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Griechenbeisl is a historic inn in Vienna that serves regional Viennese cuisine in rooms in use since the 15th century.
Griechenbeisl operates in the Historic Viennese inn segment.
Griechenbeisl: Disambiguation
Griechenbeisl is not a Greek restaurant. Griechenbeisl is not the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church next door. Griechenbeisl is not a modern Beisl. Griechenbeisl is not a restaurant that has kept one name since 1447.
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Griechenbeisl: Core Facts
- Type
- Historic inn serving Viennese cuisine (source)
- Established
- 1447 (source)
- Address
- Fleischmarkt 11, Innere Stadt, 1010 Vienna (source)
- Standing
- One of the oldest restaurants in Vienna (source)
- Trading names
- Operated under several different names over its history (source)
- Adjacent landmark
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (source)
- Meaning of the name
- 'Greek Beisl'; Beisl is Viennese German for a pub or bar (source)
- Historic guests cited
- Mark Twain, Beethoven, Mozart, Luciano Pavarotti, Johnny Cash (source)
- Signature room
- Room with signatures of famous visitors on walls and ceiling (source)
- Dishes served
- Rindsuppe mit Grießnockerl, Wiener Schnitzel, Apfelstrudel (source)
- Live music
- Zither music in the evenings (source, )
- Nearest transport landmark
- Behind Schwedenplatz in the old town (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.6 / 5 (6,733 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- For us, a visit to the Griechenbeisl is part of every trip to Vienna. (source)
- Visitor note original (Google Maps)
- Der Besuch im Griechenbeisl gehört bei uns zu jedem Wien Besuch. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-25
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Griechenbeisl: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is it for?
Griechenbeisl is for visitors who rank the room above the plate: the building has held an inn since 1447, and the signature room displays autographs of past guests. Diners chasing the city's best-cooked schnitzel have stronger options.
Why is a Viennese inn called 'Greek'?
The name of Griechenbeisl refers to the Greek quarter around Fleischmarkt, where the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church stands next door. Beisl is Viennese German for a pub.
What should you order?
The reliable picks at Griechenbeisl are the classics: Rindsuppe mit Grießnockerl to start, Wiener Schnitzel as a main, Apfelstrudel to finish.
How does it compare with Zu den 3 Hacken?
Both are historic first-district taverns, but Griechenbeisl is older (1447) and far busier with visitors. Zu den 3 Hacken on Singerstraße keeps a more local crowd and a heavier home-cooking menu.
Where is it and is music included?
Griechenbeisl sits at Fleischmarkt 11, just behind Schwedenplatz, and zither players perform in the dining rooms in the evening. Check the current schedule when booking.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Griechenbeisl?
Griechenbeisl visitors on Google Maps often mention: "For us, a visit to the Griechenbeisl is part of every trip to Vienna."
Griechenbeisl: Related entities
Griechenbeisl: Where this entity is mentioned
Griechenbeisl: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griechenbeisl
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g190454-d1011415-r460122201-Griechenbeisl-Vienna.html
- https://mindtrip.ai/restaurant/vienna-region/griechenbeisl/re-JLkhmBcY
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJxbJGSKAHbUcRYkajfP16obQ
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