Loreley Restaurant

(212) 253-7077

7 Rivington St (nr. Chrystie St.)
New York, NY 10002 40.7214 -73.9932

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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown, Bowery

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Hours:

Sun-Tue, noon-1am

Wed, noon-2am

Thu, noon-3am

Fri-Sat, noon-4am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants, Beer Gardens, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Bar & Club Special Features:

Outdoor Seating

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What People Are Saying About Loreley Restaurant

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The Scene – Those who appreciate beer and Wiener schnitzel flock to this no-frills beer garden with a focus on the brew, not the bling. The bar, modeled after brewhouses in Cologne, keeps things simple, from the slightly shifty looking darkened bar in front to the no-frills pine tables and chairs in back. The crowd is young, hip and amicable. – – The Draw – None of the area's hype and attitude plague this low-key joint. In warm weather, patrons take their smoking and drinking seriously in the outdoor garden with its six large picnic tables. Beer beginners should try…

Editor's Tips

Save Time:
The space is well-equipped to handle groups of 10 or more, but booking ahead is a must (and space in the beer garden can't be reserved in advance).
Save Money:
Order the half liter, the bar's largest size, for the most cost efficiency. Don't worry--you'll drink it all.
The Extras:
Wine from the Loreley region and German brandies, schnapps and spirits round out the drinking menu.
Know Before You Go:
Although the bar may remain open until 4am every night, it tends to close depending on the size of the crowd--which means as early as 12am on weeknights.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “recommend their baked camembert with lingon sauce The biergarten is a cozy place to wash away your weekly woes.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “This place seemed like a basic german beer hall but the food was really excellent.”
  2. “The crowd seemed good and the beer was refreshing on a hot summer night.”
  3. “Fantastic beer, good service and a nice garden in the back.”
  4. “can't say anything bad about this place, great beer selection, well poured (I'm a stickler for good beer service), delicious food both times we went and good service, especially considering how busy it gets.”
  5. “The Good: HUGE beer mugs and a shaded outdoor eating/drinking area, picnic tables and large indoor benched seating- plenty of space for a big group, would/should be the perfect place for a party.”
  6. “They have good food at reasonable prices, a great selection of beer and wine, and some very exotic German liquors (Schnaps).”
  7. “Finally a low-key, down to earth restaurant and beergarden with a casual athmosphere, friendly wait service and lest I forget: excellent German chow and great German beers.”
  8. “Loreley on Rivington is a great neighbor bar that usually attracts an interesting crowd or crazy crowd if you were there for the world cup.”
  9. “Instead, I must continue my hunt for a good beer garden.”
  10. “The outdoor beer garden is a great place to hang out and have some good beers and german pretzels on a summer day.”
  11. “Even the chees plate tasted good with a beer.”
  12. “There really is nothing better than sitting outside on a nice day with a good beer.”
  13. “The beers are amazing, and the food was good.”
  14. “When I go to a German restaurant, I enjoy the beer and the food, which is what they do best.”
  15. “Decent bar, good beer”
food quality
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “When we reminded him that we had only ordered cold food, he stormed off.”
  2. “love this place, have been there many times and enjoy the friendly service, great German Biergarten feel and delicious food.”
  3. “The beers are amazing, and the food was good.”
  4. “The cheese platter was pretty big, although they could have been more generous with the bread.”
  5. “Food service is excellent, very fast and the food is always freshly prepared.”
  6. “We left, went to a nearby French restaurant and had a delicious dinner(no wait).”
  7. “No matter if you are from Northern or Southern Germany, this modern German Bar has everything your heart desires: every variety of German Bier, cute waitresses, excellent food (try the Kässpätzle!)”
  8. “When I go to a German restaurant, I enjoy the beer and the food, which is what they do best.”
  9. “recommend their baked camembert with lingon sauce The biergarten is a cozy place to wash away your weekly woes.”
  10. “Great Hangout w/ good food!”
  11. “(german) went yesterday evening with my boyfriend (americain) to the restaurant loreley in order to convince him about good german food.”
  12. “They have good food at reasonable prices, a great selection of beer and wine, and some very exotic German liquors (Schnaps).”
  13. “We waited a long time for the food and there weren't that many other people there, though the food did require extensive cooking.”
  14. “The food is great too.”
  15. “Good solid Bavarian food in my opinion.”
  16. “can't say anything bad about this place, great beer selection, well poured (I'm a stickler for good beer service), delicious food both times we went and good service, especially considering how busy it gets.”
  17. “This place seemed like a basic german beer hall but the food was really excellent.”
  18. “The food is inedible as well.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “No matter if you are from Northern or Southern Germany, this modern German Bar has everything your heart desires: every variety of German Bier, cute waitresses, excellent food (try the Kässpätzle!)”
  2. “Good time with friends, impressive German bier selection and friendly service.”
  3. “We waited a long time for the food and there weren't that many other people there, though the food did require extensive cooking.”
  4. “can't say anything bad about this place, great beer selection, well poured (I'm a stickler for good beer service), delicious food both times we went and good service, especially considering how busy it gets.”
  5. “They have good food at reasonable prices, a great selection of beer and wine, and some very exotic German liquors (Schnaps).”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The outdoor beer garden is a great place to hang out and have some good beers and german pretzels on a summer day.”
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “There are many, many places in the city that manage to offer a lovely environment AND good service.”
  2. “Thanks for the great service.”
  3. “No matter if you are from Northern or Southern Germany, this modern German Bar has everything your heart desires: every variety of German Bier, cute waitresses, excellent food (try the Kässpätzle!)”
  4. “have been here several times, and the clientel is always extremely friendly.”
  5. “Their service is great, always friendly staff.”
  6. “The service was surprisingly good (I say surprisingly because you tend to think of beerhalls as having bad service and the waiters were running around like chickens without heads).”
  7. “We waited a long time for the food and there weren't that many other people there, though the food did require extensive cooking.”
  8. “Good time with friends, impressive German bier selection and friendly service.”
  9. “Fantastic beer, good service and a nice garden in the back.”
  10. “Unfortunately, the horrible service ruined an otherwise fine experience.”
  11. “Finally a low-key, down to earth restaurant and beergarden with a casual athmosphere, friendly wait service and lest I forget: excellent German chow and great German beers.”
  12. “It's hard to explain in words with it not coming off as an exaggeration- but rude service is an understatement.”
  13. “can't say anything bad about this place, great beer selection, well poured (I'm a stickler for good beer service), delicious food both times we went and good service, especially considering how busy it gets.”
  14. “love this place, have been there many times and enjoy the friendly service, great German Biergarten feel and delicious food.”
  15. “Food service is excellent, very fast and the food is always freshly prepared.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The cheese platter was pretty big, although they could have been more generous with the bread.”
  2. “They have good food at reasonable prices, a great selection of beer and wine, and some very exotic German liquors (Schnaps).”
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. “We waited a long time for the food and there weren't that many other people there, though the food did require extensive cooking.”
  2. “After waiting 45 minutes to be seated outside, we ordered a cheese plate and cold cut platter.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/15/09

Great fun, awesome beer selection, delcious food!

by troypitkin

Had a wonderful time here again recently. We went twice; on a Tuesday, which was mellow and cozy and on a Friday night at 10 pm, which was loads of fun, very busy and typical German brew pub vibe.

I can't say anything bad about this place, great beer selection, well poured (I'm a stickler for good beer service), delicious food both times we went and good service, especially considering how busy it gets. Can't wait for the beer garden season to begin!

  • Pros: beer selection, fun vibe, great food
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/31/08

Great Service!

by ballantinebeergrrl

I am a stickler for service and the American girl serving us was great; prompt, pleasant (but not in the way) and always there to refill water glasses, bring new additions ordered after the initial one and knowledgeable about the food and beer-- picking beers to fit our tastes and suggesting new ones to stretch our understanding of beer.

Over all it made the a special night fun and interesting. Thanks for the great service.

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/25/08

DONT GO!!!!!

by notsohardtoplease

THIS WAS ONE THE WORST BARS/RESTAURANTS i HAVE EVER BEEN TO. THE STAFF WAS RUDE, THE SERVICE WAS AWEFUL, THE MANAGER CAME OVER AND TOLD US WE WERE BEING TOO LOUD. THIS IS A BEERGARDEN, YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO HAVE A GOOD TIME! THE FOOD WAS OK. WORST OF ALL WAS THAT THEY INCLUDED OUR TIP (PARTY OF 4) WHAT THE F@CK??? NEVER GO THERE, THERE ARE REAL BEER GARDENS IN QUEENS, BROOKLYN, AND THE UES

  • Pros: NONE
  • Cons: EVERYTHING
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/18/08

Lovely Times

by terrymodina

A friend of mine from college recommended this place to me and I will be forever grateful. Finally a low-key, down to earth restaurant and beergarden with a casual athmosphere, friendly wait service and lest I forget: excellent German chow and great German beers. (12 on tap, more in bottles). Having lived in New York City for 22 years I appreciate the recent proliferation of casual German style beer places and Loreley and Zum Schneider are the pioneers here. If you want the real crazy beergarden vibe a la Oktoberfest, go on the weekends, if you are more into having a conversation during dinner, shoot for the earlier part of the week. I appreciate the middle and Northern areas of Germany more and therefore appreciate the sparse design of Loreley. (I don't miss Lederhosen, Coockoo clocks and Bavarian yodelling at all). This place is modelled after brew pubs of the City of Cologne on the Rhine river. Overall a lovely experience among my favorite in New York.

  • Pros: Great food, extensive beer selection, nice vibe, fun crowd
  • Cons: none
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/15/08

Throw out the rules, the management. Keep the staff (some of them) and you *might* have a good time.

by imorti

I felt like Othello. Upon arrival we were told if we knew the 3 more people inside trying to sit next to us, it was no good. But if they were total strangers, then that was fine. Outrageous. Some of the staff were awesome about it. Some acted like they were doing us a favor. After inquiring, they said "management" would scream at them and that the neighbors would take issue with the volume. Then don't have a beer garden if you oppose merriment. I wouldn't go here if they gave the beer away for free. The food is inedible as well.

  • Pros: good sized beers. For parties of 8 or less you might enjoy.
  • Cons: Service, food, rules, management, attitude and the fact they advertise for parties.

The Details on Loreley Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • love place
  • good german food
  • friendly wait service
  • good beer
  • interesting crazy crowd
  • big group
  • great neighbor bar
  • really big picnic tables
  • rude staff
  • cold food
  • nice beer garden
  • love gotta
  • nice loreley
  • huge beer mugs
  • recommend baked camembert
  • worst stomach sickness
  • good exotic german liquors
  • cold cut platter
  • delicious wait
  • extensive cooking
  • huge large indoor benched seating
  • excellent german chow
  • good beer service
  • rude service
  • enjoy friendly service
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