Watzke am Ring
Watzke Brauereiausschank am Ring
A tavern of a local brewery brand near the Altmarkt, featuring house-brewed beers, Saxon dishes, and house-smoked meats.
Located between the main railway station and the Altmarkt, at the end of Prager Straße and right next to the Altmarktgalerie, this is a tavern of the local Dresden brewery brand Watzke. It specializes in house-brewed beers, Saxon dishes, and house-smoked meats. Signature dishes include the Watzke roast pork neck with braised onions and smoked beef ribs. For drinks, pairing the Sauerbraten with the Altpieschener Spezial, which won a DLG Gold Award in 2025, is highly recommended. If you want to sample different beers, you can order a flight of four small glasses. Reviews are generally positive regarding the food and atmosphere, though service and value-for-money ratings are average. The average cost is around EUR 21–30 per person. It is just a few minutes' walk from the Altmarkt.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 11:30–23:00, Fri–Sat 11:30–24:00
Nearby sights
- Altmarkt & Striezelmarkt
- Kreuzkirche
- Dresden Castle & Green Vault
- Zwinger
- Dresden Transport Museum
- Dresden Cathedral (Hofkirche)
- Procession of Princes
- Semperoper