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Rheinfelder
Bierhaus
There's no pretension here--the Rheinfelder Bierhaus, on
Marktgasse in the pedestrian zone of Niederdorf on the hilly side of the Limmat,
is a cheerful no-frills beer hall where most of the atmosphere comes from
cigarette smoke.
In many ways, the Rheinfelder is my favorite of the three beer
halls in this article. It has a lively mixed clientele of students, working men,
soldiers, and business types, with a few red-nosed regulars imbibing liquid
meals. The waitresses are good-natured (mine was almost motherly), and you can
watch soccer on the TV above the door if you aren't in a mood for conversation.
When you enter the Rheinfelder Bierhaus, grab a chair at one of
the long wooden tables, nod to your neighbor, and light up a cigarette or get a
nicotine buzz from your tablemates' exhalations. If you aren't very hungry, you
can just order a beer or a snack, but I recommend the "Jumbo-Jumbo Cordon
Bleu" after a long day of hiking around the city. This is a huge boneless
pork filet sliced in half, filled with cheese, breaded, fried, and served with
excellent French-fried potatoes. A small gemischtes Salat makes a nice
accompaniment; it isn't on the menu, so just ask.
Prices are the cheapest of any beer hall in this article; if
you're on a budget, this is the place to come for an economy splurge.
Verdict: Great value, friendly staff, and cheerful
patrons--but don't bring your friends from the Anti-Tobacco League.
Rheinfelder Bierhaus
Marktgasse 19
Zürich
Telephone: 01 251 2991
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