Le Grincheux: the beer and whisky institution
Pints the local press calls almost unbeatable value, a whisky list that runs on forever and an upstairs room with a view over the street.
The verdict
Le Grincheux means the grumpy one, and the name could hardly fit less. This is one of the warmest bars in the centre, an institution where the local press calls the value on the pints almost unbeatable, and where the whisky list runs to a dizzying length. Worn wood, an upstairs room looking over the street, a happy hour everyone turns up for: the recipe does not change because it works.
What to drink
Good beer, split between German references, French craft and Alsatian breweries, plus a whisky collection worth the trip on its own. You come here to drink well and simply, not for the staging.
Visiting tip
The early evening happy hour is the peak: arrive just before it to pick your spot, ideally upstairs. It also makes an excellent first stop before heading down towards the Krutenau, the quarter where the city drinks.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Le Grincheux so well known in Strasbourg?
Does Le Grincheux take bookings?
Camille Roth
Born in Schiltigheim, Camille spent ten years working in Strasbourg kitchens before swapping the apron for a notebook. She writes about winstubs, the city's newer tables and Alsatian produce. Her rule: never recommend an address she would not send her own parents to.
