Restaurant Eule
Bayreuth's oldest tavern, frequented by the Wagner family and many conductors. Its dishes are named after operas.
Located on Kirchgasse in the Old Town, this is considered Bayreuth's oldest tavern. From the late 19th century it became a haunt for artists. Wagner's son Siegfried, along with Furtwängler, Toscanini and Karajan, all dined here, and the walls are hung with paintings related to Wagner. The menu is named after operas, such as Nibelungen soup and Valkyrie chicken breast, along with Blaue Zipfel (vinegar-simmered sausage), a Bayreuth specialty said to be Wagner's favorite. Main courses cost about €17–23, and there is a beer garden. During the Festival it serves lunch, dinner and after performances. Outside festival season it mainly serves dinner.
Opening hours
Usually Tuesday to Saturday, approx. 17:00–22:00. During the Festival, open daily for lunch, dinner and after performances (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Holy Trinity Town Church
- New Palace Bayreuth
- Maximilianstraße & Old Town
- Margravial Opera House
- Maisel's Bier-Erlebnis-Welt
- Hofgarten Bayreuth
- Haus Wahnfried (Richard Wagner Museum)
- Franz Liszt Museum