Schroeder's German Pub

A San Francisco tradition since 1893...



One drinks off bare boarded tables, in a great hall adorned with hairy trophies and a series of vast, gut-grumbling murals. This is the land of Spaten liters and free meatballs -- all that is German and good. Here at Schroeder's, you are honored for your gluttonous tendencies and shameful passion for lager beer!!



Schroeder's was founded in 1893 by a German immigrant named Henry Schroeder. The original pub -- located on the lower end of Market Street -- collapsed during the FireQuake of 1906. The bar moved to 16th and Mission for the next 5 years, eventually relocating back into the Fi-Di in 1911.



Fun Facts: Schroeder's was a "Men's Only" establishment until the 1970s. Artist Herman Richter painted the dozens of murals lining the mahogany walls.



2008 marks 115 years of San Franciscans enjoying the finest of German beer and cuisine at exceptionally moderate prices. Next time you find yourself on the 200 block of Front Street, go inside and ask for Stephan Filipclk -- the GM and one of the nicest fellows you'll ever meet. Then head over to the bar, and grab yourself the Dice Cup and a cold frosty.



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