...not great but not bad. Their goulash is actually very good. Pretty good beer selection. I wish they had nicer outdoor seating and that their indoor benches were moveable/closer to the tables bc I always feel very far away from the table. Will be coming back purely because of my love of all things german.
(4)Sean D.
As the only German bierhaus in the area, this restaurant is a nice addition to Bethesda. The restaurant attempts to recreate the ambiance of a Bavarian bierhaus, with long wooden tables, beers served in liter glass (.3L and .5L also available), and a casual atmosphere. As a recreation of the Hofbrauhaus, it mostly works. Granted the tables are not quite as long and the clientele not quite as willing to chat with strangers. The food is generally good. I've had the pork schnitzel, reuben sandwich, and sausage platter. The schnitzel was a little bit dry, but flavorful nonetheless. The sausage platter was German authentic. And the pretzel is a nice appetizer to accompany the beer. The beers are the real highlight here, with an extensive array of German beers on tap accompanied by quite a few Belgian ones as well. Personally, I would prefer if they dropped the Belgian beers (why go to a German bar to have a Belgian beer?) and focus more on acquiring German wines. There are tons of wonderful German Rieslings that would pair nicely with the items on the food menu, but I was disappointed to find only one on the entire wine menu.
(4)Will F.
While well-themed and brimming with German and Belgian beer posters and a wide assortment of taps, Tyber Bierhaus ultimately disappoints. The food is overpriced and nothing special; the pretzel was served as "bites" next to dark bread that had been soaked in oil of some sort. The beer on tap was EXTREMELY expensive, with little available for under $8 a pint during happy hour (isn't that when beer should be cheap?). Despite being located in the basement of my office building, I won't be returning anytime soon.
(2)Thomas M.
I love a local restaurant that fills a niche. The Tyber Bierhaus answers the void for anyone looking for a wide variety of draught, authentic European beers. What makes this place great is they marry that beer menu with a food selection that mirrors the geography of the beers, namely Czech, German and Polish. Okay. You don't really pair those countries with cuisine, but the diversity of the menu assures you will find something you like. I wasn't sure, but try what we did - order tapas style and share Appetizers and dishes among your group. We started with the pierogies, spaetzle and potato pancakes to share. Fantastic. They came out quickly and were hot. The pierogies/dumplings. were prepared slightly differently than the New York version, in that they were fried slightly like Chinese dumplings. The filling had a walnutty finish and the fried crust really made these a different kind of dish. The spaetzle, which is more like fried pasta in Germany, was a mac n cheese baked dish. Good, but different. But the potato pancakes are my specific weakness. Again, a slightly different iteration. But crisp and moist inside, so the sour cream and apple sauce came in handy to cool and provide a tart, creamy counterpoint to the salty goodness of the potato. For the entrees we split, tapas style, the wurst platter, the goulash and the schnitzel, subbing out the potatoes for extra red cabbage. The goulash was really extraordinary, with a dark smokiness and overflowing with tender meat. For the sausage platter I chose the lesser known wurst options, opting out of the common bratwurst. Again, these were good, but a little firm, just on the border of overcooked. The schnitzel, however, was phenomenal with a nice crisp crust, not over breaded, and steamy tender inside, though not quite as thin as I personally like. The red cabbage, which you can't find in restaurants, was a great addition. Some of the other reviews I read nail this place for its beer hall ambiance, which I don't get....that's what it is, right? I also found the service to be excellent, also in contradiction to some of the reviews I see. Our waiter heard me wishing one of our party happy birthday, and without asking brought a slice of German chocolate cake with a candle for the table at the end... Gratis. I do see how it could be short-staffed. It's a long restaurant, and the staff really is invested in this place, so I can imagine a short feedback loop from trying the place and expressing annoyance over the wait to place an order or get a second drink. But honestly folks, it's a beer hall. If you qvetch to Brunhilda in Munich she would probably ignore you too. Part of the experience! If you are annoyed, you don't get it. Get up, go to the bar and order from there! I like this spot. I hope it makes it. Go in with the right expectations and you won't be disappointed!
(5)SmugVegan J.
Beer selection is very limited, even for the german ones. (Not sure why they serve fat tire here?) Beer is far too expensive: $8-11/pint seems to be the standard. Pretzels don't look or taste German. They look like the microwaveable ones sold at Costco. If you are stuck going here, it isn't awful, but I wouldn't seek it out b
(3)Philip R.
I am rating this down solely based upon the customer service--non-existent. We tried to wave down the bartender on a relatively quiet night before the end of happy hour (for at least ten minutes). He conveniently came to us 1 minute after the end of happy hour (7:01) and refused to honor happy hour prices. Big boo. I will not be back. It is a shame too, because the beer selection is great. Oh yeah, the mustard for the pretzel was something that approaches French's, which I don't think is authentic German. Two stars are for the good beer selection.
(2)Jessica P.
We were excited to try out Tyber Bierhaus after my husband returned from Oktoberfest, but were disappointed with the quality. Although the food and beer were okay, it was definitely not what we were looking for in an authentic Bierhaus. During Happy Hour, Tyber offers a liter of beer with 2 sausages for $20 or a half liter of beer with a sausage served on a pretzel bun (reallly?...) for $12. We both got a half liter with the sausage on a pretzel bun and opted for bratwurst to try out a classic. There was nothing wrong with the beer or meal, but it was definitely nothing to go back for. My husband was also disappointed that they did not offer any authentic "Fest Beers", as he was hoping to reconnect with his Oktoberfest tastes! Some friends got the sausage platters, the schnitzel, and pretzels with cheese. Everyone felt kind of "meh" about their food- nothing horribly wrong but nothing special either. The restaurant was empty when we went (during happy hour on a Tuesday), and our friends said it was also empty when they went on a Saturday night.
(2)Fred K.
Came here Thursday for happy hour. Our bartender, Bob or Ron C, was fantastic. He helped me and two colleagues navigate their long list of German and Belgium draft beers. Nice and friendly guy who made us feel at home. We were hungry and ordered their pretzels, Pierogis, and old bay mussels. We quickly devoured the pretzels, which came with two mustards. Yum. The Pierogis were okay. I liked them but one of my colleagues thought it was too plain. But what we really liked, were the mussels with old bay broth, sausage, and potatoes. We asked for extra bread to soak it in the mussels broth. It was an extra $.50 or $1 for extra bread. $18 with fries is sure better value than the $28 mussels at Mussel Bar, nearby. This place is big and can accommodate large groups for coworkers, family, or friends.
(4)Chris C.
Not open until 1am. Arrived at 1130pm to find the restaurant closed. Please update website with your hours.
(4)Erin H.
Fabulous pastrami!--the best I've found in the mid-atlantic area. Plus, great beer list!
(4)Jim H.
If you like beer and sausage ...this is your place. Very fun Octoberfest atmosphere with long picnic tables. Very good German beer selection to choose from with authentic German steins to drink out of Staff was courteous and friendly. The different types of sausage were very tasty. Overall a fun place to go and socialize with friends.
(4)Marivic L.
This is really a 3.5 Tyber is a nice open space with long communal tables a la October Fest, I s'pose. They have a great beer and wine selection, great service, and good food. I went there for mussels (yes, I've been a little obsessed lately) and I tried the one with bacon and cream as well as one with a beer broth. The bacon and cream one was the better of the two, so I happily dunked a lot of the nicely toasted bread slices into it. BTW, the fries are great. I don't know if they double fry them, but they sure seemed like it and the flavor was great. Again, I have no idea what they do to them, but I didn't need ketchup at all, though I did try it with the other sauce. So yum. I had a glass of reisling which was too sweet for my taste but I'm a red wine girl anyway. Oh, we left the place and forgot our doggie bag full of sausages. One of the servers was nice enough to chase us down (haha) and give it to us. He even chatted a bit. They do a great "tag team" with the service there. If you're in the mood for mussels, this is a good place to try them when you don't wanna go to the more expensive Mussel Bar and Blacks is too crowded.
(4)Olivia C.
Literally just walked in and then walked out so read this to your own discretion. Hostess kept misunderstanding what we were saying and we should have walked out then. However we wanted to give this place a shot. Asked is there were any food specials and waitress said NO but the menu said YES-according to the menu it said $4 onion rings and $3 pretzels for their late night happy hour so naturally we wanted the onion rings but NO, "they ran out". Okay, fair it was a "busy night" because of the USA vs GHANA match but where were all the celebratory futbal fans?! It was about 95% empty. I ask for the Belgian white ale and was told there was none. Asked for another Belgian ale and told there was none. Ok, look, I get it...you were "busy" and for 1 keg to kick, ok. However as a BIERHAUS for 2 kegs to kick...my party of 4 became a party of sad. We didn't even bother asking for any other "biers" because it just seemed like nothing was available. I now being guided by my 3 other companions and using my iPhone to write this review as I go to quench my thirst elsewhere. Two stars because 1) parking was super easy due to lack of customers and 2) another star for the huge unoccupied space.
(2)Adrian L.
I had 1 litre of german beer (can't remember which one since I asked for the server's recommendation) and the pork schnitzel sandwhich. I can sufficely say that I was both content and full after eating the sandwhich. My stomach could only handle half the litre, but I tried my best. Overall, it was a nice experience after getting stranded in Bethesda due to a snow storm.
(4)Kelvin C.
My favorite local bar. I come here for the mussels and the beer (they have ommegang Hennepin on tap). Get the 1L beers if you can because it's more worth it. For the mussels, their St Arnold's mussels is the bomb and in my opinion better than the other flavors, and definitely better than those from the Mussel Bar. I'm not a huge fan of their other dishes though. They also have whole evening food and drink specials on Mondays. If you work in the restaurant industry they will give you a discount.
(5)Ruth C.
Three and a half stars. Well, bollocks. I always said I wouldn't want to live near Biergarten Haus or St Arnold's because I'd sport a beer belly in no time, and look at us now. My new after-work watering hole with beers the size of premie infants is right by Bethesda Metro. Metered and garage parking within walking distance. Think Mussel Bar but with a more laid back and communal feel. Biggest downside is no outdoor seating. Three of my favorite mussel pot flavors from St A's, plus hearty Euro-inspired bar food with conservative brunch and dessert menus. From least- to most-favored: - BBQ chicken wings: conservatively sized wings, cooked through. These chickens were definitely not on 'roids. Tossed in one of three sauces of your choice (habanero or buffalo being alternatives) after cooking, served with two carrot sticks and two celery sticks, plus a tub of what I assumed to be bleu dip. - Pierogies: delicately fried exterior containing a literal mash-up of standard pierogi flavors, and a tub of chilled sour cream garnished with green onions. I almost disliked them for the same textural aversion I have to crab rangoon, but I kinda respect the nontraditional approach to comfort food. - Latkes: potato pancakes were the teensiest bit greasier than expected, but not at all too heavy. After doctoring with provided applesauce and chilled sour cream with scallions, I cleaned the plate happily. - Chicken sandwich: I'll be honest, surpassed low expectations. It's not just the delicious signature St A frites, perfectly crisped with sides of ketchup or awesome in-house aioli. The lettuce and tomato were fresh, and enough of the caramelized shallots and tomato weren't runaways from the moist and flavorful chicken breast. Bread is plenty thick enough to transport these ingredients to your drooling mouth, with the lightest spread of duck fat rosemary mayo. Generous portioning! Service was great for an easy-going opening night. Staff members were very friendly, water refills were kept up, and the only hiccups we saw were very mild bar/kitchen delays and an order of rye bread sticks that shouldn't have been sent to our table (customers don't really know our table number). Any well-meaning attempts to prematurely clear a plate retreated apologetically in the face of my prison inmate-style of defensive dining. Our server Bob C was particularly charming and helpful throughout the night. We had napkins, were reasonably told in advance what on the menu wasn't available, and got recommendations without trouble. Future hit list: mussels, roasted beets soup, pastrami/reuben sandwiches; drug opera, red velvet pancakes, eggs in the middle.
(4)Jennifer H.
Went out Sunday evening with a family of 5, and they AUTOMATICALLY charged 20% gratuity. All the food was way overcooked (including the sausage). He waitress was awful. She had 2 tables to look after and it seemed like she (I think her name was Jae) has no idea what she was doing. Had to track down the bartender to even get a sample of a beer I wanted to try. The place is overpriced with seemingly no quality control. Except for the fact that we complained I will not be back.
(2)Mike B.
Here you go Bethesda! Served up by long time Montgomery County Resident Mark Moore and company - your very own little "Bier" garten/haus/ (insert other german word "Guttentag"?) . A while ago Cesco Oesteria tried to advertise that they now had a BeerGarten, but I got a lot of feedback that this turned out to mean that Cesco was now serving DC Brau on their patio. Not so impressive. This place actually has 20+ Belgium Beers, communal tables, and a relaxing friendly atmosphere. Now, they did just open today, so not every single beer and menu item was available - but there was surely enough to satisfy even the most critical "Bier" drinker. I got a beer with a 16 word name... cause I'm difficult. Let me try and go for this.. a Praga Pills Czech Bohemian Pilsner. It was light and refreshing, just like I asked for from our waiter Bob C. BTW - Shout out to Bob C who was totally nice, helpful, and there when you needed him. Started out with three Apps. 1. Potato Pancakes ( or I call them Latkes #Heritage): 3 delicious pancakes served up with apple sauce and sour cream. They definitely get a Star (Of David) for serving up both. 2. Pierogies: Surprise! These are fried. But not with a very thick crust. Interesting adaptation- still soft inside. Filling was tasty and all... but I'd probably rather have the traditional preparation on them. 3. Wings: Wasn't a huge fan of these (tasted a little "Appe-teaser"-ish). Maybe pre-frozen/ pre cooked? This is the only thing I wouldn't come back to. Then we decided to share the Chicken Sandwich. This just upped the star rating by at least one star. TENDER, I'm talking JUICY, I'm talkin WELL COOKED, I'm talkin COULD BE THE BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH IN BETHESDA, I'm talkin YEAHHHHH..... This sandwich was delicious. Everything: the chicken was great, well seasoned, and coated in herbs. They had caramelized onions on it ( nice addition) and a duck fat rosemary mayo. The bun was perfect and the veg on it was fresh. Good job on this! Kudos chef! Not too mention the fries! ORDER THE FRIES DELICIOUS - well seasoned and the aioli that they come with I could sleep in. Make a little home in that B. Overall a great meal. Manager/owner came over and chatted with us. Super friendly! I'll be back soon.
(4)Brenton W.
Tyber has gone downhill since it first opened. The sausage sandwich on a pretzel bun is only available Tuesday - Friday, during happy hours (4:30 PM - 7 PM). Came here on a Monday after not dropping by for a few months and sadly found this out. Half of the draft list was unavailable. A few members of our group couldn't decide if the server was rude, had a dry sense of humor, or had already mentally checked out for the evening. Wasn't a big deal to me but definitely worth mentioning. The mustard that comes out with your pretzels is nothing more than your basic yellow mustard -- nothing homemade or special, that you would normally find at a German Bierhaus establishment. The cheese comes out the same way. A sure sign of laziness. The fries and garlic aioli still maintain their eliteness. Nice that there is an outdoor seating option -- however, you can not order mussels because the plate is too hot and will burn the table surface. Unfortunately, we probably won't be returning the Tyber. It's not worth the hassle, when you counter with the quality of food, in which other places have to offer that are around, combined with the hassle of parking too -- it's just not worth it, in the end. It's still a quality establishment, though. Nice location that is walking distance from the Bethesda Metro.
(3)Cathryn L.
I've been here a few times. Mostly, with my entire office for happy hour on Mondays so they're dead which is why I thought they had great service. I went last night with my softball team after our first game of the season and it was abysmal. They asked that we move tables because they felt we had too many people at our table, but really all we did was add a single chair to the end. A plus for that I suppose. When it came to ordering only half the table was asked if they wanted food. My end ordered drinks and then didn't see our server again until we flagged down someone else to inquire about ordering food. Not ONCE did any one offer us another beer. We had to always ask. Half our table paid and left before the other half because (1) they were finished long before our food even came out and (2) their parking was expiring. At one point I got up to find out where our food was, but I couldn't find a server so I gave up and went back to my main reason to be there, my friends. I got my friends to download Spotluck so we could use the discount, but before asking if we wanted anything else the server came over with the checks. At that point she needed to go redo them all since we used Spotluck. At this point we finally gave up and asked for a manager. None of us had wanted to ruin the glory that is opening day, but thanks to Tyber we were finally forced to. They ultimately gave us a 50% discount on the remaining checks, but the kicker is GRATUITY WAS INCLUDED. We had ZERO CHOICE in leaving a tip for HORRIBLE service. I would have rather paid the bill in full to have the option to leave a tip of my choice. Thanks for taking away choice :) At that point we asked for the number for the GM that the manager felt the need to literally throw at us. So at that point we cut our losses and got out of there. The beer is tasty and you can sample small tastes. The french fries are crispy, which is how I like them. The sauerkraut lacks any sort of zing and seems like such an afterthought that they shouldn't call themselves German. The pork schnitzel sandwich was decent otherwise. Overall, unless you're going when they're dead don't expect any level of decent service for the price your paying. And don't bother posting negative reviews on their Facebook as either they'll ask to speak with you in person and that you remove the review or they'll remove it (I got two stories depending on if I believe the owner or my friend) which either way is rather sketchy.
(2)Matt G.
Love the beer section, the food, and the outdoor patio beer-garden feel. Great place to meet friends for an evening drink and some good German food.
(5)Chris P.
Decent place to have drinks and have some sausages, and what not...Honestly I don't remember a whole lot. *L* First time i went with friends, it was good. I didn't go for the food initially, although I recall having a Reuben sandwich that was messy. No big whoop. The only distraction were the Serbians screaming at the TV toward the front of the establishment. Second time I went with friends--the same crew as before--and tried to delve in deeper. The food was better than I remembered, and I recall drinking a pale ale (or light import beer, whatever) from a big glass boot. It was a sloshing good time. With regard to the place in general, it's concrete floor with industrial picnic tables and benches. Not a bad place at all. The employees are pleasant, no problems there. I'd go more often except Life friends don't want to get into a rut by going to the same place too often. I'm thinking twice in 4 months or so is permissible... Hmm, what? Whoops, sorry. :) End of the review. Enjoy Tyber at your leisure.
(4)Nicole G.
Came here for a happy hour on a Thursday to celebrate a coworker moving on to bigger and better things. I joined the group late and even though they had gathered around one the tables around the bar there were enough of us that we had to move over to two of the tables in the main area. I was surprised how big the space was and it seemed no problem for us to move like this. I can't imagine that happening at too many other Bethesda restaurants. Our waiter (Michael R) did a phenomenal job of keeping up our drink and food orders that were placed sporadically throughout the evening. I think people were there 5:30-10pm and the size of our group kept fluctuating, at one point reaching 18 people. After looking at the menu I settled on the Happy Hour $20 deal. A sausage platter and a liter of beer. I didn't think I wanted that much food or beer, but I could not pass up that deal. My giant cold mug of Leffe was brought out immediately and I definitely needed to hands to manage it at first. For the sausage platter you get two choices for sausage, I picked the Wiesswurst and Kielbasa. I've never had Wiesswurst so I'm not sure how it's supposed to taste or be prepared, but it was a very pale sausage that tasted like boiled bologna. Very unimpressed and I kept trying to pass it to different coworkers to finish off. The thimble cup of mustard that came with it barely helped. The Kielbasa on the other hand had that crisp skin and a wonderful salty and smoky flavor. I wish I just ordered two of those. The site of potatoes was nothing special and they definitely needed ketchup (or in this case, mustard). The red cabbage could have been seasoned more but that didn't stop me from eating it all. I can't complain too much though because $20 for all that beer and food is an amazing deal for the area. I also got to try a few bites of pretzel and onion rings. Both were good and I think I'd definitely order both again. It's good to have people to share with though. But I think next time I might just go for the half liter and sausage bun deal instead though. Sounds more my speed! While my group was there we never felt rushed or pressured to order more food. We just got to claim our little spot and chitchat to our hearts content. I think we'll most likely be back.
(4)Sandi R.
Impressive German Bier selection & amazing bartender. Friendly staff knows how to treat customers right. Great location across street from Bethesda Metro so you can get home safely after a few pints. Chef is very creative, fun & has a passion for great food. Our new favorite place to eat & drink. Try it now while you can still get a seat without reservations. Soon to be THE place to go in Bethesda.
(5)David C.
The only place for German, Czech., and Belgian beers on tap in Bethesda. The staff are friendly and get to know you after a couple of visits.
(5)Anila S.
The place was cozy and nice. I chose this place to meet up with some old friends and we all loved it. Beers were good. Chicken sliders were pretty good. The place wasn't very crowded on a Friday evening.
(4)Chris B.
I had been having an urge for pierogi all day, so when work was over I did a quick search for restaurants with pierogi and found Tyber. It was Friday at 6:50 when I arrived and I was pleasantly surprised to find it was still happy hour. The bartender came over quickly so I could get an order in before 7:00 and when I told him I wanted a liter of beer and some pirogi he let me know I could get a platter of sausage with my liter for a total of $20. That's a great deal but now what do I do, I was by myself and I couldn't possibly eat a platter of pierogi and a platter of sausage with a liter of beer, could I? Apparently I can. The sausage platter came with red cabbage and potatoes with two different kinds of sausage, I got kielbasa and bratwurst. The kielbasa was my favorite, it had a nice snap to it with a really smoky spicy flavor. The bratwurst was great too but I always liked good kielbasa better than brats. I was really looking forward to the pierogi since that's what I was jonesing for in the first place. I was not disappointed, there were four well stuffed pierogi that had been lightly pan fried in butter served with sour cream and chopped green onions. They were very very good and super hot, I burnt the crap out of my tongue because I couldn't wait to get it in my mouth. The sour cream was a nice condiment, but I would've preferred some sautéed onions with my pierogi. My order was a great combination, eating the pierogi with the red cabbage and a little bit of sausage was a perfect little bite. I expected to have some left over to take home with me, but I almost cleaned my plate. I left the side of fried potatoes just so I could tell myself I wasn't a complete pig. I would definitely recommend Tyber. And come before seven to get the sausage platter and liter beer deal with some of those awesome pierogi, but bring a friend to share with or you will roll out of there at the end of the night. It's right next to the metro which is a good thing when you serve strong beers in liter glasses.
(4)Peter K.
This is a good German place! They have very creative items on the menu. The sausages are crispy and great. The Czech goulash and the Belgian Beef and Beer Stew are great.
(5)Brent R.
Excellent beer selection, knowledgable and friendly staff and very relaxed atmosphere. Had the pretzel, it was very good, be sure to get the imported mustard, it's much better than what comes with it normally. Beer cheese is also an option, next time for us. Will definitely be back for more good beer and to try more food!!!
(4)Matthew K.
Came here on a night that I was craving some German food (And then again for the Germany vs. Brazil world cup match). Had some mussels and the goulash. I'm a chezk boy, the goulash was almost as good as grandma's. The mussels were great and the beer (bier) selection was respectable. All in all this was a great bar/restaurant and I will be coming back again and again!
(5)Gail R.
Initially the name made me think of a beer house, but I don't like beer. However, I decided to check it out anyways. I had caught a glance of the menu before going there and saw only a few things I would eat, but I decided, I must go with an open mind. This is the year for me to try some new things (as far as food goes). I had arrived a bit early for dinner and the host was gracious to allow me to sit and wait for my party - provided me a glass of water and a menu as well (in addition to food and beer, they also serve wine and cocktails, which is good to know). Since I had already seen the menu prior, I took the opportunity to check out the place a bit. There are long tables throughout and each has a container of utensils and a wooden box full of napkins; there are a few TV's available to watch and at the bar area, they have several taps of beer - it made me think of Octoberfest (they would be packed here). My party arrived and we decided to try 3 different appetizers - Oven Roasted chicken wings with BBQ sauce (other sauces were spice Buffalo or Habanero). Since I don't do spicy, this was a bit on the sweet side, but I didn't get a wow factor as I ate it...it was just okay. Next up was Potato Pancakes (homemade and served with sour cream and apple sauce). This was a first for me as I have only had the breakfast kind (no potato, no sauce), but as I ate these delicious things, it tasted a bit like fritters from back home and I love me some fritters...Yum. We also had Potato cheese and onion pierogies, which is also new to me, but I did not become a fan of these. We decided to have their Chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, caramelized shallot, thyme with duck fat rosemary mayo. I have had chicken sandwiches before and they are sometimes dry, but this was quite different. It was very tasty with the seasonings and extras (full of flavor) and I wanted more, so I will be back, even if it is just for their chicken sandwich.
(4)Mike S.
This is a solid choice. Met 3 friends here for after work dinner before a movie. Great schnitzel sandwich and yummy beer. I can see this place attracting a younger louder crowd but I liked it.
(4)Mike C.
Been there twice. Love the first two mussel dishes, didn't like the one with the Budweiser broth. Plus the sausage was, I am fairly certain, a hot dog - hahaha. But the liters of beer are awesome, service is decent and prices are average. Good deal - do spotluck for discounts!
(4)Arnaud C.
Nice place, more a bar than a restaurant. The gulasch was good, the schnitzel less...
(3)Thomas B.
Its a shame they do not have a biergarden space here! I came to this restaurant with a Groupon and a love of German food. I was happily surprised that it was not the German food that one might get that pretends to be German, but is really bad airline food. The place is very good. AMAZING beer selection. If you want a Miller Light, you're out of luck. The beer is all import, no short cut! DO NOT MISS IT! The mussels - heaven in a cast iron pot! The pumpernickel sticks are excellent. A great start to absorb the big beer. The drawback is that it is LOUD. The tables are long and communal, so be prepared. Great service and a great place for a unique dining experience in the area! TRY IT!
(5)Heather J.
I came here for lunch over the weekend, and we had made a reservation for 11 AM. We arrived and the server said they didn't open until 11:30, but he very kindly let us in, anyway. I opted for the pastrami sandwich because they make the pastrami in-house. It came on a pretzel bun, which was actually more like just a soft pretzel, and was served with fries. The pretzel was the best part of the whole meal! I would have been happy with just that. The whole grain mustard was way too mild - it barely tasted like anything. The dijon mustard was quite good, though. The pastrami was so, so greasy. The fries were crunchy but lacked salt. Service was very friendly but also very slow. I think I'd go back for happy hour, but maybe not a meal.
(3)Shana K.
Come here for good beer and delicious food and have a good time with friends! The wait staff is very helpful. We came here to watch the basketball tournament. Glad we did! They have a great price on liter mugs of beer. Will definitely come back. Would've given them 5 stars, but they were out of a lot of their beers. In the future, I'm hoping they have a flight option.
(4)Kathryn A.
I'm mostly a fan because of the effort the owner has put in to add a little culture to this place. Bethesda is as vanilla as a place can get, lacking in truly authentically ethnic eateries. However, this place moves in the direction of wanting Americans to experience a little bit of Western Europe. First of all, good luck trying to find any varieties of Belgian or German beer that are ALSO reasonably priced, unless you buy at a liquor store and take it home. The Tyber offers what appears to be the best in terms of options for experiencing festival style beers. I say festival, because most of these drafts are a bit watered down...similar to what you might get at a festival...though not the famous Oktoberfest where everything tastes freshly crafted! The food here is decent and fortunately, they know enough to offer mustard with their pretzels! The Deutsch would definitely appreciate this!
(4)Sherry H.
Very happy to find Pirat on tap. The service was not too good. Our food orders came out at different times, so that I had already finished eating by the time my husband's food arrived. Roasted beet soup was not good, extremely bland without the flavors I would expect from an actually roasted beet. I should have sent it back. Beef stew was good. Hubby wished it had come with something to sop-up the broth. Tyber Sausage was (very) good. Sauerkraut was was very good. Red cabbage needed some vinegar or something. It tasted like boiled cabbage coated with oil (Not even bacon fat) without any seasoning. We ordered pretzel bites with cheese sauce, which were both good.
(3)Sheereen B.
Found Tybirus on Groupon decided to check in out. I got the I pastrami sandwich on pretzel roll...great..but my husband was disappointed with the trout and couscous salad. the couscous turned out to be barley in water without any seasoning. our waitress was either new or just bad... she just was not attentive or educated on all the beers they offer which was pretty good.
(2)Melissa S.
Good beer selection. Only had snacks but the barvarian pretzel (not on the menu) is great. Happy hour mon-fri. Specials on large beers on weekends. Friendly staff.
(5)Colleen H.
Nice selection of beers, but that's about it. I went here with a (male) friend for lunch on a Saturday and the place was deserted, which should have tipped us off to go elsewhere, but we wanted to give it a try anyways. My friend and I ordered beers in German style liter glasses. Unfortunately, they don't fill them up German style. The beer was filled just below the 1 liter marking (1 inch from the top) with no foam whatsoever on top. I asked the server (young guy with lumberjack beard) to top it off. He snapped that it was right at the marking. Sorry, but for $15, I don't want a beer right below the marking with no foam on it. Since we were hungry, we ordered some food (entrees) and let me tell you, the portions are tiny. I felt bad for myself but even worse for my friend who graciously gave me some of his food, so I would at least be a little bit full. He must have been starving. In the entire restaurant, two servers shared three tables and while the other server did a good job with her two tables, having to take care of our one table was apparently a little too much to handle for our server. He was hardly ever seen, never asked if we needed anything, and finally we had to wait 15 minutes to get our check. Overall, a very disappointing experience.
(2)B N.
This is a great place to grab a beverage whether it is for lunch, dinner or happy hour. The food is first rate and so is the service. There is a great selection of food and beverages on tap. If you show up late, they have the best late night menu (by the hours) of anything around downtown Bethesda (including Bethesda row which is nearby). The music selection is also good. The only things holding Tyber Bierhaus back from getting a 5 star rating is the price of drinks are the noise level during happy hour (not due to crowds) and the $11-$13 for a regular sized beverage (a bit high). Otherwise, it is a great place for groups. The owners have a couple of other restaurants by different names including one in Cleveland Park.
(4)Lisa P.
I really liked just place. The beer was fantastic and the food was good. It was very clean and the service was very friendly. Love the setup, big tables to share. They could have a little more on the menu along the lines of German cuisine like bread (not crackers) with the soup and weiner scnitzel or currywurst. But all in all, a great place, we'll be back!
(4)Lori C.
My husband & I went to Tyber Bierhaus for the first time last night and L O V E D it! Not only does it have an amazing selection of beer (and you can get them in liters...a rarity in our area), but the food's great, the staff is awesome, and the decor is just what you'd expect from a proper bierhaus. We felt like we were back at Oktoberfest...but only steps away from metro for a safe trip home (after a couple of liters). We will quickly become regulars at this place.
(5)Chris G.
Awesome bar in heart of Bethesda. Large selection of Czech and German beer on tap. I had a spicy Italian sandwich last time I went which didn't disappoint.
(4)Evelyn L.
Watched the soccer game between Germany and Brazil on Tuesday, July 8 here at this relatively new establishment. Service was good, and we liked the setup with German-style tables, where we met a couple of Brits next to us. What was less inspiring was the selection of German beers, a selection less inspiring than their Belgian beers. The food was just ok, and the place just doesn't have that German feeling, although there was a lot of German being spoken. The best part was just watching the game and being part of all the excitement that was around us.
(4)Chabi B.
Here is the breakdown. The food is good. Beer is good. Prices are high if you just want an 8 oz beer, normal if you get a half liter, and decent if you want a liter. It is quieter in the back, but pretty loud towards the front. Mussels were tasty, trout was good, pierories were, pierogies....so, if you eat them for breakfast as I have been known to do, they are a necessary buy. Loud for kids, but they are ok with them, and cool with my toddler.
(4)dre h.
Let me start with the fact that the beer towers hanging from the ceiling is awesome! Great touch. Beer selection is pretty good for Bethesda. I had the Ruben which I was told is smoked in house. I was very impressed as Rubens are my favorite sandwiches. Overall a great edition to Bethesda.
(5)Burt W.
Not good shrimp scampi had two shrimp.everything tasted like pepper. Would not go back
(1)Megan K.
The space? Big and nicely decorated. The acoustics? Too loud. The food? Decent. Hummus was good, wings were nicely cooked, and the traditional items like potato pancakes and perogies were a treat - where else can you find those in Bethesda? Why the low rating then? The service was terrible. Went yesterday, 8/7/14, with a large group of coworkers for Happy Hour. Our server - male, young, bearded, great (both in look and amount) curls - was nice enough and clearly trying. He was also clearly stoned. Hey man, I worked in the service industry before and I get it. However when you become super inefficient, move slow, miss a lot of notes, it's time to ease off. Again, he was nice and VERY knowledgeable about the beer, but I would have rather sat down with him than have him as a server. But you know what? We could have dealt with Cheech. What we couldn't deal with was another server who wasn't even serving us and managed to be rude to our entire party. Female, blonde hair, (black?) glasses, average height. Our group was in the bar, kind of in the back near the kitchen. We were NOT blocking the kitchen, but Blondie seemed to think so. Whether she was on her way to the kitchen, or on her way back to tables with food, she managed to plow through our group each time. Go around! There was space! We all noticed and tried to give her space, but that did not please her. She physically touched and pushed several members of our party. She loudly and rudely told us to get out of her way. After plowing through our group yet again (and pushing our sweetest coworker out of her way), she loudly said "JESUS CHRIST!" because we were apparently slowing her down. Um, that's no way to treat your customers, even if you're not waiting on them. Blondie, here's a life lesson - if we truly were blocking the kitchen and making your job that much more difficult, you should have gone to your manager, who could have spoken with us or found a better spot for us. We ALL saw how annoyed you were and tried to give you some room. But that didn't please you. Instead, you turned a big party off of Tyber. We will NOT be back again. Edited to add - the foodrunner! Poor guy had no idea what he was doing. Kept showing up to our table with food we didn't order. I kept asking him "what's this?" and every time he would just shrug and start to walk away. Uh dude, we didn't order this. Once, twice, fine. But 6, 7, 8 times? In an hour? And not listening to us when we say "we didn't order this"? C'mon. You might ask why I didn't go to a manager to complain? Well they (her? I couldn't tell if there were 1 or 2 managers on duty) were hardly engaged. Didn't seem worth it. And if you look at how the staff acts...there's no such thing as a great manager and terrible servers, is there? Someone's dropping the ball. Bottom line - if you are big beer fan, sit at the bar (not a table) and check it out. Do not expect to find an engaging bartender, server, or manager. Get some food to go.
(2)Lisa J.
Great food & Bier! Pastrami with aioli, burger, shrimp & linguini . 36 biers on tap. Friendly competent service. Check it out! Cool traditional Octoberfest atmosphere. Don't just walk by- stop in.
(4)Casey T.
I live in Bethesda and this is one of my favorite bars in the city, perhaps THE favorite. For those who are not familiar with the area, Bethesda is an interesting mix of bars/restaurants ranging from upscale and overpriced to dingy and dive, Tyber manages to be in a category all it's own. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and there is plenty of space for both bar and restaurant seating. I normally go later in the evening and have never had an issue finding a seat at the bar. Tons of regularly changing beers on tap and there are often specials where you can get a liter of beer for $11. Every single one of their bartenders is friendly, personable, and will go out of their way to make a drink recommendation if you are looking for one. As far as food goes, I don't think you can do any better than their pastrami sandwich (on a pretzel roll no less) which comes with crispy fries and killer garlic aioli. They also have a cheap soft pretzel with beer cheese that's a good option if you are looking for a snack with your drink. I've also tried the Croque Monsieur (for brunch), mussels, schnitzel, pierogis, and rye sticks. All delicious. I have yet to have anything but a great experience here, I would highly recommend it for anyone visiting the area.
(5)Sy R.
We came here for lunch on a weekend. Having been to Bavaria in May, we were excited to try this restaurant. The atmosphere was nice (the bierhaus-style benches were cute) and the waitress was friendly, and the Hofbrau beer was great. The food was less inspiring, although serviceable. We ordered the pork schnitzel and a sausage platter (avoiding the weisswurst, which includes veal). The food breakdown: ~ Red cabbage: Both dishes came with red cabbage, which was DELICIOUS. I couldn't get enough! Not super-sour, and not overpowering. (Disclaimer: I can't handle the extreme sourness of most sauerkraut.) ~ Pork schnitzel: This was fairly flavorless, so I made liberal use of the provided lemon and tartar sauce, since mustard didn't do much for it. The accompanying potatoes weren't salted, so I'm wondering whether Tyber is silently & kindly accommodating low-salt diets, and forgetting to tell the rest of us we'll need to salt our food. ~ Sausage platter: One of the sausages tasted like nothing, but the other was good. ~ Condiments: Both of our dishes came with ketchup, which seemed totally inappropriate flavor-wise...but as an American with a couple of bizarre ketchup habits myself, I know some people might like those pairings. In any case, the resident mustard soothed our troubled minds. Overall, the restaurant was decent. I would definitely come back here for some more red cabbage, and may return to try their German and/or full-English breakfasts.
(3)Bill T.
Much needed addition to downtown Bethesda. Yes, there is a chain brewery a few blocks away, but Tyber is a German-style beer house with much higher quality beer. Beer Mostly draught beer, though they have about half a dozen bottles too. Good quality beer selection of German, Belgian, Czech beers that range from light (2+% alcohol) to strong (10+% alcohol) content. Sold in .3, .5, and 1 Liter pitchers. I had a Liter of Unser Aventinus (8%) and it did indeed deserve the high rating it received on Beer Advocate. Food I usually go for the sausage platter - you have a choice of 2 types of wursts, plus the standard red cabbage and potatoes. It's classic, but rarely disappoints. I've had the mussels (St. Arnold's) at their other place and they are delicious (cooked in beer and duck fat). Recommend: Happy hour - decent beer discounts and $3 hot large pretzels. The place has a nice quiet area in the back with large tables and church-like pew seats, which is a welcome respite from the big screen TVs in the front of the establishment, though I admit most people prefer the sports bar atmosphere. I do hope this place makes it. It could use better marketing to draw in the local business people and traffic from the Metro, which is a mere one block away. If you're driving it's street parking or use the large underground Metro parking lot across the street (entrance off Woodmont Ave). Walkable from any part of downtown Bethesda.
(4)Matt M.
Tyber is my new go-to bar in town. I was drawn in by the awesome selection of quality beer, and hooked by the food. The beer can be pricey (especially for the smaller sizes), but if you're looking for a liter, look no further. I've tried a few of the sandwiches and the wurst platter (highly recommend the schnitzel sandwich). All were excellent and filling. The mussels are next on my list.
(4)C D.
I've never reviewed anything on yelp until now, when I was inspired by how annoyed I was. If I was reviewing this as a general restaurant, I'd say it was ok. Nothing impressive. If I was reviewing this as a BIERGARTEN, which it claims to be....then I have quite a lot to say: I've been to several "biergartens" and this is one of the worst impersonators I've ever encountered. Until there is an outside area, I will never consider this a beer garden. Being that the word GARDEN is in the name, I asked where this might be and was told they'd be adding one in the front. You know, near where the dumpsters are located? As for the selection of German beers, this is pathetic. The overall amount of options was poor and of the few beers they offered, they ran out of several of them. The food is incredibly overpriced, poor selection (where are the pretzels and cheese?), and if you think I'm paying $9 dollars for THREE PIEROGIES, you must be out of your mind. I'm unimpressed with the beer prices as well. Hopefully their happy hour will be worth it. Additionally, they were playing techno music. I'm pretty sure I don't even need to elaborate on how idiotic THAT is. This is literally the CLOSEST bar to my house and I have no desire to return here. It looks like what a chain biergarten restaurant would be, if there was such a thing. The Applebee's of beergardens, if you will. However I'm interested in something closer to the caliber that I expect for the DC area. I hope things improve or the owners are successful with Bethesda residents because this is unimpressive and disappointing at best.
(1)James w.
Had dinner here on Tuesday eve. Looking for well prepared and tasty German style food...found over cooked, tasteless German food. Service was very bad waiter did not seem to be in the same room with us!, noise was so loud we could not talk. Looks like it might be a good sports bar but forget about the food.
(1)Matt S.
Very underwhelming. The goulash is terrible. It is almost as if they put all the leftovers in it. An $8 mushroom soup should be much better. Overpriced and not worth it. It is very disappointing; this place had so much potential.
(2)John R.
I have only had the beer. They have a nice selection, but they don't use the taps enough so the beer tastes bad. The should clear the lines before they serve you. The beer is also very expensive. The most expensive place in Bethesda.
(2)Debbie P.
Worst place I have ever been to. Took half an hour to get drinks. Food was brought based on what we ordered. Some of us had finished before others got their food. The waitress and bartender were clueless. She had no tray so she could only carry two plates at a time. The Ruben was inedible and the bread was burned. The pastrami was dry and full of fat. They were out of menu items and we asked for the bacon that was supposed to go in the soup and the brought a few crumbles after we paid the bill. Do yourself a favor and avoid ever going there.
(1)Kate O.
So I usually don't review a restaurant that just opened but two things with this place force me to have to do it. I expect to maybe not have napkins, to have staff who don't really know the menu, to have meals come out 10 minutes from each other, to not have everything that's on the menu (although this last one does bother me.) I experienced all of this at the grand opening today. What I can't allow though is food that was really, really bad and management that didn't seem to care. I started with a potato pancake which was good. Goulash though? Not even edible. Full of curry and something else that just tasted BAD. My friend had the sausage platter and those wursts were the worst for wear- oily and over done and no mustard. And now for the real sin- if you take my plates away and see I've barely eaten anything- in fact two plates since my friend didn't eat her's either- and then don't even ask "whoa, was everything OK?" Then that tells me you don't care. There were issues with the check as well (I was charged for a higher priced beer then what I drank and it took a few people to work the system). I wanted this place to do well and maybe it will over time but not with this chef.
(2)Florence K.
Went for Sunday Brunch before World Cup final match. Had the German breakfast - very good, but had to ask for mustard - really. 4 stars because food service was slow.
(4)Suzanne W.
Tyber Bierhaus is a great place for World Cup soccer (specially if you are a fan of Germany). I had a terrific time at the bar during last week's game --everyone is friendly and the German food is fantastic! Loved my Schnitzel on a Pretzel Roll! Kevin and Bob are fun and friendly bartenders -- all around great neighborhood bar conveniently located near the Bethesda metro. The only reason why I did not give Tyber Bierhaus 5 stars is that the kitchen was a little slow - but the food was worth the wait!!
(4)Pikachu A.
ken is an awesome bartender... the pork schintzel i had was fabulous... beer selection is divine. go!
(5)C P.
These guys are in their first week, so I'll be gentle. The space is nice, with a large bar, a section of high top tables and a section of german picnic style tables in the front. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about what's on the menu. The service was a little slow, both from the bar and from the kitchen, but these things take time and should work themselves out. My main gripe is with the portion of the appetizers. The rye bread sticks are fantastic, perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. But for the price, there should be twice as much bread on the plate. The hummus platter came out with a large portion of hummus, but a ridiculously small amount of celery and carrot and bread to dip with. The wings are TINY! They should be at least twice as large. All of the food was decent, nothing was spectacular. Meaning the portions need to go up! Beer selection was great though, and for this reason I'll be back again after a hard day at my nearby office.
(3)Mark C.
Originally from what used to be Czechoslovakia, I was very happy to hear a German/Belgian/Czech restaurant opened in our neighborhood. I looked at the reviews on here just before we went there and saw one person complain about potato cakes and guláš so I ordered just that so I can see for myself. Czech guláš is different from Hungarian guláš which is more like soup, vs. Czech which is more solid. Aside from going back to motherland, this was as close to original Czech guláš and potato cakes I have had on tho side of the pond, guláš complete with "knedla" (dumpling) a traditional central European side. The place is a beer lover's paradise and I felt like a kid in a candy store. Benches are imported from Munich making us feel like we were back at Oktoberfest and Hofbräuhaus. We have a new hang out spot. Keep up the great work.
(5)Brent R.
Excellent beer selection, knowledgable and friendly staff and very relaxed atmosphere. Had the pretzel, it was very good, be sure to get the imported mustard, it's much better than what comes with it normally. Beer cheese is also an option, next time for us. Will definitely be back for more good beer and to try more food!!!
(4)Matthew K.
Came here on a night that I was craving some German food (And then again for the Germany vs. Brazil world cup match). Had some mussels and the goulash. I'm a chezk boy, the goulash was almost as good as grandma's. The mussels were great and the beer (bier) selection was respectable. All in all this was a great bar/restaurant and I will be coming back again and again!
(5)Sandi R.
Impressive German Bier selection & amazing bartender. Friendly staff knows how to treat customers right. Great location across street from Bethesda Metro so you can get home safely after a few pints. Chef is very creative, fun & has a passion for great food. Our new favorite place to eat & drink. Try it now while you can still get a seat without reservations. Soon to be THE place to go in Bethesda.
(5)David C.
The only place for German, Czech., and Belgian beers on tap in Bethesda. The staff are friendly and get to know you after a couple of visits.
(5)Chabi B.
Here is the breakdown. The food is good. Beer is good. Prices are high if you just want an 8 oz beer, normal if you get a half liter, and decent if you want a liter. It is quieter in the back, but pretty loud towards the front. Mussels were tasty, trout was good, pierories were, pierogies....so, if you eat them for breakfast as I have been known to do, they are a necessary buy. Loud for kids, but they are ok with them, and cool with my toddler.
(4)dre h.
Let me start with the fact that the beer towers hanging from the ceiling is awesome! Great touch. Beer selection is pretty good for Bethesda. I had the Ruben which I was told is smoked in house. I was very impressed as Rubens are my favorite sandwiches. Overall a great edition to Bethesda.
(5)Matt S.
Very underwhelming. The goulash is terrible. It is almost as if they put all the leftovers in it. An $8 mushroom soup should be much better. Overpriced and not worth it. It is very disappointing; this place had so much potential.
(2)John R.
I have only had the beer. They have a nice selection, but they don't use the taps enough so the beer tastes bad. The should clear the lines before they serve you. The beer is also very expensive. The most expensive place in Bethesda.
(2)Casey T.
I live in Bethesda and this is one of my favorite bars in the city, perhaps THE favorite. For those who are not familiar with the area, Bethesda is an interesting mix of bars/restaurants ranging from upscale and overpriced to dingy and dive, Tyber manages to be in a category all it's own. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and there is plenty of space for both bar and restaurant seating. I normally go later in the evening and have never had an issue finding a seat at the bar. Tons of regularly changing beers on tap and there are often specials where you can get a liter of beer for $11. Every single one of their bartenders is friendly, personable, and will go out of their way to make a drink recommendation if you are looking for one. As far as food goes, I don't think you can do any better than their pastrami sandwich (on a pretzel roll no less) which comes with crispy fries and killer garlic aioli. They also have a cheap soft pretzel with beer cheese that's a good option if you are looking for a snack with your drink. I've also tried the Croque Monsieur (for brunch), mussels, schnitzel, pierogis, and rye sticks. All delicious. I have yet to have anything but a great experience here, I would highly recommend it for anyone visiting the area.
(5)Sy R.
We came here for lunch on a weekend. Having been to Bavaria in May, we were excited to try this restaurant. The atmosphere was nice (the bierhaus-style benches were cute) and the waitress was friendly, and the Hofbrau beer was great. The food was less inspiring, although serviceable. We ordered the pork schnitzel and a sausage platter (avoiding the weisswurst, which includes veal). The food breakdown: ~ Red cabbage: Both dishes came with red cabbage, which was DELICIOUS. I couldn't get enough! Not super-sour, and not overpowering. (Disclaimer: I can't handle the extreme sourness of most sauerkraut.) ~ Pork schnitzel: This was fairly flavorless, so I made liberal use of the provided lemon and tartar sauce, since mustard didn't do much for it. The accompanying potatoes weren't salted, so I'm wondering whether Tyber is silently & kindly accommodating low-salt diets, and forgetting to tell the rest of us we'll need to salt our food. ~ Sausage platter: One of the sausages tasted like nothing, but the other was good. ~ Condiments: Both of our dishes came with ketchup, which seemed totally inappropriate flavor-wise...but as an American with a couple of bizarre ketchup habits myself, I know some people might like those pairings. In any case, the resident mustard soothed our troubled minds. Overall, the restaurant was decent. I would definitely come back here for some more red cabbage, and may return to try their German and/or full-English breakfasts.
(3)Lori C.
My husband & I went to Tyber Bierhaus for the first time last night and L O V E D it! Not only does it have an amazing selection of beer (and you can get them in liters...a rarity in our area), but the food's great, the staff is awesome, and the decor is just what you'd expect from a proper bierhaus. We felt like we were back at Oktoberfest...but only steps away from metro for a safe trip home (after a couple of liters). We will quickly become regulars at this place.
(5)Chris G.
Awesome bar in heart of Bethesda. Large selection of Czech and German beer on tap. I had a spicy Italian sandwich last time I went which didn't disappoint.
(4)Colleen H.
Nice selection of beers, but that's about it. I went here with a (male) friend for lunch on a Saturday and the place was deserted, which should have tipped us off to go elsewhere, but we wanted to give it a try anyways. My friend and I ordered beers in German style liter glasses. Unfortunately, they don't fill them up German style. The beer was filled just below the 1 liter marking (1 inch from the top) with no foam whatsoever on top. I asked the server (young guy with lumberjack beard) to top it off. He snapped that it was right at the marking. Sorry, but for $15, I don't want a beer right below the marking with no foam on it. Since we were hungry, we ordered some food (entrees) and let me tell you, the portions are tiny. I felt bad for myself but even worse for my friend who graciously gave me some of his food, so I would at least be a little bit full. He must have been starving. In the entire restaurant, two servers shared three tables and while the other server did a good job with her two tables, having to take care of our one table was apparently a little too much to handle for our server. He was hardly ever seen, never asked if we needed anything, and finally we had to wait 15 minutes to get our check. Overall, a very disappointing experience.
(2)B N.
This is a great place to grab a beverage whether it is for lunch, dinner or happy hour. The food is first rate and so is the service. There is a great selection of food and beverages on tap. If you show up late, they have the best late night menu (by the hours) of anything around downtown Bethesda (including Bethesda row which is nearby). The music selection is also good. The only things holding Tyber Bierhaus back from getting a 5 star rating is the price of drinks are the noise level during happy hour (not due to crowds) and the $11-$13 for a regular sized beverage (a bit high). Otherwise, it is a great place for groups. The owners have a couple of other restaurants by different names including one in Cleveland Park.
(4)Lisa P.
I really liked just place. The beer was fantastic and the food was good. It was very clean and the service was very friendly. Love the setup, big tables to share. They could have a little more on the menu along the lines of German cuisine like bread (not crackers) with the soup and weiner scnitzel or currywurst. But all in all, a great place, we'll be back!
(4)Anila S.
The place was cozy and nice. I chose this place to meet up with some old friends and we all loved it. Beers were good. Chicken sliders were pretty good. The place wasn't very crowded on a Friday evening.
(4)Evelyn L.
Watched the soccer game between Germany and Brazil on Tuesday, July 8 here at this relatively new establishment. Service was good, and we liked the setup with German-style tables, where we met a couple of Brits next to us. What was less inspiring was the selection of German beers, a selection less inspiring than their Belgian beers. The food was just ok, and the place just doesn't have that German feeling, although there was a lot of German being spoken. The best part was just watching the game and being part of all the excitement that was around us.
(4)Bill T.
Much needed addition to downtown Bethesda. Yes, there is a chain brewery a few blocks away, but Tyber is a German-style beer house with much higher quality beer. Beer Mostly draught beer, though they have about half a dozen bottles too. Good quality beer selection of German, Belgian, Czech beers that range from light (2+% alcohol) to strong (10+% alcohol) content. Sold in .3, .5, and 1 Liter pitchers. I had a Liter of Unser Aventinus (8%) and it did indeed deserve the high rating it received on Beer Advocate. Food I usually go for the sausage platter - you have a choice of 2 types of wursts, plus the standard red cabbage and potatoes. It's classic, but rarely disappoints. I've had the mussels (St. Arnold's) at their other place and they are delicious (cooked in beer and duck fat). Recommend: Happy hour - decent beer discounts and $3 hot large pretzels. The place has a nice quiet area in the back with large tables and church-like pew seats, which is a welcome respite from the big screen TVs in the front of the establishment, though I admit most people prefer the sports bar atmosphere. I do hope this place makes it. It could use better marketing to draw in the local business people and traffic from the Metro, which is a mere one block away. If you're driving it's street parking or use the large underground Metro parking lot across the street (entrance off Woodmont Ave). Walkable from any part of downtown Bethesda.
(4)Matt M.
Tyber is my new go-to bar in town. I was drawn in by the awesome selection of quality beer, and hooked by the food. The beer can be pricey (especially for the smaller sizes), but if you're looking for a liter, look no further. I've tried a few of the sandwiches and the wurst platter (highly recommend the schnitzel sandwich). All were excellent and filling. The mussels are next on my list.
(4)C D.
I've never reviewed anything on yelp until now, when I was inspired by how annoyed I was. If I was reviewing this as a general restaurant, I'd say it was ok. Nothing impressive. If I was reviewing this as a BIERGARTEN, which it claims to be....then I have quite a lot to say: I've been to several "biergartens" and this is one of the worst impersonators I've ever encountered. Until there is an outside area, I will never consider this a beer garden. Being that the word GARDEN is in the name, I asked where this might be and was told they'd be adding one in the front. You know, near where the dumpsters are located? As for the selection of German beers, this is pathetic. The overall amount of options was poor and of the few beers they offered, they ran out of several of them. The food is incredibly overpriced, poor selection (where are the pretzels and cheese?), and if you think I'm paying $9 dollars for THREE PIEROGIES, you must be out of your mind. I'm unimpressed with the beer prices as well. Hopefully their happy hour will be worth it. Additionally, they were playing techno music. I'm pretty sure I don't even need to elaborate on how idiotic THAT is. This is literally the CLOSEST bar to my house and I have no desire to return here. It looks like what a chain biergarten restaurant would be, if there was such a thing. The Applebee's of beergardens, if you will. However I'm interested in something closer to the caliber that I expect for the DC area. I hope things improve or the owners are successful with Bethesda residents because this is unimpressive and disappointing at best.
(1)Burt W.
Not good shrimp scampi had two shrimp.everything tasted like pepper. Would not go back
(1)Debbie P.
Worst place I have ever been to. Took half an hour to get drinks. Food was brought based on what we ordered. Some of us had finished before others got their food. The waitress and bartender were clueless. She had no tray so she could only carry two plates at a time. The Ruben was inedible and the bread was burned. The pastrami was dry and full of fat. They were out of menu items and we asked for the bacon that was supposed to go in the soup and the brought a few crumbles after we paid the bill. Do yourself a favor and avoid ever going there.
(1)Kate O.
So I usually don't review a restaurant that just opened but two things with this place force me to have to do it. I expect to maybe not have napkins, to have staff who don't really know the menu, to have meals come out 10 minutes from each other, to not have everything that's on the menu (although this last one does bother me.) I experienced all of this at the grand opening today. What I can't allow though is food that was really, really bad and management that didn't seem to care. I started with a potato pancake which was good. Goulash though? Not even edible. Full of curry and something else that just tasted BAD. My friend had the sausage platter and those wursts were the worst for wear- oily and over done and no mustard. And now for the real sin- if you take my plates away and see I've barely eaten anything- in fact two plates since my friend didn't eat her's either- and then don't even ask "whoa, was everything OK?" Then that tells me you don't care. There were issues with the check as well (I was charged for a higher priced beer then what I drank and it took a few people to work the system). I wanted this place to do well and maybe it will over time but not with this chef.
(2)Florence K.
Went for Sunday Brunch before World Cup final match. Had the German breakfast - very good, but had to ask for mustard - really. 4 stars because food service was slow.
(4)Suzanne W.
Tyber Bierhaus is a great place for World Cup soccer (specially if you are a fan of Germany). I had a terrific time at the bar during last week's game --everyone is friendly and the German food is fantastic! Loved my Schnitzel on a Pretzel Roll! Kevin and Bob are fun and friendly bartenders -- all around great neighborhood bar conveniently located near the Bethesda metro. The only reason why I did not give Tyber Bierhaus 5 stars is that the kitchen was a little slow - but the food was worth the wait!!
(4)Pikachu A.
ken is an awesome bartender... the pork schintzel i had was fabulous... beer selection is divine. go!
(5)Megan K.
The space? Big and nicely decorated. The acoustics? Too loud. The food? Decent. Hummus was good, wings were nicely cooked, and the traditional items like potato pancakes and perogies were a treat - where else can you find those in Bethesda? Why the low rating then? The service was terrible. Went yesterday, 8/7/14, with a large group of coworkers for Happy Hour. Our server - male, young, bearded, great (both in look and amount) curls - was nice enough and clearly trying. He was also clearly stoned. Hey man, I worked in the service industry before and I get it. However when you become super inefficient, move slow, miss a lot of notes, it's time to ease off. Again, he was nice and VERY knowledgeable about the beer, but I would have rather sat down with him than have him as a server. But you know what? We could have dealt with Cheech. What we couldn't deal with was another server who wasn't even serving us and managed to be rude to our entire party. Female, blonde hair, (black?) glasses, average height. Our group was in the bar, kind of in the back near the kitchen. We were NOT blocking the kitchen, but Blondie seemed to think so. Whether she was on her way to the kitchen, or on her way back to tables with food, she managed to plow through our group each time. Go around! There was space! We all noticed and tried to give her space, but that did not please her. She physically touched and pushed several members of our party. She loudly and rudely told us to get out of her way. After plowing through our group yet again (and pushing our sweetest coworker out of her way), she loudly said "JESUS CHRIST!" because we were apparently slowing her down. Um, that's no way to treat your customers, even if you're not waiting on them. Blondie, here's a life lesson - if we truly were blocking the kitchen and making your job that much more difficult, you should have gone to your manager, who could have spoken with us or found a better spot for us. We ALL saw how annoyed you were and tried to give you some room. But that didn't please you. Instead, you turned a big party off of Tyber. We will NOT be back again. Edited to add - the foodrunner! Poor guy had no idea what he was doing. Kept showing up to our table with food we didn't order. I kept asking him "what's this?" and every time he would just shrug and start to walk away. Uh dude, we didn't order this. Once, twice, fine. But 6, 7, 8 times? In an hour? And not listening to us when we say "we didn't order this"? C'mon. You might ask why I didn't go to a manager to complain? Well they (her? I couldn't tell if there were 1 or 2 managers on duty) were hardly engaged. Didn't seem worth it. And if you look at how the staff acts...there's no such thing as a great manager and terrible servers, is there? Someone's dropping the ball. Bottom line - if you are big beer fan, sit at the bar (not a table) and check it out. Do not expect to find an engaging bartender, server, or manager. Get some food to go.
(2)Lisa J.
Great food & Bier! Pastrami with aioli, burger, shrimp & linguini . 36 biers on tap. Friendly competent service. Check it out! Cool traditional Octoberfest atmosphere. Don't just walk by- stop in.
(4)James w.
Had dinner here on Tuesday eve. Looking for well prepared and tasty German style food...found over cooked, tasteless German food. Service was very bad waiter did not seem to be in the same room with us!, noise was so loud we could not talk. Looks like it might be a good sports bar but forget about the food.
(1)C P.
These guys are in their first week, so I'll be gentle. The space is nice, with a large bar, a section of high top tables and a section of german picnic style tables in the front. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about what's on the menu. The service was a little slow, both from the bar and from the kitchen, but these things take time and should work themselves out. My main gripe is with the portion of the appetizers. The rye bread sticks are fantastic, perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. But for the price, there should be twice as much bread on the plate. The hummus platter came out with a large portion of hummus, but a ridiculously small amount of celery and carrot and bread to dip with. The wings are TINY! They should be at least twice as large. All of the food was decent, nothing was spectacular. Meaning the portions need to go up! Beer selection was great though, and for this reason I'll be back again after a hard day at my nearby office.
(3)Mark C.
Originally from what used to be Czechoslovakia, I was very happy to hear a German/Belgian/Czech restaurant opened in our neighborhood. I looked at the reviews on here just before we went there and saw one person complain about potato cakes and guláš so I ordered just that so I can see for myself. Czech guláš is different from Hungarian guláš which is more like soup, vs. Czech which is more solid. Aside from going back to motherland, this was as close to original Czech guláš and potato cakes I have had on tho side of the pond, guláš complete with "knedla" (dumpling) a traditional central European side. The place is a beer lover's paradise and I felt like a kid in a candy store. Benches are imported from Munich making us feel like we were back at Oktoberfest and Hofbräuhaus. We have a new hang out spot. Keep up the great work.
(5)Sean D.
As the only German bierhaus in the area, this restaurant is a nice addition to Bethesda. The restaurant attempts to recreate the ambiance of a Bavarian bierhaus, with long wooden tables, beers served in liter glass (.3L and .5L also available), and a casual atmosphere. As a recreation of the Hofbrauhaus, it mostly works. Granted the tables are not quite as long and the clientele not quite as willing to chat with strangers. The food is generally good. I've had the pork schnitzel, reuben sandwich, and sausage platter. The schnitzel was a little bit dry, but flavorful nonetheless. The sausage platter was German authentic. And the pretzel is a nice appetizer to accompany the beer. The beers are the real highlight here, with an extensive array of German beers on tap accompanied by quite a few Belgian ones as well. Personally, I would prefer if they dropped the Belgian beers (why go to a German bar to have a Belgian beer?) and focus more on acquiring German wines. There are tons of wonderful German Rieslings that would pair nicely with the items on the food menu, but I was disappointed to find only one on the entire wine menu.
(4)Kendal Ann M.
I could go either way on this place. Tyber is right off the metro which is insanely convenient especially for someone who doesn't know the Bethesda area that well. To the nitty gritty: Happy Hour it's a $20 deal; a stuffed sausage pretzel platter and a liter of beer. Which isn't too bad in the grand scheme of things. It's dark place with little lighting, so if you are meeting someone be sure they know where you are. This seems like a great place to watch a game, there are many TVs, but they all seemed to have the same thing streaming while I was there with my friends. My waitress was great, and attentive. She came back right before 7 PM to alert us that HH was ending and asked if she could us anything in under the clock.
(3)Chris B.
I had been having an urge for pierogi all day, so when work was over I did a quick search for restaurants with pierogi and found Tyber. It was Friday at 6:50 when I arrived and I was pleasantly surprised to find it was still happy hour. The bartender came over quickly so I could get an order in before 7:00 and when I told him I wanted a liter of beer and some pirogi he let me know I could get a platter of sausage with my liter for a total of $20. That's a great deal but now what do I do, I was by myself and I couldn't possibly eat a platter of pierogi and a platter of sausage with a liter of beer, could I? Apparently I can. The sausage platter came with red cabbage and potatoes with two different kinds of sausage, I got kielbasa and bratwurst. The kielbasa was my favorite, it had a nice snap to it with a really smoky spicy flavor. The bratwurst was great too but I always liked good kielbasa better than brats. I was really looking forward to the pierogi since that's what I was jonesing for in the first place. I was not disappointed, there were four well stuffed pierogi that had been lightly pan fried in butter served with sour cream and chopped green onions. They were very very good and super hot, I burnt the crap out of my tongue because I couldn't wait to get it in my mouth. The sour cream was a nice condiment, but I would've preferred some sautéed onions with my pierogi. My order was a great combination, eating the pierogi with the red cabbage and a little bit of sausage was a perfect little bite. I expected to have some left over to take home with me, but I almost cleaned my plate. I left the side of fried potatoes just so I could tell myself I wasn't a complete pig. I would definitely recommend Tyber. And come before seven to get the sausage platter and liter beer deal with some of those awesome pierogi, but bring a friend to share with or you will roll out of there at the end of the night. It's right next to the metro which is a good thing when you serve strong beers in liter glasses.
(4)Peter K.
This is a good German place! They have very creative items on the menu. The sausages are crispy and great. The Czech goulash and the Belgian Beef and Beer Stew are great.
(5)Morgan M.
Been here a few times. They have a happy hour deal of a liter of beer and two sausage (that you can choose) platter for $20...not great but not bad. Their goulash is actually very good. Pretty good beer selection. I wish they had nicer outdoor seating and that their indoor benches were moveable/closer to the tables bc I always feel very far away from the table. Will be coming back purely because of my love of all things german.
(4)Tiffany L.
One good thing. Saturday night beer special was 14$ (I think) for a boot of German beer. Whatever price it is, it was the same price as a small German beer. I forget if it was a Saturday night happy hour or an all day event, but that's a great deal. Now for the food. We ordered wings for app. I got the chicken sandwich as a meal. Well, the chicken sandwich barely had chicken in it. It was so upsetting. The waiter suggested this sandwich over whichever other one I wanted. It looks like a piece of chicken fell out. One side literally had one slice of chicken. For the price, it should have had a whole juicy chicken breast. Never coming here again.
(2)Thomas M.
I love a local restaurant that fills a niche. The Tyber Bierhaus answers the void for anyone looking for a wide variety of draught, authentic European beers. What makes this place great is they marry that beer menu with a food selection that mirrors the geography of the beers, namely Czech, German and Polish. Okay. You don't really pair those countries with cuisine, but the diversity of the menu assures you will find something you like. I wasn't sure, but try what we did - order tapas style and share Appetizers and dishes among your group. We started with the pierogies, spaetzle and potato pancakes to share. Fantastic. They came out quickly and were hot. The pierogies/dumplings. were prepared slightly differently than the New York version, in that they were fried slightly like Chinese dumplings. The filling had a walnutty finish and the fried crust really made these a different kind of dish. The spaetzle, which is more like fried pasta in Germany, was a mac n cheese baked dish. Good, but different. But the potato pancakes are my specific weakness. Again, a slightly different iteration. But crisp and moist inside, so the sour cream and apple sauce came in handy to cool and provide a tart, creamy counterpoint to the salty goodness of the potato. For the entrees we split, tapas style, the wurst platter, the goulash and the schnitzel, subbing out the potatoes for extra red cabbage. The goulash was really extraordinary, with a dark smokiness and overflowing with tender meat. For the sausage platter I chose the lesser known wurst options, opting out of the common bratwurst. Again, these were good, but a little firm, just on the border of overcooked. The schnitzel, however, was phenomenal with a nice crisp crust, not over breaded, and steamy tender inside, though not quite as thin as I personally like. The red cabbage, which you can't find in restaurants, was a great addition. Some of the other reviews I read nail this place for its beer hall ambiance, which I don't get....that's what it is, right? I also found the service to be excellent, also in contradiction to some of the reviews I see. Our waiter heard me wishing one of our party happy birthday, and without asking brought a slice of German chocolate cake with a candle for the table at the end... Gratis. I do see how it could be short-staffed. It's a long restaurant, and the staff really is invested in this place, so I can imagine a short feedback loop from trying the place and expressing annoyance over the wait to place an order or get a second drink. But honestly folks, it's a beer hall. If you qvetch to Brunhilda in Munich she would probably ignore you too. Part of the experience! If you are annoyed, you don't get it. Get up, go to the bar and order from there! I like this spot. I hope it makes it. Go in with the right expectations and you won't be disappointed!
(5)SmugVegan J.
Beer selection is very limited, even for the german ones. (Not sure why they serve fat tire here?) Beer is far too expensive: $8-11/pint seems to be the standard. Pretzels don't look or taste German. They look like the microwaveable ones sold at Costco. If you are stuck going here, it isn't awful, but I wouldn't seek it out b
(3)Will F.
While well-themed and brimming with German and Belgian beer posters and a wide assortment of taps, Tyber Bierhaus ultimately disappoints. The food is overpriced and nothing special; the pretzel was served as "bites" next to dark bread that had been soaked in oil of some sort. The beer on tap was EXTREMELY expensive, with little available for under $8 a pint during happy hour (isn't that when beer should be cheap?). Despite being located in the basement of my office building, I won't be returning anytime soon.
(2)Christine V.
Came here with a group of friends on a Friday evening! I got the sausage platter with my choice of bratwurst and and barenwurst. I came during happy hour so along with the sausage, I got a liter of beer for only $20, which was a great price. The sausage platter came with red cabbage and potatoes. The sausages were great! I really enjoyed the food. The sausage platter is pretty big but if you're hungry, you can definitely finish it. I'm a fairly small person but I finished the platter no problem. The beer was good, the food was good, and the environment was fun. What more could you want? Great place to come to during happy hour!
(4)Philip R.
I am rating this down solely based upon the customer service--non-existent. We tried to wave down the bartender on a relatively quiet night before the end of happy hour (for at least ten minutes). He conveniently came to us 1 minute after the end of happy hour (7:01) and refused to honor happy hour prices. Big boo. I will not be back. It is a shame too, because the beer selection is great. Oh yeah, the mustard for the pretzel was something that approaches French's, which I don't think is authentic German. Two stars are for the good beer selection.
(2)Chris C.
Not open until 1am. Arrived at 1130pm to find the restaurant closed. Please update website with your hours.
(4)Erin H.
Fabulous pastrami!--the best I've found in the mid-atlantic area. Plus, great beer list!
(4)Jim H.
If you like beer and sausage ...this is your place. Very fun Octoberfest atmosphere with long picnic tables. Very good German beer selection to choose from with authentic German steins to drink out of Staff was courteous and friendly. The different types of sausage were very tasty. Overall a fun place to go and socialize with friends.
(4)Jessica P.
We were excited to try out Tyber Bierhaus after my husband returned from Oktoberfest, but were disappointed with the quality. Although the food and beer were okay, it was definitely not what we were looking for in an authentic Bierhaus. During Happy Hour, Tyber offers a liter of beer with 2 sausages for $20 or a half liter of beer with a sausage served on a pretzel bun (reallly?...) for $12. We both got a half liter with the sausage on a pretzel bun and opted for bratwurst to try out a classic. There was nothing wrong with the beer or meal, but it was definitely nothing to go back for. My husband was also disappointed that they did not offer any authentic "Fest Beers", as he was hoping to reconnect with his Oktoberfest tastes! Some friends got the sausage platters, the schnitzel, and pretzels with cheese. Everyone felt kind of "meh" about their food- nothing horribly wrong but nothing special either. The restaurant was empty when we went (during happy hour on a Tuesday), and our friends said it was also empty when they went on a Saturday night.
(2)Fred K.
Came here Thursday for happy hour. Our bartender, Bob or Ron C, was fantastic. He helped me and two colleagues navigate their long list of German and Belgium draft beers. Nice and friendly guy who made us feel at home. We were hungry and ordered their pretzels, Pierogis, and old bay mussels. We quickly devoured the pretzels, which came with two mustards. Yum. The Pierogis were okay. I liked them but one of my colleagues thought it was too plain. But what we really liked, were the mussels with old bay broth, sausage, and potatoes. We asked for extra bread to soak it in the mussels broth. It was an extra $.50 or $1 for extra bread. $18 with fries is sure better value than the $28 mussels at Mussel Bar, nearby. This place is big and can accommodate large groups for coworkers, family, or friends.
(4)Marivic L.
This is really a 3.5 Tyber is a nice open space with long communal tables a la October Fest, I s'pose. They have a great beer and wine selection, great service, and good food. I went there for mussels (yes, I've been a little obsessed lately) and I tried the one with bacon and cream as well as one with a beer broth. The bacon and cream one was the better of the two, so I happily dunked a lot of the nicely toasted bread slices into it. BTW, the fries are great. I don't know if they double fry them, but they sure seemed like it and the flavor was great. Again, I have no idea what they do to them, but I didn't need ketchup at all, though I did try it with the other sauce. So yum. I had a glass of reisling which was too sweet for my taste but I'm a red wine girl anyway. Oh, we left the place and forgot our doggie bag full of sausages. One of the servers was nice enough to chase us down (haha) and give it to us. He even chatted a bit. They do a great "tag team" with the service there. If you're in the mood for mussels, this is a good place to try them when you don't wanna go to the more expensive Mussel Bar and Blacks is too crowded.
(4)Olivia C.
Literally just walked in and then walked out so read this to your own discretion. Hostess kept misunderstanding what we were saying and we should have walked out then. However we wanted to give this place a shot. Asked is there were any food specials and waitress said NO but the menu said YES-according to the menu it said $4 onion rings and $3 pretzels for their late night happy hour so naturally we wanted the onion rings but NO, "they ran out". Okay, fair it was a "busy night" because of the USA vs GHANA match but where were all the celebratory futbal fans?! It was about 95% empty. I ask for the Belgian white ale and was told there was none. Asked for another Belgian ale and told there was none. Ok, look, I get it...you were "busy" and for 1 keg to kick, ok. However as a BIERHAUS for 2 kegs to kick...my party of 4 became a party of sad. We didn't even bother asking for any other "biers" because it just seemed like nothing was available. I now being guided by my 3 other companions and using my iPhone to write this review as I go to quench my thirst elsewhere. Two stars because 1) parking was super easy due to lack of customers and 2) another star for the huge unoccupied space.
(2)Adrian L.
I had 1 litre of german beer (can't remember which one since I asked for the server's recommendation) and the pork schnitzel sandwhich. I can sufficely say that I was both content and full after eating the sandwhich. My stomach could only handle half the litre, but I tried my best. Overall, it was a nice experience after getting stranded in Bethesda due to a snow storm.
(4)Kelvin C.
My favorite local bar. I come here for the mussels and the beer (they have ommegang Hennepin on tap). Get the 1L beers if you can because it's more worth it. For the mussels, their St Arnold's mussels is the bomb and in my opinion better than the other flavors, and definitely better than those from the Mussel Bar. I'm not a huge fan of their other dishes though. They also have whole evening food and drink specials on Mondays. If you work in the restaurant industry they will give you a discount.
(5)Ruth C.
Three and a half stars. Well, bollocks. I always said I wouldn't want to live near Biergarten Haus or St Arnold's because I'd sport a beer belly in no time, and look at us now. My new after-work watering hole with beers the size of premie infants is right by Bethesda Metro. Metered and garage parking within walking distance. Think Mussel Bar but with a more laid back and communal feel. Biggest downside is no outdoor seating. Three of my favorite mussel pot flavors from St A's, plus hearty Euro-inspired bar food with conservative brunch and dessert menus. From least- to most-favored: - BBQ chicken wings: conservatively sized wings, cooked through. These chickens were definitely not on 'roids. Tossed in one of three sauces of your choice (habanero or buffalo being alternatives) after cooking, served with two carrot sticks and two celery sticks, plus a tub of what I assumed to be bleu dip. - Pierogies: delicately fried exterior containing a literal mash-up of standard pierogi flavors, and a tub of chilled sour cream garnished with green onions. I almost disliked them for the same textural aversion I have to crab rangoon, but I kinda respect the nontraditional approach to comfort food. - Latkes: potato pancakes were the teensiest bit greasier than expected, but not at all too heavy. After doctoring with provided applesauce and chilled sour cream with scallions, I cleaned the plate happily. - Chicken sandwich: I'll be honest, surpassed low expectations. It's not just the delicious signature St A frites, perfectly crisped with sides of ketchup or awesome in-house aioli. The lettuce and tomato were fresh, and enough of the caramelized shallots and tomato weren't runaways from the moist and flavorful chicken breast. Bread is plenty thick enough to transport these ingredients to your drooling mouth, with the lightest spread of duck fat rosemary mayo. Generous portioning! Service was great for an easy-going opening night. Staff members were very friendly, water refills were kept up, and the only hiccups we saw were very mild bar/kitchen delays and an order of rye bread sticks that shouldn't have been sent to our table (customers don't really know our table number). Any well-meaning attempts to prematurely clear a plate retreated apologetically in the face of my prison inmate-style of defensive dining. Our server Bob C was particularly charming and helpful throughout the night. We had napkins, were reasonably told in advance what on the menu wasn't available, and got recommendations without trouble. Future hit list: mussels, roasted beets soup, pastrami/reuben sandwiches; drug opera, red velvet pancakes, eggs in the middle.
(4)Jennifer H.
Went out Sunday evening with a family of 5, and they AUTOMATICALLY charged 20% gratuity. All the food was way overcooked (including the sausage). He waitress was awful. She had 2 tables to look after and it seemed like she (I think her name was Jae) has no idea what she was doing. Had to track down the bartender to even get a sample of a beer I wanted to try. The place is overpriced with seemingly no quality control. Except for the fact that we complained I will not be back.
(2)Mike B.
Here you go Bethesda! Served up by long time Montgomery County Resident Mark Moore and company - your very own little "Bier" garten/haus/ (insert other german word "Guttentag"?) . A while ago Cesco Oesteria tried to advertise that they now had a BeerGarten, but I got a lot of feedback that this turned out to mean that Cesco was now serving DC Brau on their patio. Not so impressive. This place actually has 20+ Belgium Beers, communal tables, and a relaxing friendly atmosphere. Now, they did just open today, so not every single beer and menu item was available - but there was surely enough to satisfy even the most critical "Bier" drinker. I got a beer with a 16 word name... cause I'm difficult. Let me try and go for this.. a Praga Pills Czech Bohemian Pilsner. It was light and refreshing, just like I asked for from our waiter Bob C. BTW - Shout out to Bob C who was totally nice, helpful, and there when you needed him. Started out with three Apps. 1. Potato Pancakes ( or I call them Latkes #Heritage): 3 delicious pancakes served up with apple sauce and sour cream. They definitely get a Star (Of David) for serving up both. 2. Pierogies: Surprise! These are fried. But not with a very thick crust. Interesting adaptation- still soft inside. Filling was tasty and all... but I'd probably rather have the traditional preparation on them. 3. Wings: Wasn't a huge fan of these (tasted a little "Appe-teaser"-ish). Maybe pre-frozen/ pre cooked? This is the only thing I wouldn't come back to. Then we decided to share the Chicken Sandwich. This just upped the star rating by at least one star. TENDER, I'm talking JUICY, I'm talkin WELL COOKED, I'm talkin COULD BE THE BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH IN BETHESDA, I'm talkin YEAHHHHH..... This sandwich was delicious. Everything: the chicken was great, well seasoned, and coated in herbs. They had caramelized onions on it ( nice addition) and a duck fat rosemary mayo. The bun was perfect and the veg on it was fresh. Good job on this! Kudos chef! Not too mention the fries! ORDER THE FRIES DELICIOUS - well seasoned and the aioli that they come with I could sleep in. Make a little home in that B. Overall a great meal. Manager/owner came over and chatted with us. Super friendly! I'll be back soon.
(4)Brenton W.
Tyber has gone downhill since it first opened. The sausage sandwich on a pretzel bun is only available Tuesday - Friday, during happy hours (4:30 PM - 7 PM). Came here on a Monday after not dropping by for a few months and sadly found this out. Half of the draft list was unavailable. A few members of our group couldn't decide if the server was rude, had a dry sense of humor, or had already mentally checked out for the evening. Wasn't a big deal to me but definitely worth mentioning. The mustard that comes out with your pretzels is nothing more than your basic yellow mustard -- nothing homemade or special, that you would normally find at a German Bierhaus establishment. The cheese comes out the same way. A sure sign of laziness. The fries and garlic aioli still maintain their eliteness. Nice that there is an outdoor seating option -- however, you can not order mussels because the plate is too hot and will burn the table surface. Unfortunately, we probably won't be returning the Tyber. It's not worth the hassle, when you counter with the quality of food, in which other places have to offer that are around, combined with the hassle of parking too -- it's just not worth it, in the end. It's still a quality establishment, though. Nice location that is walking distance from the Bethesda Metro.
(3)Cathryn L.
I've been here a few times. Mostly, with my entire office for happy hour on Mondays so they're dead which is why I thought they had great service. I went last night with my softball team after our first game of the season and it was abysmal. They asked that we move tables because they felt we had too many people at our table, but really all we did was add a single chair to the end. A plus for that I suppose. When it came to ordering only half the table was asked if they wanted food. My end ordered drinks and then didn't see our server again until we flagged down someone else to inquire about ordering food. Not ONCE did any one offer us another beer. We had to always ask. Half our table paid and left before the other half because (1) they were finished long before our food even came out and (2) their parking was expiring. At one point I got up to find out where our food was, but I couldn't find a server so I gave up and went back to my main reason to be there, my friends. I got my friends to download Spotluck so we could use the discount, but before asking if we wanted anything else the server came over with the checks. At that point she needed to go redo them all since we used Spotluck. At this point we finally gave up and asked for a manager. None of us had wanted to ruin the glory that is opening day, but thanks to Tyber we were finally forced to. They ultimately gave us a 50% discount on the remaining checks, but the kicker is GRATUITY WAS INCLUDED. We had ZERO CHOICE in leaving a tip for HORRIBLE service. I would have rather paid the bill in full to have the option to leave a tip of my choice. Thanks for taking away choice :) At that point we asked for the number for the GM that the manager felt the need to literally throw at us. So at that point we cut our losses and got out of there. The beer is tasty and you can sample small tastes. The french fries are crispy, which is how I like them. The sauerkraut lacks any sort of zing and seems like such an afterthought that they shouldn't call themselves German. The pork schnitzel sandwich was decent otherwise. Overall, unless you're going when they're dead don't expect any level of decent service for the price your paying. And don't bother posting negative reviews on their Facebook as either they'll ask to speak with you in person and that you remove the review or they'll remove it (I got two stories depending on if I believe the owner or my friend) which either way is rather sketchy.
(2)Matt G.
Love the beer section, the food, and the outdoor patio beer-garden feel. Great place to meet friends for an evening drink and some good German food.
(5)Chris P.
Decent place to have drinks and have some sausages, and what not...Honestly I don't remember a whole lot. *L* First time i went with friends, it was good. I didn't go for the food initially, although I recall having a Reuben sandwich that was messy. No big whoop. The only distraction were the Serbians screaming at the TV toward the front of the establishment. Second time I went with friends--the same crew as before--and tried to delve in deeper. The food was better than I remembered, and I recall drinking a pale ale (or light import beer, whatever) from a big glass boot. It was a sloshing good time. With regard to the place in general, it's concrete floor with industrial picnic tables and benches. Not a bad place at all. The employees are pleasant, no problems there. I'd go more often except Life friends don't want to get into a rut by going to the same place too often. I'm thinking twice in 4 months or so is permissible... Hmm, what? Whoops, sorry. :) End of the review. Enjoy Tyber at your leisure.
(4)Nicole G.
Came here for a happy hour on a Thursday to celebrate a coworker moving on to bigger and better things. I joined the group late and even though they had gathered around one the tables around the bar there were enough of us that we had to move over to two of the tables in the main area. I was surprised how big the space was and it seemed no problem for us to move like this. I can't imagine that happening at too many other Bethesda restaurants. Our waiter (Michael R) did a phenomenal job of keeping up our drink and food orders that were placed sporadically throughout the evening. I think people were there 5:30-10pm and the size of our group kept fluctuating, at one point reaching 18 people. After looking at the menu I settled on the Happy Hour $20 deal. A sausage platter and a liter of beer. I didn't think I wanted that much food or beer, but I could not pass up that deal. My giant cold mug of Leffe was brought out immediately and I definitely needed to hands to manage it at first. For the sausage platter you get two choices for sausage, I picked the Wiesswurst and Kielbasa. I've never had Wiesswurst so I'm not sure how it's supposed to taste or be prepared, but it was a very pale sausage that tasted like boiled bologna. Very unimpressed and I kept trying to pass it to different coworkers to finish off. The thimble cup of mustard that came with it barely helped. The Kielbasa on the other hand had that crisp skin and a wonderful salty and smoky flavor. I wish I just ordered two of those. The site of potatoes was nothing special and they definitely needed ketchup (or in this case, mustard). The red cabbage could have been seasoned more but that didn't stop me from eating it all. I can't complain too much though because $20 for all that beer and food is an amazing deal for the area. I also got to try a few bites of pretzel and onion rings. Both were good and I think I'd definitely order both again. It's good to have people to share with though. But I think next time I might just go for the half liter and sausage bun deal instead though. Sounds more my speed! While my group was there we never felt rushed or pressured to order more food. We just got to claim our little spot and chitchat to our hearts content. I think we'll most likely be back.
(4)Gail R.
Initially the name made me think of a beer house, but I don't like beer. However, I decided to check it out anyways. I had caught a glance of the menu before going there and saw only a few things I would eat, but I decided, I must go with an open mind. This is the year for me to try some new things (as far as food goes). I had arrived a bit early for dinner and the host was gracious to allow me to sit and wait for my party - provided me a glass of water and a menu as well (in addition to food and beer, they also serve wine and cocktails, which is good to know). Since I had already seen the menu prior, I took the opportunity to check out the place a bit. There are long tables throughout and each has a container of utensils and a wooden box full of napkins; there are a few TV's available to watch and at the bar area, they have several taps of beer - it made me think of Octoberfest (they would be packed here). My party arrived and we decided to try 3 different appetizers - Oven Roasted chicken wings with BBQ sauce (other sauces were spice Buffalo or Habanero). Since I don't do spicy, this was a bit on the sweet side, but I didn't get a wow factor as I ate it...it was just okay. Next up was Potato Pancakes (homemade and served with sour cream and apple sauce). This was a first for me as I have only had the breakfast kind (no potato, no sauce), but as I ate these delicious things, it tasted a bit like fritters from back home and I love me some fritters...Yum. We also had Potato cheese and onion pierogies, which is also new to me, but I did not become a fan of these. We decided to have their Chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, caramelized shallot, thyme with duck fat rosemary mayo. I have had chicken sandwiches before and they are sometimes dry, but this was quite different. It was very tasty with the seasonings and extras (full of flavor) and I wanted more, so I will be back, even if it is just for their chicken sandwich.
(4)Mike S.
This is a solid choice. Met 3 friends here for after work dinner before a movie. Great schnitzel sandwich and yummy beer. I can see this place attracting a younger louder crowd but I liked it.
(4)Mike C.
Been there twice. Love the first two mussel dishes, didn't like the one with the Budweiser broth. Plus the sausage was, I am fairly certain, a hot dog - hahaha. But the liters of beer are awesome, service is decent and prices are average. Good deal - do spotluck for discounts!
(4)Arnaud C.
Nice place, more a bar than a restaurant. The gulasch was good, the schnitzel less...
(3)Thomas B.
Its a shame they do not have a biergarden space here! I came to this restaurant with a Groupon and a love of German food. I was happily surprised that it was not the German food that one might get that pretends to be German, but is really bad airline food. The place is very good. AMAZING beer selection. If you want a Miller Light, you're out of luck. The beer is all import, no short cut! DO NOT MISS IT! The mussels - heaven in a cast iron pot! The pumpernickel sticks are excellent. A great start to absorb the big beer. The drawback is that it is LOUD. The tables are long and communal, so be prepared. Great service and a great place for a unique dining experience in the area! TRY IT!
(5)Heather J.
I came here for lunch over the weekend, and we had made a reservation for 11 AM. We arrived and the server said they didn't open until 11:30, but he very kindly let us in, anyway. I opted for the pastrami sandwich because they make the pastrami in-house. It came on a pretzel bun, which was actually more like just a soft pretzel, and was served with fries. The pretzel was the best part of the whole meal! I would have been happy with just that. The whole grain mustard was way too mild - it barely tasted like anything. The dijon mustard was quite good, though. The pastrami was so, so greasy. The fries were crunchy but lacked salt. Service was very friendly but also very slow. I think I'd go back for happy hour, but maybe not a meal.
(3)Shana K.
Come here for good beer and delicious food and have a good time with friends! The wait staff is very helpful. We came here to watch the basketball tournament. Glad we did! They have a great price on liter mugs of beer. Will definitely come back. Would've given them 5 stars, but they were out of a lot of their beers. In the future, I'm hoping they have a flight option.
(4)Kathryn A.
I'm mostly a fan because of the effort the owner has put in to add a little culture to this place. Bethesda is as vanilla as a place can get, lacking in truly authentically ethnic eateries. However, this place moves in the direction of wanting Americans to experience a little bit of Western Europe. First of all, good luck trying to find any varieties of Belgian or German beer that are ALSO reasonably priced, unless you buy at a liquor store and take it home. The Tyber offers what appears to be the best in terms of options for experiencing festival style beers. I say festival, because most of these drafts are a bit watered down...similar to what you might get at a festival...though not the famous Oktoberfest where everything tastes freshly crafted! The food here is decent and fortunately, they know enough to offer mustard with their pretzels! The Deutsch would definitely appreciate this!
(4)Sherry H.
Very happy to find Pirat on tap. The service was not too good. Our food orders came out at different times, so that I had already finished eating by the time my husband's food arrived. Roasted beet soup was not good, extremely bland without the flavors I would expect from an actually roasted beet. I should have sent it back. Beef stew was good. Hubby wished it had come with something to sop-up the broth. Tyber Sausage was (very) good. Sauerkraut was was very good. Red cabbage needed some vinegar or something. It tasted like boiled cabbage coated with oil (Not even bacon fat) without any seasoning. We ordered pretzel bites with cheese sauce, which were both good.
(3)Sheereen B.
Found Tybirus on Groupon decided to check in out. I got the I pastrami sandwich on pretzel roll...great..but my husband was disappointed with the trout and couscous salad. the couscous turned out to be barley in water without any seasoning. our waitress was either new or just bad... she just was not attentive or educated on all the beers they offer which was pretty good.
(2)Melissa S.
Good beer selection. Only had snacks but the barvarian pretzel (not on the menu) is great. Happy hour mon-fri. Specials on large beers on weekends. Friendly staff.
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