Brewhaus Gastropub
Maybe you’ve walked across the Walnut Street Bridge and seen the twinkling of string lights from the outdoor porch. Or maybe you’ve driven past the small blue-grey building with the wooden doors and the rusty sign. Chances are, if you’ve been downtown in Chattanooga, you’ve seen the German-American gastro pub Brewhaus.
If you haven’t made it inside yet, it’s highly recommended; and if you have but it’s been a while since your last visit, it’s time to go back.
Open for five years, Brewhaus has comfortably integrated itself into the Chattanooga community as the only German-American restaurant and pub, welcoming locals and tourists alike. Why German-American? According to Michael Nolan, it was meant as a warm welcome to Volkswagen, along with “a niche thing nobody else was doing.”
The result, Nolan says, is “wholesome German food that makes you feel like Thanksgiving,” including schnitzel, bratwurst and pretzels the size of your face (a rough estimate). Alongside the hearty array of food, Brewhaus also serves a wide assortment of bottled beers, both German and local craft, and constantly rotating tap specials.
Along with the great food and the tasty beer selection, there’s also a unique atmosphere. Nolan describes how Brewhaus is meant to be a place for people to “just come and hang out,” explaining the main difference between Brewhaus and other restaurants: “We don’t rush you to leave like other restaurants. We want you to stay.”
As if the great food and better beer isn’t incentive enough, Brewhaus also offers several community events, from trivia nights to parking lot parties. Nolan even teased Brewhaus’ upcoming 5th Annual Tacky Sweater Christmas Party, with specials on tap from between six to eight breweries, live music, and a Toys for Tots drive.
Regardless of what brings you to Brewhaus, you’ll be welcomed with open arms, a sentiment Nolan echoes, saying, “When you walk through our door, you’ll be treated like family.”