A brewery restaurant inside Leipzig's oldest surviving railway station building, credited with reviving the historic Leipziger Gose beer style after it nearly disappeared following WWII.
Bayerischer Bahnhof occupies Germany's oldest surviving railway terminus building, opened in 1842 and now a protected historic structure repurposed as a brewery restaurant. The site is closely associated with the revival of Leipziger Gose, a distinctive tart and lightly salted wheat beer style that was a Leipzig specialty for centuries before nearly disappearing after WWII; the brewery here brews its own Gose on site following a recreated historic recipe, making it one of the most authentic places to try the style.
The restaurant's dining rooms make use of the building's original train-shed architecture, with high ceilings and industrial-era detailing, and the menu covers traditional German dishes designed to pair with the house beers, roast meats, sausages, and hearty sides. A beer garden operates seasonally in warmer months. Its slightly outlying location relative to the very center of Leipzig, a short tram ride from Augustusplatz, makes it feel like a genuine local institution rather than a purely tourist-oriented stop, despite its historical significance.
| Price | €€ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 11:00-24:00 |
| Reservations | Recommended for dinner and groups |
| Address | Bayrischer Platz 1, 04103 Leipzig |
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Location
Bayrischer Platz 1, 04103 Leipzig
Highlights
- Housed in Germany's oldest surviving railway terminus building
- Credited with reviving the historic Leipziger Gose beer style
- House-brewed Gose using a recreated historic recipe
- Seasonal beer garden
- Traditional German menu paired with house beers
Tips for visiting
- Try the original recipe Leipziger Gose, a tart, salted wheat beer specific to this brewery's revival
- The historic train shed architecture is worth a look even for visitors not planning a full meal
When to visit
Any time for the Gose beer; summer evenings for the beer garden
Accessibility
The restaurant is on one level with step-free entry from Bayrischer Platz.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Leipziger Gose?
A tart, lightly salted wheat beer style historically specific to Leipzig, revived at Bayerischer Bahnhof after nearly disappearing following WWII.
Is the building historically significant?
Yes, it is Germany's oldest surviving railway terminus building, opened in 1842 and now a protected historic structure.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, a seasonal beer garden operates in warmer months.