Bavarian · €€ · Innstadt
Bavarian Lion Tavern
The Wirtshaus Bayerischer Loewe is a classic, rustic and cosy tavern in the Innstadt at the foot of the Mariahilf hill. The name already hints at its character: Old Bavarian tavern culture is lived and cherished here, without fashionable frills but with warmth and groundedness. The cosy dining room with its dark wood and the shady beer garden beneath the trees both invite you to linger.
The plates arrive with Bavarian home cooking in honest, generous portions: crispy pork knuckle, breaded schnitzel, hearty sausages with kraut and dumplings, plus seasonal highlights such as asparagus dishes in spring and game in autumn. Freshly tapped beer rounds off every meal. The reliably fair value makes the tavern especially attractive for families, regulars and everyone who simply wants to eat their fill without any fuss.
Its location in the quieter Innstadt, a little off the tourist trails, gives the Bayerischer Loewe its character as a genuine neighbourhood tavern where locals and visitors feel equally at home. Anyone wanting to stop in after a walk to the Mariahilf pilgrimage church or along the Inn will find the perfect address here for a proper Bavarian meal in a relaxed atmosphere.
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