Brunch like a champion at German Gymnasium. This Kings Cross venue hosted the indoor events for London's first Olympic Games in 1866, but these days it is a slick restaurant, bar and outdoor terrace.

In its first life, German Gymnasium was exactly just that- built in 1865 for the German Gymnastics Society, the building was England's first purpose-built gymnasium and was funded by London's German Community. 

These days, it's one of the best Breakfast spots out there. German Gymnasium gives a nod to the site's German heritage with a range of Mittel-European dishes on the menu.

Located in the heart of King's Cross, German Gymnasium’s beautiful Grade 2 Listed historical building is divided into three parts: Our ground floor is home to the Grand Café, serving up your favourite German and Mittel-European fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Upstairs, our Restaurant takes diners on a journey around the lesser known aspects of German cuisine, with a sophisticated seasonal menu. Sharing the first floor with the Restaurant is the chic Meister Bar, the ultimate cocktail destination in Kings Cross, emulating the evening glamour you’d find in Berlin.

Start your day properly throughout the week with a hearty Breakfast in the Grand Cafe. We recommend trying one of their 'GG Specials', a variety of German-influenced dishes such as a Berlin or The German Gymnasium Breakfast- a feast of Scrambled eggs, Nürnberger sausages, Black Forest ham, tomato, mushrooms, potato rösti and sourdough toast

 

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Breakfast
Monday - Friday
From 8am

Weekends from 10am 

  • Gluten Free
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Bottomless Drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Groups
  • Private Dining
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Children Allowed
  • Online Booking
King's Blvd, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BU
Overall rating
4.3
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    2 months ago
    I went on a fantastic 6th date here. I have lived in Germany (Mannheim, Frankfurt and Munich) so I know German cuisine very well. Portions were extremely generous and they have great gluten free options here. My date has been here several times because of the great selection for gluten free options. The bar and restaurant itself is really stunning and a gym rat, the decor was fabulous. We had a lovely booth type table and portions were huge so we didn’t have any dessert. I do love this restaurant a lot and the staff are so lovely. 💕😍
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    a month ago
    I had a wonderful time at German Gymnasium! The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful – dimly lit in a way that sets the perfect mood, whether you're on a date or enjoying dinner and drinks with friends. The venue has both upstairs and downstairs seating, which adds a nice spacious feel. This was my first time trying German cuisine, and I was genuinely impressed – everything I had was delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend giving this place a go if you’re looking for great food, great vibes, and warm hospitality!
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    3 months ago
    German gymnasium! I crossed this place for work for over 4 months and decided to go with the team over recently. Did not regret the decision. The food, the ambience, the service everything was top notch. We had a few people in our team that day who had stayed in Germany for a long time and they attested to the quality and genuineness of the food. We enjoyed the starters so much in-fact we ordered all of them and reordered some. The main-course was amazing too, true to German cuisine. The menu is limited, one option for different meats (chicken, fish, beef, veg, lamb) take it or leave it haha. Overall a great experience would visit again!