Zum Gemalten Haus

Zum Gemalten Haus takes its name from the painted murals covering its facade on Schweizer Straße in Sachsenhausen, one of the most photographed exteriors among Frankfurt's Apfelwein taverns. The kitchen serves traditional Hessian tavern food rather than a chef-driven menu, built around Frankfurter Schnitzel, Handkäs mit Musik, and Frankfurter Grüne Soße with potatoes and egg. The dining room follows the classic Sachsenhausen format: long communal wooden tables, wood paneling, and a lively, high-volume atmosphere that fills with both regulars and visitors, especially at dinner. There is no formal dress code; the mood is casual and convivial rather than refined. Apfelwein is the house beverage, poured from a stoneware Bembel into the ribbed Geripptes glass, with German beer and soft drinks also on offer for those who prefer them. The tavern closes on Tuesdays, a detail worth checking before planning a visit, and is open the rest of the week from late morning until midnight. Reservations are recommended for dinner, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings when the tables fill quickly with groups; walk-ins are generally fine earlier in the day. The location on Schweizer Straße sits within easy walking distance of Frankfurt's other well-known Apfelwein houses, making it a common stop for visitors touring the Alt-Sachsenhausen tavern district in a single evening.