What The Fox is the Krutenau's go-to beer bar, pouring 14 beers on tap and another 31 by the bottle — plus a solid lineup of wines by the glass. The kitchen stays open late, turning out homemade tarte flambée, bagels, hot dogs, and croques-monsieur that are well above standard bar grub. It's loud, friendly, and always busy — exactly what you want from a neighborhood bar that doesn't pretend to be something it's not.
Fourteen taps, thirty-one bottles, and a homemade kitchen that serves tarte flambée well past midnight — this is Strasbourg's most reliable late-night beer bar.
Arrive before 19h on weekends to grab a table — the place fills up fast, especially with the student crowd taking advantage of the all-evening discount.
Strasbourg's beer-bar workhorse with a kitchen that stays open late
If you're looking for a no-nonsense beer bar in Strasbourg, What The Fox delivers exactly that. Fourteen taps, thirty-one bottles, and a wine list that doesn't try to be pretentious — you'll find something you like, whether it's a local Alsace brew or an IPA you've never heard of. The staff are genuinely friendly, and reviewers consistently praise the service and the clean, well-kept space. Happy hours run until 20:30, and there's a student discount all evening, which explains the young, energetic crowd.
What sets this place apart from a pure drinking spot is the kitchen. A proper chef turns out homemade tarte flambée, bagels, hot dogs, quiches, and croques-monsieur — and it's all made in-house. It's not fine dining, but it's exactly the kind of food you want after a few pints, and the fact that the kitchen stays open late is a real plus in a city where options thin out after 10 PM.
The atmosphere is loud and convivial, maybe too loud if you're looking for a quiet conversation early in the evening. But that's the trade-off — this is a place to hang out with friends, not to have a deep talk. Go for the beer selection, stay for the tarte flambée, and don't be surprised if you end up closing the place down.