Auerbachs Keller
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Auerbachs Keller, Leipzig’s second-oldest restaurant, sits beneath Mädlerpassage near the market; its Großer Keller serves classic Saxon cuisine à la carte.
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What's on here
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Sunday · All day48.50 EUR
500 Jahre - Der Grosse Knall
Friday · All day99 EUR
500 Jahre - Der Grosse Knall
Saturday · All day99 EUR
Weihnachtliche Klänge aus dem Auerbachs Keller
Monday · All day
Adventskonzert „Bäume leuchtend, Bäume blendend...“
Thursday · All day
Kein Lotterleben
Sunday · All day35 EUR
Weihnachtliche Klänge aus dem Auerbachs Keller
Monday · All day
Weihnachtliche Klänge aus dem Auerbachs Keller
Monday · All day
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Why go
- Goethe’s Faust I includes a scene set in Auerbachs Keller, his favourite Leipzig wine bar.
- Entrance bronzes of Mephisto and Faust and the Bewitched Students, sculpted by Mathieu Molitor.
- Vault murals three to four metres wide depict scenes from Faust I and Faust II.
- The cellar has hosted Rudolf Volz’s Faust rock opera since 2009.
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 22:00
Tuesday17:00 – 22:00
Wednesday17:00 – 22:00
Thursday12:00 – 22:00
Friday12:00 – 23:00
Saturday12:00 – 23:00
Sunday12:00 – 22:00
Good to know
LunchDinnerBuffetFull BarGift Cards AvailableHighchairs AvailableReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWine and Beer
Dishes to try
- House-made beef roulade with apple red cabbage and potato dumplings.
- Leipzig curd cheese fritters with apple flan, vanilla sauce and cinnamon ice cream.
- Leipzig lark with marinated kumquats.
- Wild boar roast with house-made red cabbage and potato dumplings.
- Grilled pike-perch with Mediterranean vegetables and two kinds of rice.
- Homemade sausage salad with pickles, red onion and Comté.
- Country-style salad with sheep’s cheese, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, radish and onion.
Booking a table
- Reserve a table through Auerbachs Keller’s website.
Atmosphere
- The four restored Historical Wine Taverns date from the 16th to 19th centuries: Fasskeller, Lutherzimmer, Goethezimmer and Alt-Leipzig.
- Access to the Historical Wine Taverns is through sightseeing programs or special events for groups of at least 20.
- The barrel cellar is open only for private parties.
- The Mephisto Bar occupies the floor above the cellar in the Mädlerpassage.
- The bar serves coffee creations and cakes by day, then cocktails and live music in the evening.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
- Groups Restored historic rooms can be booked for private events for groups of at least 20; adjacent lounges accommodate private meals and buffets.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian courses may be arranged as part of a pre-ordered menu, at the chef’s discretion.
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History
Auerbachs Hof was a trade fair complex. Its medieval buildings were demolished for the Mädlerpassage, built between 1912 and 1914.
- 1438A wine bar was recorded at the site.
- 1519Heinrich Stromer, known as Dr. Auerbach, bought the property.
- 1530–1538Stromer built Auerbachs Hof and established a wine tavern in its existing cellar.
- c. 1525A legend about the magician Johann Georg Faust riding a wine barrel was passed down.
- c. 1625Two wooden paintings depicted Dr. Faustus at a student feast and riding a wine barrel.
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- 1765–1768Goethe visited the tavern while studying in Leipzig and saw the paintings.
- 1912–1913The tavern was largely rebuilt and expanded during construction of the Mädlerpassage.
- 22 February 1913The rebuilt tavern reopened.
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Where
Grimmaische Strasse 2-4, Leipzig
- Website
- auerbachs-keller-leipzig.de/
- Phone
- +49341216100
Questions and answers
What are Auerbachs Keller’s opening hours?
Monday, Thursday and Sunday: 12:00–22:00; Tuesday and Wednesday: 17:00–22:00; Friday and Saturday: 12:00–23:00.
Where can I see Auerbachs Keller’s menus?
See the à la carte menu and set menus.
Does Auerbachs Keller serve lunch and dinner?
Yes, both are served; on Tuesdays and Wednesdays it opens at 17:00.
Who were famous guests at Auerbachs Keller?
Martin Luther was among its famous former guests.
Is there a Goethe monument near Auerbachs Keller?
Yes, on Naschmarkt; it was erected in 1903.
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