The Beer House at Langham Place
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The Beer House’s dingy interiors need a facelift
German fare and craft beer fine for groups but interior’s dark and dated
The Beer House’s burger with bacon, cheese and house seasoning
The Beer House serves up Western pub grub, with a German touch.
AMBIENCE
Dingy, thanks to the dimly lit 13th floor of Langham Place, and festive, thanks to the neon lights and pop-music playlist.
COST
Starters are HK$88-HK$118, while mains range from HK$128-HK$228.
WHO TO BRING
Beer lovers and fans of German fare
TURN-ONS
Mains are served in generous portions, with the XXL 1kg giant sausage (HK$228) being more than enough for four people. The wagyu beef burger is well-made, with the truffle fries (HK$138) offering a tasty upgrade on a classic. Although we didn’t order the pork knuckle combo (HK$288), it seemed popular - and ideal for a group of friends having a drink.
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TURN-OFFS
With neon lights, dark wooden chairs, veneered chipboard tables and TVs showing tennis, The Beer House can’t seem to decide whether it’s a traditional pub, cocktail joint or sports bar. Regardless, the interior needs a facelift, as we were turned off by the peeling menus and stained upholstery. The Beer House shares a menu with neighbour Beerliner, which also serves nearby Tonic, all owned by Cafe Deco Group. This gives diners a wider selection than the limited snack menu, but creates confusion as to which bar you are patronising. The nachos (HK$88) and jalapeno poppers (HK$98) are pleasing only to those who enjoy generous servings of processed cheese. Accompanying the nachos was a fizzy salsa, while the poppers were served with a tartare sauce that is best left to seafood dishes.
DRINKS
An international selection of bottled craft beer, plus cocktails and a limited wine selection. The beer menu has a maltiness and hoppiness index, guiding guests through their global menu. We opted for the Hong Kong Beer Company’s Dragon’s Back pale ale and its Big Wave Bay IPA (HK$68).
The Beer House
Langham Place Mall, Floor 13, Mong Kok, 2972 0079