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
Our Story
Once home to the German Gymnastics Society, now a modern restaurant
Our stunning Grade II listed building, constructed by the German Gymnastics Society in 1865, was home to London’s first indoor Olympic Games in 1866—and again in 1908.
In 2014, Conran and Partners re-designed the space and German Gymnasium reopened in 2015 as a café and restaurant.
Today, you can sip and dine in the same space where spectators once watched athletes. Look up—you’ll see the original hooks used for rope climbing and aerial feats. The Gym has long been a pioneer, offering women’s fitness classes before they were fashionable.
The Evolv Collection
German Gymnasium is part of The Evolv Collection: a pioneering, premium hospitality group, founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1991. Our portfolio includes the most iconic restaurants in modern history, homed in London, Birmingham, Manchester and New York.
Every brand in the collection has its own heritage, distinctive character, offering and ambience. By striving for excellence through investing in our people, we drive a passion to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
