Entlas Keller isn’t just open for Bergkirchweih so enjoy it all summer long.
An den Kellern 5-7
91054 Erlangen
Tel: 09131/221 00
www.entlaskeller.de
Opening hours from April to the last Sunday in September:
Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 24:00
Closed Monday unless a holiday, then open
Erlangen Station 1.5km
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Entlas Keller History
Entlas Keller has a long storied history. The storage caves in this hill on the outskirts of Erlangen date back to 1686. They were created to store beer and more importantly to keep it cool in the warmer months. In its heyday in the 19th century, there were 20 km of tunnels connecting 19 Bierkellers. Initially, only the owners enjoyed meals in the shady area. Needless to say, word soon got out that the beer was much better than that in the city. So, people started to make a pilgrimage up the hill. The last Keller closed in 1900 and with the invention of refrigeration, there seemed to be no need for them. In the 1950s, the Engelhardt family started to renovate some of the tunnels and the entrance to what is now the Entlas Keller. It reopened in 1984.
The modern entrance to Entla’s Keller & colorful decorations
Entlas Bräu
Once the Kitzmann brewery in town closed, Entlas Keller sold a variety of beers. In 2021, they decided to start Entla’s Bräu . This small brewery is directly in the tunnels so handy for lagering! This prompted my visit that year. It’s a fairly nice shady Keller though a bit overdone with speakers and lighting. This is obviously used not only for the Bergkirchweih, but live music on a regular basis. If you overlook that, it’s certainly a decent city Bierkeller.
Bratwurst & Entla’s Spezial Sud
The beer at Entlas Keller
Entlas Bräu initially only made one beer but have expanded their line a bit. Their flaghip is a Kellerbier called Spezialsud. I got a light pour on my first outing, especially for 4€ a half. It had a good flavor but a bit on the watery side. I’m glad I went up and if I were in Erlangen, I’d probably go again. The brewery is new and I would imagine their beer will get better and there is a rotation of recipes being used. So, trying the beer again would be my main reason to return to Entlas Keller. That is unless, of course, I finally make it to the Bergkirchweih!
Entla’s Keller food
Entlas Keller does full meals all day, every day and seems popular as a lunch spot. They specialize in rotisserie duck (and chicken) and seem to take a lot of pride in their “Holzofen Brot.” I was a bit pressed for time and the duck was somewhat pricey so I opted for Bratwurst which was quicker to eat. I got three and would opt for two if I go again. It was pretty filling. They were good quality and the kraut was decent too but the bread was not fresh and on the dry side. Between the bread and the light pour, I definitely needed a second beer!
Bergkirchweih
The series of Bierkellers on the shady hill are home to the 250 year-old Erlangen Bergkirchweih, one of Bavaria’s biggest festivals. Entla’s is one of the most popular. I finally made it in 2026 and found it quite good during the week at lunchtime. I’m sure it’s rowdier at night. I had their tasty Entlas Bräu Giesela Festbier. I had the roast duck, which was the same price as it normally is, so it seemed cheap for a big festival. I returned again a few weeks later to try it again and was happy to find another seasonal beer on, a hoppy Helles named Sven.
a Bergkirchweih stop
With their much improved beers and friendly weekday lunch hours, Entla’s Keller is certainly a good stop.
Beers: Entla’s Spezialsud, and assorted seasonals like Sven Helles and Giesela Festbier. Bottled Gutmann Dunkles Weizen.
Beer calendar:
Bergkirchweih starts the Thursday before Whit Sunday
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