Wirtshaus zum Nepomuk

Wirtshaus zum Nepomuk at Fischergasse 2 is a small Wirtshaus in Heidelberg's Altstadt, Baden-Württemberg, near the Neckar and the Alte Brücke. A Wirtshaus is a traditional inn-style restaurant serving regional food and drink, and this one occupies a compact space in a quiet part of the old town close to the riverfront. The name echoes St. John of Nepomuk, the saint associated with bridges and rivers and a familiar figure in Central European bridge iconography, which suits a location beside the Old Bridge. The menu follows German and regional tavern cooking. Schnitzel is the dish most visitors order, Käsespätzle offers a vegetarian-friendly cheese noodle dish typical of southwest Germany, and Flammkuchen adds a lighter shared plate. Prices are mid-range for the old town and portions are filling. The dining room is small, rustic and relaxed, with a more local and low-key feel than the busy Hauptstraße taverns, and the noise level is moderate. No dress code applies. Beer and regional wines are the usual accompaniments. Walk-ins are normally accepted, though groups should book ahead, and the small room can fill on weekend evenings and in the summer tourist season. Booking a day or two ahead is reasonable for groups. Opening hours change by season, so visitors should confirm on the venue website or by phone before travelling. The location is a few minutes on foot from the Marktplatz and next to the riverside walks, which makes it a natural stop after crossing the Alte Brücke or visiting the Karl-Theodor-Brücke viewpoint.