Paulaner im Spreebogen

The Paulaner im Spreebogen in Alt-Moabit is the largest Bavarian guesthouse in Berlin's central-west, with around 370 indoor seats and 200 outdoor seats. Only Paulaner beer from Munich is served, and the menu blends pork knuckle and roast pork with Berlin Currywurst. On specific weekdays, pork hock, pork knuckle, and schnitzel are available at a reduced price.

Paulaner im Spreebogen: Large Guesthouse in Alt-Moabit

The Paulaner im Spreebogen is located in Alt-Moabit between the main train station and Schloss Bellevue and is the largest of the Bavarian establishments in this part of the city. Indoors, there is space for around 370 guests, spread across a main dining room for about 270 people on 300 square meters and the Spreezimmer with another 100 seats on 120 square meters. Outdoors, there are an additional 200 seats. With its brick vaulted ceiling and wood-paneled walls, the main dining room feels organic and can be divided into smaller, closed areas using glass elements, which benefits family celebrations and seminars. Accordingly, the establishment works extensively with groups: there are menus and hot and cold buffets, a dedicated contact point for tour operators, and rooms for events from baptisms to weddings. Reservations for up to five people are made online; larger groups should contact by phone or email. The location is more for drivers and strollers along the Spree riverbank than for those seeking quick access, as the main train station is about one and a half kilometers away.

Pork Knuckle, Pork Hock, and Schnitzel as a Weekly Program

Only Paulaner from Munich is served, with Original Münchner Hell, Münchner Dunkel, Hefe-Weißbier naturtrüb, Premium Pils, Radler, and Russ’n on tap, plus a Keferloher Kellerbier. A liter of Münchner Hell costs 10.40 Euros, and if you ask for the seasonal Festbier, it’s also available. The kitchen at Paulaner im Spreebogen sticks to the classics: the pork knuckle with bread dumplings and sauerkraut is on the menu for 21.90 Euros, alongside roast pork with apple red cabbage, Bavarian Leberkäs, a sausage parade, and an appetizer trio that includes Obatzda. Unlike the Munich establishments in the city center, this house consciously blends in Berlin dishes, from Currywurst to Berliner Weiße and Thuringian Rostbratwürste. Vegetarian options include Kässpätzle and two Rösti variations, one baked with grilled vegetables, and one with red beets and fried eggs. However, the defining feature is the weekly program: on specific days, pork hock, pork knuckle, and schnitzel are offered at reduced prices, the pork knuckle even with an aquavit. If you’re set on the pork knuckle, it’s best to check the weekly schedule beforehand.