The oldest restaurant in Europe, and quite possibly in the whole world, St. Peter Stiftskulinarium has been serving food since 803 A.D. In its over 1200-year history, the historic restaurant hosted cardinals, kings, presidents, and Hollywood legends like Clint Eastwood.

Officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest public house in Ireland, Sean’s Bar dates back to the 9th century. With its wooden floor and walls covered with memorabilia, maps, letters and poems, the Bar welcomes visitors from all around the world.

Originally named The Priests Inn, The Bingley Arms is the oldest pub in the United Kingdom, with a history dating back to the first half of the 10th century. The food is locally sourced and of excellent quality, successfully blending with the superb selection of wine.

Originally known as Se Scip (The Ship) during the time when William the Conqueror became King of England, The Royal Standard of England is a traditional pub that is a quintessential part of British life and culture, founded almost a millennium ago.

Located in the small village of Llanvihangel Crucorney, The Skirrid Mountain Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Wales. An alleged place of inspiration for Shakespeare and Owain Glyndwr, this establishment is heavily intertwined in the history and culture of the region.

With its tradition rooted at the end of the 12th century, Pfarrwirt is one of Vienna’s oldest restaurants located outside the city center. The kitchen serves traditional and authentic Austrian dishes with a focus on high-quality local ingredients.

King Richard the Lionheart and his men gathered in 1189 at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, which is England's oldest inn. Today, visitors can partake in sharing boards of meats, cheeses, and veggies alongside classic dishes such as sausage and mash and bone marrow pie.

Known as the oldest pub in Ireland, The Brazen Head was founded in 1198. The pub is popular among locals and tourists because of its historical value and reputation as one of the Dublin's best Irish music venues.

One of Oxford’s oldest pubs, The Perch dates back roughly 800 years, during which time it was regularly attended by various British authors and poets. Fully renovated in 2015, the focal point of the menu is British farmhouse cuisine, influenced by the seasons.

The White Hart, founded in 1216, is the oldest licensed premise in London. It offers a quality British food menu that is value for money and offers a range of healthy options, following the motto of great beer, great service, and good honest food.

Gasthof Sternen Kloster is the oldest inn in Switzerland, founded by Wettingen Abbey monastery in 1227. Everything from monastery tavern to gourmet restaurant, vinery, and garden invites you to enjoy in relaxing environment and classic Swiss cuisine.

Blackfriars' origins date back to 1239, with a history of being a hostel that accommodated King Henry III. It claims to be the oldest dining room in the UK and offers traditional British food using seasonal produce from the local farms and producers.

The current building that houses Ye Olde Salutation Inn was constructed in 1240 on an old alehouse site. The caves under this pub dated to the 9th century, where the pub brewed its ale. It is now predominantly a rockers’ and bikers' meeting place.

A true institution of Bristol, The Rummer has been a benchmark of Bristolian hospitality and delightful British gastronomy since the 13th century. It has recently become the pioneer of the Bristol cocktail scene, confirmed by the numerous awards for such efforts.

A Dutch-gabled pub, Adam and Eve claims to be the oldest in Norwich, dating from 1249. This secluded low-ceilinged bar provides great value lunches. Diners have a choice of eating inside or at patio tables overlooking the river.

Ye Olde Man & Scythe is reputedly the fourth oldest pub in the UK, dating back to 1251. The pub retains some traditional features such as wooden beams, leaded windows, and stone floors. On weekend evenings there is usually a local band playing.

The oldest pub in the town of Penzance, the territory of The Turks Head was supposedly frequented by various smugglers and pirates many centuries ago. The award-winning kitchen team is known to serve dishes created with only the freshest local ingredients.

Established in 1270, Zum Schiefen Apfelbaum is one of the oldest guest houses in Linz with a large beer garden overlooking the Kepler University Clinic. The restaurant offers authentic Austrian dishes such as Schnitzel, Schweinsbraten, and other classics.

The Antica Trattoria Bagutto has its origins back in the distant 1284, making it the oldest existing restaurant in Italy and one of the oldest restaurants in the world. While it is entirely restored today, its centuries-old furnishings retain a true piece of history.

Well-known before the end of the 14th century, both for the quality of its kitchen and the wine, Locanda del Cerriglio is the oldest restaurant in Naples. More than rich in history, it offers the true flavors of Neapolitan cuisine following the ancient traditions.

With a genuinely age-old tradition, dating back to the 14th century, The Bratwurstglöcklein still serves original Nuremberg grilled sausages that are roasted by hand over an open beech wood fire, served in a bell-shaped pewter plate in line with the historical model.

Described as the jewel in downtown Zurich, Zunfthaus zur Waag offers an authentic piece of history that dates back to 1315. In the elegant 19th-century room, master chef Alain Koenig indulges visitors with Zurich's classics and new and ingenious creations.

With a genuinely age-old tradition, dating back to the 12th century, The Stiftsbäckerei St. Peter is the oldest bakery in Salzburg. Located in the center of the old town, the bakery's specialty is sourdough bread made in a wood-burning oven.       

The oldest restaurant in Ulm (since 1320), The Krone is now run as a cozy and contemporary restaurant, specializing in German and Swabian cuisine. Selected Mediterranean and vegetarian dishes are also on offer, as well as selected beverages from the region.

Located in the heart of Kilkenny, Kytelers Inn’s history goes back to 1263 and includes the story of a notorious founder Alice de Kyteler who was accused of witchcraft. The inn combines a rich history and traditional Irish cooking with modern amenities and service.

As the oldest brewery in Munich, founded in 1328, Augustiner Bräustuben is a surviror of several wars, privatizations, and numerous expansions. However, none of these activities have endangered its philosophy, let alone jeopardized the quality of its beer.

Dubbed the oldest inn in France, La Couronne is the stage of significant and notable happenings. Situated on the Place du Vieux Marché in Rouen, it has been leaving gourmands satisfied since 1345 with the quality of the cuisine.

Located in the romantic old town quarter in the St. Alban Valley, Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen has been welcoming visitors since 1412. The kitchen focuses mostly on fish specialties, but also offers a selection of traditional meat dishes. 

Situated on the banks of the Gera river in the center of Erfurt, Altstadt Cafe is one of the favorite gathering places of the locals, a house with genuine history. Apart from various hot beverages and desserts, the cafe also offers numerous Thuringian specialties.

Dating back to 1350, Restaurant Blaue Gans is located in the heart of Salzburg's old town, in the Arthotel Blaue Gans. The elegant restaurant with an arched ceiling and a seasonal terrace has been a gathering place for centuries.

The comprehensive restoration of the premises in 1984, the culinary heritage of this medieval restaurant hailing from the 14th century has not been discontinued. The kitchen excels at preparing various German as well as Austrian traditional specialties.

Set in a charming historic building, the family-run Gasthof Bären serves fine Swiss cuisine and a daily buffet breakfast. The bear in Trubschachen was first mentioned in documents in 1356, while the current name first appeared in the 18th century.

The Sheep Heid Inn, founded in 1360, is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with a courtyard, and an old fashioned bowling alley, built around 1880. It is centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh and renowned for classic pub dishes and a variety of seasonal favorites.

The Old Crown is Birmingham's oldest inn, having existed since 1368. It stood the test of time during the English civil war, and today offers traditional British pub fare while being a central hub to the Digbeth community and a landmark of the city.

The Bären is considered to be the oldest inn in the canton of Bern dating back to 1371. According to an old legend, after the Battle of Grauholz, Napoleon Bonaparte met with his closest followers at the bear where he celebrated the victory with fine food and good wine.