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A Temple to German Cuisine in King’s Cross

Once home to London’s first Olympic gymnasium, now a Grand Café serving schnitzels, sausages and seasonal delicacies with outstanding hospitality.

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A Landmark for German Dining in London

Home of the first London Olympic games gymnasium, our breathtaking Kings Cross home is now a temple to German cuisine with the buzzing atmosphere of a traditional Grand Café. Our all day menu includes London’s finest schnitzels, sausages, seasonal delicacies and tortes. German Pilsner and wines are available on our alfresco terraces; all accompanied by outstanding hospitality. Part of the Evolv collection

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Our History

Our stunning Grade II listed building, constructed by the German Gymnastics Society in 1865, once hosted London’s first indoor Olympic Games in 1866 and again in 1908. Re-designed by Conran and Partners, German Gymnasium reopened in 2015 as a Grand Café, restaurant and bar.

Today, you can sip and dine where spectators once watched athletes, with original features still visible above.

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Highlights at German Gymnasium

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Celebrate Goose Season

The Best of Goose is back from 11 November until January

Celebrate St Martin’s Day with a true German tradition. Enjoy our Best of the Goose plate, or pre-order the Ganze Gans — a whole goose perfect for 4–6 guests to share. Both are served with classic seasonal trimmings: red cabbage, German-style kale, bread dumplings, rich goose sauce, poached pear and lingonberries.

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Festive Dining & Celebrations

Willkommen to Christmas at German Gymnasium – the Grand Café, restaurant and bar in King’s Cross that makes every festive celebration unforgettable. Enjoy Monkey 47 Christmas cocktails, hearty German classics with all the trimmings, and chilled Warsteiner steins on tap. This season, festivities have never looked (or tasted) so wunderbar.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE GOLDEN 20’S BERLIN PARTY

Book your table for our annual Golden 20’s Berlin Party — a celebration of Weimar-era glamour, creativity, and decadence. Live music, DJs, delicious food, and an electric atmosphere that will carry you into 2026 in true Berlin style. Let’s dance our way into 2026!

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