Hotel Alte Bauernschanke — Restaurant in Rüdesheim am Rhein

What started as us heading out to try some great regional wines in the sleepy little Rhine Valley towns, many of which were closed on our visit. When it came time for lunch, our friends suggested we head to Alte Bauernschenke in Assmannshausen, a beautifully preserved village along the Rhine.

This is a beautiful old space, with a unique façade and flower boxes spilling with geraniums. Inside, there is some beautiful woodwork, artefacts and images. It is a warm inviting space. It was a nice day, so we sat outside overlooking the town from a unique vantage point.

The menu is regional, the kind of hearty fare you want to have with a local beer, or a glass of Riesling.

We started, naturally, with Riesling - crisp and minerally, and some lagers. One of our American dining companions put a little salt in their beer when it arrived, which made it bubble, they claimed they liked how it changed the taste, and that it is common where they are from to do it. It was an interesting experiment to witness.

We started with aRieslingsuppe, a light soup made with wine, we thought was worth a try. We also ordered by a Vesperbrett, a platter of cold cuts, cheese, bread, and pickles, which we enjoyed sharing with our table.

It was here we had our first Flammkuchen Speck - which was described to us as sort of like a pizza, on a thin, crisp dough, the sauce base is usually a mix of creme fraîche and fromage blanc, then it is topped off with smoky bacon and onions. I say our first as we had several after this on our trip, our local friends told us “when you don’t know what you feel like, grab a Flammkuchen” - and this became our mantra.

The Schweinebraten was pure comfort - a good traditional style roast pork dish. The Hähnchenschnitzel with mushroom sauce was great.

Chicken Schnitzel is something most pubs in Australia do well, and something we cook like we invented it - but it was great to grab one while we were here.

The service was friendly, and the food came quickly. Alte Bauernschenke was a place we went to, because our friends knew it would be open. But I’m really glad we found it, the region is famous for its wine and beautiful landscapes.

If you’re stopping by, even if other places are open, you could do a lot worse than passing a few hours enjoying some solid regional cooking, a glass or two of Riesling, and the welcoming, beautiful timbered walls of a...

Charming small hotel where every room has its own character. We stayed in a family maisonette room which was very comfortable with creaking floors and a beautiful balcony. No need for an alarm clock since the church bells will wake you up at 7 o'clock. Hotel breakfast offering was generand tasty. We haven't had a chance the visit the wellness, but we do plan to come back for another weekend getaway in this beautiful and romantic area and check it out. Recommend tontake a walk on wine hills, take a boat tour on the Rhine, visit neighboring castles, Lorelei or Germania in Rüdesheim. Do not miss great wine and excellent food in the...

Nestled in the picturesque village of Assmanshausen in Rheingau, Hotel Alte Bauernschanke exudes authentic charm with its festive ambiance. The menu, featuring local delights like pumpkin soup, flammkuchen, trout, and fresh game, perfectly complements the regional wines, including the renowned spätburgunder from Höllenberg. The hospitable and friendly service adds to the overall delightful experience. A charming village paired with an equally...