Elderly Klabautermann Transfers Family-Run Irish Pub to Grandchildren, As Matriarch Irmgard Bids Farewell
The Klabautermann Irish Pub: A Schierstein Institution Prepares for a New Era
After nearly four decades of serving the local community, the Klabautermann Irish pub in Schierstein is set to embark on a new chapter. Irmgard Rasel, the pub's beloved owner, is retiring, passing the torch to Lukas Schneider, who is eager to bring fresh ideas while respecting the pub's legacy.
Established and shaped by Irmgard Rasel, the Klabautermann has become a cherished part of Schierstein's social fabric. Over the years, it has grown into a warm, community-focused Irish pub with strong ties to local tradition. The pub, which doubles as a smoker's and dart pub, a meeting place for football teams, regulars, and club friends, has been a beacon of camaraderie and conviviality.
The pub's unique charm is evident in its quirky decor, filled with flea market finds and stories. The Williams pear, submerged in brandy and suspended in a hand-knitted net, is a pub original that is changed every three months and pricked with a fork. The cost of a pint of Guinness at the Klabautermann is 4.70 euros, while coffee costs 2.50 euros, prices that Irmgard has carefully set to cater to the local community.
Lukas Schneider, who is quitting his job as an enterprise consultant at Deloitte to take over the pub, plans to modernize some aspects of the venue, introduce new events, and possibly expand the menu. These changes are aimed at attracting a broader and younger crowd while maintaining the familiar, welcoming environment that has defined the Klabautermann.
One of the new events planned is an interactive murder mystery game titled "Murder in the Irish Pub." The Klabautermann will reopen five days a week starting September 1st, with more events planned to keep the community engaged. Lukas has the full support of Irmgard Rasel and her family, who are confident that he will carry on the pub's tradition of creating memorable experiences for its patrons.
Irmgard, for her part, is looking forward to travelling and having time for herself after retiring. However, she will be there for her grandson if needed, ensuring that the Klabautermann remains a part of her family. The pub's memories stretch far and wide, from live music nights, loud dragon boat races, to quiet conversations over drinks.
The Klabautermann, with its blend of tradition and innovation, will continue to be a key social hub in Schierstein for years to come. It has been, and will continue to be, a place where stories are shared, friendships are forged, and memories are made.
- In the new era, Lukas Schneider, the new owner of the Klabautermann Irish Pub, aims to attract a broader and younger crowd by modernizing some aspects of the venue, introducing new events, and possibly expanding the food-and-drink menu, all while maintaining the familiar, welcoming environment that has defined the pub.
- The Klabautermann Irish Pub, with its unique home-and-garden decor and quirky flea market finds, has become a cherished part of Schierstein's social fabric, offering a warm, community-focused lifestyle filled with food-and-drink, entertainment, and general-news discussions.
- As the Klabautermann embarks on a new chapter, Irmgard Rasel, the pub's beloved owner, is looking forward to traveling and having time for herself after retiring, yet remains connected through support for her grandson and the continuation of the pub's long-lasting tradition of creating memorable experiences for its patrons.
