Visitors consistently praise the guided Ponart tour for its mix of history and tasting: several reviewers mention that the guide explains the founder's story and Prussian brewing traditions, and many single out the tasting of eight different beers as a highlight. Trip reports detail receiving protective clothing and booties during the production-area part of the tour, creating a hands-on, professional impression. One TripAdvisor reviewer called it an 'excellent educational and delicious tour.'
Reviewers frequently comment on the restored red-brick architecture and the new public-space programming: people note exhibitions, seasonal markets, cafes (several mention a bakery and the 'Pышка' cafe), and a rooftop viewing tower where visitors can inspect stamped bricks and city views. Multiple guests appreciated finding antiques, boutiques and events such as fairs and concerts on the site, calling it an atmospheric urban space after years of dereliction.
A recurring theme in reviews is practical detail: several visitors praise the variety and flavour of the beers (one reviewer recommends the 'Koroleva Luiza' beer), and others report the tasting can be generous — one local review even described tasting 'без ограничений' at the end. At the same time, reviewers warn that tours can be crowded (one person suggested limiting group size after a tour of ~20 people felt too packed), and a few visitors found the viewing platform exhibits underwhelming compared with expectations.
Common complaints and tips from guests are concrete: a few reviewers note puddles and muddy spots on the grounds after rain and visual clutter from temporary market stalls and banners that some feel detract from historic façades. Practical advice repeated by visitors: book tours in advance (typical departures reported at 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00), bring comfortable shoes for the tower's steep stairs, and allow 1.5–2 hours to include the museum, tasting and a walk around the yard.
