German Gymnasium occupies a landmark former gymnasium at 1 King’s Boulevard in King’s Cross. Built in the nineteenth century for the German Gymnastics Society, the grand brick building retains a dramatic sense of height and history. Today it contains an all day Grand Café, restaurant areas and the upstairs Meister Bar.
The kitchen focuses on German and broader Mittel-European cooking. Schnitzel, sausages and other regional classics sit beside seasonal fish, meat and vegetable dishes, allowing diners to choose between hearty tradition and lighter contemporary plates. Breakfast, lunch and dinner services give the building a different pace across the day.
Tortes and other Central European desserts provide a fitting finish to the savoury menu. German Pilsner is a natural drinks choice, while the list also includes wine, cocktails and alcohol free options. The combination of food and architecture makes even a straightforward meal feel connected to the building’s unusual past.
Its location beside King’s Cross and St Pancras makes German Gymnasium useful for business meals, celebrations and dining before onward travel. The Grand Café supports relaxed visits, while the restaurant and bar offer more occasion driven settings. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should review the current information and speak with staff before ordering.
Address: 1 King’s Boulevard, King’s Cross, London N1C 4BU, England
German Gymnasium Restaurant Menu
Small Bites
Bread Basket with Herbed Quark (V)
Nocarella Olives (VG)
Brezel with Butter (V)
Alsace Flammkuchen
Flatbread, crème fraiche, bacon, chives
Vegetarian Flammkuchen
Flatbread, crème fraiche, feta cheese, jalapeno pepper
Starters
Krabben Cocktail
Atlantic shrimp cocktail, cucumber, melon, Marie Rose
Falafel (VG)
Crispy chickpea dumpling, beetroot hummus, yoghurt dressing
Geräucherter Lachs
Severn & Wye smoked salmon, potato Rösti, horseradish cream
Ziegenkäse (V)
Gratinated goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, pomegranate, hazelnut, balsamic dressing
Herring Hausfrauenart
Onion, apple, sour cream, pumpernickel bread
Bayrischer Wurstsalat
Smoked pork sausage, gherkins, red onions, radish, chive, mustard dressing
Cesar Salat
Caesar salad, romaine lettuce, anchovies, croutons, Parmesan dressing
Beefsteak Tatar
Hand chopped beef tartar, curry mayonnaise, toast melba
Summer Specials – Small Plates
Gekühlte Gurken Joghurtsuppe (V)
Chilled cucumber yogurt soup, dill
Schwarzwald Salat (VG)
Mixed leaves, potato salad, carrot salad, radish salad, cucumber salad
Schweizer Fleischkäsesalat
Emmental cheese, Leberkäse, gherkins, red onion, radish, mustard dressing, chives
Summer Specials – Large Plates
Sommer Schnitzel
Chicken Schnitzel, Caesar salad, anchovies, parmesan
Berliner Kassler
Smoked and Cured Pork Loin, sauerkraut, potato puree, beer jus
Halbes Hendl
Roast half chicken, warm potato salad, Bavarian cabbage
Käsespätzle (V)
German cheese noodles, crispy onions, side salat
Butcher's Plate
For Two to Share | £35.00 per person
Schlachtplatte
Cured & grilled pork knuckle, meatloaf, smoked and brined pork, bratwurst, black pudding, potato dumplings, sauerkraut, mild & sweet mustard, beer & red wine jus
Schnitzel
Hähnchen Schnitzel
Chicken escalope, braised red cabbage, red wine sauce
Schnitzel Holstein
Pork escalope, fried egg, cornichons, capers & anchovies
Wiener Schnitzel
Veal escalope, warm potato salad, lingonberry compote
Sausages
Nürnberger Rostbratwürste
Mini pork sausages, sauerkraut, mash potatoes, sweet mustard, crispy onions
Hot Dog
Beef sausage, sauerkraut, house sauce, crispy onion, brezel brioche
Käsekrainer
Large smoked & grilled cheese pork sausage, sauerkraut, herbed mash potatoes, crispy onions
Schinkenknacker
Two smoked & grilled pork sausages, sauerkraut, mash potato, crispy onions
Grosse Currywurst
Large grilled pork sausage, curried tomato sauce, French Fries, spring onions, & chillies
Vegane Currywurst (VG)
Vegan grilled sausage, curried tomato sauce, French fries, spring onion, chillies
Classics
Bayrische Schweinshaxe
Cured & grilled giant pork knuckle, sauerkraut, potato dumpling, beer jus
Lachsfilet
Seared salmon fillet, crushed dill potatoes, pickled beets
Entenbraten
Quarter duck, braised red cabbage, brezel dumpling, duck jus
German Gymnasium Hamburger
Prime beef 200g, fried egg, Emmental cheese, lettuce, crispy onions, house sauce, French fries
Vegetarischer Burger (V)
Pea & potato patty, chickpea, portobello mushroom, crispy onion, house sauce, lettuce, curry sauce, French fries
Gebackene Aubergine (VG)
Maple syrup glazed aubergine, beetroot hummus, cress
Ribeye Steak
Ribeye steak 300g, served medium, with mushroom sauce
Sides
Mash Potato (V)
Mixed Greens (VG)
Cucumber Salad (V)
Potato Salad (VG)
French Fries (VG)
Leaf Salad (VG)
Kuchen
Käsekuchen (V)
Baked cheesecake
Sachertorte (V)
Chocolate cake
Apfelstrudel (V)
Apple & Cinnamon Strudel, Warm Vanilla Sauce
Black Forest Tarte
Dark chocolate, cherry & cream
Apple Tart
Hazelnut mousse & spiced apple filling
For Sharing
Served in a large copper pan, for two to share.
Souffled Rum & Raisin Pancake with Sour Plum Compote (V)
Dessert
Vanilla Rice Pudding (VG)
Madagascan Vanilla, Cinnamon Crumbles, Cherry Compote
Vanilla Crème Brûlée (V)
Served with Fresh Fruits
Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse (VG)
Strawberry Bonbon, Chocolate Crumble
Eiscreme (Ice Cream)
Please ask your server for our range of ice cream and sorbets; two scoops of ice cream
Cheese
Selection of Cheeses
Gruyère, Cambozola & Kidderton Ash, Fruit Loaf, Apple Chutney
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, potato rösti
Eggs Royale
Smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, potato rösti
Eggs Florentine
Spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise, potato rösti
The German Gymnasium
Scrambled eggs, Nürnberger sausages, Black Forest ham or Bacon, tomato, mushroom, potato rösti, toast
Hamburg
Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, chives
Heidelberg (VG)
Avocado, spinach, quinoa, feta, tomato, dark rye, hot sauce
Berlin
Two fried eggs, emmentaler cheese, cooked ham, fresh fruit, strawberry jam, toast, butter
München
Two poached Weißwurst pork & veal sausage with parsley, sweet mustard, Brezel
Mannheim
German grilled meatloaf ,fried egg, toasted rye bread
Cereal & Fruits
Bircher Müsli (V)
Oats, semi skimmed milk, hazelnuts, orange, honey
Fresh fruit salat (VG)
Blueberry, melon, grapes, pineapple, passion fruit
Chia pudding (VG)
Coconut milk, strawberry, almond crunch
Waffles (V)
With Banana, chocolate sauce
Quarkkeulchen (V)
German cream cheese cinnamon donuts, blueberry compote
Porridge (V)
Oats, semi skimmed milk, blueberries, banana, honey
Viennoiserie
Blueberry Muffin
Chocolate Muffin
Banana Muffin (VG)
Butter Croissant
Pain au Chocolat
Pain au Raisins
Children's Menu – Mains
Vegan Currywurst (VG)
French fries, ketchup
Schupfnudeln
Hand rolled potato noodles, Nürnberger sausages, sauerkraut
Fish & Chips
Breaded haddock goujons, French fries, green peas, tartar sauce
Chicken Schnitzel
Potato salad, lingonberry compote
Knödel & Schwammerl (V)
Potato dumpling, mushroom sauce
Children's Menu – Desserts
£3 PER SCOOP
Selection of Homemade Ice Creams (V)
Vanilla | Chocolate
Selection of Homemade Sorbets (VG)
Mango | Raspberry
German Beer
Flensburger Lager (4%)
Warsteiner Pilsener (4.8%)
König Ludwig Weissbier (5.5%)
Warsteiner Alcohol Free (0.0%)
Smoothies & Juices
The Antioxidant
Spinach, kiwi, grapes, apple juice
Fruity Pebbles
Avocado, orange, strawberries, blueberries, oat milk
The Betakerotene
Fresh orange juice, ginger, fresh carrot juice, mango pureé
Early Sunshine
Passion fruit, grapefruit, raspberries,pineapple juice
Fresh juices
Carrot, Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry, Grapefruit
Ginger & Lemon Shot
Ginger, lemon, apple juice
Hot Drinks
Espresso/Double
Macchiato/Double
Americano
Filter coffee
Cappuccino
Latte
Flat White
Hot Chocolate
Black Teas
Earl Grey, English Breakfast
Green tea
Other teas
Camomile, Fresh Mint, Peppermint