Salzburg institution

After 27 years: Kastners Schenke closes

Chef and co-owner Hans Pommer is retiring, as is his partner Hans Maislinger.(Bild: Markus Tschepp)

Hans Pommer and Hans Maislinger are calling it a day at Kastners Schenke. After 27 years together at the Salzburg institution, they have sold the brewery pub. However, it will soon reopen under a new tenant.

Hans Pommer and Hans Maislinger were a team for almost three decades. Their playing field: the Kastners Schenke in Salzburg-Schallmoos. Pommer took care of the home-style cooking in the traditional pub, Maislinger the tasty beer. After 27 years side by side, they will be calling it a day next week. Hans and Hans are closing their pub, including their own brewery, on December 20.

"After almost 30 years, it's time to retire"
Pommer and Maislinger conjured up delicacies on the tables in the rustic dining rooms and on the cozy terrace. The pub was popular with locals and tourists alike, and not just because of the home-brewed cellar and wheat beer. The delicacies from the tiny kitchen attracted numerous regulars. Ochsenlende, Surschnitzel and Apfelradln won over simple workers and honorable politicians alike. "After almost 30 years, it's time. The pension is calling," says Pommer to the "Krone".

The brewery pub has already been sold. The new owner, a well-known entrepreneur in the town, already owns several restaurants. He wants to continue leasing the Kastners Schenke. Everything in the pub is to remain largely as it is. Only a small modernization is due. The most important thing, however, is that beer and food will continue to be served in the style of Hans and Hans.