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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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Oktoberfest

Beer, Food, Music & Bavarian Vibes in King's Cross

Raise a stein, rally your crew and get ready for Oktoberfest 2025 at German Gymnasium. From epic beer steins and Bavarian bites to a live Oompah band every Friday evening with high-energy vibes, this is London’s most Bavarian Oktoberfest bash – right in the heart of King’s Cross.

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WEIHNACHTEN

Festive Dining & Celebrations

Willkommen to Christmas at German Gymnasium – the Grand Café, restaurant and bar in King’s Cross that makes every festive gathering unforgettable.

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Address

King’s Blvd, Kings Cross, London N1C 4BU

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Get in touch

Phone: 020 7287 8000

Email Address: reservationsgg@germangymnasium.com

Press enquires: press@evolvcollection.com

Nearest station

King’s Cross St. Pancras

Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines – 2 min walk

St. Pancras International

Eurostar, Thameslink, Southeastern, East Midlands, LNER – 3 min walk

Euston

Northern, Victoria lines, London Overground, National Rail – 10 min walk

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Evolv rewards

The loyalty programme for The Evolv Collection’s UK restaurants.

Members dining at any of The Evolv Collection’s UK restaurants will earn Evolv Rewards points worth 10% of their dining spend.

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Opening Times

Mon-Tues

09:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wed-Fri

09:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday

10:00 AM – 01:00 AM

Sunday

10:00 AM – 11:00 PM