Immerse yourself in a traditional experience that combines history and flavor: at Burgschänke Goldener Löwe you’ll find Saxon classics and seasonal specialties. Whether a family outing, hiking break, romantic dinner, or company meal — our restaurant in Bad Düben serves honest cuisine — with regional heart.
Our menu is a culinary reflection of the region: from Saxon classics to meat dishes and burgers as well as schnitzel with fries. Whether families, active travelers, hunters, connoisseurs, or short-stay guests—everyone finds their taste in the Dübener Heide.
6.50 €
Fresh daily and seasonally inspired—just like on the castle hearth
6.75 €
Homemade—with chives and Lion croutons
6.90 €
A greeting from the garden—expertly seasoned with cherry balsamic and Lion croutons
7.90 €
Like in the lord’s hall—tender baked camembert with sweet wild fruit on garlic bread
4.95 €
A rustic greeting from the chef—oven-fresh garlic bread with creamy aioli to welcome and recharge
7.50 €
From the inn’s recipe chest—pork ragout, gratinated with mountain cheese and served hot
21.80 €
Tradition rolled and perfected—with bacon filling, hand-rolled, served with dumplings and Saxon-style red cabbage
A juicy greeting from South America—served with homemade herb butter, potato wedges with sour cream, and salad
17.50 €
The pork in festive dress—rolled in crispy herb breading, served with Lion fries and creamy mushrooms
19.90 €
Chef’s recommendation
A piece of Saxon tradition from the oven seasoned with marjoram, served with herb sour cream, roasted potato wedges, and braised onions
23.80 €
A dish for the castle lord
Tenderly braised, velvety in texture, rich in flavor, served with fluffy dumplings and steamed bacon beans from the copper kettle
Cooked pork ribs with smoky BBQ glaze—served with fried potatoes, salad, and gravy
21.90 €
Heavily fried in the inn’s style (wrapped in onion-egg-mustard breading)—served with creamy mushrooms and crispy fried potatoes from the cast iron pan
19.95 €
Layered delight—juicy steak baked in the oven with spiced meat and mountain cheese, served with fries and salad
17.95 €
When the shield rests and the stomach calls—juicy beef in a rustic rye bun, melting mountain cheese, red onions, fresh tomato, and fried egg, served with Lion fries
18.95 €
Beef with caramelized onions, Emmental cheese, and jalapeños—a burger for dragon slayers, served with Lion fries
18.95 €
Tender chicken breast nestled in golden brioche—with cheddar, fresh tomato, and fried egg, served with Lion fries
15.50 €
Crispy from the stone oven—with ham, red onions, and bell pepper cubes
16.75 €
Sweet and light united—with camembert, pear, spring onion, walnuts, and honey
20.95 €
Tenderly cooked salmon fillet on creamy spinach noodles—served with fresh salad
19.90 €
For connoisseurs seeking warmth and spice—tender chicken baked with mountain cheese and fresh tomato, resting on a curry of potatoes and market vegetables
15.95 €
A salad with character—topped with juicy chicken strips, crispy bacon, boiled egg, and Lion croutons
17.95 €
Fresh market vegetables gratinated with flavorful feta—served with herb sour cream and roasted potato wedges
15.95 €
Crisply fried and tossed with colorful market vegetables—in butter and finely seasoned
14.95 €
Curry with potatoes and market vegetables from the copper kettle—garnished with fine nuts
18.95 €
A plant-based delight for those who eat consciously without sacrificing taste—a juicy pea protein patty topped with fresh tomato, red onions, and crunchy raw vegetables, nestled on a brioche bun, served with spiral fries
8.40 €
A small hero’s plate—with crispy schnitzel and Lion fries, served with mayonnaise and ketchup
8.40 €
For little adventurers with big appetites—crispy poultry nuggets, golden fried in the cast iron pan over the inn’s fire, served with Lion fries plus mayonnaise and ketchup
4.95 €
Crispy sticks—Lion or sweet potato fries, served with mayonnaise and ketchup
3.10 €
Strawberry ice cream with chewing gum stick
2.80 €
Crackles sourly in the mouth
3.10 €
Cream ice cream with chocolate lentils
4.95 €
Creamy core and delicate nutty note—a delight for chocolate lovers
4.95 €
Sweet apple combined with warm spices, all wrapped in a creamy ice cream shell—perfect for a cozy and comforting winter evening.
4.95 €
A luscious white temptation featuring smooth vanilla and a delicate melt, crafted to delight your sweet senses.
4.95 €
A delicate blend of fine cream, rich liqueur, and decadent dark chocolate come together to create a luxurious and indulgent royal finale that perfectly completes your meal.
4.80 €
Finely bitter, fresh and honest—a Saxon classic
4.90 €
Velvety, mild and fruity—crafted in Bavarian brewing tradition
4.80 €
Dark, soft and malty—brewed for the castle’s guardians
4.90 €
Golden yellow and cloudy—a monk’s beer with depth and fruity character
4.80 €
Sparkling, mild and wonderfully refreshing—half beer, half lemon soda, and full of summer enjoyment
4.80 €
The dark mix with character—spicy dark beer meets cola in a strong, drinkable ratio
4.60 €
Fruity, naturally cloudy and wonderfully refreshing—the light barley drink for thirsty hikers
4.60 €
Malty, soft and honest like in the monastery—a monk’s beer with depth and warm soul
4.60 €
Unfiltered and amber-colored—strong and naturally brewed
4.60 €
Full in flavor, free in spirit—hand-brewed in Bavaria
4.60 €
Citrusy and refreshing—a revitalizing drink for warm summer days
4.60 €
Naturally cloudy, fruity on the palate, and fine in the finish—a balanced enjoyment to refresh the mind
3.90 €
Fresh and balanced in bitterness—the classic among clear heads, honestly brewed and worthily served
3.20 €
4.60 €
Mild in flavor
3.20 €
4.60 €
Fruity and naturally cloudy
3.20 €
4.60 €
Creamy and filling
3.20 €
4.60 €
Sweet-sour and full-bodied
3.20 €
4.60 €
Spicy in flavor
3.20 €
4.60 €
Sweet and soft
2.80 €
4.20 €
Sparkling and fruity
2.60 €
3.80 €
Fizzy and pure
2.60 €
3.80 €
Lightly sparkling
2.60 €
3.80 €
Soft and clear
3.20 €
4.60 €
Sparkling and tasty
2.95 €
4.60 €
Spicy and sweet
2.95 €
4.60 €
Bitter-citrusy
2.95 €
4.60 €
Clear and strong
3.20 €
4.60 €
Lemonade made from roasted herbs
3.20 €
4.60 €
Orange-flavored lemonade
3.20 €
4.60 €
Lemon-flavored lemonade
3.20 €
Mild and aromatic—a castle classic for quiet breaks and alert thoughts
4.40 €
For long table rounds—strong, hot, and full in flavor
2.60 €
Small, strong and full of life—a shot of energy as if fresh from the castle courtyard
3.95 €
For the awake and thoughtful—double strength with fine roast power
3.95 €
Foam crown meets coffee art—creamy, velvety and finely served
3.95 €
Milk foam meets espresso—a glass of coziness in three layers
3.95 €
Round, mild and balanced—a drink for cozy hours
3.40 €
Sweet and comforting—like a warm cloak of cocoa and childhood
3.50 €
A cup of calm—whether fruit, herbal or classic, always soothing
4.90 €
For long conversations and small rituals
Rosé & Spritzers
6.80 €
12.60 €
(semi-dry) Fruity-fresh with fine herbal notes—a lively delight for bright hours
2.80 €
16.50 €
(dry and semi-dry) Classic sparkling with balanced playfulness—ideal for toasting and enjoying
6.95 €
The sparkling Italian—slightly bitter, fruity and perfectly chilled
7.45 €
Fine apéritif with berry freshness—elegantly, modernly and charmingly served
7.45 €
Citrusy-light and sunny in the glass—the perfect start for mild evenings
White Wine
6.80 €
12.90 €
(dry) Fresh and finely fruity with hints of apple, quince, and a touch of nut – harmonious, round, and balanced
6.80 €
12.90 €
(dry) Fruity and lively with a light body – ideal for social gatherings and sunny moments
6.80 €
12.90 €
(semi-dry) Full-bodied and round with lively acidity – clear, fresh, and wonderfully drinkable
6.90 €
13.40 €
(sweet) Noble sweetness and fine grape aroma – a sweet rarity with velvety texture and great expression
Red Wine
6.80 €
12.90 €
(dry) Elegant and round – fine berry aromas, delicate chocolate, and a hint of nougat accompany every sip
6.80 €
11.60 €
(semi-dry) Light and fruit-focused – a gentle red with fine spice and pleasantly balanced drinkability
6.80 €
12.90 €
(semi-dry) Strong, cherry-red and spicy – aromas of forest berries, fine fruit, and a hint of roasted coffee on the finish
6.80 €
12.90 €
Sweet, lively, and playfully vibrant – a delightful fruity companion crafted for connoisseurs who appreciate a round, full-bodied experience.
2.95 €
4.60 €
An extraordinary liqueur with gentle heat and full-bodied aroma – for lovers of spicy nuances without sacrificing elegance
2.95 €
4.60 €
The local herbal brandy with fine notes of root distillate and dark berries, round and soothing in taste – a regional specialty following an old recipe
3.20 €
4.90 €
Velvety and mild with full hazelnut flavor, handcrafted and ideal as a digestif – a true delight for nut lovers
2.80 €
4.60 €
Herbs and tradition from Wolfenbüttel
2.80 €
4.60 €
Italian enjoyment and bitter notes
2.80 €
4.60 €
Czech herbal classic and spice
2.80 €
4.60 €
Nordic clear and strongly spiced
2.95 €
4.80 €
Bitter and strong after the meal
2.95 €
4.80 €
Caraway and sweetness from Saxony
2.95 €
4.80 €
Cream and whiskey in harmony
2.60 €
4.40 €
Creamy and sweet with vanilla notes
2.60 €
4.20 €
Anise and sunshine from Greece
2.90 €
4.80 €
Tennessee whiskey and BBQ flair
2.60 €
4.40 €
Bourbon and oak with vanilla
2.95 €
4.80 €
Irish mild and lightly peaty
3.80 €
6.40 €
Elegant and fruity with apple notes
4.90 €
8.90 €
Deep and spicy with honey and oak
6.00 €
9.90 €
Rich and round with sherry and wood
2.95 €
4.80 €
Clear and pure with Scandinavian style
2.60 €
4.40 €
Mild and honest from German tradition
2.95 €
4.80 €
South Tyrolean pear strength and clarity
3.20 €
5.40 €
Fruity and fine with Alpine flair
2.80 €
4.40 €
Ripe apricot and delicate sweetness
2.80 €
4.40 €
Spicy and soft with fruit aroma
2.40 €
3.50 €
Fresh and sweet with peppermint
2.40 €
3.50 €
Mild and red-fruity with heart
2.95 €
4.60 €
Strong and bitter with herbal depth
2.40 €
3.90 €
Mild and golden with caramel notes
2.40 €
3.90 €
Aged and smooth with oak barrel touch
2.95 €
4.40 €
Cognac classic and gentle elegance
3.90 €
6.40 €
Powerful and noble from Cognac
3.40 €
5.80 €
Greek brandy and spice
6.50 €
Caribbean rum and cola united in an honest classic for mild evenings
6.50 €
Cuba’s mild soul combined with cola—a harmonious, dark duet
6.50 €
Spicy depth and soft sweetness—a rum mix for true adventurers
6.50 €
American bourbon and cola meet for a robust, uncomplicated enjoyment
6.90 €
Legendary Tennessee whiskey and cola with fine smoke and vanilla notes
6.50 €
Straightforward, clear, and strong—a timeless mix for any occasion
6.90 €
Fruity sweetness meets clear strength—a refreshing classic with a vitamin kick
6.50 €
Refreshingly bitter with lemon and juniper—a classic in perfect balance
7.40 €
Floral elegance and exclusive juniper depth—a premium twist for connoisseurs
6.90 €
Bitter and fresh at the same time—Mediterranean aperitif with fine orange fruit
Arrive now and enjoy
Our kitchen is a commitment to the Dübener Heide: honest, seasonal, and handcrafted. Inspired by Saxon tradition and refined with creative ideas, traditional enjoyment with origin and attitude is created here—for connoisseurs, nature lovers, and conscious guests.
We cook with what the region gives us: Beef from the region, vegetables, eggs, and herbs from the garden. This way, we not only support our regional partners but also bring freshness and character to the plate.
With us, (almost) everything is homemade: Soups, sauces, rolls, cakes. The combination of old recipes and modern ideas makes Burgschänke a place where you can taste the difference—appreciated by culture lovers, families, and romantics.
Seasonal, resource-friendly, and responsible—that is our philosophy. As a traditional restaurant in Bad Düben, we offer many hearty and robust dishes, pay attention to intolerances, and reduce food waste.
Whether a family outing, active nature day, romantic dinner, or group celebration—Burgschänke Goldener Löwe is the restaurant and inn in Bad Düben that knows your needs. We offer honest cuisine, warm service, and a cozy atmosphere.
Children are royalty with us: With fresh kids’ plates, thoughtful details, and a relaxed atmosphere, we turn shared mealtime into a true family moment.
Hiking boots off, cutlery in hand: After bike or hiking tours, enjoy light, seasonal cuisine with fresh ingredients— perfect for enjoyment after activity.
Enjoyment meets history: Our half-timbered style dining room and our themed dinner evenings with musical flair make your cultural stay complete.
Whether a wedding, anniversary, or club evening— we offer not only delicious menus, but also the perfect setting for special experiences with heart.
For those who just want a good meal after work: Homemade dishes, quick service, and fair prices — with honest warmth.
Wild about beef? Enjoy specialties from local sources in a rustic setting— accompanied by hunter’s schnapps, hunting history, and genuine respect for nature.
We wanted to get away for the weekend—and we were welcomed with open arms. The kids had a blast and we finally had time to sleep in. Breakfast was great, dinner was delicious.
The Müller Family
from LeipzigI felt truly at home. The room was quiet, the food was excellent—especially the beef. And everyone was so warm. Exactly what I needed.
Brigitte A.
from JenaHiked through the heath by day, then good food and a comfortable bed by night—what more could you want? Everything was simple and hassle-free, but with style.
Thomas K.
from DresdenI came for a cultural event—but stayed for the atmosphere in the tavern. Nice and quiet, great food, friendly hosts. I’ll definitely be back.
Ulrike H.
from HalleWe celebrated our wedding here and it was simply perfect in every way. The planning was stress-free, the food was a hit, and the space matched our style perfectly. Thanks for everything!
Anna & Thomas V.
from BerlinJust right for my work week: hassle-free, clean, everything you need. Wi-Fi worked well, the bed was comfortable, breakfast was early enough. And: super friendly welcome.
Markus M.
from BielefeldI was here for a hunting weekend—and I’ve rarely stayed anywhere so fitting. Up early, good food in the evening, no noise. And the kitchen knows exactly how to prepare beef.
Mr. Freischütz
from Northern HesseI was traveling alone and still felt completely at ease. The room was cozy, the food was really good—and I felt genuinely welcomed.
Lisa M.
from MagdeburgWhether spontaneous dinner, planned celebration, or a traditional experience—reserve conveniently online now and indulge in our regional cuisine.