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German Gymnasium
Modern European Restaurant, German Restaurant, and Bar
Kings cross, London
"Stunning restaurant with a great cocktail bar upstairs"(3 Tips)
"sausages with truffle mashed potato or the chicken schnitzel"(8 Tips)
"Great Dessert and Käsekrainer"(2 Tips)
"German sausage with truffle potatoes was pretty good."(2 Tips)
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hello_emilyJuly 29, 2016The prix fixe menu is really good value. I had the salmon carpaccio, the veal schnitzel and the chocolate ice cream and it was £30. All delicious, served piping hot and big servings. Great service too
Ashley ChanOctober 31, 2017Incredible cocktails (best remake of G&T I’ve had) and the coolest vibe. The place is spacious and everything about this place is beautiful (even the bathrooms). Def want to go back for their sausages
MaríaNovember 29, 2015We had a feast of oysters, scallops, duck, cod... Everything was delicious, but what impressed us the most was the freshness of the ingredients and how light those big portions felt in our tummies.
Upvoted Sep 7- Jack SmithNovember 9, 2018The best and most German meal you can have is to try one of their Wursts. My favourite is the Kasekrainer, a smoked and grilled cheese pork sausage, Sauerkraut, truffled potato puree and crispy onions
Monica AlmeidaOctober 19, 2019Gorgeous venue with an amazing service. I was very impressed. It has 2 different floors serving distinct menus. The waiter Chloe is an absolute joy: professional, diligent, social and attentive. ☺️
Very Good ServiceFebruary 1, 2023A fancy venue with a great atmosphere and very attentive service. Food offering is diverse so you do not feel that you have to go for 100% German food. Head straight for the cocktail bar upstairs
Timea VeghJanuary 22, 2019Excellent, fast, attentive service, tasty food, nicely presented. We went for brunch and then for dinner again. Location is perfect for pre-travel.
- Evina DiamJanuary 19, 2019The cocktails are amazing! I tried the Barrel Vault and dare I say that it deserves the award it has won ;)
Brad TAugust 7, 2016At this caliber, I hesitate to even call it German food. Great experience overall. Food was delicious, service was ok (our waitress was a little inexperienced, kept checking in every literally 5 mins)
Lewis TOctober 21, 2018Ate in the Grand Cafe which is on the ground floor. Good service from Albert, who was also very chilled out. Good choice if you like huge German beers and sausages. Handy location outside Kings X.
Sophia VOctober 2, 2016Amazing ambience and vibe. Wine list is reasonably priced and very good. I only had the cold meat platter which for ten pounds was more than enough. Would definitely go again with a group of friends
M UMarch 15, 2018Very spacious and modern place in the middle of King’s Cross. Service is very good. Prices are reasonable compared to the similar places.
Surface MagazineApril 22, 2016Interior design firm Conran + Partners interwove original touches such as climbing hooks and cast steel columns with contemporary elements like orb-shaped lighting fixtures and Daphne Lounge Chairs. Read more
gareth thomasDecember 28, 2018Fantastic sausages and with the truffle mash and a liter stein what could be better?
Nora BFebruary 3, 2018Great service and great food. Bit pricey but definitely worth it. Get the sausage salad and the Vienna schnitzel.
Nin L.May 17, 2016Beautiful dining space with a great (if not huge) menu. Fantastic wine & cocktail list with wide selection of excellent wines & the staff are knowledgeable.
Missy HiiDecember 17, 2015Finally a good German restaurant in London! A bit expensive but if you're craving for a good snitzel , this is the place for you !
Brian StraussSeptember 16, 2018Good for a bite near the train. Beautiful room and beautiful presentation. Familiar if not exceptional flavors. Great service.
Gabi MetzJanuary 1, 2017Great breakfast choices and friendly service. All in a really cool ambience. Highly recommended 👍try the poached egg with salmon or the chia bowl- Evina DiamDecember 3, 2017Oh dear... the food! We all loved it! Try the sausages with truffle mashed potato or the chicken schnitzel👌🏼
Neli ParchikSeptember 21, 2017The design of this space is well worth its 2016 Best Designed Restaurant - that being said, cocktails are ok and food is average at best.
corinne marrinanOctober 8, 2016Excellent food and service. The paprika sauce (like a salsa) served with the chicken schnitzel was delicious.
Selin T.March 7, 2016The building itself is amazing... Just enjoy the atmosphere don't expect too much from food
Gabriela GolińczakJanuary 10, 2016Nice food and special occasions ambience. Recommend set menu for £30 with a glass of prosecco
Michael WozniakMay 8, 2016Beautiful venue. Large selection of cocktails. Haven't tried the food, but it looked good.
CvgMarch 19, 2017Try the vienna schnitzel,its soft, huge portion and so delicious!Great ambient ass well suitable for special occasions.- Frank MooijaartMarch 22, 2016What a great location. Had a drink in the bar and was overwhelmed by the fantastic design!
Santhosh GangadharanApril 23, 2016Went for cocktails.. Fab menu and choice. Nice building and decor. Good ambience
AaronJanuary 31, 2016Absolutely gorgeous space in a highly historic building. Too bad about the ho-hum, uninteresting menu (for the price especially...).
Mark MakinJuly 15, 2016Great spectacle - if you don't want to eat at least pop into the bar upstairs for a drink to enjoy the views.
James GoochApril 9, 2018Great breakfast here and what a building! Such a nice space to enjoy good food and drink in.
Alex PalcuieSeptember 26, 2023It’s definitely my favorite restaurant in London. When in doubt, go for any of the sausages and a pint of beer.
This is now a restaurant and bar so ignore all reviews prior to 2015. Very nice space with food and cocktails to match.
Joel GoodmanMay 1, 2019Head upstairs to the lofted bar for inventive house cocktails and expertly crafted classics.
Darren MurphyFebruary 13, 2016Great service and the most incredible decor - good selection of whiskies and Mezcal.- Emily DOctober 21, 2019Not the most traditional German dishes but the sausages are good. Lobster spatzel was a bit of a let down. Bland cucumber salad - we had to salt it ourselves. Wurstsalat was delish!
- Tom MilnerNovember 16, 2017The Romanian Merlot was delicious. As were the butchers plate and the veal schnitzel.
Ashley DandoMarch 24, 2018Great building with a huge vaulted ceiling. The bar upstairs is nice but service is slow
Spyros PapanastasatosApril 6, 2017Amazing decoration, huge place, nice people and I really enjoyed my steak!
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German Gymnasium serves Mittel-European inspired dishes all day long, across two floors and out on its vast heated terraces.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
+44 20 7287 8000
View menu on https://www.germangymnasium.com/menus
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Jukebox
Dining Options
Bar Service
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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