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Apfelwein Wagner

A family run Sachsenhausen cider house since 1931, famous for its home brewed Apfelwein and long shared benches.

★ 4.3 $$ Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt Classic Frankfurt cider night
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The Pitch

Apfelwein Wagner has poured house brewed cider on Schweizer Strasse in Sachsenhausen since 1931, when Adolf Wagner moved his farm operation into the city and reopened the tavern under his name. It is one of the definitive Frankfurt Apfelwein houses, all long shared benches and blue and white Bembel jugs.

This is the place to do Frankfurt cider the traditional way, elbow to elbow with strangers over a Schoppen. It rewards anyone happy to share a table and order Hessian classics. Skip it if you want a quiet booth or a cocktail list. For more see our Frankfurt craft beer and cider guide and the best bars in Germany.

At a Glance
AddressSchweizer Strasse 71, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
NeighbourhoodSachsenhausen, Frankfurt
Nearest transitSchweizer Strasse; U-Bahn Schweizer Platz (U1, U2, U3, U8)
Price Range$$
Drinks specialtyHouse brewed Apfelwein, Handkase mit Musik
ReservationsWalk in; larger groups should call ahead
HoursDaily, from late morning to midnight (check ahead)
Best forClassic Frankfurt cider night

Plan Your Visit

Apfelwein Wagner runs the length of Schweizer Strasse 71. There is no reservation for small tables, so arrive early on weekends and share a bench. Order the Schoppen and the Handkase.

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Schweizer Strasse 71, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The Room

The tavern stretches back from Schweizer Strasse into a warren of paneled rooms and a courtyard, lined with long wooden benches built for sharing. The look has barely changed in decades, which is the point. Service is brisk and the Bembel keeps coming.

The Drinks

Order the house Apfelwein by the Schoppen, the standard glass, or a full Bembel for the table. Ask for it pur, or sour with mineral water as the locals take it. Pair it with Handkase mit Musik, the marinated cheese that is a Sachsenhausen rite. Compare with craft beer near you and other Sachsenhausen taverns.

What to Order

01
Schoppen of Apfelwein
The standard glass of house cider.
02
Bembel for the table
The blue and white jug, shared.
03
Handkase mit Musik
Marinated cheese, the local pairing.
04
Apfelwein sauer
Cut with mineral water, the local serve.

The Crowd and Vibe

The benches mix Frankfurt regulars, after work groups from the nearby banking quarter, and visitors working the Sachsenhausen tavern circuit. It gets loud and communal on weekend nights. Summer pushes the crowd into the courtyard.

What Regulars Say

Who It Is For

Traditional cider night

Frankfurt Apfelwein the classic way.

Big sociable groups

Long shared benches and fast service.

Skip if

You want a quiet booth or cocktails.

Pair Apfelwein Wagner with Lorsbacher Thal and Zum Eichkatzerl along the tavern row, read our Sachsenhausen guide, or browse the full Frankfurt bar guide.

Inside the Bar

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Sources
Apfelwein Wagner official site (apfelwein-wagner.com, 2026); BeerVisits cider visit profile; Yelp (Schweizer Str. 71, 300+ reviews). Rating aggregated from public review platforms.
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