Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
German Gymnasium, London,

German Gymnasium

4.2 (2549)
£26 to £40
German
1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Conveniently situated in the heart of King’s Cross, German Gymnasium offers a stunning all-day Grand Café, a sophisticated first floor Restaurant, two bars and an outdoor terrace. Enjoy the Mittel-European inspired menu for breakfast lunch, dinner or weekend brunch, and late-night glamour at the chic Meister Bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    German, Contemporary European, Regional German
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:45 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Thiel
  • Neighborhood
    King's Cross
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King's Cross and St. Pancras tube and train stations are both less than 1 minute's walking distance from German Gymnasium.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A la Carte

    Multiple dates available
    Standard Booking
    A la Carte Photo
  • Oktoberfest

    Sep 19, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
    It's that time of the year where we don our lederhosen and dirndl and serve you more steins than usual. Prost! Join our live Oompah band dates: September 19th, September 26th, October 3rd, October 10th, October 17th and October 24th. Plus, Chef Alex has curated a limited edition Oktoberfest Spezialitäten, showcasing the very best Oktoberfest foods. Star dishes include: Hendl mit kartoffelsalat (A half roast chicken with traditional German-style potato salad) Scwheinebraten (A pork belly roll roast with beer sauce, cabbage and dumplings) Bavarian Brotzeit (A Bavarian version of a classic charcuterie plate)
    Oktoberfest Photo
  • Early Bird New Year's Eve

    £75.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2025 only
    Ring in the New Year at German Gymnasium’s Golden 20’s Berlin Party! This New Year’s Eve, step into the glamour of 1920s Berlin at German Gymnasium’s first-ever “Golden 20’s Berlin” party. Famous for its bold creativity and indulgent nightlife, Berlin was a hub of jazz, cabaret, and decadent nights that seemed to never end. Let us transport you to this vibrant era for a night of fine dining, live music, and celebration. Start your evening with the soulful tunes of a vintage band and a decadent 3-course tasting menu. From the moment you enter, you’ll be transported to a time where fedora hats, smoking jackets, and flapper dresses felt right at home beneath the grand ceilings and glittering lights of grade-II listed building. As the clock ticks closer to midnight, the ground floor becomes a lively dancefloor, with a party band carrying you through to midnight, then our DJ keeps it going into the wee hours of 2026. There are two ways to enjoy your night! You can either grab a table and enjoy a three course meal, starting at £75pp. Or you can purchase an entry ticket and sip cocktails at our beautiful bars.
    Early Bird New Year's Eve Photo

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

What 2,549 people are saying

German Gymnasium reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Good for business meals

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
German Gymnasium offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "breathtaking atmosphere" in a historically rich setting. The restaurant is known for its "excellent service," accommodating staff, and "delicious schnitzels." The convenient location near King's Cross makes it ideal for travelers. However, some guests noted variable service quality.
2,549 Reviews
  1. Yvonne

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal with 9 of us ranging from 13 to 58 (including one German who loved the taste of home). Attentive and responsive staff, lovely food and overall good value (about £60 per head) including wine, beer and cocktails. Would certainly go back!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Richard

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally very good but the waitress serving us our pre dinner drinks seemed unable to smile at all. A small issue but was actually rather unsettling and did not create the right atmosphere.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Peter

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, the wheat beer was delicious. mmmmmm

    Is this helpful?

  4. Alyna.

    Brighton1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good service but we arrived at 1030 and they only had 1 x croissant left and very little pastry choice

    Is this helpful?

  5. Robert

    London10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great environment and great food. Service was ok, but a little "pushy" regarding leaving a review (the server asked multiple times if we had left a review as he needed it). Also, the drinks prices were just too high with a small glass of wine at over £11 and an average bottle at £60, it felt like they were taking advantage of customers. I'll return for the food, but not the drinks!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Luca

    London41 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was edible, but even if it weren't, portions were so tiny it wouldn't have mattered much. We went for breakfast at 11am and felt like having a proper lunch somewhere else straight after. Needless to say, prices suggest you'd get normal portions, but that's not the case. Good choice if you are travelling via King's Cross and need a light bite - and a lighter wallet. Service was good, and we sympathised with the waiters in lederhosen on a hot summer day. Would not go again.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Heidi VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a cool place… literally. Unlike many places in London during hot weather, we were comfortable sitting inside. Great vegan options and cocktails. Our service was outstanding.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Julie

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, friendly staff, good menu choice, thoroughly enjoyed the occasion

    Is this helpful?

  9. snompers

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very good, pleasant and professional - it’s lovely place to meet people BUT the food was very average! Scrambled eggs - bit dry / saw bread - rejected suggestion! / the feta was wierd/ pain aux chocolate on a par with a tired supermarket offering! Sadly we left under impressed. Area could do with a place that provides reliably GOOD food.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Henry

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve never had a bad experience at German Gymnasium. The food is second to none and finding a Wurstsalat as good in the UK is impossible. Mansi was our host and gave great service, a lovely way to enjoy our 5 year anniversary.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

German Gymnasium is rated 4.2 stars by 2549 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. North London
  5. King's Cross

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for German Gymnasium

1 Kings Boulevard, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    King's Cross
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:45 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:45 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    German, Contemporary European, Regional German
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King's Cross and St. Pancras tube and train stations are both less than 1 minute's walking distance from German Gymnasium.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Thiel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo