Regensburg Sausage Kitchen, Regensburg, Germany

The Historic Sausage Kitchen of Regensburg (Wurstküche) is notable as perhaps the oldest continuously open public restaurant in the world. In 1135 a building was erected as the construction office for the Regensburg stone bridge. When the bridge was finished in 1146 AD, the building became a restaurant named Garkueche auf dem Kranchen ('cookshop near the crane') as it was situated near the then river port. Dockers, sailors and the staff of the nearby St. Peter cathedral workshop were the regulars for the centuries to come. The present building at this location dates from the 17th century, but archaeological evidence has confirmed the existence of a previous building from the 12th century with about the same dimensions.

Until ca. AD 1800, the specialty was boiled meat, but when the family who currently own the restaurant took over in 1806, charcoal grilled sausages were introduced as the main dish offered. The kitchen still operates today and serves 6,000 sausages to guests daily.

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Roger Sherwood (9 months ago)
Fantastic little brats. This place is known for them. Freshly grilled! Outdoor seating can be a challenge during nice weather, but we found available space in the tiny little dining room inside. Take a look. Watch your head! So quaint. A must see and do! My cousin brought me here, so it's not just a tourist trap.

Roger Parramore (10 months ago)
Not to be missed in Regensburg! Watch the river go by as you enjoy a "six on kraut" or eight, or twelve.....? at this 900+ year old restaurant--thought to be the oldest continuously operating restaurent in the world. Believe me, they have it figured out. Just a delightful experience.

Shella (12 months ago)
The sausage was really good, and the German Pork Roast Bavarian style was perfect. During the weekend, many people choose to eat outside, but the ambience inside is also pleasant. They would have a special menu of the day which is what we tried on one of our visit, but need to take note that they only have sausages in the afternoon. Some menu are only offered until lunch. On our second visit, we opted to dine outside to enjoy the nice view of the old stone bridge. This place is a must try if you visit Regensburg. I will definitely go back if I have a chance to go back to this place again.

Sarah (12 months ago)
They are cash only. We found this restaurant while searching for sight-seeing and things to do near Grafenwhoer. It is arguably the oldest continuously open public restaurant in the world. There is a smaller building where you can order to go, and sit in their outdoor seating. Or you can sit inside in their formal restaurant. They are known for making dishes with sausages, but also serve other authentic dishes. We went here for lunch and I had the finger noodles and sauerkraut. They offer outdoor seating near the river and also have indoor seating. If you want delicious food that has a lot of history behind it, this is a must visit location. There are also a lot of shops and areas to walk around to make a nice day trip of this location.

Nick G (12 months ago)
Delicious. This place was recommended to try. It’s famous and has been around for a long time. It’s in a nice small area by the water. Staff were friendly I felt the service was somewhat slow. The food was delicious and flavorful. I also loved the homemade mustard! It was so good

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