Close to Munich's cult bars: A bitter farewell to the gastro scene!

Close to Munich's cult bars: A bitter farewell to the gastro scene!

Untergiesing, München, Deutschland - In Munich, several iconic restaurants have closed their gates before the turn of the year. According to a report by Merkur Castle "Pasta e Basta" in Fraunhoferstrasse after 19 years. The Munich city cafe on the Jakobsplatz, which was open for 36 years, states renovation work at the city museum and declines of sales as reasons for the closure. Managing Director Otto-Gerhard Knoller-Weber mentions the tense economic situation and the lame economy as essential factors.

Another affected restaurant is the Ziebenbrunn inn at the Zoo, which had to close after 12 years because the costs exploded. Operator Martin Osterrieder expressed his thanks to the guests on the homepage and emphasized the difficult situation. The Occam Deli in Schwabing also closed after 12 years. The new homeowners opted for an impersonal concept, which led to closure. The operators of the Occam Deli expressed that the end of the company was not voluntary.

rising costs and challenges for restaurants

The current challenges for restaurants affect many operators in Munich. They fight with a lack of personnel, increased increased value rates and increased energy costs. In a special case, tz Untergiesing, which had to close on December 29, 2024. Martin Osterrieder also attributed the closure to exploded costs and only recorded losses this year. The high additional payments of around 37,000 euros for gas and electricity as well as rising supplier and goods prices, coupled with falling visitor numbers, were decisive for the decision.

In addition, Osterrieder planned to move to his partner in Poland in 2025. The increased leasehold claims of 50 percent by the brewery for a potential successor also contributed to closure. Many customers were not yet informed at the time of the closure, since the message could only be found on a small note on the door. The establishment of the inn is offered for sale to farewell.

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