If you want to experience the notion of a classic German pub, visit Gaststätte Plümecke situated in the Wilhelminian style quarter called List. The interior is very traditional and not stylish, that's for sure. Here you can find people of all classes and professions. The lawyer next to the electrician, the doctor face to face to the factory worker. You will get local beer (Herrenhäuser Pils) and delicious pub classics to eat as currywurst, french fries (probably the best in town) or a Frikadelle. But be cautious: don't try to take a seat by yourself. In the Plümecke you are seated by Brigitte, the innkeeper (which is very uncommon in Germany). Achtung: The Plümecke is closed at weekends. From Monday to Friday it opens at 7 pm (at least I think so).
Voßstraße 39;
Underground station: Lister Platz (a ten minute walk away)
Sorry, I did not mean that female innkeepers are uncommon of course, but to seat guests. Usually you can choose your seat in German pubs by yourself.
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publicans/innkeepers in this country than male ones. May be before 1949 it was the other way round but especially in the last 30 years this changed for the better - we really did learn something in the last years!