Gasthof Butz

Gasthof Butz stands on Kapellenplatz inside Rothenburg’s walled Old Town, a short walk from the market square. The family-run house combines an inn and restaurant, a useful arrangement for visitors who want dinner without leaving the centre or heading back to their accommodation after sightseeing. The town’s towers and wall are within walking distance, making it a natural stop after a day among cobbled lanes and viewpoints over the Tauber valley.

The kitchen describes its food as home-style Franconian cooking made with regional products; the official menu is available in the dining room and for takeaway. There are two indoor dining rooms and two beer gardens, one at the front and one behind the building, which extend the experience in good weather. The menu can change, but the offer remains rooted in substantial dishes, well-kept beer and a selection of Franconian wines. The inn also has guest rooms, although this profile focuses on its restaurant and place in the historic quarter.

Traveller reviews praise the flavour of the food, hospitable welcome and central setting; comments mention meat dishes, dumplings and fish, as well as the beer gardens. Some reviews come from overnight guests rather than diners because the public listing covers both parts of the business. Other comments note that service pace can vary when the room is busy. For dinner after the wall walk, book a table and check which dishes remain on the menu to avoid a wait and choose a meal that suits your appetite.

The address is Kapellenplatz 4 and the phone number is +49 9861 2201. The kitchen serves two sittings, at midday and in the evening, and closes on Mondays and Thursdays; it does not serve continuously between sittings. Gasthof Butz is more flexible for an early meal or a garden table, while Zur Höll offers a smaller dining room focused on wine. Both are inside the Old Town, but their atmosphere and schedule point to different plans.