Die Scheuer

The story

Die Scheuer in Hofheim am Taunus – Michelin-Recommended Country Cooking

Das Beste aus zwei Welten

Die Scheuer – the name means “barn” in Swabian – is a restaurant where contrasts come together naturally. Swabian roots meet French influence, old half-timbered walls meet a modern country-house style, and traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary interpretation. The result is country cooking that feels both rooted and refined.

The story began in 1983, when the “Hammelsche Scheune,” a 17th-century barn in the historic heart of Hofheim am Taunus, was transformed into the restaurant it is today. For nearly 40 years, the team has welcomed guests into a space that is at once cosy and stylish, with timbered ceilings, warm lighting, and an atmosphere that encourages lingering.

Wild from the chef’s own hunt

The kitchen draws on what the region and the season provide. Game, a speciality here, comes from the chef’s own hunting grounds. The menu changes with the year, but classics such as Zwiebelrostbraten with Maultasche, sauerkraut, and Spätzle are mainstays. The Michelin guide, which recommends Die Scheuer, describes the food as “delicious” and notes the loyal regulars who return for exactly this kind of honest, flavourful cooking.

In warmer months, the terrace opens up, offering outdoor seating that makes the most of the quiet street and the old town setting. It is a place for a leisurely lunch or a long dinner, where the cooking speaks for itself – no fuss, no pretence.