Food place in Strasbourg
Winstub Le Clou
Rue du Chaudron, a lane by the cathedral, Strasbourg
A cramped, loud, wood-lined winstub down an alley two minutes from the cathedral, with long shared tables and a menu that has not chased a trend in decades. Where locals go when they want the real version.
Area
Rue du Chaudron, a lane by the cathedral
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€25–40
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner; closed Sundays and Wednesday lunch in the traditional way
About
What is Winstub Le Clou famous for?
The shared tables are the point rather than an inconvenience — you will end up next to somebody. This is the room to learn what separates a winstub from a brasserie: smaller, wine-led, Alsatian only.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Winstub Le Clou
Veg & non-veg · €25–40
Good to know
Is Winstub Le Clou good for families?
Yes — Winstub Le Clou is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open for lunch and dinner; closed Sundays and Wednesday lunch in the traditional way.
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Photo spots near Winstub Le Clou
Shoot nearby, then eat at Winstub Le Clou.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
Best photo · The hour before sunset, when the low sun turns the west front from pink to orange — it faces roughly west, so it is flat and grey all morning and lights up at the end of the day
Best combo: Photos here, then baeckeoffe at Winstub Le Clou.
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Palais Rohan
Best photo · Late afternoon from the river terrace, when the light is along the façade rather than into it
Best combo: Photos here, then baeckeoffe at Winstub Le Clou.
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Barrage Vauban & the Ponts Couverts
Best photo · Early morning, when mist sits on the water below the terrace and the towers come out of it — the same view at sunset is warmer and has thirty people on it
Best combo: Photos here, then baeckeoffe at Winstub Le Clou.
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Why Winstub Le Clou
A cramped, loud, wood-lined winstub down an alley two minutes from the cathedral, with long shared tables and a menu that has not chased a trend in decades. Where locals go when they want the real version. Veg and non-veg pages sit side by side on the menu. This is a mid-range table - figure €25–40.
🍲 The food
The safe orders here are the things the region does anyway, not the traveller page of the menu.
🕐 Hours and timing
The short version of the hours: Lunch and dinner; closed Sundays and Wednesday lunch in the traditional way.
🧭 Finding it
Find it in Rue du Chaudron, a lane by the cathedral, Strasbourg (Grand Est).
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Winstub Le Clou — FAQ
What is Winstub Le Clou famous for?
A cramped, loud, wood-lined winstub down an alley two minutes from the cathedral, with long shared tables and a menu that has not chased a trend in decades. Where locals go when they want the real version.
What are the must-try dishes at Winstub Le Clou?
Don't miss Baeckeoffe and Choucroute garnie.
Is Winstub Le Clou good for families?
Yes — Winstub Le Clou is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are Winstub Le Clou's opening hours?
Winstub Le Clou is open for lunch and dinner; closed Sundays and Wednesday lunch in the traditional way.
Where is Winstub Le Clou located?
Winstub Le Clou is in Rue du Chaudron, a lane by the cathedral, Strasbourg.