Das Steichele

The Pleasure of Wine

Since 1897, the Steichele has provided the citizens of Nuremberg traditional cuisine. And what should never be lacking with a good meal is the right selection of beverages: In Steichele there are more than enough. It’s not for nothing that it bears the title “Wine Restaurant”. The topic of wine has always played a definitive role at Steichele; in 1990 the family bought its own vineyard in the Palatinate. The personnel have special training and continuous education so they can recommend the wine that fits best to you and your food. The wine menu is more a book than a menu and offers detailed information. Unlike in most restaurants, it is not divided into wines by the glass or in the bottle but arranges them by their weight: From light to heavy, bubbly to robust. Up to 40,000 bottles are drunk each year in the restaurant. They are purchased directly from the wineries, without any middleman. Most of the vintners have had a business relationship with the family over several generations. Bernhard Steichele has shook the hand of each one.

If you look at the ceiling in the oldest part of the inn, you might wonder why there is a Joker playing card stuck there. During a magic show at a Christmas party in 2004, the magician performed a card trick and that card stayed up on the ceiling. “Don’t worry, tomorrow it will come down by itself!” he promised. “Was that the card that you remember?” – The card he had right, but the rest …. Well, maybe it will come down tomorrow?

The guests in Steichele are colorful and diverse. “We have a table for seniors, one for families and one for hipsters.” grins the manager. “I like it best when the guests at different tables start to talk to each other – it gives you a real feeling of an old-fashioned pub! People should get together, exchange opinions and stories, dine together and have a good time.”

Almost 160 seats are distributed over three parts of the restaurant at three different addresses. The oldest part of the inn occupies an historically listed building from the 18th century and is still in its original condition. The adjacent room ties together the old and new parts of the inn, “Block 2”, which was added in 1954. The hotel, with a total of 48 rooms, is located here.