Northern German · €€ · Wellingdorf
Wellingdorfer Krug
The Wellingdorfer Krug is a classic northern German inn on Kiel's eastern shore. Here you find honest home cooking, kale in season, roasts and fish at fair prices. The cosy dining room and warm service make the Krug a popular neighbourhood spot.
A village inn on the east bank
The Wellingdorfer Krug lies on Kiel's east bank in the Wellingdorf district, a little off the tourist trail and precisely for that reason a true neighbourhood spot. The cosy dining room with dark wood and plain furnishings radiates the unobtrusive comfort of a traditional inn. Anyone exploring the east bank with its fjord views and quiet streets will find a warm place to stop here. The atmosphere is familial, people know one another, and guests are quickly received with the familiarity of a local regulars' haunt.
Honest classics at a fair price
The menu offers northern German classics without frills: kale in season, juicy roasts, schnitzel and fresh fish, accompanied by classic sides such as fried potatoes and red cabbage. The portions are generous, the prices stay down-to-earth. It is not about fashionable trends here but about dishes that have pleased generations. A cold beer or a glass of wine accompanies the meal, and anyone heading home full and content understands why regulars keep coming back.
Well looked after in the evening
The Krug opens from Tuesday to Sunday in the early evening and is thus geared to the dinner trade. That makes it an ideal place for a relaxed dinner after work or a sociable gathering at the weekend. Anyone arriving with a larger party or wanting to secure a seat during the kale season is best advised to reserve ahead. With its quiet residential setting, the Krug is a pleasant destination for all who want to discover the real east-bank Kiel beyond the grand harbour scenery.