Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Boston / New England
  4. Boston
  5. Somerville

Bronwyn

4.5
4.5
501 Reviews
$30 and under
European
BRONWYN is a restaurant and bar located in Union Square, Somerville, featuring the cuisine of Germany and greater Central and Eastern Europe. Chef Tim Wiechmann draws on his cultural heritage to create hand-crafted sausages, schnitzels, traditional noodles and specialties such as Riesling sauerkraut and giant pretzels. An extensive list of bier and regional wein has been curated to enhance the cuisine. The chef’s wife, Bronwyn, is the restaurant’s namesake. The interior of BRONWYN embodies the rusticity of a European tavern and is adorned with the handcrafted treasures of the Chef’s travels and his family’s heirlooms. Upon entering the restaurant, one is reminded of the artistic spirit that imbues the neighborhood of Union Square.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.


Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    European, German, Contemporary German

  • Hours of operation

    Sunday Brunch: 11am - 2:30pm Sunday Dinner: 5pm - 9pm Monday - Wednesday: 5pm – 11pm Thursday – Saturday: 5pm – 12am Saturday Lunch: 11 - 2:30pm During Oktoberfest (Sept. 21 - Oct. 15) we take reservations starting at 5pm, then it is on "first come, first serve" basis.

  • Phone number

    (617) 776-9900

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, BRONWYN can accommodate all your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (877) 912-4307

What 501 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Sort by

  1. Punketta

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Häxe and a wurst plate and pretzels and spätzle and everything was great!
  2. Julian

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2018

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    The restaurant has a great selection of German beers (the Austrian and Polish selection is rather poor) but the food leaves a great deal to be desired. It's a strange, not really authentic mix of German and Eastern European cuisine. For American standards it's an OK place but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who wants to try some authentic food from German-speaking countries.
  3. Biketoeat

    New England

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Having grown up in Germany I really miss German food and beer gardens. Bronwen at least gives me a sense of being back there. The food is good and I love the gurken salat and Brezen. Miss, miss, miss real german biergartens.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great German food with a twist, Currywurst anyone? Had the Spatzel and bratwurst sausage, delicious. So good I had to have more. Started with a Bretzel with horseradish mustard, wonderful. Anyway thanks Bronwyn for a great dining experience. Did I mention the 32 German beers available?
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We stopped here before heading into Boston for music...I was craving German comfort food and Bronwyn delivered!! It’s a lot tight, but they created a traditional German beer house interior...the noise level is high because the spot is so small and was a little difficult getting in and settled, but once we did it was fantastic! The bread dumplings were perfect and the beer selection was spot on!
  6. ArchH

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I went with two friends on March 6, not April 3, as the link to this survey stated.
  7. DrDirt

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delightful Sunday brunch! Loved every bite - as did my kids, who dove into some familiar options and explored new tastes on the Bronwyn menu. Will come back to try their expansive beer list and enjoy dinner fare.
  8. RebeccaM

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was really great and the chairs are comfy with a cool ambiance!
  9. LaurenD

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about our dining experience here, from drinks to dessert. Our waiter was amazing and explained things thoroughly to us. We will definitely be returning!
  10. ChowHound

    New England

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I had dinner here recently and we were so happy!!! The food from the appetizer to the dessert was excellent! I don’t think I’ve had a dinner that’s excellent from start to finish! Usually, something may be just ok. But I can honestly say this place is top notch!!! The decor had an old world but modern feel. The lighting reminded me of places in Zurich or Munich! We had the Dine Out menu which is definitely a must-try! You still have time! Our main dish was a shared pork shank of generous proportions that was so tender and just divine! Everything on the plate from the pork to the sour kraut and potatoes, plus slices of apple was just scream-out-loud excellent!!! Service was stellar! Ambience was very nice! So happy we found Bronwyn!!!
  11. JonathanL

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always great at Bronwyn! Wish I lived closer. Usual great staff and offerings. It is authentic and delicious.
  12. CTBR

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in Union Square, by far!!!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    outstanding, food and service were incredible.....a reason by itself to come to Boston
  14. Lisa

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2018

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Found it to be very pricey for the amount of food. Was looking for an authentic German experience and did not find it here. Not enough German beer options and was disappointed overall. Glad I tried it though.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2018

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I find the food quality inconsistent. Seems it is highly dependent on who is in the kitchen, I have had the same dishes a few times and find them varying in quality quite a bit.
  16. DianeT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The beer was superb as always. The waitress was very helpful with recommendations. We ordered the meat platter for 2. I’ve had this many times and am reminded again just how fatty beef shank is and why I should order something else. Most of the other entrees have dairy tho. And as always, i remind myself that i should just have beer and a snack at the bar and dinner somewhere else.
  17. michaelw

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the quality of the fare was exceptional.
  18. KristenB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    This was the perfect spot for a friend's brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Wasn't too busy, we were able to easily book a reservation for a table. The food is delicious and on a lazy Sunday, having a few cocktails with our meal was the perfect added touch!
  19. GeorgeC

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    So good. Really the food here is god damn delicious.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    had a nice Valentine's Day menu, great meal and beer flight!
  21. LynneM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Our entire party loved everything about this place. Our waiter was fantastic!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We saw a mouse in the place
  23. Jenna

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very cool place where the comfort is unique and cozy. The pretzels and perogies were OUTSTANDING. Spetzel was very good as well. The crowd was eclectic, the vibe was relaxed and fun. Definitely worth the experience- we will be going back!
  24. Kurt

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, family friendly with a great beer selection! We enjoyed the Sunday brunch menu...
  25. NasInBoston

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2018

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    My husband and I went there on a week night just because we love schnitzel and wanted to try the place. Our waiter was exceptional, the ambiance really nice and cozy, but the food was disappointing especially if you've had authentic schnitzel in the past. Unfortunately, both my husband and I had, having lived in Germany for a while, and also having had an excellent German restaurant near our old place in IL. The cut was very small and not thin enough, and it gave you the impression that it was deep-fried. The spaetzle were way too greasy and almost lost in the cheese and butter. The potato salad and pretzel were ok, but they were not what we went to the restaurant for. Finally, the drinks and beer menu were way over priced ( $11 for a glass of gluewein(!), $11 for Koelsch Frueh which is normally at half price even when it's imported). We really wanted to like this place, but we are not going back.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2017

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We loved the ambiance and food at Bronwyn! It was festively decorated for the holiday season and the music playlist was spot on. We ordered the charcuterie plate, Schnitzel and Knodel. All were fantastic!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bronwyn is not just one of the best German restaurants in the Boston area, it's one of the best German restaurants in the U.S. Our meal was spectacular as always. Slightly pricey but worth it for a special occasion.
  28. BuonForchetta

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about Bronwyn was excellent. Having lived in Germany, the cuisine was on-point and it transported me back to Bavaria. Also, the waitstaff was remarkably friendly and the service was exceptional. We'll be back.
  29. CHTC

    New England

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Food as usual. Best German food and beer selection anywhere in New England, likely anywhere on the east coast.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It's greeting season. My friend and I really enjoyed the dinner with beer. Everything is so beautiful. Cheers~
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing. Every dish was so good and the decor is awesome. Caroline was our server and she did such an excellent job. I'd highly recommend eating here if you like German food!
  32. Robby

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food as always. Accommodated us well with a baby. Will be back - one of our favorite places.
  33. EricH

    New England

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Bronwyn is one of our favorites. The ambience is great, the menu enticing and the service is very attentive. The beer options range from a lite lager to a hearty dark - and many options in between. We had the potato salad and the spaetzle to start - both excellent. My wife had the spaetzle as her main course and I had the sauerbraten. While the sauerbraten was excellent, her spaetzle was a little undercooked and swimming in butter. Regardless, Bronwyn is an excellent place to return to over and over!
  34. Matt060577

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing service from the moment I walked in. The hostess was very nice and recommended we eat in the front area near the bar because it was quieter. The waiter was extremely nice, gave great suggestions and also was attentive. Food was outstanding! I had Schnitzle and it was amazing. Highly recommend eating here.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place, my mom is from Munich so coming here when I’m in town is a taste of her homeland and change from my usual go tos. The details from the menu to the decor and beer offerings are perfect for family meals or dates. I definitely urge everyone that likes good beer or cocktails paired with hearty food to drop in. Parking is tight but a loop around the block usually allows for street parking or a spot in the small lot to open up.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitress was great and the food was very good also. My mother did no complain about the German food not being German. This is the first time , she always criticizes that it doesn't taste like being home. ( Heidelberg Germany. )
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent ambiance. Loved the decorations! The service was outstanding. And I wore a drndl! Parking was tricky though.
  38. GMD47

    New England

    168 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    168 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2017

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Bronwyn looks like an authentic German pub with plenty of beer on tap and efficient wait staff . The downside is the food which is average at best . Great place for millennials .
  39. arlington02476

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bronwyn was everything as advertised, I've been to Germany on business and this was just like being there, except with better service and quality. Not a clunker on the menu, which was nice and compact, and the beer selection was excellent. Cant wait to go back.
  40. LaDe

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal at Bronwyn! From start to finish, the host and servers were very friendly and accommodating. Everyone in our party loved the German food, and the great beer selection was fun! The atmosphere is wonderful, both inside and outside on the magical courtyard. We look forward to going back again soon!

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bronwyn using the Order Online button. Bronwyn also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Bronwyn is rated 4.5 stars by 501 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.


Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing
Google Map for Bronwyn

255 Washington St., Somerville, MA 02143

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Somerville

  • Hours of operation

    Sunday Brunch: 11am - 2:30pm Sunday Dinner: 5pm - 9pm Monday - Wednesday: 5pm – 11pm Thursday – Saturday: 5pm – 12am Saturday Lunch: 11 - 2:30pm During Oktoberfest (Sept. 21 - Oct. 15) we take reservations starting at 5pm, then it is on "first come, first serve" basis.

  • Cuisines

    European, German, Contemporary German

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 776-9900

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, BRONWYN can accommodate all your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Private Event Coordinator: (877) 912-4307

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo