Run by a German family, this homely nook overrides the tired Oktoberfest stereotypes that commonly beam from many a German Brauhaus or restaurant outside of the country itself, instead manifestinf a concept that is much more in tune with reality (and a lot more palatable), with the major drawcard here being, without doubt, the beer-German staple brands Warsteiner and Eisenbahn fly over the counter faster than one can utter the phrase “ein Bier bitte.”

The décor bubbles with subtle sophistication as German phrases trace along the dark wooden interior, cultivating a a more casual atmosphere than the hyped-up, Caipi-soaked vibes at other watering holes. Here, things are kept simple: local German expats sip brew from the mother country, a cast of regulars dig in to hearty, traditional fare such as Weißwurst (a Bavarian white sausage variety) and Schweinshaxe (pig’s knuckle) while the college crowd toasts to the weekend.