Zur letzten Instanz
Berlin’s Oldest 1621 Tavern, Eisbein & Tiled Kachelofen Stove in Klosterviertel
Operating beside the medieval city wall ruins on Waisenstraße since 1621, Zur letzten Instanz serves braised Berlin Eisbein, crispy pork knuckle, and draft pilsner in wood-paneled rooms.
Local Guide & Key Info
What to Order
Grilled Berliner Eisbein with pea purée, sauerkraut, and a freshly tapped Berliner Pilsner.
Best Time
Tuesday–Thursday 5:30 p.m. before evening theater crowds.
Pro Tip
Request the table by the antique Majolika Kachelofen (tiled stove) in winter or the shaded cobblestone beer garden in summer.
While You Are Here
Walk 4 minutes to the Spree riverbank and Nikolaiviertel historic alleys.
How to Get There
U2 Klosterstraße or S/U Jannowitzbrücke.
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