Must-see restaurants in Lübeck

  • Grenadine

    Lübeck

    This narrow, elongated bar leads through to a garden out the back. Enjoy bistro fare amid chic, retro-minimalist style. The long drinks menu goes well…

  • Krützfeld

    Lübeck

    This classic deli has been serving all manner of fresh and smoked seafood for decades. There's no better place in town to assemble a picnic.

  • Schiffergesellschaft

    Lübeck

    In the historic seafarers' guild hall (1535), Lübeck’s most atmospheric – if not best – restaurant is a veritable museum. Ships’ lanterns, old model ships…

  • Brauberger

    Lübeck

    The air is redolent of hops at this traditional German brewery. Get a stein of the one house brew, the superbly sweet, cloudy Zwickelbier, and tuck into a…

  • Kartoffel Keller

    Lübeck

    One of the oldest traditional cellars in the city still open to the public, Kartoffel Keller has a lovely vaulted ceiling as well as some appealing…

  • Vai

    Lübeck

    Glossy, richly grained timber lines the walls, tables and even the alfresco courtyard of this sleek, stylish restaurant. The good-value top-end lunches…

  • Amaro

    Lübeck

    This prim little corner cafe makes its own fabulous range of chocolates using top ingredients from around the world. There are a variety of coffees and…

  • Die Zimberei

    Lübeck

    Take one historic Hanseatic merchant's house, mix in three beautifully restored ballrooms and season with restored elegant gardens. The result is this…

  • Finder's Cafe

    Lübeck

    In a restored merchant's house that dates back to 1569, this fine little cafe does quiches, cakes and good coffee. Ask about tours of the building at 2pm…

  • Café Niederegger

    Lübeck

    Milky marzipan coffee, marzipan ice cream and a host of other sweet and savoury snacks and light meals are served at the cafe inside Lübeck’s iconic…

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