The Top 10 Restaurants In Bremen, Germany

Located in the center of the old town, the Bremer Ratskeller is over 600 years old. Originally a wine cellar, it was used by the Council of Bremen to store white wine in the days when it controlled its supply within the city. Today it houses a large underground restaurant directly beneath the town hall. The oversized wine vats that run the length of the room attest to the restaurant’s history. It is still home to the oldest wine barrel in Germany, laid down in 1653, as well as more than 600 other varieties of exclusively German wine.

In a town that is famous for the Grimm Brothers’ tale about a group of travelling musicians, it is only fitting to enjoy an evening at Musical Theater Bremen. Situated on the edge of the old town, the theatre seats 1400 and houses Henry’s Bar, which also functions as an art gallery. Here, guests can enjoy a cocktail while admiring the artwork which hangs from every wall. Over the years, Henry’s has played host to Mikhail Gorbachev, Ai Weiwei, and the German band Silbermond among others, demonstrating the variety and interest of its clientele.

The windmill is as much a symbol of Northern Germany as it is of its neighboring Holland. The Kaffeemühle restaurant is testament to this. It stands overlooking the water in Wallanlagen Park and has seating outside for the summer as well as space to eat inside the windmill itself. Originally used to grind flour, the windmill has been relocated and rebuilt a number of times due to fire and other catastrophes damaging it. Today it only grinds coffee to serve to the customers who fill its tables, hence its name, ‘the coffee mill.’ The venue is ideal for a late morning break from sightseeing.

Dinner aboard this floating restaurant provides the most scenic possible views of the Weser River, which runs through the center of Bremen before emptying into the North Sea. The twist is, Theaterschiff is also a floating theater, where plays are performed several times a week. Anchored near the Wilhelm Kaiser Bridge, the impressive Theaterschiff’s restaurant section features floor length windows and ambient lighting that provide the perfect evening atmosphere. The menu is international, ranging from steak to spaghetti and there is also a fantastic bar on board. There is no better way to see the city a little differently than to dine on the river.

Concordenhaus is located in an historic 17th century townhouse, rescued from decay in the 20th century and restored as a guesthouse. It specializes in local dishes from around the Bremen region and North Germany. These include Knipp, a fatty sausage made from groats and pork browned in a frying pan, and Labskaus, which consists of corned beef, herring, onion and beetroot. Set in the Schnoor quarter, the restaurant has a charming red brick façade and large historic dining room.