Haus Zeyen - Köln

Visited as a family with two teenage boys. We decided to try here as an alternative to the more obvious choices and we're so glad we did! Hadn't booked but, even though it was pretty busy, they squeezed us in. Mostly locals and the staff only speak a little English but with my little bit of German we got on ok.We all had schnitzels, my cordon bleu (filled with ham and cheese) was fab! The Bratkartoffeln are excellent. Lots of nice Kölsch to wash it all down! Really liked the atmosphere - the people were really nice. Very reasonably priced too!Would definitely consider a return visit!

We were looking for a simple but decent German-style meal on a Saturday evening in Deutz. Walked past the highly rated (on TA) Lommerzheim around the corner, which appeared to be more of a bar than a tavern at first glance: loud music, people loitering outside. Decided to try Haus Zeyen, which turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. The hosts were very friendly, the food was excellent, the atmosphere gemütlich.I often cringe a little when people overuse the word 'local' or suggest this is where you get to 'mingle' with the 'real locals' (whatever that may be) - but if that's what you're after, this is probably where you should go.

I came in alone on a Friday night, i speak no English, but was given a warm welcome. I was given a table quickly, the man helping me was i assume the owner, he was so sweet and joked with me about what beer to drink. It was busy with locals but everyone was so nice, my nerves settled quickly. The food came in a timely manner as well as a fresh beer. I ordered the pork medallions with hollandaise sauce, peas, carrots, and fried potatoes... It was fantastic! A great experience!

This is a real gem, full of locals. The beer is great and the steaks were wonderful. Best pepper sauce I've had in a long time, looking forward to getting back soon. The service was very well done, attentive but not interfering. Highly recommended.

Stumbled across this place as the one we wanted to go to was closed, lucky for us as the place was delicious! Pepper schnitzel and Hunters (?) Schnitzel washed down with a few Kolsch all for under €25...perfect!