Brauhaus Restaurant & Pub is a longtime Novena institution on the basement level of United Square at 101 Thomson Road, serving Western and Asian cuisine alongside a curated line-up of international beers. For over 28 years it has offered — in its own words — a chance to get away from the daily grind, welcoming loyal patrons and first-time visitors alike.
The heart of the menu is the Signature Pork Knuckle, perfected by founder Michael Chuah after he mastered the art of roasting in Germany: tender, succulent meat beneath a meticulously crafted crispy crackling shell. An Asian twist arrives in the Pork Knuckle Bee Hoon, which tangles juicy slivers of the same delectable meat with silky strands of bee hoon, while the gourmet sausage platter answers heartier, shared appetites with an array of premium sausages.
Michael's story is woven into the room itself. After backpacking the world and working at a German restaurant in Ginza, Japan, he returned to Singapore to open Brauhaus, curating beers that represent the home countries of friends made along the way. Wooden nicotine-stained ceilings and rustic German décor give the space an old charm the team calls one of a kind in Singapore, and there is plenty to linger for: a pool table, live music, and alfresco dining with smoking tables.
For more than 28 years, Brauhaus Restaurant & Pub has been a fixture on the basement level of United Square at 101 Thomson Road in Novena. Step inside and the shopping mall fades away: wooden nicotine-stained ceilings, rustic German décor, and the low hum of conversation over cold glasses. The team calls the room one of a kind in Singapore, and regulars would agree — it was built, in Brauhaus's own words, to offer a chance to get away from the daily grind.
Behind the bar is the story of founder Michael Chuah. In his twenties, Michael answered adventure's call and backpacked around the world before settling in Japan, where he worked at a German restaurant in Ginza. But it was the themed parties he hosted at the guest house he lived in that truly set the idea alight. A self-confessed beer aficionado, Michael returned to Singapore and opened Brauhaus. Because of the friendships forged from around the world, he felt the perfect tribute would be to curate beers representing his friends' home countries — a spirit of global camaraderie that still shapes the drinks list today, with imported labels like Delirium Tremens and Lapinkulta pictured alongside the house favourites.
Brauhaus describes its cooking as Western and Asian cuisine 'cooked with love' by its chefs, and nothing carries that promise further than the Signature Pork Knuckle. Michael's journey to perfection led him to the heart of Germany, where he mastered the art of roasting. The result is tender, succulent meat enveloped by a meticulously crafted crispy crackling shell — the dish the restaurant itself calls an irresistible delight for all, loved by loyal patrons and first-time visitors alike.
The kitchen doesn't stop at tradition. The Pork Knuckle Bee Hoon gives the classic an Asian flair, with juicy slivers of delectable meat intertwining with silky strands of bee hoon in what the menu describes as a symphony of tastes and textures. For those seeking a shared dining experience, the gourmet sausage platter lays out an array of premium sausages — a true feast for the senses, sized for even the heartiest appetites. Sides such as the Brussels sprouts round out the table, and every dish, the menu insists, is a thoughtfully curated companion to an ice-cold beer.
That blend of European heartiness and Asian comfort is the through-line of the whole menu. Each plate, the site promises, is a testament to creating memorable gastronomic moments that linger long after the last bite — whether you arrive for a German-style feast or a familiar favourite reimagined. It is food made, the team says, to tell a story.
What keeps people lingering is everything that happens between the plates. There is a pool table for casual competition, live music to soundtrack the evening, and alfresco dining with smoking tables for those who like fresh air with their lager. It is the kind of unpretentious room where a quick after-work beer stretches into a full night — and with Friday and Saturday hours running to 1 am, there is every opportunity for it to do exactly that.
Brauhaus Restaurant & Pub sits at B1-13/14 United Square, 101 Thomson Road, Singapore 307591. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 12 pm to 12 am, Friday and Saturday from 12 pm to 1 am, and Sunday from 4 pm to 12 am — note the later Sunday opening. Tables can be reserved through the online booking link on the website, and orders go through WhatsApp at +65 9836 0908. The team can also be reached by phone on 6250 3116 or by email at brauhaus1314@gmail.com. Come hungry, order the knuckle, and let the old charm do the rest.