Kleiner Kiepenkerl

Kleiner Kiepenkerl is a traditional restaurant located in the historic center of Münster, Westphalia, Germany. It occupies a building with a gastronomic history of around 300 years, which was destroyed during World War II and reopened in 1955 as the former Wielers beer taverns, directly next to the famous Kiepenkerl statue. In 1988 it was renamed "Deckenbrocks Kleiner Kiepenkerl", and since then the Deckenbrock family has been the host. Today it is run by Sabine Deckenbrock and Moritz Ludorf, representing the third and fourth generations of the family. The restaurant positions itself as a place where guests can experience genuine Münsterland hospitality, combining tradition and modernity at a high standard. Its kitchen is described as regional and seasonal, with a menu that changes weekly and uses products from local farmers and producers. The cuisine is characterized as down-to-earth, regional, hearty, but also refined and international, always fresh. The restaurant is located in the heart of the historic old town, near the Kiepenkerl statue, and has been welcoming guests for more than 70 years under its current tradition. The establishment is privately owned and operated by the Deckenbrock family.

The building that houses Kleiner Kiepenkerl has a gastronomic history of approximately 300 years. It was destroyed during World War II. In 1955, the former Wielers beer taverns were reopened directly next to the famous Kiepenkerl statue. In 1988, the establishment was renamed "Deckenbrocks Kleiner Kiepenkerl". Since then, the Deckenbrock family has been the host, managing the balance between tradition and modernity with high standards. Today, Sabine Deckenbrock and Moritz Ludorf lead the restaurant into the future as the third and fourth generations. They ensure that guests continue to be offered a piece of Westphalia with competent and friendly service and excellent cuisine. The restaurant has been operating under its current tradition for more than 70 years.

• 1988

  Renamed to "Deckenbrocks Kleiner Kiepenkerl".

• 1955

  Former Wielers beer taverns reopened next to the Kiepenkerl statue.

Traditional Westphalian hospitality with modern standards, regional and seasonal cuisine in the heart of Münster.

• Westphalian cuisine

  Regional, seasonal, down-to-earth, hearty, but also fine and international dishes, always fresh.

1. 1Kleiner Kiepenkerl Münster in Westfalenkleiner-kiepenkerl.de
2. 2Kleiner Kiepenkerl - Wikidatawikidata.org