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Bratwurstherzl
A historic inn beside Viktualienmarkt, first recorded in 1633, grilling small Franconian sausages over an open beechwood fire in a 350-year-old vaulted room.
At a glance
- Type
- Bavarian-Franconian sausage tavern
- Area
- Altstadt, Munich, Germany
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open 6 days a week (closed Sunday) · 10:00–23:00
- Official site
- bratwurstherzl.de
Good to know
- Beechwood grill
- Vaulted dining room
- Beer garden in good weather
- Daily lunch special
Why we recommend it
Bratwurstherzl sits on Dreifaltigkeitsplatz, a small square on the edge of Viktualienmarkt, and is one of the old town's most atmospheric places for a simple, traditional meal. The building was first recorded as an inn in 1633, and it has traded under the name Bratwurstherzl since 1901. It has been considerably expanded over the years while keeping its historic character, and it is busiest at lunchtime.
The heart of the house is the vaulted dining room on the right as you enter, with a brick ceiling of cross and Bohemian vaults about 350 years old. Here the small Rostbratwürste, the finger-sized grilled sausages associated with Franconia and Nuremberg, are cooked every day over an open beechwood fire, and the smell of the grill fills the room. They are served in portions of six, eight or ten, with sauerkraut cooked in wine or potato salad.
The kitchen describes its food as Bavarian-Franconian. As well as the grilled sausages, the menu includes Munich white sausages, smoked bratwurst, Saure Zipfel (sausages cooked in a vinegar and onion broth), Wollwürste, and Nürnberger Grillfleisch, a marinated pork cutlet. Dumplings, salads and pretzels come on the side, and there is a daily changing lunch special. To drink, there is Edelhell served from a wooden cask, along with wheat beers, dark beer, Kellerbier and alcohol-free options.
The inn opens Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 23:00 and is closed on Sundays and public holidays, so plan around that if you are visiting at the weekend. In good weather tables are set out in front of the house as a small beer garden, which is a pleasant spot on a market morning. Prices are moderate for the location, and the sausage portions make it easy to eat lightly or share. Many guests start with six and order more if they are still hungry.
Bratwurstherzl suits anyone who wants a quick, authentic lunch close to the market, as well as couples and small groups in the evening. It is less suited to vegetarians, given the menu. The inn is a few minutes' walk from Marienplatz, and Viktualienmarkt, St. Peter's Church and the Weisses Bräuhaus are all close by.
Bratwurstherzl FAQs
What are Bratwurstherzl's opening hours?
Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 23:00. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
What should I order?
The Rostbratwürste grilled over a beechwood fire, served in portions of six, eight or ten with sauerkraut or potato salad.
How old is Bratwurstherzl?
The building was first recorded as an inn in 1633, and it has been called Bratwurstherzl since 1901.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. In good weather there is a small beer garden in front of the house.
What beer is served?
Edelhell from a wooden cask, plus wheat beers, dark beer, Kellerbier and alcohol-free options.
Is there a lunch special?
Yes, a daily changing lunch dish.
Is it good for vegetarians?
The menu is centred on sausages and meat, so choice for vegetarians is limited.
Where is it?
On Dreifaltigkeitsplatz, at the edge of Viktualienmarkt, a few minutes from Marienplatz.