Seit 1525 - Einzigartig - Auerbachs Keller Leipzig

Auerbachs Keller ranks 5th of the 10 most famous restaurants in the world.

Located in the charming Historical city of Leipzig at:

Mädler Passage Grimmaische Strasse 2-4

Above is me learning about the "Anno Domini 1525" cellar ceremony in the Auerbachs Keller Cellar and as always, the Historical cities of Germany always have a fun Devil story associated with its creation. Here, every May 31, which is the equivalent to America's Halloween on October 31, the Devil brought the witches together for a ceremony.

I tell Ronny Goldgrebe, the Director of Events and a great historical tour guide, that I feel just goodness and warmth in the cellar. As with most 1525 rooms, they usually stories of ghosts, but here in the cellar surrounded by memories of 500 years, you feel only a comfort zone. Faust wrote about the many events happening here and perhaps he felt that too,on his many liters of beer. Or maybe it was the beer.

"Back in the 1500s, students were allowed to attend study and straight back to the dorms. They couldn't go out and party or even to dinner Their study was considered the most important. So, in 1525, when they opened the one room in the cellar up for students to come drink wine after their studies, you can imagine, that in all of Germany, it being the only place to have some wine, it was full all the time!"

"And of course the beer!" Ronny laughs when I ask if that is important. "Yes, very important. The Beer culture of Germany dates back 1,000's of years."

"Ask about the "Bowls on the Table" that are meant for sharing and include dishes such as the Traditional Saxon Cuisine of mushroom cream, homemade red cabbage, and potato dumplings served alongside wild game, sour or roast pork.

Just don't ask the guy in the red dress.

"Faust", which was written by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, has a place in it that talks about the Historical cellar. Indeed, it is said he came almost everyday to imbibe in the alcohol spirits!

The food is 100% Traditional Regional German and there is really no place like it to have a big old hearty chunk of meat with your dumplings as you sit in either the historical 1910 Cathedral arched ceiling rooms or the 1525 in the cellar.

You will probably encounter tour guides dressed up as they were back in the 15th century as you dine!

"We're a must on the things to do in Leipzig guides, and all of the tours either start here or end at the Keller. All of the members of my team take turns doing tours ourselves, and we lead many of the guests who want to learn about the history of the building and that time period. We joke and draw straws and say, okay, your turn, but we love to ham it up," says Ronny.

In the hallway, that connects the 1525 rooms with the newer 1900 rooms, it is known as the Madler-Passage. You will find original manuscripts and written table bills from as early as the start of 1500s. Sometimes guests come to the team and tell them they were cleaning out their grandfather's attic and found receipts and ask if the House would want these. They always say yes and while some items are displayed here, Ronny says some very rare ones are kept in a safe away from the public.

Kartoffelhaus

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As in Bavaria, in the region of Saxon culture, the Beer houses will sponsor the taverns. Usually, the Big ones own the "walls" as it is called, and the entrepreneur will rent the space, but with a sponsoring type of contract. They provide the beer and many perks, such as glasses and promotional materials and you use their beer. Very easy!

If you want down to earth food and huge portions, you have come to the right traditional brew house. During the Christkindlmarkts you will not stay on your diet. That I know for certain. I can't pass Lebkuchens.

I loved the look of Kartoffelhaus in Leipzig late at night in the off alley of the Christkindlmarkts. All brass on the outside with the glimmering lights. All wood and traditional on the inside. Gorgeous, actually.

So, if you want to try something German while in Germany, and that is the reason that you came, right? You have to try the traditional schnitzel. Whatever part of Germany you venture to, they'll have it on the menu. I actually tried my one and only Schnitzel at Hacker Pschorr in Regensburg, of all places. Very good.

Photo of Homemade Potato Pancake with Salad of Matjes

They actually have a "pulled pork bowl" which kind of defeats the concept of the bowls. You know alfalfa sprouts and matcha, but O my God is it good. I am getting fat in Germany. Gastrotour: Ofenkartoffel | urbanite.net

Gastrotour: Ofenkartoffel | urbanite.net

Welcome to the Potato House they say and if you love potatoes, you'll love Leipzig as all revolves around these tasty little tubers. You'll have them boiled, broiled, fried & baked. In a casserole or a baked potato. All freshly made. So come visit the hearty Kartoffelhaus, order a beer and eat like the medieval tour guides roaming the town. I think they use their hands, but you can use forks if you want to.

Kildare City Pub

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The name Kildare literally means the Church of the Oak which is situated in the east of the Republic of Ireland. In the west is a town by the same name with the notoriety of the Irish National Stud for Thoroughbreds. Their claim to fame, besides being one of my utmost favorite places to have a beer in the entire world, is their Irish Hospitality. Image 9 of 13

Super cozy, always packed with conversation, busy bartenders and little private nooks to snuggle in. Or at least it feels like they're private because they're either cushy leather chairs or comfy small benches, but they're literally right on top of each other so forget about a private conversation.

Here you can try another German favorite, which is similar to our pizza, named Flammkuchen. Or a Irish beef roll with Guinness Gravy. Hey, it's an Irish pub. They coat every item with Guinness! Another item that intrigued me is the Pumpkin Blue Cheese Burger. However, not to be outdone by anybody in an Irish Pub, try the Guinness Pumpkin pie!

Irish Beer isn't cheap, though. It's the good stuff, so you can have Murphy's Stout for 22.30 Euros for a 1.5 Liter or .40 Liter for 6.10. Same for the Guinness. The Burgers are up to 13 euros and the Fish and Chips around the same, so pretty good deals. It is the ambience, the atmosphere, the authentic accents of the bartenders and staff and the local crowd that you'll love. Tucked down the alley, now near the Christkindlmarkts. You'll enjoy it, believe me. Photo of Food and Drink

The outside kind of merges with the inside, people spilling out into the alley. If you can't find it, just look for the 5 or so restaurants with umbrellas all next to each other and opposite each other down a cobblestoned alley right in the center of the city. You can just go next door and then next door again and still feel like you're in the same places. Photo of patio