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Biergarten-Grub remains closed: renovation and pub death in Poing!
Ebersberg: Closure of Gasthof Grub shows the challenges of gastronomy in Bavaria. Renovation planned, reopening uncertain.
Biergarten-Grub remains closed: renovation and pub death in Poing!
There is currently a sad development in Bavaria, the land of beer gardens: the Gasthof Grub in Poing, just 20 kilometers from Munich, will remain closed until further notice. This popular place, which played a central role in the heart of the community, has closed its doors since November 1, 2024, due to health reasons of the tenant, who has given up the business after more than twelve years. Mayor Thomas Stark was surprised and regretted the closure, which is common in the winter months, but was always expected to reopen in the spring South German newspaper reported.
The inn, which is known for its large beer garden right next to the S-Bahn station, will now be handed over to the State Hofbräuhaus Munich. A comprehensive renovation is pending because the building is in dire need of renovation - reports of a leaky roof structure and other grievances make the inn appear to be in a dilapidated condition. Simon Hermann from the Bavarian State Estates confirmed that, despite the desirable renovation, a reopening this year is no longer possible, as building law issues also need to be clarified, such as Mercury added.
Inns are dying all over Bavaria
The closure of Gasthof Grub is part of a larger trend in the Bavarian pub industry. Between January 2023 and April 2025, 113 restaurants in the Ebersberg district ceased operations. This means that the 247 gastronomic branches that still existed in 2023 are compared to many closures. However, the new start-ups in the industry are balanced, as is the case BR reported.
Rural regions are particularly affected, where the problem of pubs dying is becoming increasingly clear. In larger cities like Munich, however, things are going well for many inns and cafés. These developments show that the pressure on the catering industry is constantly increasing, not least because of the enormous price increases in areas such as energy costs, food and staff. A survey by Dehoga Bayern indicates price increases of up to 22%, and many innkeepers are forced to transfer money from private accounts to their business accounts in order to cover their running costs.
The affected pubs are often important social contact points for their communities. It is particularly unfortunate for many people that favorite meeting places are disappearing. Mayor Stark, on the other hand, is hoping for a positive turnaround and expects the Gasthof Grub to reopen next year. However, a “pop-up beer garden” is out of the question, which further fuels the longing for a meeting in the beer garden soon.