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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  • 5.0
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    a month 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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    3 months ago
    Fun atmosphere at this restaurant. It’s huge and buzzing. Feels like an evening out. The food was mixed. The burger with chips and warm greens was fabulous. The chicken was okay and not really fulfilling as a portion for an adult. The schnitzel was tasty. Had better at home so not worth coming here especially for this. Desert was reasonably tasty and I would expect an apple strudel in a German restaurant to be amazing …. and it wasn’t. Coffee was drinkable and the hot chocolate was weak so not recommended. So all in all, a great place for atmosphere and convenient if you are in the area or travelling through here. Personally, I wouldn’t rush back.
  • 5.0
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    3 months ago
    Great Spot for Food and Vibes! I recently visited German Gymnasium in King's Cross, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is spot on stylish yet relaxed, with a nice buzz. The building itself is beautiful, with high ceilings and a blend of modern and historic touches. The food was delicious, especially if you’re into hearty German and European dishes. The schnitzel was crispy and perfectly cooked, and the sausages were great too. They’ve got a good selection of beers and cocktails, which is always a win. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. It’s a great spot whether you’re grabbing a casual bite or looking for somewhere a bit more special. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area!