Each major city in America has different sections boasting wonderful foreign foods and culture. Many cities have Irish pubs, Chinatowns, Little Italys, and German sections. This is also true of Boston. This city and its surrounding areas have wonderful German beers and food. They are a great place to experience the German food and culture without the expensive plane ticket!
Jacob Wirth is the only German restaurant directly in the city of Boston. Claiming both German specialties and American favorites, this restaurant is a great place to dine while in Theater District of this city. It was recently voted the best place to eat with that district. Jacon Wirth also boasts the largest selection of imported beers in the whole of New England. If you are in Boston and have a hankering for German beer, this is the place for you.
Jacob Wirth Restaurant
31 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-338-8586
jacobwirth.com
For more choices in German bars and food, traveling just outside Boston is necessary. The Wirtshaus Restaurant, located in Methuen, boasts traditional Bavarian cuisine and drink. They also feature a coupon special on their web site. So, it's worth a drive from Boston, especially if you'd like to eat some Wiener Schnitzel or Bratwurst and drink Warsteiner Dunkel Lager.
Wirtshaus Restaurant
17 Hampstead St
Methuen, MA 01844
978-683-0770
wirtshausrestaurant.com
Located in Springfield, MA, The Student Prince is a German restaurant with a wide choice of German beers including Spaten Lager, Spaten Optimator, and Spaten Mai Bock, to name a few. This restaurant features a wealth of history, including once having been the site of a fort in 1660. The cafe also has a vast stein and art collection. If you are interested in good food, delicious beer, interesting decor, and beer steins, this is the destination for you.
The Student Prince
8 Fort Street
Springfield, MA 01103
413-788-6628
studentprince.com
Also located in Springfield, MA, The Hofbrauhaus looks just like a bar would in Germany. Steins and beer bottles line the dark wood walls, so the patrons feel as though they have been transported right to a local German bar. The Hofbrauhaus features traditional Bavarian cuisine, as well some other international dishes. Whether you are looking for some classic Sauerbraten or a selection from their extensive draught and bottled European beer selection, the Hofbrauhaus is just the place to end your quest for the perfect German bar.
The Hofbrauhaus
1105 Main Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
hofbrauhaus.org
