Maulaffenbäck
A historic Würzburg wine tavern since 1907, offering traditional Franconian food, local wines, and a unique ambiance with a charming monkey tradition.
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Maulaffenbäck
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A historic Würzburg wine tavern since 1907, offering traditional Franconian food, local wines, and a unique ambiance with a charming monkey tradition.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays for a more relaxed atmosphere compared to the busier weekends.
Bring Your Own Food
Tradition allows bringing your own bread & cold cuts to enjoy with their drinks.
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Cuisine
German (Franconian)
Price
Mid-range
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Historic Charm and Tradition
Step back in time at this historic wine tavern, a Würzburg tradition since 1907, offering authentic ambiance.
Generous Portions & Local Flavors
Savor traditional Franconian meals with generous portions and enjoy a great variety of local beers and wines.
Unique Monkey Tradition
Experience a charming tradition where a small monkey figurine hangs on your wine glass, a sweet surprise from the staff.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays for a more relaxed atmosphere compared to the busier weekends.
Bring Your Own Food
Tradition allows bringing your own bread & cold cuts to enjoy with their drinks.
Try House Specialties
Don't miss trying their unique house specialties, like the Weinbergs peach liqueur.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays for a more relaxed atmosphere compared to the busier weekends.
Bring Your Own Food
Tradition allows bringing your own bread & cold cuts to enjoy with their drinks.
Try House Specialties
Don't miss trying their unique house specialties, like the Weinbergs peach liqueur.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners praise Maulaffenbäck for its authentic Franconian atmosphere, generous portions, and local wines, with some noting a charming tradition of monkey figurines on wine glasses. However, some recent reviews point to service issues and a perceived loss of its former charm after a tenant change, with comments on thin meat slices and rubbery dumplings. Despite these criticisms, many still find the food tasty and prices reasonable.
"It was such a sweet surprise when the lovely waitress served us our wein with a little monkey🐒 hanging on the glass🍷🐵and of course delicious food with special shots in house ...happy ended😋"
Lili Griebel
"Friendly and great food. The staff helped us with the menu translation."
Brian in Brisbane
"Nice Franconian Restaurant, as classic and traditional as it can get, Staff is nice and friendly creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Food and Drinks (especially the local Wines) are great and pricing is reasonable."
Christian Adams
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Frequently Asked Questions
A tradition involves a small monkey figurine hanging on the rim of your wine glass, often served with special shots.
Yes, it's a tradition to bring your own food like bread and cold cuts, which you can enjoy with their beverages.
Visiting during weekdays is recommended for a more relaxed atmosphere compared to weekends.
They serve traditional Franconian meals, with popular dishes including Bratwurst and Sauerbraten.
The restaurant is known for exceptional service, including special treats for pets like dogs.
They offer a great variety of local Franconian wines, though some reviews note they can be pricey but are of good quality.
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Würzburg wine tours in the city of Würzburg
The sign "Weinstube Maulaffenbäck" tells a story of a Würzburg tradition that is slowly dying out. In the past, the bakers in the city of Würzburg were also allowed to sell wine, which the name on the sign says. There were numerous baker's wine taverns in the city where customers could buy their snack brought wine with them to their pint, similar to what happens in beer gardens today.
Tipps für die Stadt am Main
Bereits seit 1907 gibt es den Maulaffenbäck mitten in der Altstadt von Würzburg. Heute ist der Maulaffenbäck eine der traditionellen Weinstuben in Würzburg. Den Namen erhielt die Weinstube dadurch, dass der Bäcker dort einst häufig Maulaffen feilhielt.
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