The traditional pub on the historic central island of Luebeck

Mühlenstraße 93-95, 23552 Lübeck | 0451 72395

Mo – Sa: from 4 pm
Sun: day off

W elcome to Im alten Zolln, the traditional pub on the historic central island of Luebeck. As a historic institution since 1589 we are the oldest existing pub in Luebeck. Between Semperoper and classic caricatures, meet people in our historical interior. We are a meeting place, a patron of musical events, friends of the german card game “Doppelkopf” and a home for literature. We sing, laugh, make music and most importantly chat.

Our Feedback

“Great inn. Cozy … quaint … just great. Friendly service. Good food, good beer. We recommend”

“Traditional restaurant with a large selection of beer on tap and a variety of dishes. Pleasant atmosphere; LIVE music on different days.”

“Very old ambience, very cuddly and the food tastes great! Establishment of earlier (positive). Staff very nice!”

rate us

six classic fresh draught beers

Zolln
Dunkel

Dark top-fermented full beer with a rich malty character.

Im alten Zolln Lübeck - Biere Pub Traditionskneipe

Jever
Pilsener

A Nordic brewing tradition for over 160 years. A tart and dry, refreshing Friesian. Brewed with soft brewing water.

Haake Beck Kräusen

Unfiltered yeast beer rich in vitamins, refreshing and wholesome.

Erdinger Urweisse

120 year old recipe. Particularly strong, tangy flavour. Stressed yeast note and top-fermented profile.

Einbecker Bockbier

(seasonal) – Refreshing quaffable Maybock as the first herald of spring. Followed by the malty dark Urbock during the transitional period of the year. The strong Winterbock keeps you warm during the winter.

Brinkhoff’s
No.1

Incredibly aromatic and wholesome. Fine hop flavour and a distinct wheat taste.

Have a feast!

Something tasty from the kitchen

Hearty and solid fare, cooked with lots of love; fresh ingredients, hand peeled potatoes prepared every day. Our own individual specialties in the tradition of old german food culture. And last but not least our daily and seasonal midday meal “Stammessen”.

Menu (PDF)

Im alten Zolln Lübeck - Herzhaftes aus der Küche

What ‘s the commotion?

Join in on the festivities

march, 2023

We know how to do cozy

Our interior

P lease come in and take a break in our original interior. How about a fresh beer and a hearty delicious meal? Need a breath of fresh air? Our expansive terrace has got you covered.

Im alten Zolln Lübeck - Unsere Räumlichkeiten

We’ve been around for a while

The history of Im alten Zolln

1552 The old construction of the Muehlengate

In the beginning the tollkeeper lived in the gate from the 16th century on forward. The inner Muehlengate was still there during that time, visible in the picture. The first recorded mentioning of the Zolln was written 1589 in the Niederstadtbuch, an ancient collection of records from the various arms of the system of law in Luebeck. It was mentioned under the name “De olde Tollbude”.

1858 Neighbourhood of the inner Muehlengate

Today the Muehlenstreet looks entirely different. The Zolln is the last remaining building of the big Muehlenconstruction with several huge gates, which were removed in 1861. It reminds us of the golden age of Luebeck; the former queen of the Hanseatic League. If you look closely you can see the Zolln hiding in the left corner behind the trees.

From 1903 to now

Im alten Zolln is still a social staple. Newcomers and natives alike develop interesting topics over a delicious beer. Even without beer the mood is always lively. Hence, the Zolln has never become something new, neither inside nor outside. Instead it continues to be a melting pot of intellectuality and culture. It has always been more than just an ordinary pub. We are a part of living history, continuing the tradition started so many years ago.

See you soon

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Jobs Im alten Zolln

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Contact us

0451 723 95
post@zolln.de

Mühlenstraße 93-95,
23552 Lübeck

Opening hours:

Monday – Saturday: from 4.00 pm
Sunday: day off