Beer city Bamberg · breweries, cellars & Franconian food
Restaurants & beer cellars in Bamberg – beer, Rauchbier, Schäuferla.
Bamberg is one of the densest beer cities in the world: over ten breweries in the old town, the famous smoked beer (Rauchbier) and rustic beer gardens on the hills. This local guide shows you the best brewery taverns, cellars and restaurants – all a few minutes' walk from our stays.
Breweries around the corner
Schlenkerla with its legendary Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, Klosterbräu, Ambräusianum and Fässla are right in the old town – 5 to 12 minutes on foot from Franz-Ludwig-Straße.
Beer cellars with a view
On Stephansberg and Kaulberg the cellars beckon: Spezial-Keller, Wilde Rose Keller and Greifenklau – beer gardens on the hillside with views over the old town, a summer must.
Franconian cuisine
From Schäuferla to Bamberger Hörnla to sausages from the Grüner Markt: Bamberg is Franconian on the plate too. Cooking yourself? Prepare fresh market ingredients in our holiday apartments.
Bamberg's breweries and the Rauchbier
Bamberg is world-famous for its Rauchbier – malt kilned over a beechwood fire gives it its unmistakable smoky taste. The best-known addresses are the brewery taverns Aecht Schlenkerla (Dominikanerstraße) and Spezial (Obere Königstraße). If you prefer it milder, try the Ungespundete (U) at Mahrs Bräu or a Kellerbier at Keesmann in Wunderburg.
Classic city-centre breweries such as Klosterbräu, Ambräusianum and Fässla are right in the old town and a few minutes on foot from our rooms on Franz-Ludwig-Straße – ideal for a brewery stroll.
The beer cellars on the hill
A Bamberg speciality are the beer cellars (beer gardens) on the hills around the old town. Spezial-Keller on Stephansberg offers perhaps the finest sunset view in town, alongside Greifenklau and Wilde Rose Keller. On warm summer evenings all of Bamberg is out here – a beer on the hill is a must.
The cellars sit just above the old town; from Franz-Ludwig-Straße it's about a 15-minute walk uphill – worth it for the view.
Food, cafés and the market
For Franconian cuisine the brewery taverns are the first choice – Schäuferla, sausages and seasonal dishes, hearty and good. For breakfast and coffee, try Café Müller on Maxplatz or Café Abseits. If you cook yourself, stock up at the Grüner Markt with regional produce – just a few steps from our stays.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bamberg known for when it comes to beer?+
For its Rauchbier (smoked beer) – malt kilned over a beechwood fire gives it the smoky taste. The best-known addresses are Aecht Schlenkerla and Spezial. In total there are over ten breweries in and around Bamberg.
What are the beer cellars in Bamberg?+
Beer cellars are beer gardens on the hills around the old town, e.g. Spezial-Keller, Greifenklau and Wilde Rose Keller. Spezial-Keller offers one of the finest sunset views in town.
How far are the breweries from BM Rooms?+
From Franz-Ludwig-Straße most city-centre breweries are 5 to 12 minutes on foot; Schlenkerla about 10 minutes. The hillside beer cellars are around 15 minutes away.
Where can I get Franconian food?+
Best in the brewery taverns – Schäuferla, sausages and seasonal Franconian dishes. Fresh produce for self-catering is at the Grüner Markt.
Can I cook in the accommodation?+
Yes, our holiday apartments (e.g. TB 5 and the H4 old-town maisonette) have fully equipped kitchens. The Grüner Markt with regional produce is just a few minutes' walk away.
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