Brasserie Perle (Chez Perle Bierstub)

Brasserie Perle is a craft brewery in Cronenbourg, at 10 Place de l'Abattoir in the north-west of Strasbourg, in the Grand Est region of France. Since 19 July 2023 the production site has also housed Chez Perle, a bierstub with a Biergarten and a shop, so visitors can drink beer where it is made. Cronenbourg is a historic brewing district of Strasbourg, and the setting has an industrial, working character far removed from the tourist streets of the Grande Île. The house beers named in the listing include a Pils, an IPA and Nuit Noire, a stout, and tarte flambée, the thin Alsatian flatbread topped with cream, onions and bacon, is served to accompany them. The shop sells bottled beer to take away. The crowd is a mix of local beer enthusiasts, groups of friends, families in the garden during daytime and early evening, and curious visitors who make the trip from the centre. The atmosphere is informal and communal, in the style of an Alsatian bierstub, with long tables and an emphasis on conviviality, and no dress code is known. In warm weather the Biergarten becomes the focal point, while colder months move the evening indoors. Music is incidental. Opening hours are not confirmed in the listing; as a brewery taproom it is likely to open in the afternoon and evening on selected days rather than late into the night, so visitors should check the current schedule before travelling. No cover charge is known. Because the site is outside the old town, the easiest way to reach it is by tram or bus from the centre, followed by a short walk, and visitors should plan the return journey in advance for later evenings. Prices are in line with Strasbourg craft-beer norms, with a glass generally costing several euros and a tarte flambée a modest sum on top, making an informal meal-and-drinks evening affordable.