Brandenburg gastronomy legend: Zum Stahlwerker” closes after 41 years

Brandenburg gastronomy legend: Zum Stahlwerker” closes after 41 years

After more than four decades, the restaurateur couple Karin and Bernd Oriwol are closing an important chapter in their history in Brandenburg an der Havel. On July 14, 2025, Bernd Oriwol announced that they were selling their traditional restaurant “Zum Stahlwerker”, which they had operated since 1984. The restaurant has established itself not only as a popular dining destination, but also as an important part of the city's gastronomic culture.

The restaurant “Zum Stahlwerker”, located at Magdeburger Landstrasse 7, has a property size of 3234 square meters and extends over a total area of ​​940 square meters. This also includes a spacious apartment on the upper floor with 250 square meters. The property, which was built in the past as Flick's Casino and now has the status of an industrial monument, is being offered by real estate agent Torsten Lubinsky for 900,000 euros. The most prominent part of the offer are the 33 parking spaces and the three access roads, which promise a high level of comfort for the future operators. Loud maz-online.de The Oriwol couple is ready to withdraw from the catering business and clear out the property.

A colorful story

The history of the “steelworker” is closely interwoven with the personal story of Bernd Oriwol, who is 81 years old and began his career as a restaurateur in the beer pub “Der Sportsfreund”. At that time he received support from, among others, Hans-Joachim Lauck, an influential politician in the GDR. The restaurant “Zum Stahlwerker”, which offered 430 seats, had a multi-faceted development: After the fall of the Wall, it was transformed into an Italian restaurant and attracted numerous prominent guests – from politicians to entertainers.

However, we saw many changes in Brandenburg's gastronomic landscape. From the Otto Graf pastry shop to the “Havel-Terrasse” restaurant, the changeability of the industry is reflected, which is interwoven with the history of the city. The pastry shop remained a popular café for many years, while the “Havel Terrace” is now known as the Fontane Club brandenburger-in.de is to be read.

The monuments of gastronomy

The “Steelworker” building not only has historical significance, but also the status of a monument. In Brandenburg an der Havel there is an impressive collection of architectural and art monuments BLDAM database are recorded. This preservation of monuments is crucial to preserving and promoting the city's cultural identity.

The Oriwols' decision to withdraw from the catering industry not only marks a new personal beginning, but also leaves a gap in Brandenburg's culinary landscape. Finding a successor for the inn and preserving its history will be of great importance.