German Gymnasium is a huge restaurant in the Grade-II listed building of what was the first purpose-built gym of its kind in England, built in 1864 for the German Gymnastics Society. Converted by D&D (Pont de la Tour, Angler, Coq d’Argent) it is now a very impressive-looking restaurant and bar, a definite switch in direction from its original use. The all-day Grand Cafe serves up a Mittel-European menu featuring schnitzels, steaks and sausages, with a more sophisticated menu up on the first-floor restaurant. The Meister Bar keeps the glamour going late into the night.