Gutshof Andres

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Gutshof Andres – Bib Gourmand Seasonal Dining in Kirchlauter, Germany

A Franconian Family Estate

For over three centuries, the Andres family has worked this timber-framed estate in the quiet countryside of Kirchlauter. Built around 1750, the property became a brewery and inn in 1839, and today it remains a working farm and restaurant. The original 1920s dining room, with its wood panelling and baroque stucco ceilings, is still in use – a rare piece of living history.

Seasonal, Self-Sufficient Cooking

Gutshof Andres describes its kitchen as “Franconian Slow Food.” The seasonal cuisine draws on what the estate itself produces: sausages, ham, smoked fish from the farm’s ponds, bread and sheet cakes baked in a traditional wood-fired oven, apple must, quince secco, and fruit liqueurs. The on-site distillery turns out spirits from the same fruit. This self-sufficiency, paired with a commitment to sustainable gastronomy, earned the restaurant a Michelin Green Star in 2024 and 2025, alongside its Bib Gourmand recognition for good quality, good value cooking.

Where to Dine and Stay

Guests can eat in the historic parlour, the light-filled pavilion, or the beer garden beside the pond. On Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, the kitchen is open from noon; on other days from 5:30 pm. The estate also offers 14 guest rooms and apartments in a converted 18th-century brewhouse and a nostalgic carriage house – a fitting place to rest after a meal rooted in Franconian tradition.