In the Pförtnerhaus, a lively location in the centre of Gellert, where living, working and meeting are intermingled, you can expect excellent coffee, homemade lemonade and iced tea during the day and an urban aperitif bar with selected drinks, wine and beer in the evening. We also serve a small but delicious selection of snacks and our legendary sweet and savory croffles.

The exhibition Traces by artist Annika Rhea makes energy and movement visible in space. New works in dialog with their surroundings meet the Kinetic Flow line series. From June 17, 2025 in our Café Bar and the EP Gallery.

Wondering what a croffle is? We asked ourselves exactly this question a few months ago and went on a search. Our journey has taken us across Europe, from Paris to Berlin, from Basel to Brussels. The result: we have revealed the secret of the croffles and are now sharing it with you!

Once a month we open the gatehouse on a Sunday to spoil you with a gourmet breakfast. A buffet with a small and fine selection awaits you.

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This summer we are serving our legendary glacier fondue and raclette outside in the garden – in the open air, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Made in the Engadin from regional cheese, matured with great care and attention to detail.

Whether classic on a plate or as a croffle variation – this is summer enjoyment as it should be!

The gatehouse, over 100 years old and lovingly renovated, this unique building offers an exciting mix of café-bar, agency and neighborhood meeting place in the middle of the Gellert. It is located directly at Hardstrasse 43 and is easily accessible by streetcar line 14.